Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Another example includes using AI to optimize volunteer engagement by aligning opportunities with individual skills and interests. Devi’s advice: understand the best use case for your organization and how you and your staff work best with the AI. In other words, use all your critical thinking skills.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

For Students , adapted from Brian Tracy ’s time-management bestseller, Eat That Frog , which has sold more than 2.4 This new edition addresses the specific needs of high school and college students , teaching them readily actionable time-management methods, techniques and strategies. Brand new is the book, Eat That Frog!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 12, 2020

That most important skill is the skill of asking for help , according to new research that author Dr. Wayne Baker highlights in his book, All You Have To Do Is Ask. But, over time, they will be bolder when they see the tools working and the results they create. So, asking behavior most often must be learned.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2014

Are leadership skills different for emerging “Millennial” leaders than for people from different generations? The report offers some great tips and advice to those managing emerging leaders on how to mentor them. Or is there a set of skills fundamental to every level? These skills are: Inspires and motivates others.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 29, 2024

This requires embracing opportunities for skill development, whether through reading books and articles, attending conferences and workshops, or participating in online courses and webinars. Learn To Self-Assess Take the time to conduct a thorough self-assessment before starting your personal development journey.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

You could use some fresh advice. To help our colleagues build the skills they would need to handle fast-moving technology, we spent a lot of time talking with thought leaders. We call that constellation of skills, Association 4.0 It’s time to meet your business objectives. The thrill might not be gone. leadership.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Many of the characteristics we identified are the same skills that entrepreneurs use to grow start-up ventures. I’ve summarized advice from our contributors to offer practical ideas for beginning to integrate the Association 4.0 These are strategies that allow associations to see a real-time picture of their members’ needs.”

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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. Generally, this committee will develop a matrix of qualities you’re looking for at any point in time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

If every needed volunteer contributed just one hour each week, that time could be valued at about $16 billion annually ! Process Volunteers: Now that you have individuals or groups interested in volunteering with your organization, it’s time to get to know them. Let’s do the math and make a conservative estimate.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2018

As far as the transition, make sure the leader has the tools and the skills they need as they assume their new position. They also prefer a skill-based experience where they can use their talents while they volunteer. The post Advice from Nonprofit Hub’s “What’s Next?”

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It’s a chance to develop a relationship with grantmakers, find other prospective funders, and refine your proposal writing skills. These can help you determine how you can do better the next time. This question can help you understand where to best spend your time and energy. Do you think I should apply again?”

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes How to Become a Nonprofit Leader. There’s no corporate ladder to climb, so you don’t have to wait until a certain time to take on new responsibility. You’ll hear this advice over and over again from successful people with diverse backgrounds, from the likes of Oprah Winfrey to Steve Jobs.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

By posting descriptions that accurately describe a position’s duties and responsibilities, your candidates will be able to tell whether their skills and interests will align and if the position is ultimately a good fit for both them and your organization. Preferred skills. Necessary experience.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

By posting descriptions that accurately describe a position’s duties and responsibilities, your candidates will be able to tell whether their skills and interests will align and if the position is ultimately a good fit for both them and your organization. Preferred skills. Necessary experience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Therefore, it’s imperative that as a business leader you have the essential meta-skill to navigate your business with a thorough understanding of your current situation, vision to see the future destination, and the ability to create the path to reach it,” explains Rich Horwath , author of the book, Strategic. Horwath : Killing meetings.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Working from home, whether full-time or on a hybrid schedule, may have increased in popularity due to the pandemic, but this trend is expected to stick around. There are a variety of online tools to help you manage your time, organize responsibilities, and prioritize your work. When confronted with a problem, try setting a time limit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

If you had a time machine and could go back to before coronavirus (COVID-19) impacted the world, how would you prepare? We surveyed over 700 nonprofits to find out what advice they’d give themselves and others about fundraising in the new normal. These were skills that would have made the transition after COVID-19 began much smoother.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 9, 2023

The story of how she discovered this touchstone and uses it throughout her life and work, and her advice on how others can, too, is told in her new book Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World. “I Divided into three sections—Me, We, and Us—the book provides you the actionable advice of a personal coaching session.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

We’d been living with COVID for some time. million community members have been reached with information, skills, and services. That’s great advice for anyone considering scaling back. Allison’s first book “Connect to Influence,” offers advice for people whose palms turn cold at the thought of being alone in the crowd. “I

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2012

So, here goes.Lynn's year-end advice for leaders: • Do something that you are afraid to do. Some people say they are just too busy to do these things, but taking time for self-renewal shows self-awareness, not selfishness. Thanks Lynn for this great end-of-the-year advice. Run through the fear rather than running away from it.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Pro Tip : Try to establish where your skills, hard work, and dedication can be best applied. While it may take time to open up those donation pipelines, put every effort early on behind your fundraising efforts. They will have good advice about ways to structure your nonprofit finances responsibly. Keep it sincere!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

For everything we put time and effort into, we want there to be intention and strategy. Next I’m going to walk you through each side of the decision tree and provide you with some additional advice for your storytelling journey. Here’s my advice for creating key messages. This takes time and is ever evolving.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Most association CEOs would say that, from time to time, all three of the above are apt descriptions. The matrix is a diagram that helps the board outline its current characteristics, pinpoints gaps in demographics or talent, and identifies what skills are needed in the future. Respect for the group and their time.

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2022

They are someone who is able to understand the personalities and skill sets at their disposal and adapt to best support and guide their team to a successful delivery. Deanna: Recently I have been working on optimizing my architectural planning process to trim development time where possible and help with tight turn-around projects.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 29, 2021

They cancel down core ideas and are remarkably useful aids to recall advice. Utilize the skill sets of those helping your nonprofit. It may also mean allowing your social media presence to seek not just donations or volunteers but specific skills and specific opportunities. Give your organization and yourself time.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

As employees in the nonprofit sector, we often rely on the transferrable skills we've gained over time to accomplish our jobs. However, this is where we often find ourselves as mission-driven employees — called to perform tasks that stretch our skills and plunge us headlong into new areas of professional development.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 19, 2017

With so many free resources and others that have only a nominal subscription rate, it’s hard to avoid the temptation to sign up, even if you have to resort to just scanning them some of the time. Especially if you don’t have a deep pool of your own experiences to draw on, how can you benefit most from the advice that is so freely offered?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 13, 2018

She pointed out the leadership development aspect – nonprofit board service gives employees the chance to develop leadership skills in new and unique ways they may not have in the office. Advice for nonprofits. whereas emerging leaders do often have more time to share. Setting Employees Up for Success on Nonprofit Boards.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

The story of how she discovered this touchstone and uses it throughout her life and work, and her advice on how others can, too, is told in her new book Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World. “I Divided into three sections—Me, We, and Us—the book provides you the actionable advice of a personal coaching session.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

As a professional in the nonprofit sector, you can absolutely still work to be the best you can be, developing your personal and professional skills and advancing your career along the way. Ready to dive deeper into these three skills for furthering your nonprofit career? Actively look for new learning opportunities. .

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2023

Today’s question come from a nonprofit leader who wants advice on how to frame monthly gift asks to minimize accounting complications between restricted and unrestricted gifts: . Put another way, if we ask donors to cover the cost of a learning event to help students gain job skills, with different set amounts per month (e.g.,

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

It’s the perfect time to relax, get away, and kick back to enjoy some good books from Candid’s free nonprofit eBook collection. We have several quick reads that will give your skills a boost—with minimal time and effort: Nonprofit Quick Guides by Joanne Oppelt and Linda Lysakowski. Don’t have time to read a book cover to cover?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The book offers lots of great advice on using many of Facebook features like Events. No coding ability, no design skills. But no matter what you’re talking about, remember to factor in time differences and post accordingly. What is your best advice about moderation and dealing with spammers or trolls?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Therefore, it’s imperative that as a business leader you have the essential meta-skill to navigate your business with a thorough understanding of your current situation, vision to see the future destination, and the ability to create the path to reach it,” explains Rich Horwath , author of the new book, Strategic. Horwath : Killing meetings.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 9, 2013

AMACOM''s (of the American Management Association) sixth edition of the best-selling book, The First-Time Manager -- originally published in 1981 is a must-read for new managers and leaders in business. The First-Time Manager is an excellent how-to guide for anyone new to managing people. Class leads by example.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Professional benefit auctioneers offer practical advice on how to set up your silent auction for success. They may be able to offer advice on categorizing packages, auction order, bid sheets, or online bidding platform set up. What’s the ideal time of night to hold a live auction? Make Your Silent Auction Shine.

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BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

In this week’s guest post, Rachel offers us all some great advice on how to nail the ask. 10 Soft Skills to Nail the Ask. The post 10 Soft Skills to Nail the Ask appeared first on BoardAssist. ” Guest blogger and fundraising consultant Rachel Muir can relate. We’re grateful Rachel! Featured in CosmoGIRL!,

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