How to Create the Culture You Need to Succeed

In this episode, Rob Harter speaks with Dr. Michael Horowitz, Chancellor of The Community Solution Education System, about the crucial role of culture in nonprofit success. Dr. Horowitz emphasizes that culture isn’t just an abstract concept—it directly impacts leadership, fundraising, collaboration, and long-term impact.

Topics include:

– Why Peter Drucker’s famous quote, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” is still relevant today

– How to intentionally foster a culture of collaboration within an organization and across the nonprofit sector

– Avoiding mission drift while navigating economic challenges and fundraising pressures

– Strategies for operationalizing a nonprofit’s values to ensure alignment with its mission

Dr. Horowitz also shares his approach to building a culture of radical cooperation and how nonprofit leaders can use this mindset to drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term success.

Mentioned:

The Community Solution Education System– A nonprofit integrated system of six colleges and universities

Dr. Michael Horowitz on LinkedIn – Follow here

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