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Weaving Empathy into Action: The Crucial Role of Storytelling for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

When stakeholders resonate with your organization’s narrative, they are likelier to choose it over others with similar goals. Whether it’s a call to donate, volunteer, or spread the word, compelling narratives motivate people to actively engage with you, further fueling impact and reputation.

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Rethinking Recruitment and Retention Goals

VQ Strategies

Traditionally, recruitment focused on looking outward to find and attract people to engage in activities in support of the organization’s cause. Yet, even prior to the pandemic, organizations had begun to rethink how retention success was measured, shifting from a goal of keeping volunteers to one of “maximizing volunteer talent.”

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The Role of Volunteerism in a DEI Strategy

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Volunteer engagements provide a unique opportunity to make progress toward organizational goals around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as well. The post The Role of Volunteerism in a DEI Strategy first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. However, what if our volunteering opportunities could go one step further?

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5 Strategies To Nurture Active Board Engagement

Bloomerang

Action step: “Board Buzz” for more active participation To put this idea into action, think about using the “Board Buzz” email plan. This means sending out regular emails each week that are specially made to say “thank you” and recognize the board members for taking an active role.

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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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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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Going Beyond the Dollar: The Community Leadership Role of Foundations

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Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

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Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. The board plays the central role of visionary. To inspire performance, set common goals.