Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly’s Post

“What you should think about is within your organization, especially if you're large, is how many people share one seat,” Stephen Powers, co-founder of OPEN Impact Real Estate told NYN Media at its 2024 Opcon event last week, where nonprofit leaders shared best strategies to optimize operations. “Once you figure out within those teams, what those ratios are, and who needs to be in the office at the same time for productivity, for collaboration and training – then you can think about the right type of hybrid strategy for your organization, because the worst thing to do is to not have a plan in place, and to tell people to come in one or two days a week [without the] resources they need to actually deliver on the work in a productive, efficient way. Be intentional and really plan this out.” Lindsay Ornstein #nonprofitorganization #nycrealestate #realestate #realestatenyc #leasing #officeleasing #nonprofits #nonprofit #nonprofitstrategy #nonprofitsuccess #nonprofitconsulting #commercialleasing #commercialbroker #commercialleasing #commercialrealestate #realestatestrategy #realestatestrategies #womenownedbusiness #womenownedbusinesses #realestateconsultant

𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! 👥 As Canadian nonprofits approach a new fiscal year, it's the perfect time to reassess and reset. Discover the importance of including diverse perspectives for strategic planning through a broad and inclusive engagement process in CharityVillage's latest blog post: 'Meaningful Engagement for Impactful Strategic Planning.' Learn how to harness the collective wisdom of your staff, board, and community to create a strategic plan that truly resonates and drives collective commitment. From forming a strategic planning committee to engaging key groups and navigating meaningful conversations, CharityVillage outline steps to ensure your strategic planning is supported by a foundation of meaningful engagement. Plus, explore the vital questions to ask across your organization to inform a robust SWOT analysis, and ensure your plan aligns with your community's needs and aspirations. 📑 Ready to create a strategic plan that makes a difference? Patricia Huntsman Culture + Communication specializes in strategic planning services that bring your vision to life. Let's craft a plan that resonates with the collective vision and aspirations of your organization. 💫 📧 Get in touch to learn more at: patriciahuntsman.ca. #StrategicPlanning #Nonprofit #Engagement #Community

Given the number of non-profits that we analyze, this read is a great reference tool.

Is your nonprofit looking to strengthen its impact? 💪 Partnering with local businesses can be a powerful strategy to gain financial support, increase visibility, and build community bonds. Our latest post delves into how to create and sustain these valuable partnerships, including: ➡ Benefits for Both Sides Learn how nonprofits and businesses can mutually benefit from partnerships, enhancing community support and business reputation. ➡ Aligning Missions and Values Discover the importance of finding businesses that share your nonprofit’s values for a cohesive and effective partnership. ➡ Building Strong Proposals Tips on crafting compelling proposals that highlight mutual benefits, such as marketing opportunities, employee engagement, and community impact. ➡ Effective Communication Establish clear communication channels and maintain regular contact to ensure alignment and address any issues promptly. ➡ Maintaining Relationships Focus on long-term success by celebrating joint achievements and publicly acknowledging contributions. Enhance your nonprofit’s reach and resources by building strong, meaningful partnerships. Click below to read more. #NonprofitLeadership #CommunityEngagement #Fundraising #NonprofitGrowth #BusinessPartnerships #NonprofitSuccess https://lnkd.in/gv6i7Dcc

Nonprofits with high turnover may need to do some work to understand why that may be the case for their respective organization. Nonprofit workers are highly passionate and driven, and in my experience, they often leave organizations when they feel as though there is a direct disconnect between their work and either their compensation or the way they are treated by those around them. I’m not saying that all non-profit challenges come down to pay or cultural issues, but it sure is a good place for a struggling nonprofit to start. #Nonprofit #Leadership #Culture

If you’re a nonprofit looking for advice in forging corporate relationships, here are some best practices.

Anyone who has ever worked in the ecosystem of building #nonprofit-#corporatepartnerships knows the inherent challenges and resources involved - sometimes it pays off, and sometimes you feel like you're simply investing in something without a clear outcome. Even worse, the partnerships where only one side benefits, which was all too often the case years ago in the humanitarian sector (anyone else remember the instances of completely irrelevant corporate goods being donated during a crisis? Yikes, thankfully, we see less and less of this now). For some modern-day insights on how to build effective nonprofit-corporate partnerships, check out these practical tips from my recent blog post with Fox Advancement. Link to the original blog post: https://lnkd.in/eJe7DBa9 #Nonprofits #Partnerships #Impact #SocialImpact

Impactful CSR strategies stem from deep, trust-based partnerships. Our latest article explores how nonprofit-corporate partnerships are evolving. Good Scout Partners Charisse Brown Marcus and Philips McCarty highlight the shift towards meaningful engagements that resonate deeply with corporate employees and address community needs effectively. A key takeaway: Companies today are moving away from superficial engagements and instead, are forming fewer, deeper partnerships. Trust is the new currency in these evolving relationships. Corporations are not just funders but partners empowered to direct their support where it matters most, recognizing nonprofits as experts in addressing societal challenges. As we all navigate these changes, understanding and leveraging the four trends that will help you redefine your partnership paradigms is essential for any nonprofit aiming to enhance its CSR strategies and foster stronger corporate partnerships. If you're looking to enhance your strategy for corporate partnerships, Good Scout is here to help. We work with both nonprofit and for-profit brands to create meaningful, effective collaborations. Contact us to discover how we can support your goals. #CSR #NonprofitImpact #CorporatePartnerships #SocialImpact #StrategicPhilanthropy

Great read! “Companies are starting to view organizations as true experts on the issues they aim to solve and are leaning on their guidance to understand how they can best support the most pressing needs.” It should also be noted these new impactful collaborations/partnerships create shared experiences with stories to tell!

In a landscape that is constantly shifting, #nonprofits face a crucial challenge: how to move from reactive to proactive. In our latest blog post, Humberto Camarena, Senior Consultant, argues that the key to effectively navigating shifts in society, funding, policy, and climate lies in fostering a strategic thinking organization. From creating dedicated spaces for reflection to promoting cross-departmental collaboration, this article offers actionable insights on how nonprofit leaders can cultivate a culture of strategic foresight. By fostering these strategic thinking spaces, organizations can build team capacity for strategic foresight to anticipate challenges, seize opportunities, and drive enduring impact in an ever-evolving world. #LaPianaConsulting #LaPiana #strategicthinking #strategy #socialsector #strategicforesight #staff #collaboration #nonprofitsector #nonprofitleaders