Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In those cases, Id wait to ensure that this high performer is making an effort to work on leadership quality, including their peer relationships. Many professionals overlook their peer relationships, focusing instead on managing up to satisfy their boss or managing down to lead their teams performance. Where do I start?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

To be responsive without burning out their entire staff with a constantly shifting focus, the Two Ten Footwear Foundation looked to their technology and processes to save time and improve efficiency. Here are five ways this organization changed to stay connected to its community during times of crisis.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 11, 2025

It's a three-act ticking time bomb in which everything could unravel at any minute. But it's Sammy's total reliance on Rose for clout, for socialising energy, and for unconditional love (in that order) that sees their relationship strained. The Uninvited is an actors' movie. Walton Goggins and Elizabeth Reaser have chemistry for days.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 14, 2025

Talking in front of 40 leaders, most of whom were older than my ripe old age of 30 at the time felt like the perfect opportunity for them to see right through my lack of expertise and expose me as the fraud I was. The question she posed to me next transformed my relationship with expertise for a lifetime.

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Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

Asking donors to rethink the funder-grantee relationship Nonprofits are used to keeping donors at arms length, presenting their successesthe beautiful mosaicwhile concealing the individual tiles that make that successful impact possible. This approach centers our shared commitment to impact and fosters trust, even in difficult conversations.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 24, 2025

5 steps to take when youve fallen short on your grant proposal goals For nonprofits in this situation, two things are vitally important: 1) an evaluative mindset , and 2) an honest, open relationship with the funder. Thats why taking the time to assess the situation, learn, and communicate your findings honestly are of utmost importance.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support. As a result, we not only strengthened our relationships with existing supporters but also attracted new donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

What Metrics to Review When Analyzing Your Campaign Your campaign(s) up and running, it’s time to assess whether your campaign is performing up to par. After a week, review the following data points: 1) CTR (Click-Through-Rate): The CTR is the number of times your ad is clicked on after it is visible on the SERP (search engine results page).

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 8, 2025

Participants said they were far more aware of read receipts in conversations with a romantic interest than with family, friends, or workers. Yet in recent years, our expectations around response time have escalated. If your last relationship ended due to poor communication, you may be hypersensitive to delays in a new one.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 21, 2025

While it sounds like a cheer for persistence during tough times, its also scientifically true, says Jeff Krasno, author of Good Stress: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things. Stress, whether from physical challenges like ice baths or mental stressors like tough conversations , fosters resilience and long-term wellbeing, he says.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 20, 2023

Join us for this highly interactive, panel conversation webinar to gain valuable insights and advice from faith-based fundraising experts, including Dan Kearns, Executive Director for the Society of St.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 27, 2023

Join us for this highly interactive, panel conversation webinar to gain valuable insights and advice from faith-based fundraising experts, including Dan Kearns, Executive Director for the Society of St.

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Fundraising Donation Advice Interaction 245

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

Not only do we have our daily work tasks but we also have more meetings, longer commutes, and more interactions with more people in more locations than at any time in the history of work. At times, they are a blaring noise of emotion, attitude, and motives that can make it impossible for us to give others our full attention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

While a good deal of time and resources will be dedicated to this effort, certain aspects of donor retention can be made easy. 1) Keep the Conversation with Donors Going. Frequent communication is vital in cultivating donor relationships, especially with new supporters. List of first-time donors in the week.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

Thats the conversation my recent Fast Company article sparked, and the response has been overwhelming. But as the dust settles on this conversation, Ive been thinking about a different question: If leadership needs to evolve, what role does Gen Z play in shaping the change they want? Initiate conversations and share ideas.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2020

In times like this when we’re in a strong economic downturn – and there’s a lot of uncertainty – your major donors may be pausing their donations or limiting them. 2) Conversion Rates. The mention of conversion rates often makes nonprofit pros cringe, because it sounds technical, like some jargon a marketer would use.

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Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

January is a great time to look to the year ahead and commit to new goals. Next time youre tempted to troll jobs on LinkedIn, you might pause to consider these five practices for internal professional growth. Build relationships Visibility will make building relationships easier.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 19, 2025

But in the context of modern day-to-day relationships with family, friends, or colleagues, these brain responses can backfire. When we avoid the discomfort of disagreement by walking away, canceling plans, or changing the topic, we often just amplify the problem over time. Spending time with them feels painful and fake.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Gaining new donors and maintaining those relationships long term is essential to the success of your nonprofit and its projects. Their attitudes to money Understanding Millennials’ and Zoomers’ relationships with finances can give you insights into how you can engage with them as donors.

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Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Then in 2022, our volunteer Allocations Committee , comprising a group of people diverse in age and identity from inside and outside the sector, began conducting one-on-one conversations with prospective grantees. This “Request for Conversation” process has reduced time spent on applications from an average of eight hours to two.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 8, 2025

The architectural approach was inspired by conversations Ivy Ross, chief design officer of consumer devices at Google, and artist Lachlan Turczan had around the role of technology in our lives. Turczan has been developing these sculptures, dubbed Lucida, out of those conversations. What does it mean to be human?

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Candid

OCTOBER 22, 2024

We’re evolving and adapting these principles over time with continued conversations and healthy arguments: Is community-centric fundraising what you do externally, what you do internally, or both? Time is valued equally as money. We foster a sense of belonging, not othering.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 31, 2025

Its critical to effectively communicate and build relationships with stakeholders during challenging times. In this and any moment of change – youll rely on what makes you great at your job: proactive communication, tracking the data, and maintaining trust to build relationships and strengthen your cause.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Conversely, loyal donors give 42% more over their lifetime and are 70% more likely to leave a planned gift. Effective donor stewardship isnt just about saying thank you; its about cultivating meaningful, genuine relationships. This small but immediate gesture can set the tone for a lasting relationship.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Here are some steps to get started.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

Often, if the scheme was designed around frequent, even daily, engagement with the imposter, a victim will need help identifying how that relationship was fulfilling so that they can find something else to replicate it. what to replace that behavior, relationship, or reason to get up in the morning [with]," Deem says.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Effective communication is the lifeblood of every healthy relationship,” explain Kubicek and Cockram, whether that relationship is at work or at home. The Communication Code book helps you set up conversations and communication in a way that creates a win-win scenario for everyone involved.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

If your synced ring suddenly flashes purple-red (a signal for arousal) in the middle of the workday, thats probably not a conversation youll be excited to have when you both get home.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 22, 2025

The survey, conducted in fall 2024, found that 1 in 7 young people participated in a "commodified sexual interaction" at least one time before they turned 18. Stroebel says that teens may resist conversations that pivot around specific examples. You just have to keep coming back," Stroebel says.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 14, 2025

Its tempting to avoid these tough conversations. You dont want to damage the relationship, but its hard not to be upset by sudden changes or what you see as poor choices. or, What if this ruins our relationship? Would now be a good time? Thats whats motivating this conversation. Start by getting a micro-yes.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

Through real-life stories and research-backed strategies, she breaks down 10 key conversations that help you build influence, set boundaries, and operate from a position of power. Your leader might be younger than you, expertise matters more than hierarchy, and face time happens through Zoom. Which, if were honest, might be often.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

The 30% trap: Unlocking lost fundraising potential Imagine this scenario: you’ve designed a dream home perfect for entertaining, complete with inviting spaces for conversations and views that inspire. It could be nurturing relationships with potential major givers. That neglected communication tool? The untouched donor form?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Right timing: When to make an ask depends on a variety of factors like the donor’s interest, engagement, and giving history. Real relationships: Making an ask for a donation immediately after meeting someone is like asking to borrow a car from someone you just met—there isn’t enough trust built to warrant the interaction.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Despite the importance of raising money well, the majority of small to midsize nonprofits use suboptimal strategies—methods that are expensive, time-consuming, and yield only minimal returns on a lot of hard work. The resulting confusion and paralysis can cause low conversion rates.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

Otter , the AI-powered meeting assistant and transcription service, is introducing a new AI agent capable of answering spoken questions from meeting participants in real time. We actually have the advantage to build the best conversational AI agent that can participate in meetings compared to some of the other AI [companies].

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Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

One of the main areas that has seen renewed interest due to enhanced capabilities is chatbots and conversational AI. This in turn enables conversational AI and advanced chatbot applications that produce highly contextual and informed responses for users based on custom data models and sources.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Uncomfortably, you glance at your watch, then look up to see a long-time major donor walking your way. You quickly jump into easy conversation with them, and you pat yourself on the back for cultivating and engaging with this important donor. The attendee is an alumnus of your alma mater.

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