Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. At their core, advisory committees are groups of individuals who are stakeholders in your nonprofit’s work and who want to play a role in ensuring you achieve maximum impact.

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2022

You wouldn’t apply for a job without knowing everything about the role, right? That’s where your role descriptions come into play. Your volunteer role descriptions let potential volunteers know about the skills required for the role, the tasks they’ll be completing, and other important logistical details. The role title.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2022

Whether it’s community services, donor relations, governance, volunteer management, or communications, data plays a critical role in telling the story and uncovering the insights required to develop a response. . DLRS is a community-built and community-maintained open source Salesforce solution.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2024

Whether you’re trying to equip your team with the latest fundraising techniques or preparing volunteers to tackle new challenges, the quality of your training materials will impact your organization’s effectiveness. You can also conduct a training inventory to identify existing resources that can be repurposed.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This year saw our first ever State of Service for Nonprofits report, which focused on nonprofit representatives sharing their insights and what changes they’ve experienced and seen since the onset of the pandemic last year. Still, the resourcefulness of those in the sector has surfaced as the demand for the services has grown.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The institute fosters a greater understanding of the ways in which underrepresented people are both inspired and informed donors by providing knowledge, education and training. Before joining the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Gardner served in several leadership capacities at Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana. the Eugene R.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Our participants were hungry for leadership experiences, so we formalized a network to train people to become welcoming outdoor leaders in their own community. What role does unearthing and celebrating Black history play in Outdoor Afro’s mission and work? RM: Technology has been instrumental in our growth.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 2, 2024

Holtz joined the Red Cross in 2011 and assumed the role as president and CEO on July 1, following the retirement of Gail McGovern. Holtz is building on the organization’s ability adapt to the growing frequency and intensity of disasters and develop sustainability efforts with a focus on underserved communities across all mission delivery.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 31, 2023

VISIONLINK OPENINGS We are humanitarians driven to build better connections for communities like yours. Visionlink builds integrated software solutions, with expert consultation and implementation services, to transform people-serving organizations. Might one of these interest you or someone you know?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 5, 2024

On top of these key qualities, the Executive Director needs something else—and that is to embrace the role fundraising plays in fulfilling the mission. During recruitment you need to be crystal clear about the expectations of service, especially around fundraising! Part of board service is fundraising. Assign a board “buddy.”

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Volunteers who are trained, supported, and strategically deployed add measurable value to nonprofits seeking to increase their capacity to help those in need, build community and fulfill their missions.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 28, 2024

Your membership committee plays a vital role in your association—guiding conversations about key membership benefits, identifying potential member pain points, and strategizing solutions to better support your members. Connection building A strong sense of community is essential for any association.

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Association Analytics

MAY 20, 2024

Data is key to optimizing non-dues revenue Data plays a pivotal role in driving success for associations, particularly when it comes to non-dues revenue generation. By pinpointing who is purchasing products or services, associations can tailor offerings to ensure maximum appeal and engagement.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

This is a unique time for the association community. Once we talk through the issues, they realize that there is a current employee, who with the right training and mentoring, would be a great fit for the role. Younger workers are especially reluctant to get out of their sweats and back on the train.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. This cultivates a community of dedicated supporters. Best Practices for Training Volunteers Develop a clear training plan.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Once you know what you need, craft clear board role descriptions that resonate and attract. Describe not just the roles but the impact these roles have. Of course, you’ll want to collect the basics—background, qualifications—but don’t forget to delve into their “why,” the reasons they’re looking into board service.

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Media Cause

JUNE 29, 2024

Lately, there has been a lot of buzz about artificial intelligence (AI) and its role in our society. AI in the Nonprofit Sector The Role of AI in Nonprofits AI plays a transformative role in the nonprofit sector by enhancing efficiency, improving decision-making, and expanding the reach of services.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Each of these auctioneers was selected by the greater fundraising community as they are nominated, vetted and then opened up to nationwide voting to arrive at the finalists. Suzanne has been instrumental in raising millions for nonprofits and foundations throughout the country that have propelled community engagement and support.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations play a pivotal role in addressing societal issues, providing essential services, advocacy, and support to those in need, and fostering community development. This lip service passion is not only unacceptable but detrimental to the missions of these organizations.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Rebecca Masisak, who has been CEO at TechSoup in San Francisco, California for 12 years and co-CEO for six years prior, is stepping into the role of executive chair and moving from her ex-officio board member role to an elected member of the TechSoup board. Webb highlighted the challenges and opportunities ahead.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Has your nonprofit identified an unaddressed need within your community? To help you build a sustainable volunteer program, in this guide, we’ll cover the essential steps for starting a volunteer program: Conduct a community needs assessment. Define your volunteer roles. Train volunteers. Craft a mission statement.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Having been the only one in my business school class who chose a career in the nonprofit sector, I was able to use my MBA training to lead change and turnarounds. In fact, one of my two biggest challenges as nonprofit CEO involved convincing boards that their service demanded accountability. Reality 2: It’s all work and no pay.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? To that end, siloed brands are replaced by unifying goals that rally more than select individuals but entire communities. What’s our role? What is a movement?

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Nimble AMS

MAY 25, 2022

Engage potential members through branded content and personalized communications. Automate member services with chatbots to guarantee help is always one click away. . Become a career resource for professionals by mapping career paths for various roles in your industry. Utilize a placement service.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Each of these roles has one thing in common – documents. These last two take staff time and financial resources that could be better spent providing services to clients. Depending on the members’ comfort level with tech, you may also need to do some training. 4) Collaborate Outside of Scheduled Meetings. FULL BIO ].

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sgEngage

AUGUST 2, 2024

So maybe it’s not surprising that there is no singular career path to a top fundraising role. Jeff Tarnowski started his work in higher ed in residence life, then in alumni relations before moving into a fundraising role, while Matt White started in major giving, but not in higher ed. I launched my career in annual giving at St.

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VQ Strategies

AUGUST 24, 2022

Successful recruitment could include the number or percent of: Positions or “slots” filled New volunteers Returning volunteers Qualified candidates Volunteers who represent or are from the communities being served Current volunteers who step up for “more” or different roles. What else is part of your recruitment success story?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Your community trusts you to keep their private information safe, whether it’s your donors’ payment information or personal details about who you’re helping. Every individual within your nonprofit, from staff to volunteers, plays a crucial role in maintaining cybersecurity. Denial-of-service attacks. Hardware vulnerabilities.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

> Download the 2013 NTEN Community Survey Report In July 2013, we circulated the online survey link to the NTEN Community via direct email (sent to 38,354 contacts) and announcements in our community channels, including our blog, NTEN Discuss list, our Facebook page, our Twitter network, and our LinkedIn group.

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DipJar

MAY 10, 2022

When we met with Robin, she described a well-intentioned, well-run, and well-respected organization that’s meeting the sheltering and adoption needs of its local, country, and regional communities. Robin described some of the ways they strive to make their placements successful, including their unique approach to training. “We

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Greater Giving

JULY 25, 2024

Gold Medal Fundraising: How to Create a World-Class Fundraising Event Just as athletes train rigorously for peak performance, nonprofits must meticulously plan months ahead of time to execute world-class fundraising events. Provide excellent service: Ensure your staff and volunteers are well-trained and provide exceptional customer service.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Candid

JUNE 4, 2024

In the 2021 New York City municipal elections, low-propensity voters who were engaged by nonprofits providing support and services in their communities and therefore seen as trusted messengers turned out at double the rate of those who were not. GoVoteNYC is a funder collaborative housed at the New York Community Trust.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. This can make it difficult to provide the services that are necessary to meet the needs of their mission.

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NTEN

APRIL 29, 2021

While day-to-day has been moving online for the past decade, the pandemic forced institutions to quickly move all services online. Whether it was trying to attend classes, apply for government benefits, or practice religion, many people were excluded from fully participating in their communities. adults do not use home broadband.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2022

Consequently, nonprofits continue to have difficulties applying diversity initiatives which affect marginalized, underrepresented individuals’ outcomes, access to needed services, and trust. Establish organization-wide diversity training to increase awareness of cultural differences and prevent discrimination.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Empower your staff as innovators through technology training. Routine training is key to better skilled and more productive employees. Additionally, training your staff helps them invest in your organization. Empower your volunteers by giving them a place to connect, like an online community platform.

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