Nov 20, 2024
When communication within a nonprofit flows effectively — from leadership to management to staff, and vice versa — teams tend to work well together and the nonprofit thrives. However, when enough breakdowns in communication occur, a toxic work culture can quickly take root. In today's episode, we’ll explore the unique challenges nonprofits face in fostering clear communication, and strategies for creating more engaged teams, safer environments for feedback, and ultimately, greater impact in your mission.
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Additional Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource
Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
[NPFX] How to Prevent Nonprofit
Staff Burnout and Create a Culture of Wellness
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/how-to-prevent-nonprofit-staff-burnout-and-create-a-culture-of-wellness
[NPFX] How to Build Your Nonprofit
to Succeed
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/how-to-build-your-nonprofit-to-succeed
Nonprofit Staff Retention, Part 1:
Are Higher Salaries Really the Answer?
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-staff-retention-are-higher-salaries-really-the-answer/
5 Ways to Improve Your Fundraising
Team’s Morale
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-your-fundraising-team-s-morale
Beth Napleton
is the CEO of LevelEDUP Leadership, bringing over 25
years of experience in education leadership. Previously, she
founded and led a charter school network on Chicago’s far South
Side, where every graduate — most of them first-generation college
students — was accepted to at least two four-year colleges. Beth
coaches senior leaders in education and mission-driven
organizations to "lead through layers" with greater efficiency and
impact. A certified Gallup Strengths coach and alumna of Columbia
University, Teach For America, and Building Excellent Schools, she
has also completed the National Principal Supervisors Academy at
Relay Graduate School of Education. She is a winner of the
prestigious national Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching Award,
and has been featured on over 20 podcasts.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethnapleton/
https://www.bethnapleton.com/
Christina Lear is a former high
school principal who now advises school leaders on educational
transformation and collective impact in her role
at SkyBound Education. As a principal,
Christina led
her school through several significant changes, including
redesigning the school model, reorganizing the delivery of school
throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and improving the school’s rating
from an F to a B. Christina has
also worked on policy advising, community organizing, and campaigns
for many education organizations. She is passionate about
empowering communities with barriers to opportunity and using both
systemic change and leadership development to tackle equity
gaps.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinalear/
https://www.skyboundeducation.com/
Amy Tamura most
recently served as Board President of Cupertino Co-Op Nursery School, a cherished
institution with over 70 years of history in nurturing young
children aged 2–5 and their families. Her commitment to education
and child development extended to co-leading Project Cornerstone at
Braly Elementary, teaching school-aged children at Bible Study
Fellowship, and volunteering with various organizations. Now
focusing on raising her own children, Amy proudly describes herself
as "out of the game," while continuing to bring the same energy and
care to her family that she has shown to her community.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-tamura-53b7014/
https://cupertinocoop.org/
Russ Phaneuf, a
co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education
development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern
Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As
IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead
fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program
analyst specializing in applied system dynamics.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russphaneuf/
Rich Frazier has
worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as
senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive
understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund
development, strategic planning, and board of directors
development.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richfrazier/