Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture.

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Arts Grant Culture Fund 73

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2022

Concurrently, continued advances in technology and its ubiquitous influence on communications has allowed for workforce dispersion, autonomy and increased efficiency in addressing and responding to tasks. The combined disruptions of these phenomena are affecting business structures, organizational cultures, and processes.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

This climate of skepticism continues to spread throughout social, cultural, and governmental institutions. Director, Information Technology (right) Emergency nurses are trained to expect the unexpected, but they weren’t prepared to be stretched beyond their professional and emotional capacity. Our plan isn’t perfect.

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Milwaukee Story Share Wisconsin 221

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

And with private sector companies increasingly realizing the need to incorporate purpose into jobs and technology making it easier for individuals to make a difference on their own, it’s even more critical that nonprofits (and all social good organizations) prioritize improving culture and morale to remain competitive in the employment market.

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Culture Advice Organization Nonprofit 40

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

As Salesforce has deepened our commitment to the environment, we’ve also been inspired by our customers who have made sustainability fundamental to their missions with innovative approaches. Below are resources for companies, nonprofits, and education institutions alike to deepen their commitment to the environment: Sustainability Cloud.

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Organization Massachusetts Org Africa 98

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Taking a few minutes to establish these rules ensures a productive and respectful environment. The facilitator can call on people individually or, when multiple voices chime in simultaneously, create a structured queue, saying for example, “Let’s hear from Amy, then Cynthia, and then Brad.”

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Generation Ideas Arts Share 94

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

ECB involves a series of steps taken by an evaluator (internal or external) to build evaluative knowledge and skills, create a culture of continuous learning and accountability, and make resources readily available. Some things to consider include: What resources (technology, space, materials, time, finances, etc.) are available?

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Program Attitude Instruction 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Here are some rituals that I have consistently used over the past few decades: Review the Past Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead.

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Journal Reflection Facilitation Technique 148

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Both of these organizations have both been able to figure out how to bring people together across ages, cultures, etc. Suzy : I know many people think the boomers like structure in the work place, we are concerned with making money – but we were the age of Aquarius! Perhaps there is more that connects us than divides us?

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Discussion Generation Donor Structure 211

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

Artificial barriers among program areas and staff can breed reactionary environments that are frustrating at best and debilitating at worst. The messaging itself is almost a function of way the internal team is structured and communicating. Busting silos is ultimately about culture change. Fortunately, storytelling busts silos.

Story 103

Story Storytelling Digital Nonprofit 103

Gyrus

APRIL 7, 2016

Even companies who have a proper compliance methodology get caught in the midst of changing regulated environment, new compliance measures, etc. Or, they are still following the outdated compliance policies and technology at the organization. At times, they focus on one area of a compliance program more while sidelining other elements.

Training 59

Training Train Measure Evaluation 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2013

It takes you through the technologies and tools for each channel for different goals and offers up lots of case studies from organizations such as National Wildlife Federation, Red Cross, AARP, Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, American Museum of Natural History, SEIU and others. The book offers some recipes for culture change.

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Campaign Online Chapter Model 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 2, 2010

The principal task of preparing organizational leaders is to provide them with the language and tools they need to be able to discern and describe network activity, the insights they need to understand network structure, and an appreciation for the vital yet often subtle tasks of managing a network’s context. Please share your ideas!

Network 106

Network Work Structure Leadership 106

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Not technology. The problem is the organizational structure in most nonprofits prevents it. This structure is derived from the industrial age when mass production transformed the workplace. It has been the foundation of organizational structure for the last 100 years. For Blueprint, Agile Leadership fits our culture.

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Structure Leadership Team Phase 97

Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

The truth is that Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, began in 2009 and so too did the genesis crypto culture. Belief in community-run/owned decentralized structures. These structures allow people to collaborate in a trustless environment without the need of traditional bureaucracy or centralized authority.

Donor 52

Donor Difference Ukraine Podcast 52

NTEN

JULY 7, 2011

We've certainly encouraged you to adopt new technologies. But it's not about any particular technology. We've engaged Randal Moss and David Neff, authors of The Future of Nonprofits: Thrive and Innovate in the Digital Age , to lead a course on creating a culture of innovation that will help your org become a technology leader.

Digital 68

Digital Myspace Case Study Org 68

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Fundraising Planning and Climate Report ’s findings show the following: Adjust fundraising strategies : Based on the report’s predictions, consider adjusting your fundraising strategies to align with the current socioeconomic and cultural climate, and donor preferences. Do you have an approach suited to older donors ?

Action 75

Action Report Practice Fundraising 75

sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2022

Change is hard and building a strong internal controls structure in your nonprofit when there has not been one previously takes time. Here are seven practices for building an internal control structure that will increase buy-in and stand the test of time. Set clear expectations. It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.—Benjamin

International 93

International Culture Build Structure 93

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Second, you must establish a protocol for maintaining high-structure, high-substance 1:1 dialogues with the individuals on your team. A great deal has changed in employees’ work lives in a short time, so it’s more important than ever to have a pulse on how their views on the ideal work environment may be evolving.

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Authoring Leadership Environment Team 75

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

In my contribution to Ron’s book, I discuss the framework that guides us at Benetech, the technology nonprofit I lead. When I first started pursuing the idea of using technology to solve challenging social problems, it was a pretty radical idea. The Benetech Truths define our culture and focus our efforts on how we operate.

Develop 144

Develop Social Library eBook 144

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

In my role at Good360 , I grapple with the significant and diverse needs of thousands of charities who struggle to survive in a challenging economic environment. Cindy Hallberlin is the President & CEO of Good360 , a recovering trial attorney, mother of four, and devout culture vulture. Cindy Hallberlin.

Share 102

Share Change Nonprofit Government 102

Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Nonprofit Technology, and more! Join other data experts, academics, practitioners, and social sector leaders for two days of skillfully-led sessions on topics ranging from aligning practice with policy to creating a culture of data, and how Silicon Valley is facilitating data practices in civil society. Nonprofit Management.

Calendar 85

Calendar Conference Las Vegas DC 85

Socialbrite

JANUARY 15, 2021

Knowledge management is the process of creating, structuring, using, sharing and retaining knowledge within an organization. Engaging both the volunteers and employees through knowledge transfers will not only broaden their experience but will also develop a culture of learning for the organization. What is knowledge management?

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Knowledge Management Knowledge NPO Benefit 52

NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

These programs help your staff members develop skills that can be applied at your organization for more efficient processes and a productive work environment. . Creating a culture of learning. A culture of learning encourages staff members to remain engaged and pay attention to new opportunities.

Professional 61

Professional Develop Practice Nonprofit 61

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Second, you must establish a protocol for maintaining high-structure, high-substance 1:1 dialogues with the individuals on your team. A great deal has changed in employees’ work lives in a short time, so it’s more important than ever to have a pulse on how their views on the ideal work environment may be evolving.

Leadership 52

Leadership Authoring Environment Team 52

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 12, 2012

printing, marketing, human resources, information technology services), and board membership. The nonprofit business model is increasingly vulnerable to the volatility of the nonprofit marketplace and broad social, political, economic, and technological trends. This is all good and deeply appreciated. However, it may not be enough.

Social 85

Social Model Government Philanthropy 85

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Second, you must establish a protocol for maintaining high-structure, high-substance 1:1 dialogues with the individuals on your team. A great deal has changed in employees’ work lives in a short time, so it’s more important than ever to have a pulse on how their views on the ideal work environment may be evolving.

Leadership 52

Leadership Authoring Environment Team 52

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

There Has Been a Change In Your Nonprofit’s Scope Over time, technology, politics, and culture will impact your mission and how you approach it. Use the criteria below to decide if your nonprofit’s mission statement could benefit from an upgrade. Who Do You Serve?

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Examples Language Iowa Nonprofit 95

Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

In just the last year, we saw the shift to work from home, a necessitated reliance on technology and tools , and a larger focus on employee mental health and wellbeing. It’s recommended to invest in good technology for reasons beyond just working from home. How you engage with your employees is especially critical now.

Retention 36

Retention Tips Training Train 36

Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

Corporate Culture. Do you have a culture club that organizes team-building activities and social events? University of Technology Research Fellow, Augustin Chevez and Senior Lecturer, DJ Huppatz note one early example of the office in classical art: Botticelli’s “Saint Augustine in His Study,” painted all the way back in 1480.

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Place Associations History Work 287

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Working in an institutional setting is far more structured, formal, more face-to-face meetings, slower paced, and less porosity. These are different cultures, different languages, different ways and styles of working. These are different cultures, different languages, different ways and styles of working.

Network 84

Network Work Facilitation Social Media 84

NTEN

AUGUST 31, 2010

It’s an old problem, made worse by the tantalizing potential that technology provides: how do you collect and aggregate quality data when you work in low resource areas? You have a great staff, but they are not sophisticated in the use of technology tools. Sometimes the problem is the technology -- or rather, inappropriate technology.

Resource 59

Resource Data Aggregator Wiki 59

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 3, 2019

From a perspective of long-term planning, delegating tasks and empowering all employees to be leaders in their current positions creates a more evenly-balanced work environment, allowing for more avenues of discussion and bringing more ideas to the table. Conclusion.

Dallas 40

Dallas Nonprofit Industry United States 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

It is a useful technique for creating a more responsive, flexible organizational culture as well as coming up with more innovative ideas for programs and grants that are a good fit. Over the past twenty years, the Brainerd Foundation has invested nearly $50 million in organizations working to protect the environment in the Northwest.

Design 50

Design Strategy Facilitation Advocacy 50

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

note: This is the first in a fantastic series of guest posts by the authors of Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission. Technology is often a solution that does the same thing. Organizations should not have to think about how to integrate or align technology. Align your technology goals with those of the full organization.

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San Diego NTEN Relationship Culture 64

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2009

We are asked to do it in controlled environments. We are asked to master ever evolving technologies. Creating open communities with old siloed corporate structures. And yes nonprofits mimic their corporate brethren with siloed structures. We are asked to ensure brand and message quality. And that is the crossroads.

Create 94

Create Green Social Media Structure 94

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

With the advent of the Information Age and increasingly rapid waves of technological change, the Alpha model – which Ardi likens to an army, led by a commander-in-chief in which information flows in only one direction – is on its way out, explains Ardi. One, more traditional and common, is centralized and hierarchical. I call it Alpha.

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Collaboration Model Leadership Companies 61