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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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19 Tips To Recruit New Members For Your Nonprofit

Bloomerang

Advocacy and professional associations thrive on them. Hospitals have patients, often referred to as “grateful patients.” Harnessing their credibility, trust, and intimate knowledge of your organization’s mission can supercharge your recruitment efforts. Nonprofit membership models are all around us.

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Gen Z Is Ready to Join Your Junior Board of Directors

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Although not ready or able yet to make a monetary donation, many 20-somethings are eager to support your cause through advocacy, social influence, and volunteering. In board development , I often find a few minor course corrections can make all the difference: Recruit smarter not harder. Do you reference it regularly?

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Empowering grassroots organizations: building capacity, diversity, and relationships

Candid

I often refer to the post-World War II period, when civil and human rights movements came to the forefront, along with community-organized philanthropic organizations. It was a pivotal time when women began to exert more influence and demonstrate the different ways in which philanthropy could support the needs of all of humankind.

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The Quick Guide to Nonprofit Board Responsibilities

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To help ensure your board’s effectiveness, take a look at the primary functions of your board, the obligations of its members, the different types of boards, and the roles your board members fill. Different types of nonprofit boards What are common board roles? Your nonprofit board can have many different roles for members to fill.

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Nonprofit Storytelling: How to Compel and Inspire Support

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Reference thought leaders and influencers. To get you started, consider if you want your organization to come across as: Knowledgeable. In fact, they might feel like their help won’t make a difference, which is the last thing you want them to assume. Reference thought leaders and influencers. Altruistic. Optimistic.

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Sectorness: What does "nonprofit" do for us?

ASU Lodestar Center

The quibble is that this "sector" is really a whacky collection of radically different organizations. Better maybe, for the different pieces to keep to themselves, with their own methods, language, and professional development programs? Not everybody thinks so, or has thought so for very long. Look at it this way.

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