Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

Leaders and managers who share experiences of uncertainty can also create personal connections that can help motivate and inspire others. Intense vulnerability can create a burden on the team by increasing their anxiety or requiring care-taking, and some might interpret it as weakness or incompetence.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Sponsored by Printful – a print-on-demand company that offers hundreds of customizable products and various services, including Quick Stores , the easiest way to create an online store. It’s designed to empower organizations like yours to create and launch online stores in less than 10 minutes. Need merch ideas ?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Strengthening research and evaluation to create better outcomes means centering the perspectives and interests of the people a program or practice is designed to benefit. Casey Foundation The post Asking better questions to create more equitable outcomes appeared first on Candid insights.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 8, 2025

Step two: Set goals, deadlines, and assign owners If you want to meet your goals, you need to specify the individual, team, or department in charge of working toward that goal. By assigning clear responsibilities and tying them to your fundraising calendar, youll create the structure your team needs to thrive. Thats step one.

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Engadget

APRIL 13, 2025

While Apple had once considered the latter setup for AR glasses , it shifted the idea over to the Vision Pro so it can create an ultra-low-latency system for streaming a users Mac display or for connecting to high-end enterprise applications, according to Gurman. This article originally appeared on Engadget at [link]

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

Do you feel stuck navigating office politics, micromanagement, or being overlooked at work? Its about taking control of your own work experience. Were working in a world of hybrid teams, instant messaging, and four generations collaborating side by side. and its not going to work for long. Whats the big idea?

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 18, 2025

Too many of us feel unseen, undervalued, and unhappy at work. Managers need to create environments where employees thrive because they feel that they are enough, exactly as they are. They encourage employees to blend in, conform, and play the game rather than create environments where people feel safe enough to be real.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Nonprofits can create a welcome message template and personalize it for each new follower, creating a positive first impression. Step Two: Create Inviting Content Digital supporters want to feel connected to a nonprofit’s mission and team. Welcome new followers. For more detailed guidance, refer to this engagement cheat sheet.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

Toxic positivity can be a nightmare, and will inevitably create a feeling of mistrust or emptiness from employees. Its about harnessing a belief and way of working that will refuse to allow the status quo to take hold or accept that things are inevitably going to be terrible. Try it, I promise it works.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

The psychological contract hasnt just shifted around where we work. More than 40% of Gen Z employees have refused a work assignment because of ethical concerns. In the workplace, they are driving the conversation around social justice, mental health, and work-life balance. This provokes a lot of anxiety about meaning.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 8, 2025

The way we work is changing. Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the workplace, automating tasks, creating new efficiencies, and helping us accomplish more across virtually all industries. Members pay annual dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership opportunities, events and more.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 31, 2025

There are thousands of organizations in the world doing amazing work in your impact area. Additionally, for larger organizations with multiple programs, routing forms prior to the eligibility quiz can help applicants identify the program that best aligns with their work. As a funder, you probably wish you could fund them all.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2025

By Greg Fine a marketing consultant who leverages 30 years of for-profit marketing and advertising experience to help nonprofits create larger-than-life giving campaigns and marketing that connect. Non-generative AI doesnt create new content; it analyzes data to make predictions, automate tasks, or surface insights.

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2025

They are essential strategies for creating organizations that are resilient, agile, and purpose-led. Aligning People: Moving in the Same Direction with Purpose When an organizations people are aligned, theres a clear throughline between the mission, the strategic plan, and the daily work being done at every level.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director at iMission a full-service digital-first marketing agency working exclusively with nonprofits and social sector organizations. Create dynamic segments: Don’t just set static lists. Then, explore how Salesforce addresses these challenges. Dive deeper!

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 17, 2025

While talent intelligence platforms (TIPs) serve an important purpose in identifying skills, they are inherently limited and never designed to address the fundamental question: How is work itself structured and how is it changing? Its not just creating new skill gapsits redefining work at its core.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Personalized Outreach at Scale With AI, your nonprofit can tailor messaging based on donor behavior, creating a more personalized experience for each supporter. These insights create a more holistic view of each donor’s potential, enabling your nonprofit to predict not just wealth but lifetime value and long-term engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2025

These data-driven insights help organizers identify whats working, adjust strategies as needed in real-time, and plan even more successful events in the future. In 2025, nonprofits will leverage data to make decisions that maximize fundraising potential.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 11, 2025

Algorithms reinforce biases More and more, our capacity to think, create, and problem-solve is being challenged by algorithms delivered through social media. After meetings, emails, unplanned interactions, and rest breaks, how many hours do we have left in a day for thinking and productive work? Heres why: 1.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 24, 2025

Generative AI is a total game changer for how we work. Many of us are still living firmly in the discovery period of AI at work, and were dealing with a big dichotomy. The large majority76%of our respondents reported that they lack confidence in how to use AI at work. But not today.

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Ars Technica

APRIL 14, 2025

In a very real sense, the Internet, this marvelous worldwide digital communications network that youre using right now, was created because one man was annoyed at having too many computer terminals in his office. The agency was created in 1958 by President Eisenhower in response to the launch of Sputnik. The year was 1966.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 14, 2025

Years ago, while working at a regional bank, I was promoted from trainer to leading a training team in another department. After all, people have grown accustomed to your old ways of working. THE GUILT TRAP Moving into a new leadership role can sometimes unsettle colleagues accustomed to our old ways of working.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This helps you create targeted outreach and improve member satisfaction. Offer Digital-First Experiences : Create digital resources, online events, and other virtual experiences that make it easy for members to engage with your association on their terms. This allows you to make informed, data-driven decisions.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

The ability to make sound, high-impact decisions isnt about working harder; its about creating space for deep thought. Through my work advising leaders , I have seen the biggest shift happen when they gain clarity on what is most important for them to focus on. Redesigning meeting culture is another way to protect deep work.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 13, 2025

Curious about using AI to help with work tasks but aren't sure where to start? consolidates popular AI platforms into one platform, offering an easy way to create images , generate writing, and accomplish many creative tasks in seconds. TL;DR: Enjoy access to multiple AI models in one easy spot with 1min.AI , now only $79.97

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.orgSource

JANUARY 28, 2025

Growth Challenges: Inflexible systems create bottlenecks as organizations expand. Difficulty Measuring Success: Without analytics, its impossible to know if your efforts are working. The Solution: Adopting data analytics tools allows your organization to tailor offerings, predict trends, and create more effective strategies.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the statistics listed below can guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a successful social media strategy. LinkedIn ] 27% of nonprofits worldwide have an official policy to allow staff to work on their LinkedIn Profiles during work hours.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

But just as bad leadership creates disengaged employees , disengaged employees can reinforce bad leadership. Theyre the first generation thatll work alongside more generations than any before them, whether thats boomers delaying retirement, or Gen X, millennials, and even the generation coming up behind them. Heres how.

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Ars Technica

APRIL 14, 2025

Ecologists, chemists, and biologists at Montlake Laboratory, the centers headquarters in Seattle, are taking turns hauling garbage to the dumpster and discussing whether they should create a sign-up sheet to scrub toilets. At least one said theyd have to delay mission-critical research if hazardous waste removal isnt restored.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2025

Case Study Example: The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) modernized its learning management system (LMS) and training facilities to create hybrid learning experiences , expanding its global reach and member engagement. Create New Revenue Streams Beyond Membership Dues What We Learned Relying solely on membership dues is risky.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

On the flip side, planning early opens doors to creativity, thoughtful preparation, and the opportunity to create a transformative experience for everyone involved. Rushed pre-work : High-quality planning sessions start with pre-work that takes time to create and time to complete. This will help maximum attendance.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 14, 2025

Their work speaks to the question of who gets remembered and who gets left in the pastand perhaps also shines a light on why the world still cant seem to get enough mid-century modernism at large. Mogensen’s work [features] this combination of looking to the past and looking to the future at the same time, says Bradbury.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Create a Member-Centric Digital Strategy A future-ready association starts with a clear, member-focused strategy. Empower Cross-Functional Collaboration : Create opportunities for different teams to work together on shared goals. Experimenting with small-scale innovations allows you to discover what works before scaling it up.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The nonprofit animal advocacy organization has officially rebranded as the Humane World for Animals to better communicate its existing, broader work. these entities were already working closely together, sharing resources, and collaborating on strategy, according to the organization. As the Humane Society grew beyond the U.S.,

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Creating a genuine sense of belonging can reshape workplace culture, boost engagement and overall business success. If the toxic behaviour that caused the resignation remains unaddressed , remaining employees may become disengaged, leading to a decline in work quality. When employees feel unappreciated, resentment builds.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Ive conducted some myself, including work on how trust is essential for leaders in cross-cultural business environments. But our study found that managers who demonstrate trustworthiness can keep employees from fleeing to rivals, creating a more stable and committed workforce. Understanding the impact In China, as in the U.S.,

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

Recognition is even more critical as companies across industries are rolling back their DEI initiativesa shift that could impact efforts to create more inclusive workplaces. Use digital tools like Slack or Microsoft Teams to create a space for company-wide appreciation. How employees work is just as important as what they achieve.

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