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How to Create an Inspired Nonprofit Culture

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes How to Create an Inspired Nonprofit Culture. Culture is the foundation and embodiment of your organization. An effective nonprofit culture demonstrates the collective understanding of your nonprofit by all those involved. Leadership should take an active role in defining culture.

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4 Necessary Culture Shifts To Help You Navigate Change Management

Bloomerang

Every year there was guaranteed to be a policy or procedural change that required change management , which led to the second lesson I learned: Figure out how to make the change last. Organizations that successfully navigate change management have also made culture shifts to ensure lasting change. Adopt a culture that values feedback.

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Embracing partnership: A promising paradigm for nonprofit governance 

Candid

For instance, when boards overly prioritize routine tasks like policy development and operational management, they risk missing opportunities for innovation and could fail to address emerging challenges with a holistic perspective. This approach can lead to a reactive, rather than proactive, approach to addressing community needs.

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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

EveryAction

Often, the central issue is a specific policy or a cultural phenomenon that the organization seeks to promote or eliminate. For example, a local nonprofit working on educational issues may raise awareness about specific school board policies with the aim of making them more inclusive.

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Anthem Awards Finalists Announced!

Forum One

We are excited to share that the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Freedmen’s Bureau Search Portal , NYU’s Congressional District Health Dashboard , and March of Dimes have been named Anthem Awards finalists. congressional districts, enabling informed policy decisions.

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Advancing Equity in Philanthropy with Resolve and Resilience: A Call to Action

sgEngage

From governmental opposition to cultural and societal opposition, these are challenging times for those who are societal changemakers. This may involve conducting equity audits , adopting anti-racist policies and practices, and actively working to dismantle barriers to access and opportunity.

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How nonprofits can successfully develop a diverse workforce

ASU Lodestar Center

Research indicates workforce diversity is the cultural or demographic characteristics that makes employees unique, which is needed to effectively confront social issues and achieve social good. Research indicates progress on diversity is dependent on nonprofit boards, which impact nonprofit performance and policies.

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