.orgSource

AUGUST 7, 2023

Associations that treat culture as a skill set are reaping rewards from their investment. Helping the group become skilled culture builders is one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve been privileged to support. Effective culture builders understand group dynamics. Of course, the goal is not just accommodating work habits.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 22, 2020

What I have noticed, however, is that there are seven key traits that are shared by the most effective development professionals… those who are most likely to meet or exceed the goals laid out by their organizations. Every highly effective fundraiser I have ever met used the telephone as a primary fundraising tool. Thanks for posting!

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

Ask direct, uncomfortable questions like: Based on my skills and progress, would you hire me? If they say you lack a skill or need to network more, entertain the notion that these suggestions can make you better. If theyre ahead, ask why: Is it better skills? Weak technical skills or a lack of expertise ? If not, why? ;

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Cadmium CD

MAY 5, 2023

Ask association members about their top priorities, and the majority will place continuing education opportunities, networking, and skill development at the top of their list.

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Associations Effective Learning Skills 169

Machine Learning Mastery

JUNE 16, 2023

Last Updated on June 16, 2023 With the explosion in popularity of generative AI in general and ChatGPT in particular, prompting has become an increasingly important skill for those in the world of AI.

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Interaction Effective Language Skills 138

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 23, 2023

There are lots of ways you can use artificial intelligence to be more effective and efficient at your nonprofit — even with scarce resources. Artificial intelligence can add a “mod” to your skills and empower you and your team to amplify your mission.

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Integration Nonprofit Skills Resource 278

NVIDIA AI Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Signers of any skill level can contribute by signing specific words to help build an open-source video dataset for ASL. Most deaf children are born to hearing parents. And knowing that professional ASL teachers have validated all the vocabulary on the platform, users can be confident in what theyre learning.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2021

In today’s world where the success or failure of your mission will hinge on your team’s ability to leverage technology effectively, having a mission-focused, technology-agnostic partner who fills the gaps, get things done, and looks out for your best interests is an essential strategy for every nonprofit – no matter the size.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 28, 2024

In just one hour, AI for Anyone transforms confusion into confidence, equipping you with practical skills to navigate the AI landscape safely and effectively. Ready to unlock your potential and enter the world of AI without the tech-speak headache!?

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Fun Skills Course Benefit 244

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2024

AI is not going to replace digital marketers and fundraisers, but when used effectively, AI can help you become a more efficient and successful digital marketer and fundraiser. Tailored for nonprofit professionals, this webinar series will expand your skill set, advance your career, and help transition your nonprofit into the age of AI.

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Fundraising Marketing Skills Digital 237

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. This approach not only keeps learners engaged but also helps them visualize real-life applications of their new skills.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Beyond remote volunteering, common employee engagement programs included skills-based/pro bono (92%), issue workshops and trainings (92%), volunteer grants (64%), and nonprofit board training (62%). Look at tools such as Double the Donation to see if your corporate volunteers are eligible for Dollars for Doers grants or matching gifts.

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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. Research shows that focusing on student welfare , including opportunities for meaningful engagement, creates ripple effects. Students are bursting with potential.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2020

It’s a win-win situation as well, for volunteers are 27% likelier to be hired, thanks to the skills and experience earned through volunteering. Many professionals on RemoteHub have skills needed for nonprofit remote work, and are looking for volunteer opportunities. And yet, from the 1.5+ 1) Free vacancy postings.

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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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Technology Skills Leadership Awareness 221

Candid

JUNE 26, 2024

Our collection covers a variety of topics to meet you where you are in your nonprofit career—whether you’re brushing up on core skills, leveling up your leadership skills, or venturing beyond your comfort zone to get ahead of the curve on new technology. Here are nine free eBooks to check out for inspiration.

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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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Learning Tech Nonprofit Training 99

.orgSource

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Preparing Your Data for AI For AI to be effective, associations need well-organized, accurate data. AI offers real-time insights, enabling associations to adjust their approach as needed for maximum effectiveness. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like member retention rates, event participation, and engagement levels.

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Personal Associations Retention Analytics 221

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. Getting an MBA takes time and money, making it inaccessible to many people who want to take charge in the business world.

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Skills Learning Knowledge Leadership 105

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Auctions have the potential to generate significant revenue for your mission and keep supporters coming back year after year—if you take steps to engage participants effectively. Once you have your finalized wishlist, divide up sourcing responsibilities based on each committee member’s skills and connections.

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Tips Nonprofit Sponsor Audience 103

Gyrus

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This data is a goldmine for organizations looking to: Evaluate the effectiveness of their training programs. High scores suggest that employees are mastering the content, while low scores may indicate that the material is too complex or not being delivered effectively. Identify areas where employees may need additional support.

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Analytics Train Training Data 64

Candid

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Concerns about AI’s complexity and the technical skills needed to ensure data privacy, security, and fairness are valid and warrant consideration. From our experience of more than 350 completed projects over a decade, we know nonprofits can embrace AI effectively, even on a budget. Sustainability and cost efficiency.

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Adopt Data Analysis Accessibility 98

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Leveraging an online fundraising platform allows your nonprofit to streamline its efforts, connect with supporters more effectively, and make the giving experience easier and more impactful for everyone involved. Branding CauseVox makes it easy to create a beautiful, impactful fundraising campaign—no coding or web design skills needed!

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Bell is researching what mix of personalities is most likely to work effectively together. 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. Hiring for skill is easy. What’s tricky is how well individuals combine.”

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Here are actionable steps and resources leaders at grantmaking organizations can use to ensure their operations continue smoothly and effectively during such events. Keep Your Organization Operational To effectively support the community during a climate event, it is crucial that your organization remains operational.

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Disaster Hurricane Philanthropy Resource 85

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

Are you reaching these donors effectively, or are you frustrated because you’re unable to contact a percentage of your donor base? When you’re busy working towards fulfilling your nonprofit’s mission, it can be easy to forgo the time needed to invest in “auxiliary” tasks that build your skills and fuel your mission.

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Nonprofit Survey Donor Fundraising 340

Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Signing bonuses are most prevalent in jobs where employers are still actively recruiting people at really high levels, and if we look at where those jobs are, we see that those tend to be in healthcare, with a lot of in-person, skilled labor, hands-on jobs, Stahle says. A Substitute for Flexibility?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

A strong board can help develop an effective funding strategy by supporting a review of the current revenue mix or helping secure a specific type of funding. For example, obtaining high-dollar individual gifts will require different connections and skills than ensuring government funding.

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Impact Nonprofit Grant Foundation 109

Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Here are a few things you can do to handle frustration effectively, especially when it comes up in the workplace: Take a step back Research going back almost 120 years shows that there is a sweet spot for the amount of mental energy you need to operate effectively. However, additional energy will actually create too much arousal.

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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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.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.” Discover New Talent Skill building is also a way to discover hidden talent.

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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 14, 2024

Of course, it’s important to consider skills. The skill that got her promoted wasn’t balanced by the emotional readiness or sensitivity to undertake her new responsibilities. “The ability to understand and manage emotions of yourself and others is a critical life skill. That last bullet is important.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The rise of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a priority, coupled with the imperative to utilize talent more effectively, signals the need for a more deliberate approach to mentoring. In fact, promoting mentoring throughout all your organizational activities is probably a more effective strategy than developing a stand-alone program.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Giving Tuesday has the potential of being an effective peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. This free webinar will explore strategies to engage Board members based on their unique skill sets, personalities, and networks. However, many organizations struggle to get Board members meaningfully involved, if at all.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Key Actions : Encourage Lifelong Learning : Invest in professional development opportunities for your staff, with a focus on digital skills and emerging technologies. Training and support can empower your team to use data effectively. Regular training keeps your team adaptable and prepared for change.

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