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.
Ask Rita in HR: What About Marijuana Decriminalization?
A drug-free workplace policy can specify that the term “drugs” includes marijuana (and its derivatives and all related cannabinoids).
Rewrite the Script When These Characters Show Up in Workplace Politics
How can a group of talented people, grouped together for a positive purpose, create an environment of discord, frustration or inefficiency?
Nine Nonprofit Trends that Need to Die
Nine nonprofit trends that need to go. Some are nonprofit sacred cows that we need to release into the wilderness.
From Black Panther to Nonprofit CFO
Interview with Norma Mtume, former Black Panther and co-founder of SHIELDS for Families in Los Angeles.
Mediocrity Starts with ME (Humor)
The causes of burnout at nonprofits . We have unconscious beliefs that are undermining our very health and sanity.
Crawling Out of the Psychological Depths
Most of us have had moments of despair. Marilyn Neece very generously shares her story with us.
Downward-Facing Budget and Other Nonprofit Yoga Poses
Nonprofits employees work a lot and often neglect their health. Humorist Vu Le describes yoga poses designed specifically for nonprofits.
Transgender Employees: A Respectful & Legal Workplace Approach
Transgender and intersexual matters in HR. Work with your employees to make them feel welcome at work, regardless of gender identity.
Fundraising in Nonprofits of Color
Conventional fundraising advice is far more doable for the mainstream program than the one based in a community of color.
The Founding Fathers Write a Grant Proposal
The challenges of writing a grant proposal and getting funded evidently go back to colonial times.