Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Think beyond traditional volunteering Nearly half (49%) of Civic 50 employees engage in company-sponsored volunteer activities such as employee resource groups and educational initiatives. Or a Fortune 500 company might provide professional development training to your nonprofit staff. Recruit potential board members.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Mary’s Pence funds women-led organizations and groups working for social change in the U.S., The program’s approach, rooted in four foundational pillars — economic initiatives, women’s leadership, organic farming, and emotional wellness — is flexible and responsive to the unique needs of each group.

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TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2022

Coding school Holberton today announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by African Leadership Group (ALG). He then added the African Leadership University to reach a broader group of students, but still with a focus on leadership and entrepreneurship. Image Credits: African Leadership Group.

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.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

Groups that share these traits work well together and produce amazing work. The knowledge and skill to execute initiatives at a high level. With the exception of skill, these characteristics are more innate than teachable. I promised the group that I would make our vision a reality. I called a staff meeting.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Some of that adaptation will require higher educational attainment, or spending more time on activities that require social and emotional skills, creativity, high-level cognitive capabilities, and other skills relatively hard to automate.” Employees who have access to professional development opportunities are 15% more engaged.

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The MatrixFiles

JUNE 20, 2023

Most of them focus on skills you’ll develop from practicing the martial arts. Skills like focus, discipline, respect, confidence, flexibility, etc. Create a professional development ladder. The post Leadership Lessons from the Martial Arts appeared first on Matrix Group International.

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The MatrixFiles

JUNE 20, 2023

Most of them focus on skills you’ll develop from practicing the martial arts. Skills like focus, discipline, respect, confidence, flexibility, etc. Create a professional development ladder. The post Leadership Lessons from the Martial Arts appeared first on Matrix Group International.

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Futurism

MARCH 13, 2025

Last week, a Texas-based software developer by the name of Davis Lu was found guilty by a federal jury for maliciously disrupting servers at Eaton Corp, a huge power management firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. For most of us, getting revenge on a company that screwed us over will only ever be a bitter daydream.

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Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

Professional growth can include developing new skills, taking on stretch assignments, learning from peers, and advocating for promotions. Building visibility for professional growth is a skill that requires thoughtfulness. Visibility helps open doors to development opportunities.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Danika Harrod October 22, 2024 - 5:46pm Larissa Amoroso Vice President, Tableau Community, Tableau Tableau Academic Ambassador Dr. Mary Dunaway has spent years empowering students and educators with skills such as data visualization. Now, she's taking her passion for data to the global stage, having been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S.

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.orgSource

JUNE 24, 2024

We’ve interviewed icons and iconoclasts of association leadership, conducted focus groups, and developed surveys. Associations must focus on deeply listening to these three groups; then, understanding and addressing their unique needs: To deliver value, your offerings must entice the audience. But here’s the difference.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This initiative unites a group of organizations dedicated to providing funding, expertise, tools, and technology to support the Global Humanitarian ISAC mission of enhancing cybersecurity for global humanitarian and conservation nonprofits. As cybersecurity risks have become increasingly complex, solitary defense is no longer an option.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

However, it’s crucial for leaders to embrace DEI principles and empower the staff and members in their association, especially as 71% of association professionals seek to develop and improve DEI efforts, according to the Community Brands Association Trends Study. . Create your DEI initiatives volunteer group. Train your volunteers.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. What nonprofit leadership skills does a Founder or Executive Director need to steer the ship? Where do you need to improve?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

While we continue to monitor developments , here are some resources on how nonprofits can mitigate potential impacts: Diversifying nonprofit revenue streams Diversifying revenue streamsincluding with government grants so youre not dependent on one unsustainable source is not a new idea but perhaps a more urgent one.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2025

Our seamless, built-in, nonprofit CRM training experience brings live and self-paced learning directly into the platformso your team can build their skills without breaking their flow. Ensures lasting success: Teams can keep learning at their own pace and keep their skills sharp year after year. Bloomerang Learning changes that.

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DataRobot

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In a step-by-step explanation of a relevant use case—explaining how a retailer can target the right customer with the right incentives—see how AI can improve response rates on offers like coupons by speeding and scaling the experimentation and model development process. Read the blog. See DataRobot in Action. Watch a demo.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Cristina Mancini, a former executive at Salesforce and 20th Century Fox, took the helm of BGC in late 2023, announcing at the time her push for workforce development and a goal of seeing one million girls of color in tech by 2040. When diverse voices are absent from the tech industry, innovation suffers, and systemic biases are perpetuated.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

“In our models, we assume that astronauts are intelligent, that they’re experts in their technical areas, and that they have at least some teamwork skills. Hire for Fit Don’t rely on games, group lunches, or happy hours to turn incompatibility into excellence. Hiring for skill is easy. The MBTI can illuminate group dynamics.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

EI is the skill that allows you to successfully manage your own emotions and better understand how others are feeling. Self-awareness—The ability to assess your own skills and to understand your personal emotional landscape. Motivation—Developing strategy, setting goals, and staying focused. We were trailblazers.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Often, these relationships develop informally. In fairness, so many groups operate with minimal staff that this type of program can seem like a luxury. If mentoring is a new concept for your group, baby steps may be needed to create buy-in. Most CEOs are lucky enough to have a mentor or two in their past. The success is shared.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

Innovative organizations are finding ways to make augmented and virtual reality a more efficient, and even more practical, way to interact with technologies and tools, including letting people learn complex skills through virtual training. AI-powered assessments guide users through refining their skills and improving techniques.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As digital natives, they have their finger on the pulse of the latest and greatest and can very quickly develop a cued-in understanding of how to speak to new trends. These are all valuable skills, especially in a world where you get a fraction of a second to capture supporters attention.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

Although leadership courses may be part of more recent IT management degrees, relationship building is a skill that requires commitment and practice. If you feel as though your job would be perfect—if you could just eliminate the people, consider taking steps to improve your interpersonal skills.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Once you have a core group of volunteers, word-of-mouth can be one of your best channels for finding new volunteers. Process Volunteers: Now that you have individuals or groups interested in volunteering with your organization, it’s time to get to know them. The best way to do this is to require volunteers to fill out an application.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The 12-Week MBA offers an alternative way to learn business essentials by focusing on the skills and knowledge required to succeed as both a manager and a business leader. And it links you to a website where you alone or in a group can supplement your reading with some interactive exercises and resources.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Just as Amazon uses AI to suggest products you might like, associations can use AI to recommend relevant professional development courses, connect members with similar interests, or highlight industry news that matters most to each member.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Nonprofit activities shape the students, teaching them valuable skills, helping them foster empathy, and connecting them to causes that matter. Collaborate with local schools, student organizations, and youth groups to spread the word. Group teen volunteers together so they can socialize in their circles.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 5, 2025

Nearly all job growth since 1980 has been in occupations that are social-skill intensive. According to the platform LinkedIn, the most in-demand skills in 2024 include teamwork and communication. As a result, workers in positions requiring social skills are demanding higher wages. The assumption was that it was technical skills.

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.orgSource

MAY 14, 2024

There’s always a magnet for attention in the room–that individual surrounded by a group of eager listeners. They’re good at social skills like listening, empathy, and finding common ground. The associations that capture an audience and keep them coming back for more, are the groups that connect with their members.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

And our virtual communication skills were not up to the task of addressing those negative emotions. These five competencies are the core of the EI skill set. Self-awareness— is the ability to assess your own skills and to understand your personal emotional landscape. Human dilemmas are not so quickly diagnosed or repaired.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

They collaborated with popular franchises, developed video games and apps, and created products for adults. Support Adaptation Emotional intelligence offers a path to support teams and helps them acquire the skills to become digitally proficient. Some models are more focused on individuals and others on groups and culture.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Our research shows that people who know how others see them are more skilled at showing empathy and taking others’ perspectives. Even better, is a group of trusted colleagues who have walked in your shoes, can provide wise counsel, and will deliver constructive criticism. I belong to a CEO peer group called Vistage.

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Tableau

MARCH 3, 2023

Britt Staniar Senior Community Program Manager, Recognition Programs Brittni McCafferty Community Global Program Manager – User Groups Sarah Molina March 3, 2023 - 9:04pm March 4, 2023 Tableau Ambassadors teach and share while fostering a positive and supportive space within the community. What do Tableau User Group Ambassadors do?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Have you ever sat through a board development retreat and thought, “What a waste of time!” Use the following checklist to make sure you have all the essential elements in place to ensure the boad development retreat is a resounding success. Look for a venue that’s roomy with windows and has additional space for small group work.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

It takes someone who is engaged, professional, and a team player and searching for the right person to fill the role takes skill. The key to a long-lasting hire, however, is focusing on the person behind the skills, says Monique Helstrom , an executive assistant recruiter and former assistant to author and speaker Simon Sinek.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Build the Human Skills AI and EI might seem to be an odd couple for any number of reasons. As a consultant, I’ve worked with associations of every description, and I’ve learned that the organizations that are most successful with digital transformation are also groups that value the human skills.

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