Question of the Month: How do you deal with and change a toxic non-profit culture?

Question of the Month: How do you deal with and change a toxic non-profit culture?

by | Jul 5, 2024 | , , , , , | Culture of Philanthropy, Leadership, Management

Many non-profit organizations fail to realize that their mission to make the world a better place starts with their own internal culture. When staff are overworked, underpaid, and unappreciated, you’ll see high turnover and low morale. But how do you begin to address...
How “The Great Reimagination” Calls Us to Prioritize Inclusion and Belonging in the Non-Profit Sector

How “The Great Reimagination” Calls Us to Prioritize Inclusion and Belonging in the Non-Profit Sector

by | Oct 19, 2022 | , , | Culture of Philanthropy, Diversity, Equity, Hiring, Hiring and Retaining Staff, Professional Development

For today’s blog, I’ve invited Paul Towne to share his story with you with the hope that it might inspire you as you think about either moving into a new position or, if you are a non-profit manager or leader, creating a space that is more welcoming and inviting that...
A Bad Culture is Ruining Your Non-Profit

A Bad Culture is Ruining Your Non-Profit

by | Sep 2, 2024 | , , , | Communication, Culture of Philanthropy, Reporting Back, Return on Investment, Storytelling, Teamwork

Almost every good business book over the last two decades has at least one chapter devoted to company culture. And building a company culture generally includes getting staff buy-in for the overall vision of the company. Makes complete sense, right? Everyone needs to...