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Leading with Joy – Three Takeaways

John Kenyon

Reflect on what brings you joy, what makes you happy. What healthy foods can you include in the nutrition you give yourself – can you experiment and find new combinations or healthy alternatives? Some tips from the authors, from their recent book party on how to cultivate joy as a leader. Create the conditions for joy.

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3 Ways to Improve Your Nonprofit Website’s Navigation

Nonprofits Source

Here are our top recommendations for generating effective CTAs: Make sure the language reflects the intended next step: There’s nothing more frustrating than being taken to a resource that doesn’t match up with the language of the CTA. Create alternative text for photos and offer transcripts and closed captions for videos.

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Thursday Thoughts | Creative ways to show supporter love and demonstrate impact

EveryAction

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Alternatively, you can highlight your supporters’ stories! Check out our last installment here !

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What’s In My Inbox | Your Holiday “Away” Message

Pamela Grow

” Offer Alternative Contacts: Provide information about a colleague or supervisor who can assist during your absence. Make sure to include the name, email address, and contact number of the alternative contact. Remember, a well-crafted message will leave a lasting impression and reflect your professionalism and courtesy.

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Youth community service: Belonging, reciprocity, and agency 

Candid

To illustrate, Cilente Skendall shared that one activity not considered “service” by most respondents was “alternative breaks”—short trips designed to provide students with “service immersion experiences.” In an unpredictable environment, youth need to gain a sense of control, to know that they are making a difference in the world.

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Change Management for Grantmakers: The Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Journey to Better Grantmaking

sgEngage

We also ensured that we reflected industry best practices for funders and our own organizational values were embedded deeper into our grantmaking practices and partnerships. The goal was to become better grantmakers by completing a review of our practices, processes and forms. We incorporated learnings and feedback from grantee partners.

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The Value of Project Retrospectives: Project Closure and Lessons Learned

Media Cause

It involves reflecting on the process, analyzing successes and challenges, and capturing valuable insights for future projects. Reflecting on a project allows organizations to identify missed opportunities––such as new products and platforms, untapped audiences, or alternative approaches.

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