Whole Whale

OCTOBER 31, 2024

UNICEF’s Halloween campaign didn’t just raise $180 million—it proved a fundamental truth in nonprofit marketing: it’s far easier to ride an existing cultural wave than to create one from scratch. By riding an existing cultural wave rather than trying to create one, UNICEF maximized impact while minimizing effort.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 11, 2020

Deeply entrenched cultural expectations mean that women are more likely to stay at home. Against this… This story continues at The Next Web. These include a dominant tradition of female domestic responsibility and prevailing social patriarchy.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy: Who’s Job is it? . And if I found myself in a job where I couldn’t instill a culture of philanthropy over a reasonable period of time, I’d fire myself (and I have).

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Share stories of lives changed, highlight your teams dedication, and let your mission shine in everything from your website to job postings. Your brand story should be reflected not only externally but also within your organization. Create a culture where your staff feels proud of their work.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

We started sharing the stories of the collective’s artisans, illustrating the direct impact of their donations. Donors began to see themselves as being part of our story, and their engagement and loyalty increased. Despite these difficulties, we built up our resilience and kept our culture intact.

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Association Analytics

JULY 10, 2023

Staying ahead of the curve for your members nowadays requires more than just intuition and guesswork. It demands a data-driven approach that enables you to m.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 18, 2022

The post An Association Data Story: Using Analytics to Fuel Growth – 8/31/22 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

4 ways to foster a culture of inclusive recognition Employees at organizations with highly integrated recognitionwhere recognition is frequent, meaningful, and embedded in the cultureare 10 times more likely to trust their organization and nine times more likely to believe their organization cares about them. Was it last week? Last month?

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2024

They emphasized the importance of establishing a solid foundation for AI adoption by fostering a culture that embraces change, identifying essential building blocks, and prioritizing workforce training. Their insights provided attendees with practical strategies to ensure that AI integration is a seamless and successful process.

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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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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When most of us think of arts and culture nonprofits, the biggest names come easily to mind. A rts and culture nonprofits face distinctive challenges in the nonprofit sector. Despite their challenges, Ballet Lubbock has become an integral part of Lubbock’s cultural landscape. The Smithsonian.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

One element constant and vital to your nonprofit is your organizational culture. Culture breathes life into your organization and unites your team. Where does your constituent relationship management software (CRM) fit into that culture? So, how do you make the CRM the hub of your organization’s culture?

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 13, 2025

The subject matter at the heart of the show is difficult, and the story is so relentlessly miserable that it won't be for everyone. As two characters discuss directly in one episode, the focus is also very much on the accused rather than the victim, who is little more than a name in the show. Adolescence is streaming now on Netflix.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Provide Education Financial development is an excellent opportunity to promote your organization’s culture of learning. Be creative and include a variety of options, such as: Providing financial education promotes a culture of learning. Tell your financial story. Don’t limit the possibilities to understanding monthly statements.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

PART 3 In Part 1 we looked at results from the recent Generosity Commission Report and how it’s important for you to shift your culture to meet the current moment. Even adding impact stories to your newsletter is not enough. Humans are wired for stories. Today we’ll finish the 3-part series with a look at strategies 4 – 6.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Arts and cultural organizations are the sources of some of our favorite DipJar stories. Today’s story comes from the small but mighty state of Rhode Island, where The Gamm Theatre has been providing great cultural programming for almost 40 years. Arts, culture, and performance are all personal passions for her.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

If you are an arts and culture organization, think about think about crafting a tone of voice that is creative, clever, and entertaining. Ask yourself: what are five words that describe the character traits of your mission or organizational culture? And then use those words to craft your tone of voice. Storytelling.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Still, I remember how it felt entering the workforce and the challenges of maturing within a nonprofit culture. Gen Zs entry into the nonprofit workforce is, in some ways, just a rehashing of the same old story. Where the similarities end is where the more fascinating story begins. We had to learn it.

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sgEngage

JUNE 25, 2024

For arts and culture organizations like yours, it’s essential to have a strong internal team supporting your activities, whether you’re preserving cultural heritage, offering visual arts classes for kids, or putting on musicals. Create a culture where employees can take full advantage of their time off.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 14, 2025

Then, you dive into the story and language through an informal video lesson called After Short. A big part of our vision is to be a window on the language, and the people, and the culture, says CEO and cofounder Lea Perret, who dreamed up the company with cofounder and COO Julien Frei.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Utilizing social media platforms, community events, and other channels to feature these stories. By lifting up influential voices, we can build a culture of generosity that attracts more supporters and fosters long-term engagement. To truly drive impact, we must develop strategies that engage all communities.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It completed its first pre-market consultation with Upside Foods to examine human food made from the cultured cells of animals, and it concluded that it had “no further questions” related to the way Upside is producing its chicken. “At We’ve reached out to Upside Foods for comment and will update the story with any responses.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. Steps to Gather and Utilize Testimonials 1.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Museums and cultural organizations, like the family of Smithsonian institutions and others we’re fortunate to work with at Forum One, have a wealth of opportunities when it comes to digital engagement. Consider all the ways that museums engage online. The site uses a lightweight, headless approach built on a Next.js

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

From your subconscious attraction to unreliable narrators to your love for stories that begin at the end, you may be surprised by what an AI assistant can reveal. It can also surface blind spots in your cultural diet and point you toward unexplored literary territories youre likely to love. Whats missing?

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Wired

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

From the start, Kendrick Lamar wanted to turn his life into a video game for his big Super Bowl halftime show. The team tasked with doing that knew what to doright down to sourcing a vintage GNX.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

They give staff guidance on how to behave, they let us tell stories about how we’ve lived or violated the fundamentals, and they give my team common language about what’s acceptable and what’s accepted at work. I smile when I hear someone fairly new at the company start to use the company fundamentals in their communications.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

PART 2 In Part 1 we looked at results from the recent Generosity Commission Report and how it’s important for you to shift your culture to meet the current moment. This helps them connect with their own values – and personal story – in a way that activates the meaning/purpose proposition most humans seek.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Also by Allison Weber: How to Maximize Success Stories Across Your Nonprofit’s Digital Channels.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

Are you fostering a culture of communication? If your company has an interesting way of enlisting your frontline workers to help you innovate, share your story with me at stephaniemehta@mansueto.com , and consider applying to be a Best Workplace for Innovators. Its all about connecting with, inspiring, and learning from the field.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

Here are some examples of fundraising videos that tell great stories, elicit an emotional response from the viewer, and feature a clear call-to-action at the end asking for your donation. Hear this inspiring story of Bobbie, a homeless woman who was helped by the Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund to become more empowered and more hopeful.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Sherry urged organizations to focus on: Developing comprehensive digital roadmaps, Fostering a culture of innovation, Prioritizing data-driven decision-making for future success. A culture of innovation is as important as the technology itself. Personalization is essential for member engagement and long-term growth.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

We were living in the midst of cultural, technological, and economic instability long before the pandemic. Kevin Hostutler, President, CEO and Co-Founder of ACGI Software, told me this story about how disruption pointed him in an important new direction early in his career. “In Read more of Kevin’s story in our Book “ Association 4.0:

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

The most challenging problems centered around culture. Strengthen Culture Emotional Intelligence, or the ability to manage our own emotions and understand the emotions of others, is a critical culture-building tool whether workers are outside or inside the office. For a positive virtual culture, practice both.

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Wired

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

This week on Uncanny Valley, our hosts talk about three big stories from February.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

‘Fundraiser turnover solutions: Transforming the story character’ is a tour de force for what is often termed “donor-centered fundraising.” These organizations have no culture of philanthropy. And, absent such a culture, fundraisers don’t thrive. There’s an organizational story, a fundraiser story, and a donor story.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 26, 2023

Insider published a couple of articles about HR/fintech startup Deel this past week, taking a look at the company’s culture, its practice of hiring so many independent contractors (event its CEO is one!) xoxo, Mary Ann The story of how Dave took the long road to become a neobank by Mary Ann Azevedo originally published on TechCrunch

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