Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Writing job descriptions is essential to building your nonprofit’s organizational structure and ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities. Job descriptions outline what is expected for employees to do their best work. Make Adjustments As Needed Job Description vs. Job Posting: What’s the Difference?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For nonprofits working with limited resources and staff, the prospect of adapting a new practice or technology can seem extra intimidating—even if it promises to make everyone’s job easier in the long run. That’s where change management comes in. Change management: What is it?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2022

As a nonprofit leader guiding your staff through changes over the last two years, you might have investigated change management. Change management is a set of tools and techniques your nonprofit can use to build buy-in and support staff members as you lead an organizational change.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010 How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills Here is this weeks book recommendation. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? And, the eBook is free!

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2024

CFO job duties generally include overseeing the finance team, analyzing and presenting financial statements, and budgeting and forecasting. Who needs a crystal ball when you have data? The role of a Chief Financial Officer has always been to use data to tell the story of your organization’s past, present, and future.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 6, 2021

Just like any technology, realizing success on the Salesforce platform takes careful maintenance, dedication to change management, and intentional roadmap planning. These types of agents may support Salesforce as their full-time job or may have a variety of responsibilities, including, but not limited to, being a BA or SU.

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Care2

JULY 7, 2011

No wonder our jobs are hard. Change management used to be a specialized skill that belonged to experts whom we would employ during those periodic bouts of transition. Today change management is nothing less than a survival skill each of us needs to possess to survive.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

And some may love the tech part of their jobs, but it will remain a small, incidental (accidental?) Kaufman described eight traits of a successful technology leader: Functional business orientation and communication skills Political savvy. They're ready to graduate from their apprenticeships. part of what they do. Know your users.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2010

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Plan Monthly Job Learning Days Having your employees learn more about what their fellow employees do is invaluable. When everyone knows how each job/position on your team fits together, your team can accomplish so much more. Its best when they meet in their respective offices/cubicles.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

Traynor's piece is a reflection on how network leadership is different from more traditional leadership skills for leading organizations. Armed only with the perspectives and skills honed in traditional settings, one who tries to lead in a network environment can find the task unsettling and disorienting.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2011

Since around 2008, the Community Manager has become a position in high demand in the business and nonprofit sectors. Her job description now likely includes the words "PR", "communications", even "brand". Traditionally, the job of communicating with supporters about your cause has been the responsibility of your "Communications" staff.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010 Build These Leadership Skills I had the pleasure of interviewing Overland Park, KS-based author Leigh Branham recently. Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:01 PM Labels: Leadership Books , Leadership Skills , Management , Motivating Employees 1 comments: davidburkus said.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2010

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Play Team Sports To Build Leadership Skills Todays high school and college team sport athletes are learning leadership skills that will serve them well when they enter the workforce. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

This training is primarily focused on developing the technical competencies required for specific job functions, such as the ability to operate: Tools Systems Technologies used in the workplace It can cover a broad range of topics, including: Programming languages Software applications Hardware Networking, etc.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

This training is primarily focused on developing the technical competencies required for specific job functions, such as the ability to operate: Tools Systems Technologies used in the workplace It can cover a broad range of topics, including: Programming languages Software applications Hardware Networking, etc.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

This training is primarily focused on developing the technical competencies required for specific job functions, such as the ability to operate: Tools Systems Technologies used in the workplace It can cover a broad range of topics, including: Programming languages Software applications Hardware Networking, etc.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

It’s my job to listen to our members and empower them to get involved. It is obvious that our skills directly translate into establishing an online presence. How are you changing the culture of your organization to embrace social media? Tags: change management.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Does most of your workforce rely on analytics to do their jobs, or is being a data-driven organization still a far-off dream? Importantly, 98% of business users that we surveyed say they need analytic resources to perform their job effectively,” shared Courtney Smith, Illumina Senior Manager of Data and Analytics Commercial Team.

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Gyrus

MARCH 2, 2021

That fact aside, it is essential to equip the workforce with the necessary tools and equipment they need to do their jobs properly. This, in essence, is what management training and development in human resource management (HRM) encompasses. The importance of continuous on-the-job training for employees is known to everyone.

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Gyrus

MARCH 2, 2021

That fact aside, it is essential to equip the workforce with the necessary tools and equipment they need to do their jobs properly. This, in essence, is what management training and development in human resource management (HRM) encompasses. The importance of continuous on-the-job training for employees is known to everyone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Positive feedback focuses on the specifics of job performance. Worse yet, without positive feedback, employees feel no sense that they are appreciated as individual talents with specific desires to learn and grow on the job and in their careers, reports Nicholas Nigro, author of, The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Does most of your workforce rely on analytics to do their jobs, or is being a data-driven organization still a far-off dream? Importantly, 98% of business users that we surveyed say they need analytic resources to perform their job effectively,” shared Courtney Smith, Illumina Senior Manager of Data and Analytics Commercial Team.

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NTEN

AUGUST 2, 2012

That new CRM, website, or donor management system is going to magically fix your organization’s inefficient processes, fidgety funders, and demotivated staff! Definitely DON’T look at TechSoup’s sample technology budget to find out how to do this: [link] DON’T put technology in someone’s formal job description. Cloud, cloud, cloud!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2010

The big challenge with training is the challenge of transfer - after people go through a training - do they actually put the knowledge and skills into practice? Our host, Rachel “Seacrest”, and the judges did a great job of moving things along and lacing the presentations with some clever silliness. In fact, just last month, I took.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Today’s students see high tuition costs, increased demand for skilled labor, and a decline in degree requirements for open positions. Some well-paying jobs only require trade school or technical education programs, and those certifications take far less than four years to earn.

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NTEN

JULY 3, 2012

But here's why: our research shows that having skilled tech staff who feel confident about how to plan and execute around technology projects and strategies at your nonprofit organization correlates to overall satisfaction among staff about your organization's effectiveness as well as overall organizaitonal Technology Effectiveness.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

If the words "executive" or "chief" do not appear in your job title, you may think you're not in the right position to lead a successful technology change. Here are a few things you can do to challenge that assumption and become a technology change leader. So how do you hone that kind of skill?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2010

Monday, August 30, 2010 Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty A 2010 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management shows that job security is what matters most to employees. And, having that job security helps to keep employees loyal. Third on the top five list is an employees opportunity to use his/her skills.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Students pursue advanced degrees with the promise of invaluable research opportunities, specialized skills, and increased earning potential. Contributing factors include a strong job market, challenging political landscape, and the ongoing student debt crisis. may be reaching the graduate education community.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

Understanding the Role and Mission of the Nonprofit CFO Given the integral connection between financial and organizational success, you need to look beyond the normal job description of the role to understand it on a more personal basis. Check out the Guide to Hiring a Modern CFO for Your Nonprofit.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Many in philanthropy now have titles or job descriptions that include creative words like knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis. Many grants professionals have become skilled in identifying the types of questions to use—open or closed, multiple choice, Likert scale, etc.

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Gyrus

MARCH 2, 2021

Role of HR in a Successful Training and Development Process Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems It is the workforce that makes an organization run. That fact aside, it is essential to equip the workforce with the necessary tools and equipment they need to do their jobs properly.

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2011

Thank people for jobs well done that no one notices but that are important and impactful. As a manager, you are your own best retention and job satisfaction tool. The number one reason people leave companies is because their relationship with their manager is poor. Spend time building a relationship.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

The same holds true for lawyers, investment bankers, firemen, and doctors; their skills are not needed in day-to-day operations at the management level of a nonprofit. They identify the right tools for the job are and balance the cost with potential benefits. Efficiency. Tech people are trained to automate processes.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

Nonprofit CEOs and Executive Directors are faced with changes in the landscape of their work so frequently that the ability to be agile and pivot quickly should be a standard job requirement. Interview Question: Tell us about the top three KPIs you used in your last role to measure success.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2011

A survey recently completed by the job-placement firm Manpower that found 84 percent of employees intend to look around for a new job this year, and that is up from 60 percent last year. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned. Both are excellent books.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

A strong mentoring relationship allows the mentor and the mentee to develop new skills and talents, to build confidence, and to build self-awareness. Does this person have the traits and skills I want to develop? A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well.

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