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Great to see you Jennifer Wei and William and Flora Hewlett Foundation supporting The Chronicle of Philanthropy to put on this series of webinars about building a thriving nonprofit culture! I am registered and hoping to participate as much as possible -- encouraging others to sign-up as well! This is a critically important conversation at this time b/c research from Center for Effective Philanthropy shows that burnout is only increasing in the nonprofit sector. And decades of research from Christina Maslach at University of California, Berkeley show that burnout is an organizational culture issue more than an issue of individual behavior. Here at Fund the People, we believe #nonprofits needs #funders to engage in #TalentInvesting -- to provide proactive AND responsive #FundingThatWorks for the people who do the work. This means responding to specific grantee needs by deploying primary grant dollars to pay for things like: >> H.R. and people-focused staff positions; >> progressive personnel policies, >> decent wages and benefits; >> enough staff positions to share the workload and execute ambitious programs; >> conflict resolution and management practices; and >> intentional organizational culture planning and development. When funders step up In this way, nonprofits will have the financial resources and political incentives they need to build their team, and the #PeopleSystems they need to support the team. (You can learn more about our ideas through our Funding that Works Academy, featuring our self-paced online course, The Fundamentals of Talent-Investing for Foundation Professionals. To learn more, fundingthatworks.org.)

Want to build an inclusive culture at your nonprofit? Attract and retain top talent? Foster a culture of well-being? Check out this free Hewlett-sponsored webinar series from The Chronicle of Philanthropy designed to help create a positive work environment from the inside out.

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Looking to boost your nonprofit's project execution? Explore Te Wu's case study and uncover the winning strategies behind top-performing nonprofits. From organizational acumen to inclusive cultures, learn how to propel your initiatives to success. Read the full article now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gu5zEcBW

Start your nonprofit blog with a mission: to ignite passion for your organization's causes and projects, enriching your community. Share stories, insights, and impact to spark interest and engagement. Let your blog be a beacon of inspiration, rallying support and driving change.

Federal funding opportunities present a high barrier to entry for most community-based organizations. This is particularly true for those that are BIPOC-led, BIPOC-staffed, and/or smaller, and/or lower-resourced. I've seen the supplier diversity issues that ensue in the private sector play out in terms of federal awards to nonprofits---in terms of who gets them and who does not. From awareness (of the opportunities), to application, to compliance, to budget (to be able deliver on a reimbursable govt contract), these opportunities are not readily accessible to most CBOs. When I led a community-based nonprofit CDFI, National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders supported us in accessing large-scale grants from agencies including U.S. Department of the Treasury and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These grants were game changers for our organization and our balance sheet. With generous funding from Truist, NALCAB will similarly now scale to support 20 organizations intensively to pursue federal funding opportunities across a range of agencies. Congratulations to the winners of this competitive grant and accompanying TA! #CrackingTheCode

Sharing a link to GPA's latest newsletter, Honoring Your Why. This edition dives into our recent blog post on the value of nonprofit site visits, what we've been up to this summer, as well as resources we find helpful and inspiring. We hope you find time to take a read! #grantphilanthropy #philanthropicgoals #strategicgiving #joyfulgiving #changemaker #communityimpact #creatinglegacy #honoryourwhy https://lnkd.in/eKA6fGCH

Emotion drives giving- Tell compelling stories Stories have the power to turn abstract causes into personal missions. By sharing compelling narratives about the people and communities your nonprofit serves, you create an emotional bridge that connects potential donors to your mission. These stories give faces and voices to the impact of their contributions, making the cause tangible and real. When donors feel the emotion behind a cause, whether it's hope, urgency, or compassion, they're more likely to be moved to act. Use stories to highlight the challenges you face, the progress made, and the lives transformed. This is how we inspire generosity and long-term support of our cause. To learn more about how Cadenza is helping #nonprofits share impactful stories at scale, head over to www.getcadenza.com #nonprofitleaders #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitfundraising

🌟 Miami Nonprofit Leaders, it’s not too late for a Give Miami strategy. Though The Miami Foundation's largest annual initiative is fast approaching, it’s still possible to create meaningful impact—even with modest goals and small-scale projects. These efforts can build momentum and create muscle memory for future campaigns. Here’s where you can focus: -Setting clear, achievable goals -Cleaning up your email lists for targeted outreach -Refreshing your photography and/or social media presence -Creating strong narratives that clarify for donors exactly where their impact will be felt Even last-minute efforts can rally your community if you show them how their support makes a difference. If you’re looking for advice, I’m happy to share insights from my experience. My colleagues and I at Perceptual Advisors have helped nonprofits develop strategies that get results quickly, and we’d love to help more organizations succeed this year.   See the resource hub here: https://lnkd.in/eg-Qukmp And shoot me a message if you need some help.

In this edition of Nonprofit Executive Spotlight, we feature Laurie Oken, MS: Helping Leaders Achieve Goals https://bit.ly/47XI4xE