.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. Nancy’s Story “Working with public institutions was especially important during the early days,” Nancy recalled. “We More likely to be successful in advocacy and public policy.

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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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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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Nimble AMS

JUNE 2, 2023

More often than not, cultural alignment is missing from the RFP , and yet it is one of the most important success factors in any major technology initiative. What is cultural alignment and why is it important for your association’s AMS RFP? Both positive and negative reviews can share insights into leadership and culture.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

You will follow the impressive career journey of Lutoff-Perlo, from her stories as an ambitious young woman to first women President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises to Vice Chairman for External Affairs at Royal Caribbean Group. The value of looking at failure and setbacks as success in progress. People aren’t looking for perfect leaders.

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

When that story is the engine of everything you say about yourself, you’re not just promoting an association, you’re building a movement. I would agree that courage is essential to success. The stories in Greg’s book revolve around courage. What is culturally incompatible with the boldness of our mission?

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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. Develop Competence Collegiality and good intentions are ingredients for success, but attitude isn’t enough to go the distance. Assign Responsibility Don’t take an ad hoc approach to success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

It requires more effort and research to plan your own itinerary, find local experiences, and connect with the culture. Instead, share your mission through stories and behind-the-scenes looks at your work. Share the real stories behind your organization’s work, the impact you’ve made, and the challenges you face.

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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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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

This climate of skepticism continues to spread throughout social, cultural, and governmental institutions. Their stories explored the value that credibility brings to every relationship and the most stressful situations. We were in the office full-time pre-COVID, so we had a strong internal culture,” Kristine noted.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

But when the chatbot can write an essay, that’s another story. 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. Digital markets don’t allow room to languish.

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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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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Once you know who is needed, you must explain exactly what the organization expects from their service both in terms of activities and culture. Celebrate Success. Tell a Compelling Story. To bring the facts to life, tell stories. Set Expectations. This seems obvious. Formal orientation programs are great.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 17, 2013

How would you describe the collective culture of your nonprofit organization? With so many areas to focus on - marketing, fundraising, services and more - it is easy to overlook what is right in front of us: culture. If you are thinking, “who cares about culture” or “how is this relevant to my bottom line,” I’ll tell you how.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

Fostering a Culture of Empowerment to Enhance Your Team’s Sense of Belonging Presented by John Yen, Director of Technology, Polytechnic School How can technology leaders provide avenues for success, growth, and agency among faculty and staff?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This GivingTuesday , no matter what your campaign or theme, you can’t go wrong spotlighting the stories of your volunteers. The organization was also experiencing some cultural shifts as well. They were also shifting their culture to more evidence-based planning.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Their stories, brimming with passion, resilience, and a rich cultural legacy, are deserving of more than just passive acknowledgment. In an era where representation and inclusivity have become paramount, nonprofits stand at the forefront of this cultural celebration, uniquely positioned to amplify these voices.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Hit play and let’s embark on a journey of growth, learning, and success together—because when you bloom, we all grow! Unlocking Donor Engagement: Designing Tiny Habits That Increase Fundraising Success With Juni Felix What the Fundraising Struggling to establish strong relationships or sustain donor support?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Culture Eats Big Data for Lunch – Guest Post by Steve MacLaughlin. SECRETS TO SUCCESS. Perhaps the key to Big Data success can be found amongst the myriad of technologies and terminologies that exist today: Hadoop. The business management guru Peter Drucker is often quoted as saying “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”

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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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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Kellogg Foundation This resource helps answer a key question on many leaders’ minds: How can leaders and companies create a culture that embodies a feeling of inclusion and a sense of belonging for all employees? Expanding Equity: Inclusion & Belonging Guidebook , by the W.K.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

With all of this in mind, even if it has never been a targeted approach at your organization, delving deeper into the trove of research we have about Women’s Philanthropy could be an incredible tool for your fundraising success. Change organizational culture to impact the bottom line Know thyself.

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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. Bottom Line: The Global FoodBanking Network features examples of successful collaboration on social media as one of several strategic messaging themes.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Kaplan explains that over 100 years ago, we established IQ (Intelligence Quotient) to predict success. While you can't change the past, your unique experiences and stories contain hidden strengths and untapped potential for the future,” explains Kaplan. Transform organizational culture. Enhance personal growth.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. Ready to make a difference? This can be an in-person or virtual event.

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VQ Strategies

AUGUST 24, 2022

On the surface, successful recruitment has been defined as “filling all volunteer slots.” But the story can be much richer than that. What else is part of your recruitment success story? There is no better time than now to reconsider the definitions of recruitment and retention success.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Let’s dive into the art of creating compelling stories that resonate and inspire action. The Power of Nonprofit Storytelling In a world inundated with information, your nonprofit’s story is what sets you apart. Know Your Audience Before penning down your story, it’s imperative to understand your audience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

When you read the book, Right Kind of Wrong: The Science Of Failing Well , you’ll gain a greater appreciation for the benefits that comes from failure, and how to embrace failure as part of your journey to achieving greater success. Failure is a lack of success. She defines failure as an outcome that deviates from desired results.

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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. There not is a reflection process for analyzing success or failure to take into next use or campaign. Changing a nonprofit culture isn’t as simple as.

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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. The opening plenary was both fun and informative – an improv company “performed” the results of GEO’s latest research on the relationship between grantmaking practices and grantee success. The GEO 2012 conference is off to a great start.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Often, the central issue is a specific policy or a cultural phenomenon that the organization seeks to promote or eliminate. Want to learn more about the ins and outs of successful digital advocacy campaigns? From here on out, Pride is forever.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2013

Stories are the currency of community. Here at TechSoup, we know that successful storytelling does not happen in a blink of an eye, out of thin air, or by pressing a magic button. first installment of our 2013 TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge webinar series, Creating a Culture of Storytelling. They shape our experience.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the best words and phrases for successful fundraising appeals: Dear Charity Clairity, I’d like to spiff up my appeal writing. Let’s say you begin with: Instead of “Today I’m sharing Amelia’s story with you.” Immediately We live in an instant gratification culture.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

Comment on a news cycle story that relates to your non-profits work A great way to connect with your organization’s community is to comment on any ongoing issue or news that might be happening at a current time and that might be related to your organization’s cause. 10 ENGAGING NON-PROFIT NEWSLETTER IDEAS 1.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 15, 2024

In talking to the Nimble AMS team, ASSH realized they aligned with the Nimble AMS culture and emphasis on innovation. Check out our free success story: Taking automation to the next level with Nimble AMS built on Salesforce. This research impacts how Nimble AMS tailors its approach to member management tools and processes.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2023

Data is power and behind every data point is a human story. More importantly, it creates a culture of security to safeguard their trust. Your data is the tool that will drive success across departments, at every stage. Foster a Culture of Security Your digital ecosystem is made of up three parts: People, Systems, and Processes.

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