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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

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Even with a friendly name like “feedback, check-in, or coaching,” a performance evaluation can be uncomfortable, or possibly downright scary. That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. I’ll get on my Association 4.0

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

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They are wise stewards of our resources and visionaries who identify strategies for future growth. And individual participation is seldom evaluated in any meaningful way. Assigning a mentor is one of the most effective strategies to ensure that new directors get up to speed quickly. the organization’s greatest asset?

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Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors

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Consider using scoring rubrics or structured interview protocols to standardize evaluations and minimize bias to keep things equitable. Equip your new board members with the knowledge, resources, and connections they need to succeed from day one. Offer mentorship and resources that help them grow into their roles.

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Onboarding New Fundraising Ambassadors: 3 Strategies for Nonprofits

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Create a mentor program. . Provide materials for the event and beyond: Provide guidebooks, marketing materials, templates, and other helpful resources to help educate and train your ambassadors. Create a mentor program. . With a mentor program, you can help your ambassadors get up and running as soon as possible.

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Announcing ImpactRising.Org: Organizational Capacity Building Resource for Nonprofits and Consultants

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Designed to support social sector organizations and consultants with tools and resources to get ready for engagement in capacity-building projects, ImpactRising.org aims to help make the consulting sector stronger. In that spirit, I’m excited to introduce ImpactRising.org as a resource to nonprofits and the consultants they work with.

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BIPOC Leadership Challenges: 26 Tips To Increase Accessibility Across The Nonprofit Sector

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Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources. In addition, there are many organizations and resources available to support BIPOC leaders in the nonprofit sector. Unfortunately, it’s the same in the nonprofit sector.

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22 Membership Benefits Your Nonprofit Can Offer

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This might mean educational resources, research reports, and industry insights that non-members cannot access. For professional associations, these resources can help your members stay informed and up-to-date in their field. This is not only beneficial to mentees; it’s also rewarding for mentors. Let’s get at it!

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