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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

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If the marketing team promises a fabulous new website, and the results don’t include any features members want, there will be issues, not the least of which is broken confidence. These are tips to help them make the journey toward collaboration. The board plays the central role of visionary.

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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

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If the marketing team promises a fabulous new website, and the results don’t include any features members want, there will be issues, not the least of which is broken confidence. These are tips to help them make the journey toward collaboration. Integrate Strategy There are plenty of incentives for collaboration.

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Going Beyond the Dollar: The Community Leadership Role of Foundations

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Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

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Initiatives are undermined by silos, turf wars, and poor collaboration. Each of these issues could signal that a more streamlined organizational structure is needed. No matter how expertly executed, switching roles and responsibilities is disruptive. Collaboration among business units is facilitated and encouraged.

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Funders: Considering Collaboration? Start With a Light Touch and See Where It Leads

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When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Funder collaboration need not be burdensome, nor does it require perfect alignment. These informal collaborations usually consist of two to six foundations but can encompass a dozen or more.

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Mastering The Art Of Idea Generation And Sharing

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As soon as people become interested in an issue, their creativity is instantly engaged. They didn’t shy away from challenges; they offered stakeholders meaningful ways to engage with the swiftly evolving issues of the day. Let’s begin with some practical strategies, including ground rules, defined roles, supplies, and tools.

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Tips To Make Online Meetings Less Exhausting

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Recently I facilitated an online session about how to get better at online meetings for Lightful in the UK where I am a Senior Advisor at Lightful, among other activities, facilitate online master classes for their BRIDGE programme. An online meeting is more effective when you have at least two facilitators. Don’t wing it alone.

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