Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

I cant think of a term more widely used in the professional world than leadership. Throughout my life, from teenage years to now, my career has been filled with leadership training programs: Teen leadership, student leadership, emerging leadership, and executive leadership.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

At the moment, confidence in leadership is at an all time low, according to the 2024 Leadership Confidence Index. Its natural to assume the cause is born of an individual failurethe leader lacks competence, their boss didnt prepare or train them well, they dont care about how others experience them.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 23, 2024

Communication and Leadership Skills Development with LMS Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Effective Communication Training (ECT) is an approach focused on improving an individual’s ability to convey and understand information from others.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 7, 2025

At a time of a leadership transition, planned or unplanned, more and more organizations are using interim leaders (aka interims) to help the board address organizational challenges, large and small, that may have existed during the tenure of the previous leader.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 1, 2024

How to Leverage LMS Data Analytics for Better Decision-Making in Corporate Training GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In today’s competitive business landscape, Learning and Development (L&D) programs are key drivers of employee growth, retention, and overall business success. billion in 2020–21.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Despite sizable investment in leadership training, the issue of inadequate leadership has not yet been addressed. As the saying goes, people do not leave bad jobs, they leave bad bosses. Here is some guidance on how to make sure your organization is choosing the right leaders.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 10, 2022

If you’re looking to make a difference at your association, thought leadership is crucial. A study conducted by Edelman and Linkedin reported 65% of those surveyed said thought leadership content improved their perception of an organization. The benefits of developing thought leadership content ?. Build association credibility.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 3, 2025

Ongoing training fosters a culture of excellence and proactive compliance. Leveraging technology like LMS enhances the effectiveness of compliance training. Regular assessments and feedback identify gaps and ensure training success. Why Continuous Learning is Essential for Compliance Training 1.

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Ars Technica

MARCH 3, 2025

The breakthrough rocked confidence in Silicon Valleys AI leadership, leading Wall Street investors to wipe billions of dollars of value from US Big Tech stocks. The teacher model generates data which then trains a smaller student model, helping to quickly transfer knowledge and predictions of the bigger model to the smaller one.

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Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

Effective strategies include providing quality training, as well as matching opportunities to volunteers skills and experiences and recognizing their accomplishments. What would quality training for volunteers look like? Designing engaging and effective learning experiences. How can nonprofits foster the next generation of volunteers?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Regular training keeps your team adaptable and prepared for change. orgSource supports your team in building this culture by offering training programs and collaborative tools designed to foster innovation and agility. Training and support can empower your team to use data effectively.

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Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Latinx nonprofit staff need a unique sense of familia , safety, and empowerment that speaks to our experience with giving, money, womens leadership, and more. I also heard that fundraising training is not for us, meaning it was designed for large nonprofits like universities, museums, and hospitals. For women leaders, its worse.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

In 2024, Google.org announced an initiative-wide investment in nonprofit AI integration, including a generative AI accelerator program and an AI Opportunity Fund , which would funnel nearly $100 million into training and integration programs for participating nonprofits. SEE ALSO: Character.AI

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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). ALG founder and CEO Fred Swaniker started the organization as a leadership academy (now the African Leadership Academy ) for small cohorts of students. Image Credits: African Leadership Group.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

This is why open, ongoing conversations between leadership and employees are essential. Some individuals thrive on new challenges and leadership opportunities, while others value better work-life balance, financial recognition, or deeper involvement in projects they truly care about. Motivation isn’t one-size-fits-all.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As your organization contemplates formalizing its job succession preparedness strategy within the finance department, there are three major areas to consider: segregation of duties and cross-training, safeguarding of assets, and cross-organizational impact.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Regular training, open conversations, and diverse leadership help everyone feel respected and valued. Offer mentoring, leadership development workshops, and training tailored to nonprofit careers. Consider establishing career pathways that allow team members to transition into leadership roles.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2019

By Alec Green , Chief Marketing Evangelist at NonprofitReady.org , an online hub of 400+ free online courses in topics ranging from fundraising to grant writing, leadership to program management. Too often, nonprofit professionals don’t receive the training they need. Justifying the price for a paid training course is never easy.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

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. With the right guidance and training, someone who joined your team as a staff accountant may develop into a strong finance leader. That includes the finance department.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

That’s one of the perks of leadership. Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. Helping others to rise can be even more rewarding.

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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. Nonprofits miss opportunities, fail to innovate, and struggle to stay competitive when their leadership is distracted by board interference.

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Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

For example, if the executive team is discussing which employees to include in a new working group or leadership opportunity, its helpful if theyre aware of who you are. Conversations about promotions often include senior leadership. Visibility helps open doors to development opportunities.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

A glance at the days headlines reveals a universal truth: Leadership matters. Research consistently shows that leadership influences employees attitudes, behaviors and emotions, driving key organizational outcomes such as creativity , employee engagement , well-being and financial performance. And this is especially true on the job.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Know Your Current Situation Frustrations with your CRM may be due to the limitations of the tool, but they may also be due to the way your team has chosen to use the tool, or a lack of training. Training: What is the current skillset of your team and what is their capacity for adding new skills? What would that functionality look like?

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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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.orgSource

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Engage Members with Live AI Training : Provide training to address members AI-related questions, gather feedback, and continually refine member programs to stay relevant. Protect Your Budget : By enhancing member engagement and proving value, AI can help safeguard against financial challenges, budget cuts, and potential layoffs.

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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. Without good leadership, everything falls apart. Without leadership, a small nonprofit may never reach its full potential.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 22, 2025

Less investment in associations : Private equity firms frequently provide internal training, certifications, and resources, diminishing the perceived need for association offerings. Share insights with boards and leadership to align strategies. Here are my notes from the chat: 1. Monitor competition and member needs to stay ahead.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 5, 2024

Board leadership is one of the hardest jobs in the nonprofit world. Understanding the qualities needed for great board leadership To recruit, onboard, and lead a high-functioning board of directors the Executive Director needs key qualities like confidence, maturity, integrity, compassion, vision, charisma, and gratitude.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

By Annisa Wanat , an independent consultant who works to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals more strategically by providing customized solutions in leadership, management, and communications. Depending on the members’ comfort level with tech, you may also need to do some training.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In addition to Laurie Sudbrink 's, Leading With GRIT , being a great book for leaders, it's packed with powerful leadership and life quotes. We listen to reply - Anonymous Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity - Simon Weil Good leaders inspire people to have confidence in their leader.

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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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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

I visited a program that provides emergency assistance to young victims of violence and abuse, I met with a womens teachers network that champions education for girls, and I visited programs equipping girls and young women with skills in leadership, communication, and entrepreneurship.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Based on my anecdotal experience, most associations support the idea that a diverse leadership and workforce contributes to their success. Low commitment from senior leadership and volunteers. A professional DEI training program can help people identify blind spots and biases while maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Sudden departures lead to expenses related to recruiting, hiring, training, as well as lost productivity and project disruptions. If leadership lacks alignment in the new strategic actions, expectations will rise while clarity drops, creating stress and conflict. One of the most obvious consequences is financial loss.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Solution: Strong cybersecurity measures, such as multi-factor authentication, staff training, and regular updates, ensure that your organization is protected from modern threats while reinforcing trust with your members. Legal and Financial Consequences: Security incidents can result in fines and financial losses.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

New volunteers get trained in Lexington, Ky., This might include joining a nonprofit board of directors , volunteering more hours, or taking on a volunteer leadership role. to help out at CASA of Lexington in April 2023. AP Photo/Joshua A. Does that sound far-fetched? Theres scientific research backing it up.

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