Candid

JUNE 26, 2024

Our collection covers a variety of topics to meet you where you are in your nonprofit career—whether you’re brushing up on core skills, leveling up your leadership skills, or venturing beyond your comfort zone to get ahead of the curve on new technology. Here are nine free eBooks to check out for inspiration.

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eBook Skills Free Build 105

Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

While we continue to monitor developments , here are some resources on how nonprofits can mitigate potential impacts: Diversifying nonprofit revenue streams Diversifying revenue streamsincluding with government grants so youre not dependent on one unsustainable source is not a new idea but perhaps a more urgent one.

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Impact Nonprofit Grant Foundation 109

.orgSource

JANUARY 22, 2024

That skill was invaluable to the space travelers. A good case could be made for calling it the skill set’s most important business asset. Digital empathy brings soft skills like compassion, respect, thoughtfulness, and kindness into technology and the design process. Solis’ advice sounds complex.

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Digital Life Data Skills 221

.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

Although leadership courses may be part of more recent IT management degrees, relationship building is a skill that requires commitment and practice. If you feel as though your job would be perfect—if you could just eliminate the people, consider taking steps to improve your interpersonal skills.

Technology 221

Technology Skills Leadership Awareness 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Being an effective social media manager is both an art and a skill. They relish discussing ideas and issues online, and they do it with patience and kindness. It’s a real skill to navigate and guide the online commons and know how and when to react. Is not overly confident about her social media skills.

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Social Media Media Effective Social 275

.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

In our models, we assume that astronauts are intelligent, that they’re experts in their technical areas, and that they have at least some teamwork skills. Hiring for skill is easy. That’s a simplified example, but it’s the kind of idea that woke me up.” What’s tricky is how well individuals combine.”

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Team Build Skills Culture 221

.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. Winton also notes that this skill-based, collaborative model is the way millennials prefer to work.

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Mentoring Giving Leadership Associations 251

.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

Of course, it’s important to consider skills. Here’s an illustration of this idea from my experience. Her new responsibilities required gathering ideas from employees in every department. The skill that got her promoted wasn’t balanced by the emotional readiness or sensitivity to undertake her new responsibilities. .

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Team People Build Culture 221

.orgSource

AUGUST 6, 2024

While its expertise at wrangling a stampede of ideas into a herd allows you to lean into unfamiliar situations. This advice won’t be perfect, but it will be a reliable starting point for makeovers or new initiatives. Garth Jordan, CEO at the American Animal Hospital Association offered this advice for meeting the moment. “A

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Change Evaluation Training Train 221

.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Whether I’m writing about marketing, strategy, or technology, one idea always surfaces. There is plenty of advice out there, and most leaders have the management skills to retool organizational structures for better communication and greater agility. This idea is the most practical and, in some ways, the most effective.

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Trend Influence Social Media Associations 221

.orgSource

JUNE 19, 2024

The Intersection of Culture and Technology I’ve been writing and thinking a lot about the intersection of culture and technology and how softer skills support a healthy work environment. It was great to hear an IT leader echoing those ideas. Or provide advice on analytics surrounding products and services.”

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Technology Culture Associations Taxonomy 221

.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

Throughout the pandemic, I fielded calls from colleagues asking for advice on a range of issues. And our virtual communication skills were not up to the task of addressing those negative emotions. These five competencies are the core of the EI skill set. Or “How do you feel when your bright idea gets rejected?”

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Virtual Work Skills Culture 221

.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

Executives who defer this responsibility convey the idea that digital thinking and collaboration are not a priority. Bill Bruce, CEO of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, gives this advice. “I I try to be very clear that no one is exempt from learning and mastering new skills.”

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Collaboration Digital Organization Build 44

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

I manage the general strategy and help cultivate ideas from our social media team. What the best piece of advice you could offer nonprofits about social media, and online communications in general? My advice would be to ask around – see who’s already interested in social media in their personal life.

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Social Media Conservancy Media Interview 204

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? Most funders themselves use status quo problem-solving skills, so they expect you to do the same. Their response in year two?

Skills 98

Skills Problem Proposal Grant 98

The Next Web

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

My teacher was Mrs. Whitefield and the somewhere else was a quiet classroom where Mrs. Whitefield taught me the skills to manage my dyslexia and attention deficit disorder (ADD). Now that we are off the ground, I am often asked what advice I would give to other aspiring entrepreneurs with learning disabilities. Listen to others’ needs.

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Learning Student Classes Skype 167

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

It serves as the reference point to settle disputes, avoid “ scope creep ,” and judge the usefulness of ideas. Do you have a web team with staff in multiple roles and with different skill sets? Ask for advice on how to improve it. It can also be used to measure progress and keep the planning team focused. Absolute requirements.

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Websites Analytics Nonprofit Project 313

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Coming up with fresh fundraising ideas for nonprofits isn’t always easy. But there’s always a new twist on an old idea—or even an old idea you haven’t thought of before! To make it easy, here’s a list of 75 fundraising ideas for nonprofits. To make it easy, here’s a list of 75 fundraising ideas for nonprofits.

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Ideas Fundraising Nonprofit Classes 98

TechCrunch

APRIL 11, 2023

TC Early Stage gives aspiring and early startup founders — from the idea stage to Series A — the confidence, skills, information, connections and community they need to take next steps and grow their business. Book your pass today — college students pay just $99!

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Advice Software Companies Lesson 86

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Many of the characteristics we identified are the same skills that entrepreneurs use to grow start-up ventures. To put our ideas into real-world context, we interviewed leaders who are using this approach to grow their organizations. It gives any employee with an idea a platform to present their innovation. Association 4.0:

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Associations Jordan Environment Problem 221

.orgSource

JUNE 10, 2024

To maximize that potential, it’s important to open space for newly acquired skills to grow and develop. You need to encourage and embrace the group’s leadership skills.” “We Sharon and Jennifer’s conversation explores these ideas in depth. The podcast airs on July 20, so stay tuned for more great advice.

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Associations Active Activism Activities 221

The Next Web

JUNE 22, 2013

A great idea ensure startup success, right? Yes, even the greatest ideas are still susceptible to ending up in the trash. You’re too idea-focused. This may be hard to swallow, but it takes more than a game-changing idea to find startup success. It’s really the people behind the idea whom matter most.

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Mentoring Alaska Brain Ideas 162

The Next Web

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Learning a new skill can also increase the chance of serendipity, the “magic” moment when seemingly unrelated concepts form an orignal thought in your head. Considering picking up new skills? How to Bootstrap Your Startup : Everything you need to start your business – how to take an idea on paper and bring it to life.

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Learning University Language Course 156

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1. Talent show Another family-friendly fundraising idea is to host a talent show. Raffle One of the best spring fundraising ideas is to host a raffle.

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Ideas Fundraising Nonprofit Celebrate 87

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 29, 2021

They cancel down core ideas and are remarkably useful aids to recall advice. It will give you access to new voices while also keeping that flow of useful ideas coming your way. Utilize the skill sets of those helping your nonprofit. R ead up on the latest research. Read up on the latest research.

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Results Nonprofit Volunteer PowerPoint 130

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Be generous with endorsing the skills of others as endorsements are often reciprocated. Nonprofit Tech for Good is a one-person operation, so we have no employees, thus no employee advocacy data, however, this screenshot gives you an idea of the data available: 7) Brand executive staff as thought leaders on LinkedIn.

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Linkedin Practice Nonprofit Social Media 361

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2012

There is a tension between art/graphic design skills and visualization of ideas, insights, and concepts. He comes to the conclusion that: “There is no data visualization without graphic design and no data art without data.” That’s an assumption you need to challenge. It has stopped me in the past.

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Technique Data NTC Skills 111

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

These investors are working under the assumption that the founders, or the existing early investors in the company combined with the founders, should have all the skills and resources it takes to build the company to its full potential. That’s an ideal situation from a founder perspective, and the possibilities are intoxicating.

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Money Advice Create University 85

The Next Web

JULY 15, 2013

Today he begins a series, cross-posted from his own blog , in which he draws on his experience to offer advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in Europe and beyond. Starting a fast-growing tech business is incredibly challenging, and requires a variety of skills. Investing in your own knowledge and skills, means investing in your dream.

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Business Tech Skills University 134

Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

And if a company is thinking about either starting out with co-leadership or adopting co-leadership, what advice would you give them? We ended up creating these innovation funds, which were granted based on peoples ideas, which ended up going firmwide. MC: Would you recommend co-leadership to other organizations?

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Leadership Jordan Roles Mentoring 112

Classy

JULY 13, 2021

Even seasoned fundraisers and nonprofit professionals need to learn new skills and hear new perspectives, and that’s where our reading list comes in. The following books ask you to rethink your assumptions, consider new approaches, and act on your best ideas. At Classy, one of our core values is to always be learning. Dive in today.

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Industry Nonprofit Charity Social Media 139

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The idea is not only for participants to acquire the skills and knowledge to host a successful giving day, but for them share and transform practices together. This is a design aspect called “ Transformative Capacity Building ,” where a cohort of peer organizations come together to practice a skill and get better results.

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Reflection Practice Results Storytelling 122

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

And LinkedIn is a perfect space for us as we are targeting professionals with a specific skill set. Our LinkedIn group for Active pro bono consultants is a great place where these people can connect based on a current interest—giving back using their current skills. Dupe: Taproot is hub for new ideas and collaboration.

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Social Media Foundation Media Examples 189

Tableau

MARCH 19, 2024

Most students are relatively new to using Tableau, and this challenge allows them to flex their data skills, learn new tricks, and network with the Tableau Community, all while competing for a spot in the top three. I can see what people are showing and gain inspiration from their ideas. I love that about Tableau!”

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Student Data Profile Skills 131

.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

The matrix is a diagram that helps the board outline its current characteristics, pinpoints gaps in demographics or talent, and identifies what skills are needed in the future. It’s a good idea to include people from outside your organization’s playing field who can introduce a different point of view and push the group forward.”.

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Mentoring Director Associations Professional 221

TechCrunch

APRIL 3, 2023

So we really need lots and lots more skilled tradespeople — fast. Aka, the kind of multifaceted, hands-on skills that technologists haven’t figured out how to automate yet. Co-founders Mat Ilic and Richard Ng bring backgrounds in public policy work and education and edtech to bear on this skills funnel challenge.

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Skills Challenge Green Job 73

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

If you are preparing a TedX talk, my advice for preparation is: Give yourself enough time so you can map out your talk. If you have a video camera, it is a good idea to practice and video tape yourself and review the tape. Jennifer Barr, co-curator, was a splendid coach. Be aware of your facial expressions.

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