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

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As someone who has jumped from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector and back again, I’ve learned a lot about the nuances of both, especially in terms of the all-important first interview. No matter the reason, if you want to work at a nonprofit, it’s important to be able to sell yourself in an interview.

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Drones, Robots, and Farmers—Prepare Your Association to Meet Fast-Moving Technology Trends

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I interviewed Hugh for, “Association 4.0 : An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” a book I wrote with my business partner Kevin Ordonez. We selected this group because, as independent business owners, they were acutely aware of the challenges of digital markets and the attitudes needed for success.

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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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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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Do you know where greater diversity in thought and attitude is needed and what type of people would complement the current mix of personalities? When we met to discuss her findings, we discovered that Sue was extremely uncomfortable assimilating her colleagues’ suggestions into the work plan.

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Seven tips to survey staff at your association and improve employee engagement

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Face-to-face interviews: This survey option is a great method for when anonymity isn’t needed. However, consider having HR or an outside employee resource conduct face-to-face interviews to put the staff member at ease. You’ll also need to choose a moderator to ask the group questions and record the group’s attitudes and responses.

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Design by the User, with Inspiration from New York Fashion Week

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Netnography, or contextual interviews, allow researchers to observe the user in their natural environment. User focus groups are an effective means for moderating a discussion with a group of similar users and garnering insight into an audience’s attitudes, ideas, and desires.

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Preparing for Your School or Nonprofit Financial Audit: Identifying Risks and Establishing Strong Internal Controls

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As part of your regular discussion with your auditor, preferably at the start of your fiscal year, review your internal controls. Remember, if it is too hard, no one will do it—not because they have a bad attitude, but when your staff is stretched thin, they must be selective as to what they can accomplish.