NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 20, 2023

Join us for this highly interactive, panel conversation webinar to gain valuable insights and advice from faith-based fundraising experts, including Dan Kearns, Executive Director for the Society of St.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 27, 2023

Join us for this highly interactive, panel conversation webinar to gain valuable insights and advice from faith-based fundraising experts, including Dan Kearns, Executive Director for the Society of St.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

A director who can’t read your balance sheet, can’t be a great leader. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. Outline Responsibilities Don’t assume that prospective directors understand the depth of their commitment.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Kevin Ordonez,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy and I are going to explain why that’s a question everyone should be asking. Get advice on the dos and don’ts from an expert. Jonathan Adams, IT Director, the Water Quality Association, will share a roadmap to post-implementation success. How careful do I need to be?

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EveryAction

JULY 21, 2016

The sea of tech options for nonprofits is large and growing - what isn't is data-driven, expert advice on making tech decisions (as a CRM provider, we get it!). The Guide is a thoughtful, in-depth read, and offers a lot of great advice to organizations looking at different tech options. Your mileage may vary, as they say!

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

Today’s question comes from a development director who wants advice on how to enact board term limits: Dear Charity Clairity, We don’t have term limits for our board and, as the development director, I think this is becoming a problem. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. In 2022, 52% of companies in the S&P 500 disclosed that they conducted a combination of full board, committee, and individual director evaluations, up from only 37% in 2018.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

You could use some fresh advice. He is also President and Managing Director of Digital Strategy for.orgSource , and my co-author of the Association 4.0 Sponsored by Impexium Find Illusive Non-Dues Revenue, featuring Christine Diedrich, Director, Multimedia and Publishing, Society of Petroleum Engineering. Don’t wait.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Frame the Issues Risk isn’t on most directors’ list of favorite topics for discussion. Or that the director who is championing a lucrative collaboration with a corporate partner is also on that organization’s board. Both directors and employees should know which policies the organization has in place and how they are enforced.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

It’s “All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” kind of advice. Fortunately, finding colleagues with whom you can share ideas and advice is easy. Kim Robinson, President of FrontlineCo, described her passion for getting the best advice this way. “I Joey Knecht, CEO and Managing Director, Proteus.co, offered this wisdom.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

The categories that are represented should reflect qualities that directors bring to the board as well as characteristics that will enhance the organization’s growth and development. Ideally, one of these meetings will be a welcome from the executive director, which includes his or her unique advice and views on board service.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

Zonta International, where Allison served as Executive Director* and Chief Staff Executive, was honored with the 2021 ASAE Summit Award for the UNFPA-UNICEFF Global Program to End Child Marriage. As the executive director, you facilitate an International group that is service-oriented and driven by women. They want to accomplish goals.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, is one of those insightful people who discovers hidden opportunities and helps leaders outline a path and a process to seize the moment. While Kevin and I offered advice on one of our favorite topics, Association 4.0 Sometimes a wake-up call isn’t a bad thing. Leadership.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 13, 2018

If you’re the executive director your role becomes harder still: you need to be a good manager while maintaining an appropriate and consistent face for your organization. As a current and former executive director, these tips will help you stay poised in your role whether you’re just starting or you’re a seasoned vet.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. Take my advice and make finding your safety net mission-critical. When Brent Gibson* was Managing Director of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care Resources Inc.

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Milwaukee Wisconsin Collaboration Associations 221

Blue Avocado

APRIL 21, 2022

Leann Malone, the Executive Director of Lancaster County First Steps, talks to Blue Avocado about strong business acumen, retaining qualified staff, and keeping the eye on the bottom line. BA: What advice do you have for a young person considering working in the nonprofit sector?

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Work Advice Nonprofit Director 109

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I’ve summarized advice from our contributors to offer practical ideas for beginning to integrate the Association 4.0 Sig VanDamme, the Founder of NimbleUser, GoJectory, and VA2A, offered this advice to bring the board along on those speculative ventures: Preparing a board to manage risk is a sales process. Association 4.0:

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Whether it be convincing a board of directors, finding the time and resources, or seeking funds from grantmakers, many foundations face hurdles in creating an advocacy agenda. Advice for nonprofit organizations seeking funding from grantmakers. Topics covered: Introducing advocacy and policy to boards.

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NTEN

JUNE 17, 2013

IT Director. Karl Hedstrom. As an aspiring nonprofit tech leader myself, I feel both somewhat unqualified to be coaching others on this subject, yet at the same time in a unique position to share valuable lessons from my own professional experience.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

This means that the prospect has attended an event (either fundraising or non-ask), has joined a committee or board, has volunteered at your organization, has offered your staff advice, or has taken some other proactive step to becoming more closely involved with your non-profit. All is not lost. Get them involved on a committee.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Devi’s advice: understand the best use case for your organization and how you and your staff work best with the AI. ” (For more advice on getting started responsibly, see 8 Steps Nonprofits Can Take for Responsible AI Adoption and advice on drafting an acceptable use policy.)

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

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. Although there may be many others involved, the person in charge becomes the face of success.

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Mentoring Giving Associations Leadership 251

BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

One of a board member’s main roles—while rarely discussed—is to support the executive director (ED). Is Your Board Properly Supporting Your Executive Director. One of a board member’s main roles—while rarely discussed—is to support the executive director (ED). The executive director has a unique role in your agency.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Ask them for their advice, make them a part of your extended team, and always feed them random acts of kindness as they appreciate these types of connections. You might invite them to view an exhibit for free or bring them backstage to meet performers, the curator, or your executive director at your next event.

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Donor Effective Fundraising Map 291

BoardAssist

OCTOBER 26, 2015

What do nonprofit Executive Directors really want from their board members? Thanks for the great advice, Ellen! Seven Ways a Board Member Can Support Their Executive Director and Organization. Talk to the Executive Director. BoardAssist is proud to have Dr Simon on our board of directors. .

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Forum One

MARCH 16, 2023

Speakers: Christina Crawley , Managing Director, Marketing, Forum One Aaron Miller , Account Manager, Forum One [Sessions] Conducting Inclusive Audience Research Wednesday, April 5, 2023: 2:30 – 3:30 pm Many cultural institutions understand the value of speaking directly to their audiences. Exhibition Hall] Please stop by and say hello!

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

So I share with you first-hand experiences of the dynamic relationship between the board of directors and the executive director. So I was able to get great advice from them as we formed our board and will now share with you. This applies to the executive director as well as the board. Help your board help you.

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Director Help Training Train 28

The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

You’ll hear this advice over and over again from successful people with diverse backgrounds, from the likes of Oprah Winfrey to Steve Jobs. He became the youngest and first openly gay executive director of the Asian Pacifical American Labor Alliance in 2010. Do you have advice for folks interested in becoming nonprofit leaders?

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

from our friend Maureen Wallbeoff Lisa pinged me the other day—she’s the development director for a social justice organization. She asked for some advice around her (bumpy) request for proposals (RFP) process at her nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what to do after a donor says “no” to a meeting. It could be the executive director, another key program staffer, or the board president. One of my favorite things to do is simply to ask for advice, rather than a gift. NO = Not on your terms.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

So thanks for your great advice back then and the fantastic advice you still provide through your awesome blog. We engaged, asked questions, held competitions, discovered advertising and had a great time teaching the world about our cause and how to keep kids safe. And today we hit 100,000 likes/fans. And it’s true.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

You could keep slogging ahead doggedly, or you could take some advice from the president who led the United States through the Great Depression, helped create the United Nations, and brought you the first federal action to prohibit employment discrimination. Imagine you want to use knitting as the theme.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Please also share what bit of great advice you’ve received as you built your purpose-driven career. As Dave put it best, “That’s the stuff that inspires me. It’s the people around me who have had challenges, who have persevered, who are purpose-driven and don’t give up.” .

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when it makes sense to celebrate a nonprofit anniversary: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a 75 th anniversary coming up, and I really think we should do something to celebrate this milestone. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

Meet Sandra Munoz, Director of Product – Fundraising . Qgiv: What advice would you give to a young woman interested in software engineering? Sandra: My biggest advice would be to not get intimidated by the field. Qgiv: What advice would you give to a woman aspiring to become a tech company leader?

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Blue Fox

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Sheehan will speak on how to have meaningful financial conversations with a nonprofit board of directors. Dubbed by her clients as a nonprofit numbers guru, Sheehan will speak on how to have meaningful financial conversations with a nonprofit board of directors using the latest and greatest financial technology.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Jennifer Balink, Executive Director, Kindred Place : “A healthy culture requires nonprofit leaders to care for, root for and know their team personally. When individuals are aware of their worth, they are able to remain motivated and engaged.”.

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