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Why Our Definition Of Nonprofits Restricts Problem Solving

Bloomerang

Nonprofits are stuck in a vicious cycle, jeopardizing their ability to generate the resources they need to succeed. Let’s take a look at six underlying reasons for the sector’s inability to build sustainable capacity to solve the world’s pressing problems. To solve pressing problems, people must come together.

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3 Roles of the Nonprofit CFO that Lead to Mission Success

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The role of the nonprofit CFO has undergone a profound evolution. Understanding the Role and Mission of the Nonprofit CFO Given the integral connection between financial and organizational success, you need to look beyond the normal job description of the role to understand it on a more personal basis.

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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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And this is a problem. Whether you’re just starting out or already have a Board in place, you need to understand the role of your nonprofit’s Board so you can support people to understand and fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Let’s look at the 10 basic roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors.

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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

sgEngage

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? She encourages us, as sector professionals, to rethink our outdated problem-solving habits and stop making assumptions without acknowledgment and testing.

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. You can’t rely on staffers in your organization to fill this role. The opportunity to share challenges, in confidence, with the brightest colleagues in the business is an invaluable resource. It sounds simple. Career coaches and mentors are great.

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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

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Civic and government partners played pivotal roles in their ability to provide that support. We advocated fiercely for our members to get protective resources. Sponsorships are the model that we’re all most familiar with. We needed to create new strategies to generate financial resources. There are no members.

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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If I asked you to describe the work styles of the colleagues on your team, could you tell me how each one prefers to solve problems? In her previous role, Sue had limited interaction with other teams in the organization. That intervention would have saved considerable effort and resources.

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