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3 strategies for more meaningful donor engagement 

Candid

As we expanded into a social enterprise and holistic women’s empowerment initiative, I struggled with fundraising. We had open discussions about our personal attitudes toward fundraising and role-played donor interactions. The problem wasn’t the mission or the work we were doing; it was the way we were engaging with our donors.

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The 45 Social by Social Propositions

Amy Sample Ward

Empowerment is unconditional. Attitude beats ability when tools are cheap and easy. A set of principles and guidelines which we believe underpin the most successful ‘social by social’ projects. People want control. People make technology work. Respect how people choose to communicate. Enthusiasts are more important than experts.

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As technology evolves, this is the one skill we’ll need to succeed in life

Fast Company Tech

Its about personal empowerment. A curious and open attitude can make you more adaptable, more resilient, and a sharper problem solver. They will have a knack for staying in the know about the new tools, technologies, and industry trends that will be crucial for remaining competitive in their careers.

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Guest Post: Transcending the middle with a metrics mindset

Twenty Hats

Your attitude predicts your outcome. Be humbled by the sheer volume you see there and then shift your attitude to match it. It’s to prove your worth to yourself in order to transform your attitude! Regardless of your professional circumstances, you and only you control your attitude and mindset.

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How to Prevent Burnout at Your Nonprofit, From the Experts

Classy

Employees now have more access to stress management resources and empowerment to seek the support they need on an individual level. Sudden cynical attitude about the job, company, or working conditions . It is okay to not always have a “can-do” attitude if your plate is already overflowing.

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How Nonprofits Can Benefit from Cause-Related Marketing

Care2

Densen has developed innovative programs ranging from demystifying the language of Wall Street for AARP Financial to an alliance focused on minority financial empowerment that brings together the ING Foundation with Girls Inc. Companies cannot proclaim their integrity or trustworthiness or concern; those qualities must be demonstrated.

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Strengthening program evaluation in your nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

In your organization, this may look like negative attitudes toward evaluation, poor research designs and collecting data but not using the data. What attitudes toward evaluation are present? Answer questions like: Did participants’ attitudes, knowledge and skills change? The root problem here is poor evaluation capacity.