Community and Culture
Explore ways to help your nonprofit build strong, inclusive communities while nurturing a positive organizational culture that fosters both growth and impact.
Can Nonprofits Look to the Past to Build the Future?
Nonprofits may be surprised to find that their communities have already implemented the kind of innovative, collaborative programming that their leadership — and funders — are looking for.
How Lessons Learned From Fighting Food Insecurity Can Help Your Nonprofit
Simple acts can have a big impact on the community. Learn how one nonprofit discovered the tools to fight systemic issues were at their disposal all along — they just needed to learn how to use them.
The Big Chill: Why Nonprofits Should Care about Affirmative Action
Exploring how nonprofits can remain committed to supporting the health, economic security, and well-being of historically marginalized communities — even after the end of affirmative action.
Unmasking the Silent Impact of Trauma in Nonprofits
A trauma-informed culture enhances your nonprofit’s organizational sustainability, employee well-being, and overall productivity.
Moving Beyond Performance: Making DEI Actionable
If you want to make your organization a healthy space for all and overcome biases and prejudices, you have to do the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work. It’s that simple.
Can You Hear Us Now? Using Feedback to Create Community-Centered Services
Getting feedback from those that you serve — and not assuming you know what they need — can help your nonprofit serve your community.
Advocacy Amplified: How Nonprofits Can Garner State Legislative Support for Their Causes
How nonprofits can overcome the complex legislative landscape to effectively lobby and pass laws that serve their communities.
We May Be a Motley Crew, But We’ll Adapt to You: 8 Tenets of Holistic Community Engagement for Nonprofits
A tale of transformation and innovative thinking from Motley Zoo Animal Rescue, which shares the lessons they’ve learned and how they overcame obstacles to create a sustainable, community-focused animal rescue system.
Join the Movement: Activating Nonprofits for Lasting Change
Why nonprofits, particularly those supporting marginalized communities, must become active players in the landscape of advocacy.
How Nonprofits Can Change Unfair Laws
Discover how small nonprofits can take on unfair laws and policies that hinder their ability to serve their communities and come out victorious with the help of coalitions.