Category Archives: Culture
How Your Nonprofit Can Break Free from Frugality
Frugality is a virtue in the nonprofit sector. We’re accustomed to making the best with what we have, which often includes limited funds or resources. And although it’s wise to be good stewards and maximize value, sometimes quality and excellence
Don’t Make Busyness Your Brand
Are you unintentionally making busyness your brand? In the nonprofit space—and especially in the midst of year-end season—this can be a common occurrence. When it comes to cause work, it seems that most of us would prefer to be engaged
Now is the Time to Form a Retention Strategy for Your Nonprofit
The most valuable asset available to any nonprofit organization is the people behind it. We’ll say it even more specifically: the most valuable asset available to any nonprofit organization is its employees. They are the main resource that helps a
The Power of Introverts in the Nonprofit Sector
From attending galas to planning events to approaching donors, the nonprofit world thrives off connections. For that reason, it feels like extroverts are always front and center. And in many ways, it seems as if that’s what the work requires—people
Building a Successful Remote (or Hybrid) Nonprofit Team
Life has a way of demonstrating to us that we can do things we previously thought impossible. The COVID-19 pandemic and the pivot to a virtual work environment for the nonprofit sector is case and point. While not every nonprofit
How to Know When to Dissolve Your Organization
It’s never fun to think about the worst-case scenario. And if things are going well for your organization, it might seem to make little sense to do so. Often it’s clear when to dissolve, but other times the warning signs
4 (Mostly) Free Ways to Appreciate Your Employees
Nonprofit employees are truly unsung champions. They work tirelessly for the causes they care about, and usually for a lower wage than their for-profit counterparts. They deserve our recognition and celebration, but it can be hard to show your appreciation
Why You Should Hire Slowly (And Fire Quickly)
One of the most important pieces of advice I can give to growing nonprofits is something that I heard years ago from a business consultant: be slow to hire and quick to fire. It may sound heartless, but we often
Walk the Walk: Establishing Workplace Culture Outside the Office
Establishing workplace culture isn’t easy. It can makes months, if not years, of trial-by-error testing, and even then there’s no guarantee that your staff will react the way you want them to. And this makes sense: individuals have vastly different
