Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

9) Differentiating from Competitors: Nonprofits with similar missions compete for donors and resources. Through storytelling, you can humanize your mission and beneficiaries, putting real faces and experiences at the forefront, making your organization relatable and approachable, and strengthening the bond with your community.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition that foundations possess the potential to offer more than just monetary resources.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Your board of directors can be your greatest asset, propelling your mission forward with wisdom, resources, and passion. Optimize board dynamics for maximum impact Understanding the unique mix of personalities and skills on your board is crucial. You can tap into this diversity to create a collaborative environment.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2021

The growth of any nonprofit requires the constant evaluation of where their untapped potential resources lie. . Their original business plan relied solely on taking a cut of each franchise’s profits, until a sharp-eyed accountant highlighted that their greatest resource was, in fact, real estate.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 2, 2022

An inevitable and essential board role is making CEO succession plans. No CEO is irreplaceable, and, in fact, the roles and skills needed in a CEO will change over time and with the evolution of the organization.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. Our research shows that people who know how others see them are more skilled at showing empathy and taking others’ perspectives. You can’t rely on staffers in your organization to fill this role. Become an active listener by practicing these skills.

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2021

For years, the role of development operations teams has been perceived as a data and technology-focused position within the nonprofit world. As technology, nonprofits, and the way we fundraise has significantly changed over the last few decades, so has the role of the operations team. The evolution and opportunity of the role.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2023

Among the crucial roles within an event committee, the Logistics Chair stands out as the key person responsible for overseeing the event from start to finish. With a keen eye for detail and excellent organizational skills, the Logistics Chair plays a pivotal role in ensuring that every aspect of the event runs seamlessly.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2024

For nonprofit organizations, which often have to meet urgent needs with limited resources, the importance of well-designed learning materials cannot be overstated. You can also conduct a training inventory to identify existing resources that can be repurposed. Design engaging and relevant learning experiences Identify learning needs.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? The Funder’s Role in Risk Funders—by which I mean donors, foundations, impact investors, and government agencies that grant financial support—disincentivize risk in a few ways.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In part two of this series on the skills you need to be a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about how to engage your audience emotionally through creative storytelling. In this post, I’ll focus on the creative skills involved in storytelling. . In this post, I’ll focus on the creative skills involved in storytelling. .

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Build the Human Skills AI and EI might seem to be an odd couple for any number of reasons. As a consultant, I’ve worked with associations of every description, and I’ve learned that the organizations that are most successful with digital transformation are also groups that value the human skills.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 25, 2020

The emergence of virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic has lead to the development of new and unexpected roles on an event team. While some of these roles may look similar to those roles needed at a physical event, there are some major differences in the skills required to perform their duties in a virtual space.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

Of course, it’s important to consider skills. In her previous role, Sue had limited interaction with other teams in the organization. The skill that got her promoted wasn’t balanced by the emotional readiness or sensitivity to undertake her new responsibilities. Here’s an illustration of this idea from my experience.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

leadership is how we christened the skill set we identified for success in digital markets. Look to the human skills to increase your stability and value. To succeed, you’ll need these skills: self-awareness to understand what you don’t know, curiosity to study the business landscape, and humility to learn from unexpected teachers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

Skilled talent and leadership are pivotal to growth, sustainability and success. Human capital should be viewed as the most important resource and be supported as such. Human resource investment. A sound recruitment strategy serves multiple purposes in the acquisition of skilled talent. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

I was reminded of Ali’s video last week when I led a class for volunteer managers on creating virtual volunteer roles. One of the participants had to take an onsite museum role, where volunteers staff educational carts and engage with visitors, and transform it info a remote position. Ali made her homegrown video work.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. The board plays the central role of visionary. What do we need to start asking ourselves now?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Tailoring your recruitment efforts to find individuals whose skills and expertise align with your organization’s mission is fundamental. Once you know what you need, craft clear board role descriptions that resonate and attract. Describe not just the roles but the impact these roles have. Welcome them aboard.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Mad Skills – The Skill-Centric Approach. In the marketplace, you will find that there is a wide variety of people who are fulfilling the same role; however, at the end of the day, not everyone is capable of the same outcome. What do we mean when we say skill? What is a skill-centric design?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 14, 2024

What personal competencies and skills will the new executive need to possess to lead your organization forward? Conduct an extensive targeted outreach to organizations and professional trade associations to identify potential candidates with the competencies, skills and personal attributes required.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Small nonprofits face even more challenges when it comes to securing funding in comparison to larger organizations—from low donor retention rates to limited resources to an overall lack of unrestricted funding. More funds mean your nonprofit can bring on skilled staff and provide better training and experiences to volunteers.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 29, 2024

Nonprofit leaders need to commit to a mindset of continuous learning and professional development to remain relevant and effective in their current roles. By gaining a deeper understanding of your own skills and competencies, leaders can tailor development efforts to address specific needs in their organization.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s possible that AI will take over your role—if you let it. If you focus on manual tasks within your role, then yes, AI may take over your job. Currently, knowing how to use AI gives you a competitive edge, a tool to add to your resume, the likes of Blackbaud certification or Google Analytics skills. You have the choice.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

Boards need to be regularly refreshed , plus it’s important to have a place where promising volunteers and donors can be lifted up to leadership roles. An engaging new role for former board members Sometimes breaking up is hard to do! These qualities may be demographic, cultural, skills-based, or industry-based. Stay in touch.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 25, 2020

The emergence of virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic has lead to the development of new and unexpected roles on an event team. While some of these roles may look similar to those roles needed at a physical event, there are some major differences in the skills required to perform their duties in a virtual space.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Define roles and responsibilities clearly Defining roles and responsibilities ensures that potential candidates have a precise understanding of your organization’s expectations and protects against any surprises. Ensure your job descriptions are comprehensive by covering the following items: Soft and hard skills.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Define roles and responsibilities clearly Defining roles and responsibilities ensures that potential candidates have a precise understanding of your organization’s expectations and protects against any surprises. Ensure your job descriptions are comprehensive by covering the following items: Soft and hard skills.

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Strategy Interview Skills Retention 52

.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. The board plays the central role of visionary. What do we need to start asking ourselves now?

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Collaboration Marketing Team Integration 221

Greater Giving

APRIL 23, 2024

Board members and event committee members often have a significant influence on strategic planning and resource allocation. Meaningful Volunteer Roles: By understanding volunteer skill sets and motivations, leadership can advocate for the creation of impactful volunteer roles.

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Classy

AUGUST 18, 2021

True to form, it is not surprising that our employees organically created what would soon be employee resource groups around common interests, identities, and causes. . We jumped at the opportunity to create resources for them to operate and thrive. . Classy Communities are Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Laying the foundation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2019

Many of these resources are 100% free. At NonprofitReady.org , our mission is to give nonprofit professionals at all levels the opportunity to build skills and advance their careers. Here are five of the most popular learning resources (all completely free) to help you get started: 1) Nonprofit Essentials Certificate.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

They also help to clarify where a role fits into the collective organization. However, it can be challenging to write an adequate job description without experience in the role for which you are creating the description (“JD”), and you might not know where to start. What is the Purpose of the Role? Why is the role necessary?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 31, 2024

I was a lawyer for many years working for Microsoft in Australia and Europe and then had the opportunity to move to Redmond for a completely different role that grew into chief of staff for Brad Smith, Microsoft’s vice chair and president. We don’t have the expertise nor the resources to be first responders.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2024

As someone entrenched in the mission to address food insecurity, I have come to appreciate the indispensable role of intrapreneurship within our sector. Intrapreneurship encourages individuals within organizations to leverage their creativity, resourcefulness, and passion to develop innovative solutions from within.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

For a nonprofit organization, these non-revenue resources can be incredibly valuable over the lifetime of a Gen Z supporter. Have you considered a board composition matrix to identify your board’s strengths as well as gaps in skills and representation? Evaluate your roles and responsibilities document. Is it current?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

To get the most from middle managers, the authors advise positioning and preparing them to: Be the face of an organization’s war for talent with vital people skills to both attract and retain top performers. Advance in title and compensation but not be promoted outside of any manager role, where they’ll make the most impact.

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