Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

This nonprofit culture strategy post is part 3 in a 3-part series. In the second article, I explored the importance of building a donor experience that resonates with today’s constituents. . Let’s move now to the third and final pillar: nonprofit culture strategy. . Donor experience. Read part 1 and part 2.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

Some employees have invented tortuous workarounds to keep using their new toys to continue working in the same old way. Remember that famous quote from Peter Drucker, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” They make the cultural shifts that enable thinking and problem-solving in ways that are compatible with rapid change.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Based on my anecdotal experience, most associations support the idea that a diverse leadership and workforce contributes to their success. It’s an exercise that will provide the opportunity to explore lessons learned in training and reflect on how they impact real-life situations. Five percent of association CEOs are women.

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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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Classy

JUNE 17, 2021

Our journey and work toward becoming B Corp Certified solidified Classy’s accountability to put our people first. Here is a glimpse into how Classy has been working to ensure our individual wellbeing so that we can bring our full selves to work while finding balance in our daily lives. Wellness Apps.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

These innovative tools are revolutionising tasks by saving hundreds of hours of manual work through aiding in campaign creation, categorising and drafting email responses, assisting with content creation, and even automating donation processes to personalise and enhance the donor experience.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2021

A genuine social media shout out from a happy visitor is fantastic for marketing your arts and cultural institution; consider it like a testimonial but not as arduous to solicit. Ask visitors to vote for their favorite collection works and then spotlight a special exhibition or reel of “crowd-curated favorites”, . Selfie stations .

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In my experience, the latter is the more common scenario. Remote work is challenging teams. At Zappos, this arrangement is designed to reflect the company’s values and culture. Gustavo Rasetti, CEO of Fearless Culture , describes Zappos relationship between culture and structure like this. Clarify Roles. “We

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

Trust and Culture Trust and culture are deeply intertwined. From the beginning of her tenure at ENA, Nancy has made building a positive culture a priority. Nancy MacRae, MS, CAE, ENA, describes the relationship between trust and culture. Nancy MacRae, MS, CAE, ENA, describes the relationship between trust and culture. “As

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

leadership soapbox here to say that a digital culture uses objective data to measure and evaluate all of its activities. The American Hospital Association advises that healthcare boards that conduct self-assessments are more likely to have a strong culture of governance and they are more likely to be effective in managing risk.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If these two drivers of engagement are a world apart, it will be challenging to deliver the seamless experience customers expect from their favorite brands. To align your mission with your brand and reflect that symmetry through products and services, you need to bring membership and marketing to the Equator.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

What makes them proud to come to work and be part of a team? Embedded within these philosophical ponderings are three pivotal roles of the modern nonprofit CFO: the Builder, the Strategic Decision-Maker, and the Cultural Trendsetter. What gives them intellectual satisfaction and makes them successful decision-makers?

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 3, 2024

Since 1987, the United States has honored women’s ongoing contributions to history, society, and culture. During March 1 – March 31, the United States chooses to remember the accomplishments of women, reflecting on their often-overlooked contributions. March is Women’s History Month. What is Women’s History Month?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

podcast interview, my colleague Al Dea, Founder Edge of Work , explained this more contemporary attitude and positioning. We’re open and honest about initiatives that didn’t work. They give me and our management team the freedom to do the work. Leaders and decision-makers should reflect those changes.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Summit makes short work of analyzing plenty of tough problems. Applying reflection, reasoning, and individual experience to problem-solving is not part of the Summit supercomputer program, but it is an approach that is invaluable in making advantageous business decisions. quadrillion floating-point operations per second.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Below is my fully human-generated reflection. The worry about a steep learning curve is more of a mindset change, from letting go of doing the work from zero to 100% and shifting to focusing on the 80-100%. These examples of micro productivity examples can applied easily to working.

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fusionSpan

MAY 17, 2022

Rockville, MD — fusionSpan is proud to celebrate Certification Nation Day on May 17, along with the community of Great Place to Work-Certified companies across the country. Great Place to Work® has designated May 17, 2022, as Certification Nation Day to salute and recognize the companies working to create great places to work for all.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

However, read it only once you’ve committed yourself to creating a welcoming and productive work environment for all. With 30 years of experience bridging gags in diverse workplaces, and as a sought-out lecturer and a TEDx speaker, Kriska provides expert insights and actionable strategies in her book to help you: Effectively repair division.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

However, read it only once you’ve committed yourself to creating a welcoming and productive work environment for all. With 30 years of experience bridging gags in diverse workplaces, and as a sought-out lecturer and a TEDx speaker, Kriska provides expert insights and actionable strategies in her book to help you: Effectively repair division.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

However, read it only once you’ve committed yourself to creating a welcoming and productive work environment for all. With 30 years of experience bridging gags in diverse workplaces, and as a sought-out lecturer and a TEDx speaker, Kriska provides expert insights and actionable strategies in her book to help you: Effectively repair division.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Many in the philanthropic community desire that nonprofits reflect the communities they serve—including everyone from volunteers and donors to staff, executives, and the board. The problem is that DEIAB work is hard, and boards that seek to embrace these principles will likely face some resistance along the way. Christal M.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Their experiences involved unprecedented social and industry challenges that nothing could have prepared them to meet. Our members were privileged to hear their reflections on a unique time in their organizations’ history and how the pandemic’s impact reshaped their future. The abrupt switch to remote work was a global challenge.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

If these two drivers of engagement are a world apart, it will be challenging to deliver the seamless experience customers expect from their favorite brands. To align your mission with your brand and reflect that symmetry through products and services, you need to bring membership and marketing to the Equator.

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sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

We also ensured that we reflected industry best practices for funders and our own organizational values were embedded deeper into our grantmaking practices and partnerships. This feedback provided a good framework for understanding the experience and needs of our partners. We incorporated learnings and feedback from grantee partners.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

Activities they considered “service” included “working with others to make the community or campus a better place” (81%), “acting to benefit the common good” (80%), “everyday acts of kindness” (76%), “acting to raise awareness about a campus, community, or global problem” (72%), and “working with others to address social inequality” (68%).

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

“ Discover Yourself Both views are important for leaders who want to create positive cultures and strong teams. I can’t over-emphasize the benefits of learning from people with a variety of perspectives and experiences. Commit to Continuous Improvement We are works in progress. Make time for reflection.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

No matter how hard we work, if we only do things as best we know how, trying to minimize mistakes, we get stuck at our current levels of understanding, skills, and capabilities.” Furthermore, he adds, “Working harder doesn’t always achieve better results. We need to make tweaks and try new ways of working.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

From cultural showcases that dazzle to educational initiatives that deepen understanding, discover how your next event can be a cornerstone of celebration and a powerful catalyst for change. This not only educates the broader community but also brings together AAPIs of all backgrounds to reinforce cultural bonds.

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Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

Candid’s DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) commitment statement provides general guidelines and insights as to how the organization supports, prioritizes, and maintains an inclusive work environment that fosters a sense of belonging and trust. We incorporate equity, inclusion, and respect for diverse perspectives in all our work.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Importance of Testimonials Testimonials are personal endorsements, typically in the form of a statement or story, that reflect a person’s experience with your nonprofit. They serve as powerful tools for building trust and authenticity, showcasing real-life impacts of your organization’s work.

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

I facilitated check-in meetings that fostered active engagement among board members, encouraging them to reflect on how their unique strengths could propel Candid toward its vision. My experience with Candid reinforced the notion that the best work gets done when the board and staff collaborate closely.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2022

When nonprofit employees, leaders and their boards are not reflective of the communities they serve, they jeopardize mission attainment and the implementation of ineffective strategies to address social issues. Establish organization-wide diversity training to increase awareness of cultural differences and prevent discrimination.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 20, 2015

We all have too many meetings and many organizations have a meeting culture that spawns more meetings, and the cycle of wasted time continues, stealing our creativity, energy, and getting in the way of getting results! There is an old adage that says “Work expands to the time you schedule for it.”

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.orgSource

AUGUST 7, 2023

Careful planning is the secret to providing a terrific experience. Organizations that treat culture like an impromptu party will see their “guests” leave early. Culture revolves around personalities and a positive environment depends on understanding the needs of individual players and their interaction as a team.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

A Culture of Learning – Guest post by Teri Behrens. At the “Learning in Public” breakout session, Beth Kanter, Jared Raynor (TCC Group) and Kathy Reich (David and Lucile Packard Foundation) sharing the Packard Foundation’s experience with learning in public. The GEO 2012 conference is off to a great start.

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