.orgSource

MAY 14, 2024

At.orgCommunity’s March 13 Leadership ColLAB, the group discussed how to use technology to put HEART into our relationships with our members, staff, and constituents. We can do this in a context that makes us stronger as a culture. The World Café is a format designed to deeply explore a series of topical questions.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. Elizabeth Brink: The co-leadership model is pretty deep in the organization. I had stepped in on building a lot of our work around our people and culture. and Fast Company.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 7, 2023

Organizations that treat culture like an impromptu party will see their “guests” leave early. Culture revolves around personalities and a positive environment depends on understanding the needs of individual players and their interaction as a team. The leadership team began by discussing the issues.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 18, 2025

Curiosity isnt just a good personality trait or an indulgenceits a leadership superpower. Yet, despite its transformative potential, it remains one of the most undervalued tools in leadership today. They asked a simple yet profound question: What inspires you to do your best work? The result? Replace How can we cut costs?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 4, 2024

You have fewer silos (naturally), allowing for easier organization-wide sharing and access to senior leadership. In change management, leadership addresses these essential questions: What does the team know about the change? Do smaller organizations have culture? You’re thinking, “I agree — we’re awesome! Sure, they do.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

That’s a question every association CEO should be able to answer. Even when board members come to the job with some financial background, they may not be familiar with nonprofit accounting standards , their new leadership responsibilities, or your organization’s statements. Be sure to allow time for questions.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

An expert on branding startups, executive leadership, governance, and more, Allison has deep roots in the association community. When each board member is a different nationality, everyone arrives at the table with their own cultural expectations. Asking questions is another great way to make connections.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the book, Culture Is The Way. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2023

In March , our Nimble AMS team attended the Leadership ColLAB conference hosted in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Here are three can’t miss essential takeaways from the Leadership ColLab event. Leadership ColLAB strategies for your association Leverage these can’t miss methods at your organization: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Recently, we have been exploring a fascinating topic that is not only close to our hearts, but very timely due to burnout in the nonprofit sector – empathetic leadership. Empathetic leadership, to us, is about seeing through the eyes of others. Empathy is contagious and influences and shapes a work culture of caring.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy: Who’s Job is it? . And if I found myself in a job where I couldn’t instill a culture of philanthropy over a reasonable period of time, I’d fire myself (and I have).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. For 2023, after reading nearly 40 leadership books, my pick for this year’s best new leadership book is When Everyone Leads. Leadership is interactive, risky, and experimental.

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.orgSource

JULY 22, 2024

Leadership perspectives need to be continually refreshed in light of shifting circumstances. Membership Growth Rate Retention Rate Demographics Engagement Event Attendance Website Traffic and User Behavior Volunteer Activity Finance Revenue Streams Operating Reserves Leadership and Governance Board Member Engagement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the new book, Culture Is The Way. Other key lessons from sports coaches include these says Mayberry: Develop a burning desire to improve culture.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2022

You may have heard the term “people first culture” here and there, but what does it really mean? People-first cultures are rooted in a philosophy that values people over profits. So the questions is, “How do we create an environment that puts people first?” Inc.com describes the term as the following: . Start with listening.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 17, 2024

It can even understand written feedback and questions from members, thanks to its ability to process human language. Engage Members with Live AI Training : Provide training to address members AI-related questions, gather feedback, and continually refine member programs to stay relevant.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2025

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Todays question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the pros and cons of public donor listings: Dear Charity Clairity, There has been some concern about the fact we have our $1,000+ donors listed on our website. So, thank you!

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Association Analytics

MARCH 16, 2023

Here are a few example questions to consider asking: What systems do you use today, and what would we like to have in the long term? Organization & Culture Last, but certainly not least, you’ll want to make sure your organization as a whole is aware of your data strategy. Culture change starts at the top.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities. Overworked and underfunded staff rely on a clear, decisive leadership structure to keep them motivated.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 14, 2024

How would you describe the culture of your organization and how will you know if the final candidate is a good fit. It is also important to measure the candidate’s core leadership and personality traits as well. The post 5 Keys To Successful Executive Leadership Recruitment appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Their preparedness and preferred style for working are often questioned and criticized. Still, I remember how it felt entering the workforce and the challenges of maturing within a nonprofit culture. Yet they are still faced with similar challenges that face all young professionalsadapting to the work and culture of their industries.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

But for innovation to thrive, you must embrace a culture where the entire nonprofit is committed to enhancing processes or strategies by transforming ideas into actionable improvements. Based on these essays, we could determine how nonprofits are faring in the culture of innovation, and the steps you can take to harness such a culture.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 3, 2025

When Everyone Leads , by Ed OMalley and Julia Fabris McBride , presents a revolutionary approach to leadership; not based on position or authority, but an activity that anybody can undertake by learning to spot opportunities for improvement and taking the initiative to engage others. Leadership is interactive, risky and experimental.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2022

Today, we flashback to 2021 : This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership book for the year. For 2021, my pick is, Heart First , Lasting Leadership Lessons From A Year That Changed Everything , by David Grossman , published in July 2021. And, if you read only one leadership book next year, make it this one.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

If you want to buildand keepa world-class nonprofit finance team, you need to set a culture of transparency and learning that extends from the top. In a conversation with Angela Coaxum, a partner with Your Part-Time Controller, LLC , she shared four ways nonprofit leadership can support a strong finance team.

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Tableau

JUNE 3, 2021

Becoming a data-leading company requires not only data and analytics but also a data culture—a way of working that puts data at the heart of every decision. In companies with a data culture, everyone, regardless of their role, can find insights to improve the business. Guiding the entire organization toward a data culture.

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.orgSource

MAY 9, 2023

But association professionals sometimes struggle with creating a culture of innovation and a nimble organization. Open the Windows “A culture of innovation helps associations become resilient, generate new revenue streams, and succeed in the face of extreme challenges,” Liz observes. “A Inspire the leadership team.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

For example, the answer to the question “Tell me about a project that you’re proud of” usually gets more weight in a job interview than the response to “Describe what you like best and least about your most recent position.” The key to leadership in the digital age is empathy. The digital age is all about leadership.

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.orgSource

MARCH 20, 2023

You probably know the answer to this question. Unfortunately, despite the hefty price tag, the mechanics are meaningless without the philosophy, strategy, and culture that maximizes those tools. The expectation for immediate responses to complex online questions and queries is only going to increase. Is there more to accomplish?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., With the culture established by the executive director. Boards have an important leadership role. Staff have an equally important leadership role. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. At the top.

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

My writing about digital leadership often focuses on values and attitudes. The greatest benefit is ensuring that an organization’s processes, people, culture, and technology are in alignment with their strategic objectives. Culture, strategy, and talent play important roles. The value is in the process and journey.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Getting your leadership on board with streamlining your grantee application may require some planning. Gather Data on Your Current Application Before you present your suggestions to your leadership, have the data on your current application ready. The challenge isn’t knowing what to do. It’s getting buy-in.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

What’s the first lesson of Leadership 101? “ Discover Yourself Both views are important for leaders who want to create positive cultures and strong teams. They can take advantage of.orgCommunity’s Leadership Circle groups where they can compare notes with executives who are on parallel journeys. Begin with yourself.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 14, 2021

While analytics at scale promises many transformative business outcomes , most organizations struggle to build a widespread Data Culture that values and practices data-driven decision-making. Foster community that builds and celebrates your Data Culture. Adopt an agile approach to managing your analytics environment.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 21, 2025

Personal intervention One-to-one intervention by the board president or other board leadership is a less-formal solution to managing problem board members. Opponents of term limits believe that, with proper board leadership, errant board members can be guided toward either improving their behavior or quietly resigning from the board.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 5, 2021

During my career — spanning entrepreneurship, academia, arts management and venture capital — I’ve learned the importance of female leadership in contributing to successful outcomes. So, the question is this: Are you hiring and organizing to access the widest range of ideas and perspectives? Hiring to improve results.

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