Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2025

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Todays question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the pros and cons of public donor listings: Dear Charity Clairity, There has been some concern about the fact we have our $1,000+ donors listed on our website. So, thank you!

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., This applies, even if the donor just offered advice. Boards have an important leadership role. Staff have an equally important leadership role. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As the creator of the iconic “Corner Office” column in the New York Times , Bryant has spoken with more than a thousand leaders over the years about the challenges and nuances of leadership. He adds that the book is useful to everyone who is interested in leadership, regardless of where they are in their career.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 21, 2025

This Article is Certified Gold Avocado Gold never goes out of style and neither does good advice. Personal intervention One-to-one intervention by the board president or other board leadership is a less-formal solution to managing problem board members.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2022

Today, we flashback to 2021 : This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership book for the year. For 2021, my pick is, Heart First , Lasting Leadership Lessons From A Year That Changed Everything , by David Grossman , published in July 2021. And, if you read only one leadership book next year, make it this one.

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.orgSource

JULY 22, 2024

Leadership perspectives need to be continually refreshed in light of shifting circumstances. Membership Growth Rate Retention Rate Demographics Engagement Event Attendance Website Traffic and User Behavior Volunteer Activity Finance Revenue Streams Operating Reserves Leadership and Governance Board Member Engagement.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2024

My favorite question for employers is, “A year from now, how would you know you made the right hiring decision?” The post Advice for Starting A New Fundraising Job appeared first on Bloomerang. Start by having thoughtful conversations with your supervisor that help you establish stretch-but-realistic goals and objectives.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Growth is a leadership issue, not a sales issue,” he adds. And why the relationship that executives and leaders have with the sales organization is among the most important elements of growth leadership. The Growth Leader reveals how top executives create profitable growth through the intersection of strategy, leadership, and sales.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2014

I asked them: If you were on-boarding a new intern and you wanted them to be as successful as possible, what advice would you offer? There is so much learn from observing and understanding organizational culture, interactions, power dynamics, leadership practices, and team work. Owens, Sharon Illsen, Jenna Sauber, Matthew Spaur.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership and business book for the year. I selected this book because Magnuson tells it like it is, provides clear, practical, actionable advice and speaks with authenticity and in a conversational style that will resonate with young career professionals. I felt writing Stand Out!

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Of course, qualities such as financial expertise, legal knowledge, and leadership are all welcomed and useful additions; however they are not in place of the most important quality — caring. Will they make phone calls? Return emails? Will they take the time? Will they focus on the goal/mission?

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.orgSource

MARCH 20, 2023

You probably know the answer to this question. The expectation for immediate responses to complex online questions and queries is only going to increase. It’s a journey that begins with leadership and strategy. Integrate Leadership, Strategy, and Planning How do you break entrenched business habits and move forward?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2024

What is your biggest piece of advice for other small organizations to operate,grow, and transform? For small nonprofits, my biggest piece of advice is to embrace technology. For anyone considering a transition from corporate to nonprofit, my advice is this: Recognize that your skills do transfer. Finally, an easy question!

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 31, 2023

We’ll send our audience back to work with new insights and answers to challenging questions like these: How can our organization prepare to manage disruptive events like the pandemic? Kevin Ordonez,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy and I are going to explain why that’s a question everyone should be asking.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

While Kevin and I offered advice on one of our favorite topics, Association 4.0 Leadership. If you’re looking for a unique peer-to-peer opportunity in 2023, mark your calendar for.orgCommunity’s Leadership ColLAB on March 2 at the OLC Education and Conference Center in Rosemont, IL. Creating Community.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This is a tough yet vital question for nonprofits to ask. It is always a bonus if your team has personal qualities like integrity, leadership skills, and outstanding manners. Final Thoughts: Best Advice for Launching Your Fundraising Program What is the best advice for launching your fundraising program?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

Welcome to Pressing Questions , Fast Company s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions. Want more advice on helping burned out managers? Q: I think my manager is burned out. What can I do?

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Towards Data Science

AUGUST 22, 2023

Advice from a startup founder in the data space on how to find a startup that works for you Photo by Leeloo Thefirst from Pexels.com So you want to join a startup huh? I have also interviewed countless candidates over the years and wanted to bestow some advice for people who want to interview at an exciting startup.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 17, 2014

We had a very active Q&A session after the event, and could not get to all questions before the event closed. The purpose of this post is to share the results of the Q&A, including answers to questions not addressed during the event. Donor retention by the numbers: you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

My writing about digital leadership often focuses on values and attitudes. She offers this advice, “Association staff and management are sometimes too close to their systems, processes, and people to clearly see areas for improvement. Seventy-two questions assess strengths and weaknesses across these nine areas of activity: 1.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

leadership soapbox here to say that a digital culture uses objective data to measure and evaluate all of its activities. Focusing on leadership dynamics and achievements also supports prioritizing consensus over individual agendas. Ask new members to share their first impressions or experiences with previous leadership groups.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

At Candid, we get a lot of questions about nonprofit boardsfrom how to recruit members, to what their obligations are, to how executives can best work with them to advance their organizations missions and growth. How could the underrepresentation of BIPOC and women on nonprofit boards affect organizations leadership, work, and fundraising?

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

For example, the answer to the question “Tell me about a project that you’re proud of” usually gets more weight in a job interview than the response to “Describe what you like best and least about your most recent position.” The key to leadership in the digital age is empathy. The digital age is all about leadership.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Even when you love your job, without the right support, it’s easy to experience symptoms of leadership fatigue like these. You could use some fresh advice. Solutions Day is the perfect antidote to leadership fatigue. leadership. The use of AI in IP also raises additional questions. The thrill might not be gone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. If the content serves your mission and programs and contributes to thought leadership, then it’s a go for LinkedIn. For example: 1. Tagging corporate sponsors and partners.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2021

Demand Curve: Questions you need to answer in your paid search ads. In a comprehensive guest post, growth marketing expert Stewart Hillhouse identified “14 questions your paid search should answer to ensure you’re only paying for the highest-intent shoppers.” ” Question 1? What’s in it for me ?”.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Everyone who participated was an experienced risk manager and offered advice for how association leaders could help themselves and their volunteers to become more comfortable with uncertainty. Sig VanDamme, Co-founder at Gojectory, who has been an entrepreneur since he was old enough to mow lawns and shovel snow, had this advice.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2022

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to handle donor rejection. . Dear Living in No-Man’s Land, You’ve asked a huge question, the answer to which is no doubt suitable for an entire book!

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

There is plenty of advice out there, and most leaders have the management skills to retool organizational structures for better communication and greater agility. The audience’s ability to ask questions and provide immediate feedback is a bridge to the member-centricity that we are all seeking so fervently.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. Embedded in The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership are behaviors that can serve as the basis for becoming an exemplary leader. Posner , call these The Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership. The authors, James M. Kouzes and Barry Z.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership book for the year. For 2021, my pick is, Heart First , Lasting Leadership Lessons From A Year That Changed Everything , by David Grossman , published in July 2021. And, if you read only one leadership book next year, make it this one.

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.orgSource

JUNE 10, 2024

You need to encourage and embrace the group’s leadership skills.” “We But you don’t need total recall or to immediately answer every question. The podcast airs on July 20, so stay tuned for more great advice. We all have different comfort levels with what we want to know about our satellite responsibilities,” Sharon advised. “Of

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

Throughout the pandemic, I fielded calls from colleagues asking for advice on a range of issues. Trust frayed on both the leadership and the employee sides of the equation. Walk in my shoes—Create a series of questions about various emotions like “How does it feel to be afraid of public speaking?”

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the best fundraising strategy for new nonprofits. . Dear Unsure, Your question is epic, and can’t be answered quickly. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2021

This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership and business book for the year. I selected this book because Magnuson tells it like it is, provides clear, practical, actionable advice and speaks with authenticity and in a conversational style that will resonate with young career professionals. I felt writing Stand Out!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. Embedded in The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership are behaviors that can serve as the basis for becoming an exemplary leader. Posner , call these The Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership. The authors, James M. Kouzes and Barry Z.

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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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