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

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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. When stakeholders resonate with your organization’s narrative, they are likelier to choose it over others with similar goals.

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The Role of Volunteerism in a DEI Strategy

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Frequently looking to strike the balance between larger team building events, deeper level skills-based opportunities, options for individual volunteer activities and a mixture of in-person and virtual engagements to accommodate an increasingly hybrid or remote-first workforce.

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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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Lead From the Human Side of Technology

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That dramatic entrance has changed the role of CTOs. Digital platforms and processes infuse every business activity. Although leadership courses may be part of more recent IT management degrees, relationship building is a skill that requires commitment and practice. Technology took center stage.

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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Bell’s work will play a large role in their success. In our models, we assume that astronauts are intelligent, that they’re experts in their technical areas, and that they have at least some teamwork skills. Hiring for skill is easy. There are role-playing exercises, and the final activity is a cultural fit session.

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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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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. How can we support women, people of color, and other minorities in achieving leadership roles?

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Volunteer Matching: Recruiting the Best Volunteer for Each Role

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It is amazing how well a volunteer program can perform when an organization leverages the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) of volunteers. According to a study , performed by the UK Civil Society, 14% of people cite “lack of time” as their main reason for not actively volunteering.