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Build a Board for the Digital Future

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podcast interview, my colleague Al Dea, Founder Edge of Work , explained this more contemporary attitude and positioning. Garth Jordan, CEO of the American Animal Hospital Association , talked about how that attitude aligns with the Board’s relationship with the executive director and the staff. “We’re

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Grow Or Stagnate?: Nurturing A Growth Mindset

The NonProfit Times

In contrast, a fixed mindset is grounded in the belief that talents and skills are fixed traits. In the context of this column, growth is not about structured acquisition of new knowledge or skills but focused on learning to apply knowledge in unexpected ways and stretching boundaries of comfort. What Is Growth?

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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

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Don’t tolerate hidden agendas, negative attitudes, or behavior that’s disruptive to the group. When you want to give validity and structure to ideas, put them in writing. During the early stages of this relationship, teams may require assistance from a skilled facilitator to develop trust and discover a common language.

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How to Approach a Nonprofit Job Interview with a For-Profit Attitude (and Résumé)

EveryAction

On top of that, those accustomed to a traditional corporate hierarchy structure and raise-and-review process aren’t always likely to find the same at a nonprofit. Have the right attitude. In a do-more-with-less world, ingenuity is a skill most nonprofit employers prioritize when narrowing down an applicant pool. Get creative.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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Develop Competence Collegiality and good intentions are ingredients for success, but attitude isn’t enough to go the distance. Attaching benchmarks to your statement provides structure and something for people to work toward. Create a more inclusive culture by providing DEI training to directors and staff.

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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

.orgSource

Don’t tolerate hidden agendas, negative attitudes, or behavior that’s disruptive to the group. When you want to give validity and structure to ideas, put them in writing. During the early stages of this relationship, teams may require assistance from a skilled facilitator to develop trust and discover a common language.

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Strengthening program evaluation in your nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

In your organization, this may look like negative attitudes toward evaluation, poor research designs and collecting data but not using the data. What attitudes toward evaluation are present? What does the decision making and organizational structure look like? Staff who know the program, the people, and the culture well.