Therapy Session for Nonprofit Staff: Creating a Culture of Philanthropy
Are your development operations set up for success? A culture of philanthropy is one in which everyone – board, staff and Executive Director – embrace that we all play a role in fundraising.
The core departments that make up a nonprofit are programs, communications and development. Too often these departments are like feuding frenemies.
Therapy session #1: Save the Fundraisers!
These talkative and outgoing social butterflies live in the “dream” and the “what if.”
Key drivers: Winning, money, engagement, more money!
Therapy session #2: Save Programs!
Program staff are smart, noble, trustworthy, methodical and dedicated professionals who respect the truth and live in the “what” and the “how.”
Key drivers: Passion, impact and progress
Therapy session #3: Save the Communicators!
Communication staff are the kings and queens of content. Planning and editorial calendars are their jam.
Key drivers: Message, design and brand awareness
Hungry for some practical tools to heal the divide? Download this Creating a Culture of Philanthropy tip sheet loaded with 12 strategies that programs, development and leadership can put in place now.
