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Is a crisis management plan enough?

ASU Lodestar Center

Crises offer an opportunity for nonprofit professionals to step into leadership roles and requires those already in leadership to manage effectively to ensure that the board and the executive leadership teams are engaged. Natalia Hurley is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] If You’re New To Fundraising, Where’s The Best Place To Start?

Bloomerang

This means you’ve got (1) a constituency who cares about your mission, vision and values; (2) a relevant case for support with clearly articulated needs and goals; (3) commitment from all stakeholders; (4) a communications mechanism, and (5) processes in place to steward your resources. Do they understand their role and responsibility.

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3 Tips for Keeping Gift Officers Motivated

sgEngage

As you work to implement your fundraising vision, its likely gift officers play a vital role. Watch the Temple University bbcon 2021 session: Boosting Gift Officer Performance Through Recognition, Oscar Award Style. In this dynamic work environment, how are you keeping gift officers motivated and connected to their outcomes?

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What grantmaking practices should foundations adopt to best support nonprofit organizations?

ASU Lodestar Center

Leaders and managers of nonprofit grantmaking foundations play a significant role in setting grantmaking practices that best serve nonprofit organizations. The leaders of a foundation must ensure that the foundation’s mission is clearly defined and articulated. Establish values and priorities.

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How To Have A Great Start For Your Career

Eric Jacobsen Blog

During his research, Ng identified the most universal problems early-career professionals face. The better you can articulate how you can hit the ground running and will be a problem solver, not a problem creator, the better your chances of getting hired. What does success look like in your role?

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Preparing Your Nonprofit Board for a Fundraising Campaign

BoardAssist

What these folks miss is that helping fund the good work your nonprofit does is one of the most important roles that a board member can play. Can and do board members articulate this focus to others, particularly potential donors? Can board and staff clearly articulate what will be different as a result of the campaign?

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How To Start Your Career Off Right

Eric Jacobsen Blog

During his research, Ng identified the most universal problems early-career professionals face. The better you can articulate how you can hit the ground running and will be a problem solver, not a problem creator, the better your chances of getting hired. What does success look like in your role?

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