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International Women’s Day , a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, is happening this Sunday, March 8 — and while the Blackbaud Arts & Cultural team and I tr y to live every day in its spirit, we’d also like to take this opportunity to recognize a handful of the women leaders in our community who we admire and whose achievements inspire us to continue to strive for a more equal world. . MORE
Arts and culture organizations such as media companies, magazines, public radio stations, museums, theaters, and arts advocates have unique needs when it comes to data management. Database and CRM systems for arts and cultural organizations should offer the capability for several key tasks: 1. Keep your work funded Exposure to arts and culture educates, builds community, broadens horizons, and enriches lives. CRM arts and culture MORE
As I think about arts & cultural institutions, I realize that my family is an ideal target for these organizations. What does our consumption of arts & cultural organizations look like? Here are some ways that arts & cultural organizations can address the desire for something different. Arts & Cultural member engagement museum membership strategy MORE
We got real about the need for a culture that fosters awareness for philanthropy’s role inside and outside our walls. In short, we realized we need to build a stronger culture of philanthropy. And this culture cannot be achieved if the only people pushing for it are fundraisers—the very people whose time and resources are already stretched thin. Download: npEXPERTS – Fundraising Matters: Building a Culture of Philanthropy. MORE
At the core of all that change, though, an organization needs something to keep it grounded: a solid culture. Some people assume that they have a strong grip on what culture is, but some of those assumptions are wrong. I’d like to set the record straight on some common misconceptions about nonprofit culture. You can build vibrant nonprofit culture later. Never put culture on the back burner. Your rad office space equals culture. Culture Featured MORE
Alan’s background as both a technology consultant and a CIO in museums and other cultural institutions meant he brought a unique perspective to a hot topic: technology implementations. As the Principal Consultant for Arts & Cultural organizations at Blackbaud, I am often asked – What makes a successful implementation of new technology in a nonprofit? During Alan’s session, he really focused on the importance of organization culture in technology projects. MORE
Cultural Fit Culture Cultures Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management MORE
CultureChat is a (now) monthly chat on twitter for anyone interested in the topic of organizational culture, and particularly those who want to create strong ones (fourth Thursday of the month, 1pm ET). Our previous chats discussed the impact of the Millennial generation on cultures today and the role of HR in culture work. Thursday’s topic will focus on culture assessments. Can you even measure a messy thing like culture using an assessment? MORE
“When content becomes an ingrained part of an organization’s culture, content strategy functions like a well-oiled engine, producing, circulating, and begetting content, creating numerous efficiencies in the process. Rebecca Lieb and Jessica Groopman share findings and recommendations from their report, Culture of Content.” ” [Slides] A Culture of Content by Altimeter Group from Altimeter Group Network on SlideShare. Really like this Altimeter deck. MORE
I’ve seen nonprofits set toxic and downright annoying work culture expectations that ultimately deter the creation of a strong, functional team. If you’re at an organization where you actually want to build a strong nonprofit culture of teamwork (and attract professional and talented staff), here are three common traps to avoid and what to do instead. Nonprofit-Culture MORE
An important chapter in the incredibly insightful book, It’s The Manager , is about why culture in the workplace matters. The book’s authors Jim Clifton and Jim Harter suggest as a leader you ask yourself : How well do your purpose, brand and culture align? Are your employees committed to your culture? Equally important, if you see any of the following warnings signs, your culture may be broken : The inability to attract world-class talent. MORE
Members are the catalyst of your arts or cultural organization. Arts & Cultural Aquariums Donor Stewardship Gardens Museums performing arts sustaining members ZoosThey believe in your staff, your mission and support your goals. And while attracting new members is a never-ending process, retaining existing members is equally as important. It’s easier to keep a member than to acquire a new one, so focus on communication and experiences for a successful membership retention rate. MORE
Globaltimes_Culture: "An online charity campaign called Yangguang Gongyi (Sunshine Charity) held a year-end party yesterday in Beijing with more than 100 netizens from across the country in attendance.A Hong Kong businessman surnamed Huang, who owns an Australian company, flew from Sydney to Beijing yesterday to attend the party MORE
These clever names for membership tiers — which can easily be adapted to work for a zoo or any other organization — got me thinking about how arts and cultural organizations are getting creative with their memberships. This special event introduced me to some very cool interpretations of Grimm’s Fairy Tales, but also pointed me to another arts and cultural organization: Ballet Austin. Arts & Cultural Aquariums Gardens membership strategy museum membership strategy Zoos MORE
As an arts and cultural organization, you are among the most trusted sources of information in today’s world. By sharing facts about how to lower the risk of contracting or spreading the disease, arts and cultural organizations can help keep their communities healthy and instill a sense of calm. . A rts and cultural organizations rely on people visiting them for much of their income. Arts & Cultural Specific Resources . MORE
Though we’re disappointed to not be exploring Seattle with all of our awesome Arts and Cultural friends, we are super excited for our first-ever virtual bbcon 2020 ! Arts & Cultural bbcon bbcon 2020 MORE
Being new to the arts & cultural space (career-wise, not interest-wise), I’ve been doing a lot of reading to get a better understanding of this industry. What’s surprised me are the parallels I see with other industries – namely retail where I was most recently focused – and it got me thinking: what can arts & cultural organizations learn from the retail industry? What are they doing, and can we apply the same concepts in arts & cultural? MORE
I came across an HBR post from a few years ago that identified six components of great company cultures: Vision. Yes, how you design your workspace impacts your culture, as do the stories you tell internally and externally about who you are and what you value, but those things ultimately do not determine the strength or greatness of your culture. Now, every culture is unique. ———— It’s not the perks, it’s culture that works. MORE
Culture is mission. Culture is process. Culture is everything. When I was a kid, culture had a very different meaning. To me, culture was about “being cultured.” But today, culture is something much more mainstream. At your nonprofit, culture is at the heart of who you are. 2) Turn Next to your People – culture is all about behavior, and it’s people who take the steps that reflect on your organization. MORE
It’s been nearly two months since bbcon 2019 in Nashville, and I’m still thinking about the live music, inspiring mainstage content, and incredible sessions delivered in the Arts & Cultural track. With 150+ attendees from the Arts & Cultural community in attendance, we had so many great opportunities for sharing best practices and rallying around big ideas in our space. Arts & Cultural arts fundraising bbcon bbcon 2019 MORE
So I went ahead and picked out some of the top sessions for Arts & Cultural organization to make planning your conference journey just a little bit easier. Highlights for bbcon 2016 : Our Path Forward, a panel session kicking off BBCON for our arts & cultural attendees, led by Kevin Knight, Senior Vice President for Arts & Culture at Blackbaud. Nonprofit News #bbcon Arts Arts & Cultural MuseumsOne of my favorite times of year is fast approaching—bbcon. MORE
And while many of us are busy making our personal New Year’s resolutions, we should also be thinking of how to be more successful , well-rounded cultural executives. To help, here are some thought-starters from the Blackbaud Arts & Cultural team – along with a sneak-peek at what we have planned for 2020 so far. . . I n order for you as a cultural professional to maintain that safe space you must take care of yourself. 2020 is here! MORE
When content becomes an ingrained part of an organization’s culture, content strategy functions like a well-oiled engine, producing, circulating, and begetting content, creating numerous efficiencies in the process. Rebecca Lieb and Jessica Groopman share findings and recommendations from their report, Culture of Content Really like this Altimeter deck. Click the webinar link for a replay. MORE
They were from different industries and came in different shapes and sizes, but they had one thing in common: ridiculously strong cultures. Notice we didn’t say cool cultures or happy cultures. We care that your culture is strong, and that what is valued internally actually drives success and delivers exceptional performance. The good news is, the recipe for a strong culture is not as difficult as you might think. They are the base of a strong culture. MORE
That experience got me thinking about other ways arts and cultural organizations are innovating with their programs. From food festivals to light shows to lectures, there’ve never been more options for arts and cultural programming. Blackbaud University has created a new 90-minute Organizational Best Practices workshop on programs just for arts and cultural organizations, Arts and Cultural – Programs. Arts & Cultural arts programming membership strategy MORE
Authenticity is rooted in alignment between your internal culture and your external communications. That’s why WorkXO and 5:00 Films & Media are partnering to explore the intersection of culture and video in a new project! In this project, we will be working together to help interested associations create an awesome About Us video that really reflects their culture. Know Your Culture, Show Your Culture: The Authenticity Project. Quantify your culture. MORE
Just a little reminder that Jamie and I have been busy bees writing a whole yearly series on culture for AssociationSuccess.org ! Here’s a quick sampler from the last few months: February – Why Culture Matters. The Link Between Culture and Talent. It Doesn’t Take Years to Change Your Culture. March – Culture and Strategy. Does Culture Eat Strategy for Breakfast? The Culture of Strategic Planning. How to Build a Nimble Culture. MORE
Have you read our article in Associations Now about new CEOs dealing with organizational culture yet? New CEOs have a golden opportunity to embark on the difficult work of changing organizational culture. Change is not easy, and culture change has its own specific challenges, so you don’t want to end up biting off more than you can chew. Culture That Works FeaturedBut it doesn’t last forever. MORE
Today’s nonprofit marketers must be experts in learning how to shift their organizational culture towards a culture of philanthropy. This gets to the heart of the best practices that are needed to create a culture of philanthropy within anonprofit organization. But the reality is that in many nonprofit organizations, different teams and departments do not have a shared mental model for a culture of philanthropy. Get Everyone Aligned Around the Culture of Philanthropy. MORE
This year’s edition of Blackbaud Institute’s npEXPERTS series covered Building a Culture of Innovation. At bbcon this year, the Institute continued the conversation in our featured panel, A Culture of Philanthropic Innovation. A culture shift is necessary to allow our organizations and individuals to be more agile in achieving our missions and spreading social good. However, this kind of culture shift cannot be achieved unless the entire organization is on board. MORE
You gravitated toward the museum, zoo, gallery, symphony, cultural management organization because of your roots. My inclination toward the arts and cultural world was naturally occurring. Maybe a great deal of people are like me, but why not start now to build a culture of continued family giving— and make generational giving second nature, growing your donor base as it matures. Arts & Cultural Nonprofit Fundraising arts fundraising fundraising tips generational giving MORE
Dan is super smart and has experience both on the technology side AND on the association staff side, so this promises to be an interesting conversation about how to bring more innovation to the cultures of associations. Culture That Works Mark Your CalendarsDon’t miss this upcoming webinar , featuring me and Dan Stark from Nimble User/Community Brands, to be held on Tuesday, December 5, at 1:00pm eastern time. MORE
Business Culture Company Culture Culture Eric Jacobson on Leadership and ManagementIn Peter Block ’s book, The Empowered Manager (Second Edition) , he shares that the following values and statements can shape a vision of greatness for your employees and company. MORE
We tell them when to show up, what to wear, and (if we’re smart), we explain very clearly what kind of culture we have in this organization, and if they are not willing to behave in ways that are consistent with that culture, then we will ask them to go work somewhere else. We give them the power to set their own culture, and we as staff have to work around that. And I’m not saying that all volunteer cultures are bad. Culture That Works From the Trenches MORE
As we head into the final months of 2020, some parts of the country are opening up more than others, consumers are itching to get out of their homes, and arts and culture organizations are at a pivotal moment in planning for their comeback. MORE
While we’re still calculating how much of that total cultural organizations raised, here are some campaigns that stood out: . Taking a different approach, the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature , the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida’s Gulf Coast, partnered with a local couple who are matching donations dollar for do llar up to $25,000 given before December 31. . The results are in – and this year was the biggest # GivingTuesday yet! MORE
——– I wrote ages ago about the false dichotomy inherent in the phrase that culture “eats strategy” for breakfast (or lunch or whatever). Culture and strategy are really two sides of the same coin, and they fundamentally need to be connected effectively (not eating each other). But the implication of the phrase—that culture is probably having a bigger impact than you realize—is certainly true. Culture That Works Potluck MORE
Culture is an important factor for organizations in having a healthy and high performing workplace. The right culture doesn’t just make the workplace more fun – having a cohesive workplace culture can save a company money and make them more effective in their goals in the long term. So, how can organizations more effectively hire people aligned with their culture? William also discusses how to make sure that hiring for culture still brings diversity to the workplace. MORE
If arts and cultural nonprofits fail to cultivate more diverse audiences, they risk decreased attendance and bankruptcy. In order to survive these changes and continue to support the community , arts and cultural nonprofits must become centers for cultural exchange and make three significant changes: Diversify leadership. Become more involved in civic and cultural issues. Get Involved in Civic and Cultural Issues. MORE
Here’s the description: At the heart of all organizational capacity building is workplace culture, and nonprofits and foundations are no exception to this rule. The problem is that culture is usually thought of as being about high-level values and concepts, but in reality it’s made up of a complex network of behavior-focused cultural building blocks. Aligning fundraising efforts with cultural priorities is no different, but often overlooked. MORE
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. Read more on this topic: Creating the Right Culture at your Nonprofit. MORE
I n her blog post “ What Will Make People Feel Safe Attending a Cultural Entity Again? ” Colleen Dilenschneider listed some of the factors that will make people feel comfortable visiting cultural organizations in a post-COVID-19 world. But there are some th ings that arts and cultur al organizations can start executing now to prepare for re-opening, like making hand sanitizer readily available and revising and publishing cleaning and sanitizing procedures. MORE
An important chapter in the incredibly insightful book, It’s The Manager , is about why culture in the workplace matters. The book’s authors Jim Clifton and Jim Harter suggest as a leader you ask yourself : How well do your purpose, brand and culture align? Are your employees committed to your culture? Equally important, if you see any of the following warnings signs, your culture may be broken : The inability to attract world-class talent. MORE
Arts and Cultural organizations are capitalizing on this giving movement by creating a clear call-to-action attached to customized campaigns. Don’t let it pass without acting and have fun building your Arts & Culture campaign. Arts & Cultural Nonprofit #GivingTuesday #GivingZooDay Aquariums end of year fundraising giving tuesday Museums ZoosApproaching its seventh year, #GivingTuesday’s success isn’t slowing down and only increasing in donor participation. MORE
Culture Related Topics Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
As we head into the final months of 2020, some parts of the country are opening up more than others, consumers are itching to get out of their homes, and arts and culture organizations are at a pivotal moment in planning for their comeback.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Though we’re disappointed to not be exploring Seattle with all of our awesome Arts and Cultural friends, we are super excited for our first-ever virtual bbcon 2020 ! Arts & Cultural bbcon bbcon 2020
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Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 9, 2019
It’s been nearly two months since bbcon 2019 in Nashville, and I’m still thinking about the live music, inspiring mainstage content, and incredible sessions delivered in the Arts & Cultural track. With 150+ attendees from the Arts & Cultural community in attendance, we had so many great opportunities for sharing best practices and rallying around big ideas in our space. Arts & Cultural arts fundraising bbcon bbcon 2019
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2020
Business Culture Company Culture Culture Eric Jacobson on Leadership and ManagementIn Peter Block ’s book, The Empowered Manager (Second Edition) , he shares that the following values and statements can shape a vision of greatness for your employees and company.
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 16, 2018
This year’s edition of Blackbaud Institute’s npEXPERTS series covered Building a Culture of Innovation. At bbcon this year, the Institute continued the conversation in our featured panel, A Culture of Philanthropic Innovation. A culture shift is necessary to allow our organizations and individuals to be more agile in achieving our missions and spreading social good. However, this kind of culture shift cannot be achieved unless the entire organization is on board.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
That experience got me thinking about other ways arts and cultural organizations are innovating with their programs. From food festivals to light shows to lectures, there’ve never been more options for arts and cultural programming. Blackbaud University has created a new 90-minute Organizational Best Practices workshop on programs just for arts and cultural organizations, Arts and Cultural – Programs. Arts & Cultural arts programming membership strategy
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 11, 2019
While we’re still calculating how much of that total cultural organizations raised, here are some campaigns that stood out: . Taking a different approach, the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature , the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida’s Gulf Coast, partnered with a local couple who are matching donations dollar for do llar up to $25,000 given before December 31. . The results are in – and this year was the biggest # GivingTuesday yet!
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Arts and Cultural organizations are capitalizing on this giving movement by creating a clear call-to-action attached to customized campaigns. Don’t let it pass without acting and have fun building your Arts & Culture campaign. Arts & Cultural Nonprofit #GivingTuesday #GivingZooDay Aquariums end of year fundraising giving tuesday Museums ZoosApproaching its seventh year, #GivingTuesday’s success isn’t slowing down and only increasing in donor participation.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Being new to the arts & cultural space (career-wise, not interest-wise), I’ve been doing a lot of reading to get a better understanding of this industry. What’s surprised me are the parallels I see with other industries – namely retail where I was most recently focused – and it got me thinking: what can arts & cultural organizations learn from the retail industry? What are they doing, and can we apply the same concepts in arts & cultural?
EveryAction
JULY 5, 2018
Arts and culture organizations such as media companies, magazines, public radio stations, museums, theaters, and arts advocates have unique needs when it comes to data management. Database and CRM systems for arts and cultural organizations should offer the capability for several key tasks: 1. Keep your work funded Exposure to arts and culture educates, builds community, broadens horizons, and enriches lives. CRM arts and culture
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 27, 2019
Culture is an important factor for organizations in having a healthy and high performing workplace. The right culture doesn’t just make the workplace more fun – having a cohesive workplace culture can save a company money and make them more effective in their goals in the long term. So, how can organizations more effectively hire people aligned with their culture? William also discusses how to make sure that hiring for culture still brings diversity to the workplace.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
As I think about arts & cultural institutions, I realize that my family is an ideal target for these organizations. What does our consumption of arts & cultural organizations look like? Here are some ways that arts & cultural organizations can address the desire for something different. Arts & Cultural member engagement museum membership strategy
Connection Cafe
MARCH 6, 2020
International Women’s Day , a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, is happening this Sunday, March 8 — and while the Blackbaud Arts & Cultural team and I tr y to live every day in its spirit, we’d also like to take this opportunity to recognize a handful of the women leaders in our community who we admire and whose achievements inspire us to continue to strive for a more equal world. .
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. Read more on this topic: Creating the Right Culture at your Nonprofit.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
You gravitated toward the museum, zoo, gallery, symphony, cultural management organization because of your roots. My inclination toward the arts and cultural world was naturally occurring. Maybe a great deal of people are like me, but why not start now to build a culture of continued family giving— and make generational giving second nature, growing your donor base as it matures. Arts & Cultural Nonprofit Fundraising arts fundraising fundraising tips generational giving
Connection Cafe
MARCH 16, 2020
As an arts and cultural organization, you are among the most trusted sources of information in today’s world. By sharing facts about how to lower the risk of contracting or spreading the disease, arts and cultural organizations can help keep their communities healthy and instill a sense of calm. . A rts and cultural organizations rely on people visiting them for much of their income. Arts & Cultural Specific Resources .
Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
Alan’s background as both a technology consultant and a CIO in museums and other cultural institutions meant he brought a unique perspective to a hot topic: technology implementations. As the Principal Consultant for Arts & Cultural organizations at Blackbaud, I am often asked – What makes a successful implementation of new technology in a nonprofit? During Alan’s session, he really focused on the importance of organization culture in technology projects.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
An important chapter in the incredibly insightful book, It’s The Manager , is about why culture in the workplace matters. The book’s authors Jim Clifton and Jim Harter suggest as a leader you ask yourself : How well do your purpose, brand and culture align? Are your employees committed to your culture? Equally important, if you see any of the following warnings signs, your culture may be broken : The inability to attract world-class talent.
Connection Cafe
JULY 10, 2018
Members are the catalyst of your arts or cultural organization. Arts & Cultural Aquariums Donor Stewardship Gardens Museums performing arts sustaining members ZoosThey believe in your staff, your mission and support your goals. And while attracting new members is a never-ending process, retaining existing members is equally as important. It’s easier to keep a member than to acquire a new one, so focus on communication and experiences for a successful membership retention rate.
SocialFish
JANUARY 20, 2015
“When content becomes an ingrained part of an organization’s culture, content strategy functions like a well-oiled engine, producing, circulating, and begetting content, creating numerous efficiencies in the process. Rebecca Lieb and Jessica Groopman share findings and recommendations from their report, Culture of Content.” ” [Slides] A Culture of Content by Altimeter Group from Altimeter Group Network on SlideShare. Really like this Altimeter deck.
SocialFish
APRIL 14, 2017
Authenticity is rooted in alignment between your internal culture and your external communications. That’s why WorkXO and 5:00 Films & Media are partnering to explore the intersection of culture and video in a new project! In this project, we will be working together to help interested associations create an awesome About Us video that really reflects their culture. Know Your Culture, Show Your Culture: The Authenticity Project. Quantify your culture.
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
When content becomes an ingrained part of an organization’s culture, content strategy functions like a well-oiled engine, producing, circulating, and begetting content, creating numerous efficiencies in the process. Rebecca Lieb and Jessica Groopman share findings and recommendations from their report, Culture of Content Really like this Altimeter deck. Click the webinar link for a replay.
SocialFish
AUGUST 12, 2015
I came across an HBR post from a few years ago that identified six components of great company cultures: Vision. Yes, how you design your workspace impacts your culture, as do the stories you tell internally and externally about who you are and what you value, but those things ultimately do not determine the strength or greatness of your culture. Now, every culture is unique. ———— It’s not the perks, it’s culture that works.
SocialFish
DECEMBER 28, 2015
Have you read our article in Associations Now about new CEOs dealing with organizational culture yet? New CEOs have a golden opportunity to embark on the difficult work of changing organizational culture. Change is not easy, and culture change has its own specific challenges, so you don’t want to end up biting off more than you can chew. Culture That Works FeaturedBut it doesn’t last forever.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 12, 2017
Today’s nonprofit marketers must be experts in learning how to shift their organizational culture towards a culture of philanthropy. This gets to the heart of the best practices that are needed to create a culture of philanthropy within anonprofit organization. But the reality is that in many nonprofit organizations, different teams and departments do not have a shared mental model for a culture of philanthropy. Get Everyone Aligned Around the Culture of Philanthropy.
SocialFish
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
They were from different industries and came in different shapes and sizes, but they had one thing in common: ridiculously strong cultures. Notice we didn’t say cool cultures or happy cultures. We care that your culture is strong, and that what is valued internally actually drives success and delivers exceptional performance. The good news is, the recipe for a strong culture is not as difficult as you might think. They are the base of a strong culture.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
These clever names for membership tiers — which can easily be adapted to work for a zoo or any other organization — got me thinking about how arts and cultural organizations are getting creative with their memberships. This special event introduced me to some very cool interpretations of Grimm’s Fairy Tales, but also pointed me to another arts and cultural organization: Ballet Austin. Arts & Cultural Aquariums Gardens membership strategy museum membership strategy Zoos
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 28, 2019
An important chapter in the incredibly insightful book, It’s The Manager , is about why culture in the workplace matters. The book’s authors Jim Clifton and Jim Harter suggest as a leader you ask yourself : How well do your purpose, brand and culture align? Are your employees committed to your culture? Equally important, if you see any of the following warnings signs, your culture may be broken : The inability to attract world-class talent.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 13, 2020
I n her blog post “ What Will Make People Feel Safe Attending a Cultural Entity Again? ” Colleen Dilenschneider listed some of the factors that will make people feel comfortable visiting cultural organizations in a post-COVID-19 world. But there are some th ings that arts and cultur al organizations can start executing now to prepare for re-opening, like making hand sanitizer readily available and revising and publishing cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
SocialFish
AUGUST 24, 2017
——– I wrote ages ago about the false dichotomy inherent in the phrase that culture “eats strategy” for breakfast (or lunch or whatever). Culture and strategy are really two sides of the same coin, and they fundamentally need to be connected effectively (not eating each other). But the implication of the phrase—that culture is probably having a bigger impact than you realize—is certainly true. Culture That Works Potluck
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 9, 2020
Cultural Fit Culture Cultures Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management
SocialFish
JULY 13, 2016
Just a little reminder that Jamie and I have been busy bees writing a whole yearly series on culture for AssociationSuccess.org ! Here’s a quick sampler from the last few months: February – Why Culture Matters. The Link Between Culture and Talent. It Doesn’t Take Years to Change Your Culture. March – Culture and Strategy. Does Culture Eat Strategy for Breakfast? The Culture of Strategic Planning. How to Build a Nimble Culture.
Connection Cafe
MAY 13, 2014
Culture is mission. Culture is process. Culture is everything. When I was a kid, culture had a very different meaning. To me, culture was about “being cultured.” But today, culture is something much more mainstream. At your nonprofit, culture is at the heart of who you are. 2) Turn Next to your People – culture is all about behavior, and it’s people who take the steps that reflect on your organization.
AFP Blog
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
Globaltimes_Culture: "An online charity campaign called Yangguang Gongyi (Sunshine Charity) held a year-end party yesterday in Beijing with more than 100 netizens from across the country in attendance.A Hong Kong businessman surnamed Huang, who owns an Australian company, flew from Sydney to Beijing yesterday to attend the party
Connection Cafe
JUNE 7, 2017
We got real about the need for a culture that fosters awareness for philanthropy’s role inside and outside our walls. In short, we realized we need to build a stronger culture of philanthropy. And this culture cannot be achieved if the only people pushing for it are fundraisers—the very people whose time and resources are already stretched thin. Download: npEXPERTS – Fundraising Matters: Building a Culture of Philanthropy.
SocialFish
MARCH 25, 2015
CultureChat is a (now) monthly chat on twitter for anyone interested in the topic of organizational culture, and particularly those who want to create strong ones (fourth Thursday of the month, 1pm ET). Our previous chats discussed the impact of the Millennial generation on cultures today and the role of HR in culture work. Thursday’s topic will focus on culture assessments. Can you even measure a messy thing like culture using an assessment?
Connection Cafe
MARCH 11, 2014
If arts and cultural nonprofits fail to cultivate more diverse audiences, they risk decreased attendance and bankruptcy. In order to survive these changes and continue to support the community , arts and cultural nonprofits must become centers for cultural exchange and make three significant changes: Diversify leadership. Become more involved in civic and cultural issues. Get Involved in Civic and Cultural Issues.
NonProfit Hub
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
At the core of all that change, though, an organization needs something to keep it grounded: a solid culture. Some people assume that they have a strong grip on what culture is, but some of those assumptions are wrong. I’d like to set the record straight on some common misconceptions about nonprofit culture. You can build vibrant nonprofit culture later. Never put culture on the back burner. Your rad office space equals culture. Culture Featured
SocialFish
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Here’s the description: At the heart of all organizational capacity building is workplace culture, and nonprofits and foundations are no exception to this rule. The problem is that culture is usually thought of as being about high-level values and concepts, but in reality it’s made up of a complex network of behavior-focused cultural building blocks. Aligning fundraising efforts with cultural priorities is no different, but often overlooked.
Connection Cafe
JULY 28, 2016
So I went ahead and picked out some of the top sessions for Arts & Cultural organization to make planning your conference journey just a little bit easier. Highlights for bbcon 2016 : Our Path Forward, a panel session kicking off BBCON for our arts & cultural attendees, led by Kevin Knight, Senior Vice President for Arts & Culture at Blackbaud. Nonprofit News #bbcon Arts Arts & Cultural MuseumsOne of my favorite times of year is fast approaching—bbcon.
SocialFish
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
Dan is super smart and has experience both on the technology side AND on the association staff side, so this promises to be an interesting conversation about how to bring more innovation to the cultures of associations. Culture That Works Mark Your CalendarsDon’t miss this upcoming webinar , featuring me and Dan Stark from Nimble User/Community Brands, to be held on Tuesday, December 5, at 1:00pm eastern time.
SocialFish
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
We tell them when to show up, what to wear, and (if we’re smart), we explain very clearly what kind of culture we have in this organization, and if they are not willing to behave in ways that are consistent with that culture, then we will ask them to go work somewhere else. We give them the power to set their own culture, and we as staff have to work around that. And I’m not saying that all volunteer cultures are bad. Culture That Works From the Trenches
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 19, 2018
I’ve seen nonprofits set toxic and downright annoying work culture expectations that ultimately deter the creation of a strong, functional team. If you’re at an organization where you actually want to build a strong nonprofit culture of teamwork (and attract professional and talented staff), here are three common traps to avoid and what to do instead. Nonprofit-Culture
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