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Key Challenges Facing Arts And Culture Nonprofits, And How A Texas Ballet Overcomes Them

Bloomerang

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. They provide intangible benefits that are difficult to quantify, making it harder to demonstrate the immediate impact of donations. The Smithsonian.

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Executive Director Management: The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities

Bloomerang

These organizations are structured to grant the power of governance to the board of directors and power of Executive Director management. Unhealthy leadership cultures are often evidenced by one of two polarized governance styles: micromanagement or rubberstamping. Hire a Qualified Executive Director.

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Who’s Responsible for A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy?

Bloomerang

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . Welcome to the real world of “more than a great fundraising technician”—and that holds true for pretty much any senior-level position, e.g., program director, finance officer, and of course the ED/CEO.”.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

.orgSource

A director who can’t read your balance sheet, can’t be a great leader. A healthy balance sheet is the source of innovation, impact, and engagement. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. Financial literacy workshops.

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Are Associations Losing Their Members’ Trust?—The Leadership ColLAB Explores This Critical Question

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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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Staff Spotlight: Christine Perlick, Director, Client Services

Forum One

Meet Christine Perlick , Forum One’s Director of Client Services. It’s a selfless culture that is really keen to make a difference in the world. If the work won’t have a meaningful impact, it’s not the kind of opportunity Forum One will pursue. What sets Forum One apart from other places you’ve worked? Get in touch!

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Are AI and EI an Odd Couple? Nope, Pairing Bytes With Behavior Is a Perfect Match

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podcast Sharon Rice,org Source Director of Business Strategy , and I talked about these shifting dynamics. Right now, there is a deficit of trust across social, governmental, and cultural organizations. Outreach to our communities can be swift, targeted, and designed for the highest impact. In a recent Association 4.0