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Move DEI Beyond Words

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Revelio Labs’ 2023 report on the state of DEI and the impact of last year’s layoffs, found that DEI-focused roles “experienced a nearly 40% churn rate at companies engaged in layoffs, as compared to about 24% for non-DEI roles.” Your team may need to be educated about the urgency for and the benefits of embarking on a diversity plan.

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Hire Fresh Talent—But Before You Shop, Check the Fridge

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Both for-profit and other nonprofits are targeting members with education and product options. Once we talk through the issues, they realize that there is a current employee, who with the right training and mentoring, would be a great fit for the role. Employers can, and should, play an exciting role in that process.”

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Essential Traits of Effective Nonprofit Leaders

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They articulate a clear direction, outlining the impact the organization strives to achieve. This investment empowers staff to excel in their roles, leading to higher morale, reduced turnover, and ultimately, a stronger organization. They prioritize staff development, providing opportunities for growth and skill-building.

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Three Unassuming Twenty Hats Posts that Volunteer Managers Need to Read

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On the other hand, I feel like the existing posts do a good job of articulating my volunteer engagement philosophy: that quality volunteer engagement cannot occur without motivated, dedicated, and well-trained volunteer managers. As leaders of volunteers, we focus a lot on the role of volunteers within our organizations.

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Leveraging the SDGs to Maximize Your Impact

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Once you understand your part in this matrix of good, you can better tell your story and articulate your value in grant writing. This guide will walk you through the steps below in determining your organization’s role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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Professionals tasked with a knowledge role often organize what feels like chaos—to create structure and focus attention on the most important information. We may want to move toward treating reporting as a compliance tool to public reporting as an articulation of shared desires and advocacy. Fast forward to today….

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How to secure corporate sponsors for your fundraising event

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For instance, let’s say your nonprofit’s mission is focused on advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in your community. That way, you can align from the start on the role that each party will play in the success of your fundraising event.

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