Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

As DEI initiatives shrink, rebrand, or disappear entirely, its more important than ever to reinforce inclusion through everyday practices. Yet, many organizations still treat recognition as an afterthought rather than an everyday practice. Recognition doesnt have to come from leadership alone.

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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. Now, you might be wondering, “how do we practice empathy in our leadership styles?”

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Candid

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Our DEI journey began with the realization that we lacked key perspectives that could enhance our work and further align internal practices with our mission. This led us to examine our practices and identify areas where we could do better. We continuously asked ourselves, “How can we disrupt inequality in our work?”

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Nimble AMS

MAY 20, 2024

To successfully prepare Phi Kappa Phi’s 300+ chapters, staff, and stakeholders for a successful software adoption, the organization created a project team, guiding and mentoring all team members during the implementation. Consider if your data will be used in the future and practice data hygiene.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

Is that interaction encouraged to be a free and open dialogue, or are employees' voices knowingly drawn to a hush as leadership walks past? Magnates across the country saw practically unlimited profit in a new business landscape 2,800 miles wide and made haste like they were chugging rocket fuel. How do people interact with each other?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Understanding the challenges BIPOC leadership face in the nonprofit sector One of the primary challenges BIPOC leaders face is limited access to funding.As For example, the National Council of Nonprofits offers a range of resources, including information on board diversity and inclusion , as well as leadership development programs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2012

The project is under the visionary leadership of Cheryl Francisconi who is the director of IIE’s office in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia and has vast expertise in developing, designing, and implementing transformative leadership programs for several decades. Documentation of the Visioning Process.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

What’s the first lesson of Leadership 101? Success requires intention, practice, honesty, and effort. Career coaches and mentors are great. 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. Be the change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Last week I attended the launch of the book, Engine of Impact: Essentials of Strategic Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector by William F. The authors identify seven leadership best practices of high performance based on their extensive experience in the nonprofit and philanthropy sector. Source: Engine of Impact.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2011

This week we welcome Marla Cornelius, co-author of Daring to Lead 2011: A National Study of Nonprofit Executive Leadership. And, among all domains of leadership that the role requires (leading self, leading others, leading the organization, and leading externally), executives believe they are least effective when it comes to leading others.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

While the practice seems to be on the rise, these statistics indicate that regular temperature checks are not the status quo. leadership soapbox here to say that a digital culture uses objective data to measure and evaluate all of its activities. This exercise takes a little practice. I’ll get on my Association 4.0

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership and business book for the year. I selected this book because Magnuson tells it like it is, provides clear, practical, actionable advice and speaks with authenticity and in a conversational style that will resonate with young career professionals. Magnuson : So much!

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

But, when considering helping young graduates transition to a career in nonprofit or even helping a mid-career professional make the leap from a for-profit vocation to one in the nonprofit sector, there are a few basics to keep in mind when mentoring a new nonprofit worker.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

Young volunteers and interns who are lacking in the longer view of mobile and social media can quickly advance provided they are mentored by experienced communications or development staff, or given access to quality training. Community building is now more strategic and based upon proven best practices. Leadership.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 24, 2025

With over 150 sessions and attendee-led events, discussion, mentoring, and meetup groups are among the many ways to connect beyond engaging keynote speakers and educational sessions. Members rave about the unique opportunity to gather with such a specialized group of peers for knowledge, ideas, inspiration and best practices.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2012

inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. In fact, we all live in social networks, every day, and the implications are important for organizations, professional networking and leadership development. Mentors are able to point out areas of growth needed, thereby creating stronger employees for the organization.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

That’s why preparation, and even practice, is important. Documenting the steps that you will take in a leadership challenge is a good way to begin training yourself to act with intention in a situation filled with extreme emotional distractions. Pay Attention Don’t ignore subtle signals and signs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Font-Line Leader: Building a High-PerformanceOrganization from the Groumd Up , by Chris Van Gorder. We live in a competitive world and it’s not that easy to achieve success and become a chief executive.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 30, 2012

Since its founding in 2002, CASE has been at the forefront of providing thought leadership for the growing field of social entrepreneurship. True to this commitment, I draw tremendous satisfaction from mentoring new social entrepreneurs, finding resources for them, and helping them avoid the pitfalls that I had experienced.

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Candid

JULY 22, 2024

Of those who did respond, 15% of all staff and roughly 10% of those in leadership roles identified as having a disability. People with disabilities are still often left out in terms of targeted recruitment at all levels, particularly for leadership positions. Also, when you do have a qualified applicant, they are often overlooked….Employers

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Greater Giving

APRIL 23, 2024

Why is Volunteer Orientation Important for Leadership? Meaningful Volunteer Roles: By understanding volunteer skill sets and motivations, leadership can advocate for the creation of impactful volunteer roles. Leadership can champion practices like clear communication, appreciation, and growth opportunities to retain volunteers.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This year, hundreds of nonprofit experts have shared their advice, practical tips, and real-world solutions all to help the larger community navigate the complexities of running a nonprofit. Learn how culturally responsive leadership can help bring out the best in your nonprofits team. You want a good volunteer to stick around!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

Note: This guest post was published on the Packard Foundation OE Blog reflects what was learned from designing and delivering leadership development for emerging nonprofit leaders. And, get direct access to practical tools that you can use within your organization. We learned a lot.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 13, 2011

David Burkus often provides valuable comments to my various Blog postings, and he's a person who effectively uses a board of advisers, instead of mentors, to help him achieve success. LeaderLab is an online community of resources dedicated to promoting the practice of leadership theory. David has written his own new book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

Is that interaction encouraged to be a free and open dialogue, or are employees' voices knowingly drawn to a hush as leadership walks past? Magnates across the country saw practically unlimited profit in a new business landscape 2,800 miles wide and made haste like they were chugging rocket fuel. How do people interact with each other?

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Explore these four best practices when creating great professional development programs: . For example, the Leaderosity Learning Library by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance has courses that utilize engaging learning elements such as text, video, images, and interactive features. Understand why development is important. . Good luck! .

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sgEngage

APRIL 7, 2021

Invest in leadership. The new normal requires bold vision and practical leadership. We must give employees at every level access to leadership development opportunities. LEE invests in leaders of color with a goal of creating a new type of political leadership. Hold philanthropy accountable.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2013

Rodger Dean Duncan delivers so much timely, straight-forward and relevant wisdom in his book, Change-friendly Leadership , reading it is like talking with your trusted best friend. Or, soaking in the thoughts from your respected mentor. The key to change is to let go of fear -- Roseanne Cash Amateurs practice until they get it right.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 30, 2014

Rodger Dean Duncan delivers so much timely, straight-forward and relevant wisdom in his book, Change-friendly Leadership , reading it is like talking with your trusted best friend. Or, soaking in the thoughts from your respected mentor. The key to change is to let go of fear -- Roseanne Cash Amateurs practice until they get it right.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Rodger Dean Duncan delivers so much timely, straight-forward and relevant wisdom in his new book, Change-friendly Leadership , reading it is like talking with your trusted best friend. Or, soaking in the thoughts from your respected mentor. Professionals practice until they can't get it wrong. Reflecting on the messages.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2012

After the ACE leadership training, I had the opportunity to spend a day in Kigali. I volunteered to do a Social Media and Professional Networking workshop for second year students at the Akilah Institute for Women. ” I also had them practice it verbally in pairs and then in front of the whole group. Akilah workshop.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2017

Note from Beth: Last year I was honored to partner with Kari Dunn Saratovksy from Third Plateau to facilitate an emerging leadership program to a cohort of leaders who were part of the Packard Foundation’s Science and Conservation portfolio of grantees. Emerging Leaders Need More than Leadership Development.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

posted by Brittney Riedinger Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The lack of diversity in our country’s leadership has become a topic of scrutiny in recent years, and the nonprofit sector is not exempt from the problem. Racial biases in employers’ recruitment practices. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 3, 2025

In the context of compliance training, it involves equipping employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to understand and comply with regulatory standards and industry best practices. Encourage employees to share their experiences, insights, and best practices with one another.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 28, 2021

While it may seem like jumping the gun, your nonprofit should start planning for leadership succession in advance of actually passing the torch. This involves both choosing who these new leaders will be, as well as preparing them with the best possible leadership skills. Most nonprofits do not have leadership succession plans.

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