Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. The arts are important to modern culture and society, yet competition from other causes can encroach on the ability of your nonprofit to raise funds.

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.orgSource

JUNE 24, 2024

Even before COVID-19, the rapid pace of technology and its impact on culture was upending traditional business models. We’ve interviewed icons and iconoclasts of association leadership, conducted focus groups, and developed surveys. Compassionate Leadership These are qualities you can use to manage operations.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The ability to understand and manage your own emotions as well as those of volunteers, employees, and other constituents, is an indispensable quality for leadership in this people-centric environment. Right now, there is a deficit of trust across social, governmental, and cultural organizations. In a recent Association 4.0

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sgEngage

APRIL 14, 2022

Click here to participate in the full webinar from the Grantmaking Thought Leadership webinar series. Topics discussed in this episode: Wellness Survey report findings. Webinar: Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Wellbeing for Grantmakers. Wellness Survey. Impact of the pandemic on wellbeing. Setting boundaries.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the new book, Culture Is The Way. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Getting your leadership on board with streamlining your grantee application may require some planning. Gather Data on Your Current Application Before you present your suggestions to your leadership, have the data on your current application ready. The challenge isn’t knowing what to do. It’s getting buy-in.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the book, Culture Is The Way. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 25, 2023

I had a wonderful conversation with nonprofit expert and founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab , Joan Garry, to discuss the importance of fairness, mental health, and wellness in the workplace. We also discuss the implementation of anonymous upward feedback surveys and pulse checks to create a safe and productive work environment.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A 2019 survey by the American Hospital Association found that 90% of healthcare boards conduct board self-assessments, but only 60% do so annually. leadership soapbox here to say that a digital culture uses objective data to measure and evaluate all of its activities. An annual survey is a good start.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

According to new research from a Harris Poll survey done on behalf of The Grossman Group , more than 75% of employees and 63% of managers report feeling burned out or ambivalent in their current position. Provide approachable and accessible access to senior leadership. Confirm communication reinforces action.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Even when board members come to the job with some financial background, they may not be familiar with nonprofit accounting standards , their new leadership responsibilities, or your organization’s statements. Provide Education Financial development is an excellent opportunity to promote your organization’s culture of learning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Here’s the list: Function.

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Nucleus

MARCH 2, 2021

A newly released executive survey revealed that 99% of major American companies invested last year in data and analytics, and 91.9% In this latest survey, 29% reported achieving “transformational business outcomes” during the past year – so what is holding the others back? In the 2021 survey, 92.2%

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

In the trends report, 85% of those surveyed said staff retention will continue to be or increasingly become a challenge. In a 2021 survey by NonprofitHR , more than a third of those surveyed (35%) said they left their jobs due to dissatisfaction or disengagement with the current organization or culture.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

posted by Brittney Riedinger Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The lack of diversity in our country’s leadership has become a topic of scrutiny in recent years, and the nonprofit sector is not exempt from the problem. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

The challenges don’t stop there—how about handling successful leadership transitions? Engage an executive or leadership coach. If your board doesn’t value fundraising, it may be time to consider transitioning to an organization with a thriving culture of philanthropy where your work is valued and you feel appreciated and supported.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

If you are interested in exploring organizational trust on a deeper level, join us on March 2 for the.orgCommunity Leadership ColLAB at the OLC Education and Conference Center in Rosemont, IL. Open Windows In July 2020,orgSource surveyed approximately 300 association executives. The conference is exclusive and free to .orgCommunity’s

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Be Aggressive About Learning If proactive skill-building isn’t part of your culture, it is time to consider a more aggressive approach to learning, development, and employee retention. A culture of education is exciting. Survey the group and, as much as possible, interview individuals. It generates its own energy.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

With the help of Dr. Adrian Sargeant, Harriet Jones-Day, James Barratt, and Kathryn Edworthy from the Institute, we surveyed more than 1,000 nonprofit professionals from small and medium-sized nonprofit organizations. Experts say a culture of philanthropy from leadership defines behavior. Capacity Fundraiser fatigue is real.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2022

posted by Cecilia Gutierrez Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. nonprofit workforce and executive leadership identified as white. Establish organization-wide diversity training to increase awareness of cultural differences and prevent discrimination. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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sgEngage

JUNE 17, 2024

The State of Teacher Well-Being The 2023 State of the American Teacher Survey found that teachers are more stressed at work, experience worse well-being, and are more likely to experience burnout than other working adults. That culture of belonging is critical in education for students, faculty, and staff.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

A report from the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) and The Allstate Foundation explores how Gen Z is expanding the definition of “community service” and seeking to maximize impact—for themselves and the communities they serve.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Leadership Fitness : Leadership philosophy, personal performance, mental training, and ability to master time and calendar. The best leaders practice the concept of servant leadership by ensuring their people are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively perform their functions. Horwath : Killing meetings.

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Candid

JULY 9, 2024

nonprofits are engaging with demographic data about their staff, leadership, and board members—but what does quality demographic data look like? The “quality” of demographic data is not defined by response rates, p-values, or sampling frames, the way other types of survey data are assessed. We know that more and more U.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

posted by Natalia Hurley Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. In April of 2020, Charity Navigator surveyed over 4,000 nonprofit representatives and learned that of those surveyed, 83% reported suffering financial hardship due to the pandemic and the economic shut down.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

posted by Jen Nation Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. A 2017 survey from Board Source shows that 84% of members on nonprofit boards identify as Caucasian, which does not sway far from the 2015 survey. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Laura Tancredi-Baese, CEO of Home Start, Inc.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

The authors define middle managers as the people who are at least once removed from the front line and at least a layer below the senior leadership. They are in an ideal place to see how an organization’s purpose, strategy, and culture are trickling down into the organization and whether they’re actually working.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

If giving feedback isn’t a strong suit of your organization’s practices and culture, do some research and practice on your own to develop better feedback habits. Perhaps employees fill out a standard survey beforehand or receive your notes ahead of time so that you can both be prepared to have as productive a conversation as possible.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The wound on the outside may appear to be high staff turnover , but a deeper dive into the entire organization’s operations and culture will likely reveal the true reason behind the staff turnover. Leadership engagement Every nonprofit leader is in their position for a reason. However, changing culture will. Many of us have!

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

According to the 2018 Nonprofit Finance Fund State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey , 86% of respondents said demand for their services was rising and 57% said they didn’t think they could meet it; 59% cited employing enough hands to do all that work as a challenge. Read more on this topic: Creating the Right Culture at your Nonprofit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Highlights from Microsoft’s Nonprofit Sector Research on AI Devi kicked off by sharing a sentiment analysis from a recent survey of nonprofit leaders that fall into one of two different perceptions: comfort and concern. Below is my fully human-generated reflection.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Back then, we were concerned about heady items like constituent-centric experiences, data-driven culture and strategy, technology for change, and use cases for technology. This year, the report features survey responses from 1,250 nonprofit employees at the manager level and above. Trends in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

In recent years, we have conducted surveys and interviews at institutions with longstanding volunteer councils. Those recommendations are then presented to leadership. Additionally, they recommend offering past volunteer leaders the choice to join the new leadership model, or to step back. Lessons from the Field.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Leadership Fitness : Leadership philosophy, personal performance, mental training, and ability to master time and calendar. The best leaders practice the concept of servant leadership by ensuring their people are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively perform their functions. Horwath : Killing meetings.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 11, 2022

To become certified, companies must attain, on an average of 60 employee survey questions, a 65% or better threshold for net positive responses. Our core values and culture are what set Cloud for Good apart and they have been our strongest indicators of success,” said Founder and CEO Tal Frankfurt. WE’RE HIRING!

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

We’ll also discuss taking DEIAB from a one-off training to a sustainable part of your culture. This typically involves an assessment of the organization’s culture, which includes interviewing people, conducting surveys, and reviewing policies and collateral. Defining DEIAB Let’s start by defining what DEIAB means.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

It comes down to organizational culture. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. The Evolutionary Stages of A Data-Driven Culture. In the end, it comes down to leadership. It has to do with leadership. Changing a nonprofit culture isn’t as simple as. What is the difference?

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