sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2024

As someone entrenched in the mission to address food insecurity, I have come to appreciate the indispensable role of intrapreneurship within our sector. Another example–noted in Gump’s book–is the Junior Achievement’s JA BizTown program, which teaches younger students about being citizens, workers, and consumers in society.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. More funds mean your nonprofit can bring on skilled staff and provide better training and experiences to volunteers. Think global.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Many people all over the world face different challenges and problems. This is why volunteerism has played such a major role throughout history. How to incentivize volunteerism At its core, volunteerism is the engagement and mobilization of groups of people to support others or fight for a worthwhile cause.

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

You want board members who are able to successfully function in the role of financial stewardship of your nonprofit. Teach them about fundraising. This is time wasted on so many levels and a clear signal that this board lacks a clear understanding of their role in financial stewardship. Teach them about fundraising.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

“What you won’t find is a book that specifically covers the challenge you face now: the CEO transition – a period that covers your first 6–12 months in the role , which is often the most challenging and crucial time for a company and its new leader.” Discovering the villain is not as bad as people made out is a tough spot to find yourself in.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

Even amid COVID-19, people are actively searching for opportunities to volunteer their time. According to a study, 36% of people stop participating in an opportunity because the work is not challenging enough for them. For example, do you have a volunteer that has filled the same role for a long time?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Teach them that fundraising isn’t about asking for money; it’s about giving people the opportunity to give back and improve their communities. First things first, you should be able to articulate to your board what role you’d like to see them have in your development plan. Luckily, fundraising is a learnable skill.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Even amid COVID-19, people are actively searching for opportunities to volunteer their time. According to a study, 36% of people stop participating in an opportunity because the work is not challenging enough for them. For example, do you have a volunteer that has filled the same role for a long time?

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 8, 2022

According to a study, 36% of people stop participating in an opportunity because the work is not challenging enough for them. For example, do you have a volunteer that has filled the same role for a long time? Have you asked for that volunteer’s feedback on how the role could be improved or how duties could be optimized?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 20, 2021

Accomplished leadership and executive coaches Bill Berman and George Bradt have discovered over the past 30 years that: People lose their ability to influence others and impact the organizations they work at because they are not focused on the most essential, mission-critical business and cultural priorities of the organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The design challenge was: How do we come up with concrete tools, frameworks and methods for helping people better understand and adopt network systems leadership? How do we teach leaders to know when emergence is working? Essentially, design thinking process teaches how to be iterative. This is always enlightening.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

This panel discussion will explore the digital strategies and paradigms that leaders are using today to propel their people processes and technology to become digital-first and achieve greater impact in the post-COVID era. Teach for America’s mission of strengthening the movement for educational equality and excellence is so important.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Our vision is to use this power to end violence, discrimination, and disadvantage for young people and children. Being in that room was one of the most impactful moments of my life, and I remember thinking about the important role sport played for me and its incredible potential. The role sport can play in society is greater than ever.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2014

There are a lot different styles, philosophies, and techniques for facilitating groups of people. Check out the International Association of Facilitator’s Method database which contains more than 500 entries. These skills are useful in all group settings, whether it is a meeting, workshop, or conference. This includes: 1.

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

It involves reinventing work processes, improving channels of communication, and asking your staff to imagine their roles and responsibilities differently. It may be challenging for “buttoned-up” organizations, where people are in the habit of “following rules,” to introduce a more casual attitude. It’s a choice.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Involve people closest to the problem. Build capabilities around skills rather than authority. And if you are new in your governmental role, be sure to spend extra time reading Appendix A, the 100-day action plan for bridgebuilding in your new government job. Create a culture of knowledge sharing. Break down internal silos.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2020

Being more introverted versus extroverted, the author's advice and teachings would have helped me during new jobs and after promotions, when relocating to new cities, when joining new clubs and organizations, and whenever I became a member of a new team. Each book chapter examines: Why the skill is important to your success.

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

Candid : What would you like people to know about your services and how you view your role in the community? And third, we see a number of individuals from established organizations who are looking for professional development or to learn new skills. Candid: Can you provide any examples of success stories from your work?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Byte Back is a nonprofit computer skills and career training center located in Washington, D.C. Glenn taught himself the skills needed to maintain and repair computers. “ While tech was thriving in the mid-90s, people in Washington, D.C. He realized that IT professionals didn’t need a degree to get a great job.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

What skills and qualities should you look for in a major gifts officer? The MGO is a big deal because it requires a unique skill set: A love for people A genuine dedication to your cause A good storyteller (and ‘question asker’!) What was your worst fundraising experience, and what did it teach you?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. Conduct initial research Before taking any steps to formally establish your nonprofit, conduct background research into the people and groups who will help you get your new organization off the ground. Look into: Your primary audience.

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NTEN

APRIL 6, 2021

Can you incorporate some other languages to include more people from your community? It should be easy for someone to see what volunteer opportunities are available, what those volunteer roles are, and then sign up for the option that interests them. Language — Is English the primary language of all your volunteer programs?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But what a lot of people are expecting (really, hoping) is that after a while, we’ll go back to normal. More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? Most importantly, with all of these changes, your team’s roles changed, too. People changed, too. No kidding!

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

A little more than a year later, I am six months into my dream role as an Associate Account Strategist, here at Media Cause, and I’d love to share some of the questions I asked myself during my journey along with some tips to help those who are interested in a career in digital marketing. How to be Successful Once You Land Your Dream Role.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Feeling like an island, burned by management, with no growth opportunities to lean into any of my previous passions or skills (did I mention work-life balance is nonexistent when working two jobs to get by?) That is a loaded question so I’ll opt out for something with a little more structure—what did the RiseUP Fellowship teach me?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

I contribute to the DEI Open Source project because I want to help create events that are open and affirming to people who have traditionally been excluded from working in tech,” says Sarah Pilzer , a Salesforce Trailblazer and the director of operations at Country Dance & Song Society. “I Sponsor, Sponsor, Sponsor!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2012

One of the themes that came up is the gap in skills of citizens and nonprofits and the use of data. It is all about the data, but data is playing a huge role in civic engagement strategies and if people or nonprofits lack the skills to use it for civic engagement goals, that poses a problem.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Now we’re going to look at the next step, and what some people might consider why any volunteer is really there: getting the volunteer up to speed on their specific role, and duties within that role. If it’s possible to introduce people from these areas, all the better. Teach Them About the Program, Too.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2023

When I was a grant writer, my favorite people to connect with inside foundations were those staff who had previously worked in nonprofit organizations. Power As you can see, I am quite an empathy cheerleader because I’ve seen empathy transform people, organizations, and entire initiatives, but I’m also an empathy realist.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Our goal at Salesforce.org in delivering our own nonprofit trends report each year is to better understand: the role nonprofits have in serving their communities, what’s shifting within the nonprofit space, mental health and wellbeing, and how technology supports an organization’s ability to fund and run their missions across departments.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Some of the broader themes for how to harness the power of humanocracy include: Teaching frontline staff to think like businesspeople. Create teams that are small and where roles are loosely defined, and policies are flexible. Treat every individual and role as indispensable to collective success. Organizations are (mostly) not.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

As you implement the strategies given in this guide, you’ll be able to find and recruit people who want to dedicate their time and talent to helping your organization. People are often more comfortable getting involved with an organization if someone they know is already involved with that organization. Request a Demo.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

PD is crucial to keeping the right people working for your organization. When staff are happy and feel good with not only the work they are doing, but know that they are appreciated and are shown that their work matters, the likelihood of them sticking around in their role is much higher. First, it helps with staff retention rates.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 17, 2013

Just to give you a few examples: He is a co-founder of Teach a Man to Fish , a global network that promotes “education that pays for itself,” partnering with dozens of organizations around the world to establish self-sufficient schools in rural areas that teach independence and sustainability to young people from poor families.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Re-imagine work roles – When cutting costs It’s never easy to let staff members go , but “employees on payroll” come with extra expenses. in 2009 to equip organizations with the skills and tools needed to become successful and sustainable. Funding For Good, Inc. Funding For Good, Inc. Learn more, visit [link].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

I read a lot of educational technology, training, and teaching blogs, follow those people on Twitter, curate on Scoop.It, etc to keep up. I usually draw from these sources to create “instructional resources” for any workshop or class I teach. Here’s an example from a recent webinar on training.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2018

Being more introverted versus extroverted, the author's advice and teachings would have helped me during new jobs and after promotions, when relocating to new cities, when joining new clubs and organizations, and whenever I became a member of a new team. Each book chapter examines: Why the skill is important to your success.

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