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What strategies can nonprofits implement to successfully navigate disruption?

ASU Lodestar Center

Optimism should be identifiable as part of organizational culture. An organization’s culture and leadership are most effective through vast engagement. An Iowa native, Vicki resides and works along the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa, with her husband, Jeff. Involve multiple voices.

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How can nonprofits increase employee satisfaction while upholding organizational expectations?

ASU Lodestar Center

The culture must reflect an overall focus on the well-being of employees. Promoting an organizational culture that supports staff and encourages both individual growth and well-being can help nonprofits gain the loyalty of their staff and decrease employee turnover. Leadership should promote and model a healthy work-life balance.

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Board diversity strategies to help nonprofits achieve success

ASU Lodestar Center

Diversity and inclusion training will help board members recognize cultural language, understand the diversity of the communities served, and strengthen cultural competency. Jen earned a bachelor’s of recreation management from University of Northern Iowa.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Serving The LGBTQ+ Community

Bloomerang

Launched in 2020, the Black Trans Fund (BTF) seeks to change culture by shifting the narrative about Black trans communities towards joy and resilience, and away from violence and despair. Areas served: Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin. However, grant funding must specifically serve the bi+ community.

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How To Write A Nonprofit Mission Statement in 7 Steps (Plus 10 Great Examples)

Neon CRM

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. Iowa Healthiest State Initiative “To become the healthiest state in the nation by improving the physical, social and emotional well-being of Iowans.”

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June Cause Awareness: LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

Qgiv

QC Pride was founded in 2008, revived in 2017, and serves the Quad Cities area of Iowa and Illinois. Their approach is holistic, with a variety of programs focused on cultural arts, wellness, and social justice. Donate to support their cause here. QC Pride, Inc.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: 5 Extraordinary Organizations

Tech Soup

" The organization serves refugee and immigrant survivors of human rights abuses with a team that speaks 25 different languages to meet the cultural and linguistic needs of Mosaic's clients. Crisis Intervention Service serves 15 counties in north central Iowa. Crisis Intervention Service: Safety, Support, and Services.