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Challenging Conversations—Tackling Risk

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These conversations are limited to bottom-line issues. The conversation can easily devolve into unproductive speculation. Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin approaching these difficult conversations. They also need to find the time and opportunities for these conversations to occur.

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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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Our discussion about the Summit Award launched a wide-ranging conversation. It also supports members through activities that inspire them to excel in their careers and personal lives.” They have distinct viewpoints about activities like financial management and the execution of programs and services.

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How To Become A Conversational Superstar

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Celebration – to acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity. Collaboration – to work jointly on an activity, mainly to produce or create something. Define the parameters of a conversation from the outset to avoid any misunderstandings.

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3 Ways to Activate DEI in Your Nonprofit Organization

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With that, here are three starting points for activating DEI in your organization: Provide the tools Normalize feedback Evaluate and Reevaluate 1. Provide the tools Offer folks training to increase their skills so they can hold conversations about DEI. Most people are yearning for and want to provide inclusion.

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From Prospective Student to Active Alum—Engagement Fosters Lifelong Support

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Faculty engaged her both inside and outside the classroom by providing feedback on assignments, encouraging her to step outside her comfort zone to acquire new skills, recommending extracurricular activities, and checking in on the progress she’s making towards her goals. What was the turning point? Does engagement end with a donation?

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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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Creating a Fair and Supportive Work Environment: A Conversation with Joan Garry

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I had a wonderful conversation with nonprofit expert and founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab , Joan Garry, to discuss the importance of fairness, mental health, and wellness in the workplace. The post Creating a Fair and Supportive Work Environment: A Conversation with Joan Garry first appeared on Beth Kanter.