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Unions and their role in the social sector

Candid

In honor of Labor Day, this blog—the first in a two-part series—offers insights into the various roles that unions play within the social sector, based on data from available recent tax filings (2016 and on). . Unions are workplace-focused, membership organizations that advocate and negotiate on behalf of their members.

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Social Media At Work? Employers Changing Attitudes Toward Emerging Tools

TechImpact

But according to a recent post from Social Media Collective, more employers are realizing that social media often plays a critical role in day to day operations. More and more organizations are … Continued The post Social Media At Work? Employers Changing Attitudes Toward Emerging Tools appeared first on Tech Impact.

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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Bell’s work will play a large role in their success. There are role-playing exercises, and the final activity is a cultural fit session. One person can poison an entire organization. Using Suzanne Bell’s example, it can be helpful to consider both the technical and psychosocial roles that will facilitate the work.

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

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The days when board members holed up in a conference room and mapped the organization’s future based on anecdotal evidence, political expediency, and personal experience should be over. The board plays the central role of visionary. You can set the stage for success by: Defining roles and responsibilities.

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Build a Board for the Digital Future

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Replace Squinting With Scanning The CEO’s job is to run the organization. podcast interview, my colleague Al Dea, Founder Edge of Work , explained this more contemporary attitude and positioning. Our board’s primary role is fiduciary, and they also guide our strategy. The board’s is to be visionaries.

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. You can’t rely on staffers in your organization to fill this role. Participants find guidance, innovative thinking, and the opportunity to view their roles through a new lens. It sounds simple. But it’s the assignment that’s easiest to fail.

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

EveryAction

If you’re planning to interview at a nonprofit organization soon, but aren’t feeling comfortable talking about your for-profit achievements, read on for some humble tips from someone who has succeeded (and failed) at both. Have the right attitude. Why we consider making the switch. You might like a job in the nonprofit world!

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