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. Organizations are not mere collections of departments, roles, technologies and processes. This lack of clarity not only delayed corrective actions but also created friction and mistrust among the leadership team.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2025

At the time of this interview, Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE , servedand continues to serveas the CEO of APICS (now the Association for Supply Chain Management ). Governance Is a Journey, Not a Destination When Eshkenazi arrived at APICS, he quickly realized that governance wasnt a one-time project; it was a continuous process.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 24, 2025

The results of a recent Wiley survey of around 2,000 individuals across a range of job roles and industries make this clear. A recent Gallup survey reported similar findings, with only 6% of employees saying they feel very comfortable using AI in their roles, while about one-third say they feel very uncomfortable. Definitely.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Now is the perfect time for your nonprofit to invest in true digital transformation. Perhaps you’re already having conversations with your team about how you can begin on the path to digital transformation. But if the above questions cause you concern, don’t worry. It’s not too late. But first, what is digital transformation?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

By the time a new direction is approved, the plan may already be out of date. Remote work is challenging teams. The executive team is stretched too thin. No matter how expertly executed, switching roles and responsibilities is disruptive. Teams are engaged and proud of their work. Clarify Roles.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

But allocating your payroll and time to your grants can be a cumbersome, manual, and time-intensive process. Keep reading for actionable tips to improve your allocation processes and avoid issues common to managing your nonprofit payroll and time tracking for grant reporting.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For lean accounting teams, this can be especially challenging, as each member is critical to maintaining the flow of operations. The Value of AP Clerks and Bookkeepers Your accounting team has organizational knowledge and relationships that can never be replaced by an automated workflow, no matter how sophisticated.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

7 Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team With a dedicated nonprofit fundraising team, you’ll execute more effective strategies, plan impactful events, and attain more funding for your mission. That’s where this guide comes in—we’ll discuss the must-have members of your nonprofit’s fundraising team.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Many professionals overlook their peer relationships, focusing instead on managing up to satisfy their boss or managing down to lead their teams performance. Map your landscape Start by listing all the colleagues who are critical to your teams mission and your success as a leader. Thinking about a time when theyre highly engaged.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 3, 2025

Skill Enhancement Compliance training is not a one-time event; it requires ongoing development to enhance employees skills and knowledge. When employees see that their employer values their growth and provides opportunities for learning, they are more likely to feel engaged and satisfied with their roles. Explore Training Solutions 2.

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.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

For communicators who would rather write sentences than algorithms, finding the phrases that will viralize your posts seems like a New York Times word game gone wrong. I definitely see AI playing a role in that space. Keyword research—Find relevant keywords and track their performance over time. Oh, those pesky keywords.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Make time to audit the impact working from home is having on your organization. The desire to be fully aware of the strengths and weaknesses of your team drives this type of evaluation. At that time, Stuart was CEO of the National Barbecue & Grilling Association. IT specialists will also play a significant role.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

In its newest location, designed by the architecture firm NBBJ and opening next month in San Francisco, the architecture of the clinic plays a significant role in this multifaceted approach to treating pain. I see this all the time. Now, what do we need to do to make sure that this pain goes away?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

The plight of the middle manager has taken a turn for the worse since the pandemic, leaving many in the role prone to burnout as they juggle competing expectations with limited support from their employers. Just 15% of their time is spent on long-term strategic thinking, and another 13% on developing their direct reports.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 8, 2025

Donor Journey Mapping borrows from the for-profit sector, which has long understood the importance of customer journeys and the role this plays in creating exemplary brand experiences. If the team at Intermountain could understand the path, they would be in a better position to make it smoother and more rewarding.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

But if March 7 is the only time leaders express appreciation to their teams, theyre missing the mark. Some organizations are quietly deprioritizing diversity programs, while others, like Meta , have made highly visible cuts to their DEI teams. If you cant remember, its time to make recognition a habit. Was it last week?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 24, 2025

Previous to PepsiCo, he was the first designer named to a chief design officer role at 3M.) Porcini opened a flagship design center in NYC in 2012, then following its success, he added 18 more across the world, creating a team that swelled to 400 designers globally.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Once you finalize your goals for the event, it’s time to set an event budget. After you have a detailed budget set up, it’s time to look into funding for the event. What software will your team use to streamline all the information, donations, and data you will be collecting? 2) Create a Budget. 4) Design Your Event.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 4, 2024

You have less wiggle room in terms of time and budget. How can my scrappy smaller organization, with all the tasks my team is already juggling, adopt a new fundraising CRM and learn to use it with the least amount of disruption?” Absolutely. Of course, there are downsides. You’re thinking, “I agree — we’re awesome!

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Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

Creating your unique product requires a dedicated team with the appropriate skills. Once your solution is deployed, you need to budget for ongoing maintenance costs and for any unexpected enhancement requests once your team starts using it. A talented, seasoned staff leading the project can greatly reduce your time to execute.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

In an era of rapid change, when teams look to leaders for stability and direction, trust is the invisible currency that fuels organizational success. Here are a few insights: Empower your team. Let employees take ownership of their responsibilities and make decisions within their roles. Promote collaboration.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 31, 2023

Project Manager Location: Remote (HQ is in Boulder, Colorado) Type: Full Time Supervisory Duties: None The Project Manager (PM) position provides project management support to the Visionlink Director of Planning and Design. The PM documents project specifications and manages custom projects as well as new customer launches.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

Whatever the case, now youre stuck wondering how to stay motivated in a role that doesnt come close to tapping your full potential. Heres how they made the most of roles they were technically overqualified for, and how you can do the same. Start by identifying colleagues in different teams whose work interests you.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

But as the dust settles on this conversation, Ive been thinking about a different question: If leadership needs to evolve, what role does Gen Z play in shaping the change they want? If Gen Z wants a different kind of workplace, they also have to play an active role in creating it. Heres how.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. This is a concept that bears repeating, so don’t hesitate to remind the group, from time to time, where the buck stops. Be sure to allow time for questions.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Is your marketing team hanging out at the North Pole while the membership group chills in Antarctica? There was a time when associations didn’t think of their members as customers. Highlight the Advantages There are plenty of incentives for these two teams to develop a symbiotic relationship. What has changed over time?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 24, 2025

Your team spends hours bringing new supporters through the door, only to watch too many quietly leave after their first gift. 1) Prioritize effortless givingyour donors already do (Surprising because nonprofits underestimate the role of convenience in donor retention.) They save you time. Think about your daily habits.

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Engadget

MARCH 13, 2025

Best of all, there will be a two-player split-screen mode this time around. Meanwhile, there are no plans for a VR version this time, FuturLab told Eurogamer. FuturLab reassigned members of its VR team to other roles. and the option to customize your home base, which your friends can visit.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

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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sgEngage

JANUARY 6, 2025

Leading in a mission-oriented organization is difficult at any time. Find time to think about what you have done well and what you have not tried yet. Satonya highlighted organizations that established a test kitchen for their projects, understanding that undergoing big changes means some things arent going to work the first time.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Asking for your e-contacts to take (just a little) action on behalf of your non-profit is a great way to move those who simply signed up for your newsletter to stay informed into contacts who feel like part of your team (a key step before you can ask for money). Create Social Media Leadership Roles.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 13, 2025

Panelists included four executive producers who all had additional roles behind and in front of the camera: James Griffiths, the director; Tim Key, a writer and actor; Carey Mulligan, an actress; and Tom Basden, a writer and actor who also wrote the original music for the film. It was quite a short script, but we played around with it.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The prior CEOs, who actually were mentors to both of us, have now stepped into global chair roles. My introduction to co roles started at the office level. I did the co-office director role, then we each did co-regional roles, then moved into [the co-CEO] roles. And we text all the time. metropolitan area.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

In any area of competence, measuring the collective output of a team or group of individuals will identify a Pareto-like distribution whereby 20% or so of individuals account for 80% or so of results, output, or productivity. Here are some ideas: Make a list of 510 people in your field who started around the same time as you.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

In fact, nearly 47% of hiring managers say a candidates keen interest in the job is the most important factor in determining whether they get the new role. So, here are five ways to project excitement about the role throughout the job interview process: 1. Questions like this show that you take the job and its role very seriously.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we embark on a fresh chapter, I’m excited to share some valuable insights for those of you who have recently stepped into new roles within the nonprofit fundraising sector. Your new organization may use Slack, Basecamp, and Salesforce, while your experience lies with Teams, Monday.com, and Bloomerang. Happy New Year!

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Is your marketing team hanging out at the North Pole while the membership group chills in Antarctica? There was a time when associations didn’t think of their members as customers. Highlight the Advantages There are plenty of incentives for these two teams to develop a symbiotic relationship. What has changed over time?

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