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Beyond efficiency: A human-first AI adoption strategy

Candid

No longer an abstract concept, many nonprofit staff are experiencing the “dividend of time” as they adopt tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT for scheduling and managing meetings, processing email, writing drafts, summarizing long reports, analyzing data, and creating efficiencies in other common workflows. Investing in “soft skills.”

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To Build or Buy a Software Solution: Which is Right for You?

Association Analytics

We’ve all heard the catchphrase, “ if we build it, they will come. ” While usage is a great data point to evaluate your product’s success, there’s so much more to consider when weighing the options to build an in-house solution or use an off-the-shelf product. You need to have the right talent for a technical build.

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Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

.orgSource

Podcast ,orgSource consultant, Sue Dykema , CAE, shared her insight on this topic. I was eager to hear Sue’s ideas about the importance of focusing the board on qualities like empathy, self-knowledge, and strong social skills to build a productive environment. Above all, strive for transparency and accountability to build credibility.

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How To Build Your Power And Influence Within The Workplace

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Over my decades as a consultant to major companies and leaders, I've accumulated lessons and perspectives that I wanted to share. My goal was to provide a comprehensive playbook, drawing from real-world examples, to empower professionals at any career stage to build influence, lead effectively and use power responsibly.

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Raiser’s Edge NXT Consulting: 5 Steps for Hiring an Expert

DNL OmniMedia

After purchasing their software, nonprofits should look into working with a Raiser’s Edge NXT consultant. When hiring a Raiser’s Edge NXT consultant, your team should adhere to these best practices: Outline the specifics of your Raiser’s Edge consulting project. Rank your top Raiser’s Edge NXT consulting candidates.

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Beyond the Audit: 6 Best Practices to Build and Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Audit Firm

sgEngage

The Audit Relationship: Then and Now Change management has not historically been an area where nonprofits consulted their auditor. Here are six best practices your nonprofit organization should adopt to increase collaboration and enhance its relationship with your audit firm.

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Is AI Coming for My Fundraising Job?

sgEngage

As AI has become more and more ubiquitous in our day-to-day lives, corporations and nonprofit organizations alike have adopted AI to increase efficiencies and reduce manual work. But AI can’t build relationships. According to a survey by Google.org , over half of nonprofits (58%) are now using AI for some daily operations.

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