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Good Culture Makes Good Sense

.orgSource

Smiley or sad—which describes your culture? The post Good Culture Makes Good Sense appeared first on.orgSource. Some people work on a dream team. Others are ready to be a statistic in the Great Resignation. What makes the difference? If your answer was people, go to the head of the class.

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Culture, Community, and Technology—A Successful 2022 Convergence

.orgSource

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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3 Ways to Drive a Culture of Philanthropy Instead of a Culture of Charity

NonProfit PRO

There is a lot of talk in our industry about developing a culture of philanthropy. But what does developing a culture of philanthropy really mean in the day-to-day life of a nonprofit professional? It’s the hot buzzword these days at strategic planning sessions and board retreats.

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As Culture Gains Importance—PCI Stays Ahead of the Trend

.orgSource

Culture is a rising priority among CEOs. The post As Culture Gains Importance—PCI Stays Ahead of the Trend appeared first on.orgSource. In a business climate that feels like a hurricane looms perpetually on the horizon, I’ve noticed an optimistic trend.

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Achieving Organizational Transformation: Pathways to Success

Driven by the pace of cultural and technological change, they are experiencing major disruptions in the traditional business models that used to guide organizational growth strategies.orgSource offers a straightforward approach to navigating these changes and readying your organization for growth.

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The Importance of Positive Nonprofit Office Culture

NonProfit PRO

Today’s nonprofit employees better understand the concept of workplace culture. Currently, the job world is upside down due to factors such as employees working from home, compressed or hybrid work schedules, salary constraints and new demands from employees who feel like they control the job market.

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Organizational Culture Is a Verb, Not a Policy

NonProfit PRO

In newer startup organizations, culture begins to take shape through experiences led by those at the top. Culture doesn’t happen on day five, day 50 or even day 500. . The inaugural leader has their own vision and values they bring to the table, which the organization experiences over the long arc of time.

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Easiest Strategies to Instill a Nonprofit Philanthropy Culture

NonProfit PRO

If you desperately want to instill a culture of philanthropy, but it’s just not coming together, read these practical tactics to attack the problem from the sides rather than head on.

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Build a Culture To Fit the New World of Work

.orgSource

The post Build a Culture To Fit the New World of Work appeared first on.orgSource. And, the most likely candidate is probably one of your rising stars. If that thought gives you an uncomfortable shiver, read on. In a world where the office, as we […].

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Send Culture to the Door When Trouble Comes to Call

.orgSource

As much as I value electronic connectivity, culture or the human side of business will always be the imperative. The post Send Culture to the Door When Trouble Comes to Call appeared first on.orgSource. A weak infrastructure at the beginning of 2020 meant it was a very hard year. We may never experience another global […].

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Getting Forward to Normal: The Road Ahead for Museums and Cultural Institutions

NonProfit PRO

Few museums and cultural institutions have found fundraising innovation to be enough in these challenging times, but there are some innovations from the space worth sharing in the hopes of helping many of these venerable and venerated institutions pull through.

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How to Drive Analytics Adoption through Culture and Practice – 10/13/21

Association Analytics

The post How to Drive Analytics Adoption through Culture and Practice – 10/13/21 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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How to Strengthen Your Nonprofit’s Cultural Competencies

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits are staffed by incredibly competent and dedicated people — experts who understand their work backward and forward, whether it be housing the homeless, feeding the hungry, or supporting these programs through effective fundraising and building sustainable solutions to the world’s most challenging problems.

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Getting Staff Buy-In for a Culture of Philanthropy

NonProfit PRO

Almost every good business book over the past two decades has at least one chapter devoted to company culture and making sure you have staff buy-in to the overall vision of the company. But, it's been difficult for nonprofits. Here is how you get there.

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What’s Your People’s Strategic Plan? Why Nonprofit Leaders Should Invest in Talent and Culture

NonProfit PRO

What nonprofit leaders need is a "people’s strategic plan," a clear and consistent framework and set of measurable actions to invest in their people and culture. Just like organizations have a strategic plan to achieve financial and programmatic goals, they need a roadmap to invest in talent development, too.

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Top 2021 Fundraising Strategies: Adopting a Culture of Philanthropy

Bloomerang

This post on adopting a culture of philanthropy is part six in a six-part series. Organization-wide internalizing and externalizing an attitude of adopting a culture of philanthropy. Internalize and externalize an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. Know that adopting a culture of philanthropy is essential. .

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Beyond Survival: Post-Disruption Nonprofit Culture Strategy

Bloomerang

This nonprofit culture strategy post is part 3 in a 3-part series. Let’s move now to the third and final pillar: nonprofit culture strategy. . Pillar #3—No More Othering: Your Nonprofit Culture Strategy in 2021 and Beyond. Your culture will make or break fundraising success, especially over the long term.

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Diversify Your Year-End Campaigns: How To Be Mindful And Inclusive Of Cultural Traditions

Bloomerang

By better understanding the wide cultural roots of this season of generosity we can fine-tune the means to communicate with all who make up our communities. We all know that in Western Culture, Christmas typically dominates the holiday season. In parts of Europe Christmas falls on different days.

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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. . A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy: Who’s Job is it? . And if I found myself in a job where I couldn’t instill a culture of philanthropy over a reasonable period of time, I’d fire myself (and I have).

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How to Drive Analytics Adoption through Culture and Practice

Association Analytics

The post How to Drive Analytics Adoption through Culture and Practice appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture.

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5 Tips To Cultivate A People First Culture In Your Nonprofit Workplace

Bloomerang

You may have heard the term “people first culture” here and there, but what does it really mean? People-first cultures are rooted in a philosophy that values people over profits. This blog will give 5 simple tips for cultivating a people first culture in your workplace. Inc.com describes the term as the following: .

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How Culture Makes Cloud for Good a Great Place to Work

Cloud 4 Good

This award brings me great joy, as it is a testament to our company’s commitment to ensuring our staff and our culture are second to none, even as we continue to grow year over year. ” Great Place to Work is the only company culture award in America that selects winners based on how fairly employees are treated.

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How To Build A World-Class Culture

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the new book, Culture Is The Way. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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Is a “culture of service” harming nonprofit professionals?

Charity Village

The role of workplace and community culture has become a major focus in discussions about organizational development and effectiveness. The post Is a “culture of service” harming nonprofit professionals? What do we mean […]. appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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How to Improve Nonprofit Culture Through Mission and Values Realignment

Blue Avocado

We’ve all seen cultural problems: low morale, burnout, turnover, lackluster results, low client satisfaction, and donor attrition. But there is one area that is often overlooked when trying to fix problems: the culture of the organization […].

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Resisting a Rest: How Urgency Culture Polices our Work

Charity Village

The stress had been building from the pressure I was putting on myself to complete my draft while also being on the road this past month facilitating our storytelling workshops across […] The post Resisting a Rest: How Urgency Culture Polices our Work appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Public sector organizations recognized in Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures proceedings

Charity Village

Congratulations to the public sector organizations that were recognized as winners of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ and Canada’s Most Admired CEO™ programs. The post Public sector organizations recognized in Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures proceedings appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Culture & Community Beacon: Evaluating Nonprofit Interconnectedness

Charity Navigator

The Culture & Community beacon of the Encompass Rating System comprises two vital assessments: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Constituent Feedback. These assessments evaluate the interconnectedness of an organization’s culture and commitment to fostering strong connections within its community.

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An Arts & Cultural Professional’s Guide to bbcon 2022 Virtual

sgEngage

While there are dozens of sessions designed to pique anyone’s interest, we wanted to highlight some specifically created for the arts and culture audience. Super Session: Cultural Organizations as Community Connectors—How to Promote Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion. Breakout Sessions to Maximize Your Impact.

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

.orgSource

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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Hybrid? Remote? What jobseekers want is a clear workplace culture.

Charity Village

What jobseekers want is a clear workplace culture. The last couple of years have seen organizations looking to any and all sources of information for how to navigate pandemic decisions…including university grads going through the hiring process for the first time. The post Hybrid? appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Don’t Take Shortcuts: Stretch to Build Capacity and a Genuine Culture of Philanthropy

NonProfit PRO

While some major donors are helping to boost overall giving in terms of dollars, the number of donors is shrinking. There are some nonprofit leaders who take shortcuts. Some shortcuts include not building capacity — the fuel to fund their mission and the people to whom they serve.

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Encouraging a culture of experimentation in your fundraising

Big Duck

The post Encouraging a culture of experimentation in your fundraising appeared first on Big Duck.

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Your Nonprofit Culture Can Be Ruined by These 3 Common Traps

Wild Apricot

I’ve seen nonprofits set toxic and downright annoying work culture expectations that ultimately deter the creation of a strong, functional team.

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Want help in defining your organization’s culture? Here’s a starting point. 

Charity Village

If we want to impact an organization’s culture, we need first to define it. I find the Cultural Web, the […]. The post Want help in defining your organization’s culture? This article is an excerpt from Tarnished: Let’s rethink, reimagine and co-create a new social impact sector, and is reprinted with permission.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Kindful

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture.

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Does Your Nonprofit’s Culture Attract or Repel Money?

Social Velocity

But to do that you need to cultivate a Culture of Mission and Money among your board, staff, and funders. Here are some key things present in a nonprofit with a robust culture of money and mission. Few nonprofits enjoy a robust culture of money and mission. The post Does Your Nonprofit’s Culture Attract or Repel Money?

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Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Sport Sector Recovery from the Impact of COVID-19

Charity Village

The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage culminated their study of the arts and culture sector with a new report, Challenges Related To The Recovery Of The Arts, Culture, Heritage, And Sport Sectors, Which Have Been Deeply Impacted By The Covid-19 Pandemic.

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