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Leading with Reflection: New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofit Professionals

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

For over thirty years, I have integrated “reflection rituals” in my professional work on a daily, weekly, quarterly, and annually basis. Start A New Professional Journal(s): For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal(s), using a variation of bullet journal technique. I just received my 2023 email.

Reflection

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3 New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofits That Can Boost Professional Success

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

In early January, I read through the year’s journal and think about accomplishments:What gave me a sense of purpose and feeling of professional fulfillment? 3) Start A New Journal: As I mentioned above, I keep an annual professional journal, part planner and part reflection tool. I also use it as a year in review tool.

Professional

Professional Facilitation Journal San Jose

5 Ways to Make LinkedIn Board Connect Work for Your Nonprofit

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Note from Beth: Last week, I wrote about the launch of LinkedIn’s Board Connect tool that helps nonprofit identify potential board candidates through searching the networks of their board members on LinkedIn. Geri Stengel who has written guest posts about LinkedIn on this blog offered to share some tips.

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The Power of Our Collective Professional Networks and Transdisciplinarity Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2014

In Connecting to Change World , the authors have a diagnostic for measuring the intensity of connections between people in an network. It looks like this: I have introduced to this person, but do not exchange information with them on a regular basis. .” Diversity correlates with innovation!

Professional

Professional Network Learning Lebanon

[ASK AN EXPERT] Should We Host a Major (Virtual) Donor Thank You Party?

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. Twitter | LinkedIn | The post [ASK AN EXPERT] Should We Host a Major (Virtual) Donor Thank You Party?

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Hosting Virtual Donor Sound

[ASK AN EXPERT] How Should Donor-Advised Fund Gifts Be Recognized?

Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. Twitter | LinkedIn | The post [ASK AN EXPERT] How Should Donor-Advised Fund Gifts Be Recognized?

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Fund Gift Donor Award

[ASK AN EXPERT] Who are the Best Prospects for Legacy Gifts?

Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. Twitter | LinkedIn | The post [ASK AN EXPERT] Who are the Best Prospects for Legacy Gifts?

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Gift Charity Award National

[ASK AN EXPERT] What is the Purpose of Publicizing Legacy Gifts?

Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. Twitter | LinkedIn | The post [ASK AN EXPERT] What is the Purpose of Publicizing Legacy Gifts?

Gift

Gift Public Award Story

Q&A With Millennial CEO And Book Author Rick Lindquist

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Rick Lindquist Millennial Rick Lindquist is making his mark in the business world and enjoying the success of his co-authored 2014 bestseller book, The End of Employer-Provided Health Insurance. Lindquist : Professional will, which is defined in Jim Collins’ famous book, Good to Great. What inspired you to co-author your book?

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Authoring Mentoring Leadership Advice

The 10 Biggest In-Person Ask Blunders

Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

For the last three years, I’ve devoted virtually every day to the challenge of training professionals and especially volunteer fundraisers to overcome the fear of asking for gifts for their favorite nonprofits. My focus has been on teaching principles, strategies, and best practices on what to do. Sign up here for a free subscription.

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Personal San Antonio Gift Summary

[ASK AN EXPERT] What To Do When Lead Development Staff Won’t Leave Their Desk

Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Teach your staff to fish: People aren’t born knowing how to build a major donor pipeline and expertly move folks through this pipeline. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., You have the wrong person in this job; their strengths lie elsewhere. Provide training and/or coaching.

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Develop Gift Charity Teach

[ASK AN EXPERT] What are Predictive Analytics for Planned Giving?

Bloomerang

APRIL 24, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. Twitter | LinkedIn | The post [ASK AN EXPERT] What are Predictive Analytics for Planned Giving?

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Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit

NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

Here are three tools I created or co-authored that can help you match skills to roles: Nonprofit Data & Tech Skill-Building Checklist — a worksheet that provides an inventory of technology and data-related skills and a way to rate your skills or those of a team member or job candidate. Everyone is already so busy.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Negotiate a Gift of Realty with Strings Attached

Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2021

Should you decide to move forward, you’ll want to consult with a legal professional to understand potential ramifications of the gift for both the donor and you. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

Gift

Gift Proposal Law Charity

[ASK AN EXPERT] Motivating Donors to Make a Will to Leave a Bequest

Bloomerang

APRIL 3, 2021

Let people know they should consult with their own legal and financial professionals. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award.

Donor

Donor Award Charity Advice

[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Publicly Recognize Memorial Gifts

Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award.

Gift

Gift Public Fund Donor

[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Negotiate a Gift of Reality with Strings Attached

Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2021

Should you decide to move forward, you’ll want to consult with a legal professional to understand potential ramifications of the gift for both the donor and you. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Gift Proposal Law Charity

5 Ways To Be A Better Ally

Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

You can mentor or teach a class with Tech Forward. It provided me with real life examples to increase my confidence in navigating conversations about race, gender, and class in professional settings.”. About the Author. Connect with her on LinkedIn. Assume Good Intent — and Have the Tough Conversations. What’s next?

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Open Source Sponsor Tech Conversation

[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Engage Major Donor Prospects Who Blow Hot, then Cold

Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

What do you want to teach your children and grandchildren? . Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award.

Donor

Donor Children Gift Charity

[ASK AN EXPERT] How to be Appropriately Kind to In-Kind Donors?

Bloomerang

MAY 29, 2021

Like the technology upgrades and professional services you mention. So it’s good to leave this to your professional finance staff or accountant. . NOTE: This question is answered to the best of my understanding, and should not be construed as professional financial or legal advice. Always consult with your own professionals.

Donor

Donor Gift Professional Advice

Happy New Year: What’s Your Theme for the Year?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

My favorite posts were interviews with authors from outside of the nonprofit sector, including Adam Grant , Give and Take and Eric Ries , Lean Start Up and coverage of the Social Innovation Summit: Future of Technology. I also wrote guest posts for the Harvard Business Review and the LinkedIn Corporate Blog. My Three Words.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Organize Tasks to Stay on Top of Things

Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. Please use a pseudonym, like “All Ears” did, if you prefer to be anonymous.

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Organization ROI Job Charity

8 Tried-and-True (Secret) Individual Donor Fundraising Action Tips

Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

Here’s what one reader of my Clairification blog recently wrote in response to a post I authored on The Real Skinny on Nonprofit Donor Thank You’s : One day in conversation with a donor, the subject of my notes came up. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Top 2021 Fundraising Strategies: Mastering Relevant Content Marketing

Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. Download this free Donor-Centered Content Marketing Worksheet & Checklist.

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How To Get Hired

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Candidly and step-by-step, with a book chapter devoted to each of the 11 strategies, Barnett teaches you how to: Regain confidence and optimism after a job loss. Brand and market yourself with a unique resume and strategic LinkedIn profile. Rob Barnett is a headhunter, management executive, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur.

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Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy

Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Or as my mentor and teacher Hank Rosso said years ago: “ Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.”. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Twitter | LinkedIn | The post Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy appeared first on Bloomerang.

Trend

Trend Strategy Giving Fundraising

Top 2021 Fundraising Strategies: Mastering Online Appeals and Messaging

Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award.

Strategy

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A Headhunter’s 11 Strategies To Get Hired Now

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2021

Candidly and step-by-step, with a book chapter devoted to each of the 11 strategies, Barnett teaches you how to: Regain confidence and optimism after a job loss. Brand and market yourself with a unique resume and strategic LinkedIn profile. Rob Barnett is a headhunter, management executive, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur.

Strategy

Strategy Interview Job Chapter

Beyond Survival: Post-Disruption Nonprofit Donor Experience Strategy

Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

Which means all staff, not just “development professionals,” should be held to account for building a positive donor experience. . Leaving these things up to others is a huge mistake if you’re the fundraising professional. . Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Experiment Donor Strategy Philanthropy

Who Gets to Be in Your Nonprofit’s Major Donor Portfolio?

Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2021

Today I want to help you avoid my mistake by teaching you what I’ve learned. Yet the bigger organizations tend to know this stuff because they have a system in place where staff teach other staff and train their replacements. . Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

Donor

Donor Gift Teach Phone

How to Navigate the Post-COVID Novel Nonprofit Economy

Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. But so is hope.

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Nonprofit Digital Virtual International

Beyond Survival: Post-Disruption Nonprofit Digital Strategy

Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award.

Digital

Digital Strategy Nonprofit Phase

Who’s Responsible for A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy?

Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

When hiring a new development professional , especially at the director level, ask them the same questions about their understanding of a nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Before joining a new team, it’s best to go in forewarned.

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Best Leadership Books To Read In 2015

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

A couple years ago, members of five groups on the professional social media web site LinkedIn voluntarily recommended their favorite books about leadership. As you think about what business books you want to read next year, how about adding to the list at least one book from the list below.

Leadership

Leadership Law Arts Lesson

4 Strategies to Increase Donor Loyalty

Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. Twitter | LinkedIn | The post 4 Strategies to Increase Donor Loyalty appeared first on Bloomerang.

Donor

Donor Strategy Retention Relationship

Help! My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Recruit Through LinkedIn: On LinkedIn profiles, members can “signal” their interest in skilled volunteering for a nonprofit. They are teaching digital measurement best practices by connecting great causes with experienced mentors and motivated students.

Data

Data Help Measure Analysis

Beyond Survival: Post-Disruption Nonprofit Culture Strategy

Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award.

Culture

Culture Strategy Nonprofit Philanthropy

Help! My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd and How To Find Them!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

” They provide free web analytics consulting to non-profits and NGOs around the world by matching analytics professionals, students, and charities. They are teaching digital measurement best practices by connecting great causes with experienced mentors and motivated students.

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Data Help Measure Analysis

How Nonprofit Staff Training Is Evolving Due to COVID-19

Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Now to tie things back to e-learning: we know that the purpose of an e-learning course is to teach staff members how to do their jobs better. While you can purchase a ready-made course on LinkedIn Learning or Udemy, we’re seeing a pivot away from pre-made courses and a move toward custom-created experiences instead.

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Recommendations For Your Business Books Summer Reading List

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2012

Awhile back, members of five groups on the professional social media web site LinkedIn voluntarily recommended their favorite books about leadership. This Memorial Day, as you select the books you plan to read for pleasure this summer, how about adding to the list at least one business book.

Business

Business Leadership Law Arts

Super Useful Nonprofit Fiscal Year-End Action Strategies

Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award.

Action

Action Strategy Donor Calendar

What Leadership Book Will Be On Your 2014 Reading List?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Awhile back, members of five groups on the professional social media web site LinkedIn voluntarily recommended their favorite books about leadership. As you think about what business books you want to read next year, how about adding to the list at least one book from the list below.

Leadership

Leadership Law Arts Lesson

Nonprofit Blog Carnival: Personal Productivity Tips for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Lynne Wester, fundraising consultant and author of the Donor Guru Blog , offers a post called “ Ants Marching and Managing Your Workload ” provides some great systems for managing projects and deadlines. Ritu Sharma, Social Media 4 Nonprofits, offers up Top Productivity Hacks for Nonprofit Social Media Professionals.

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Product Personal Tips Nonprofit

Did You Read Any Of These Leadership Books This Summer?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Awhile back, members of five groups on the professional social media web site LinkedIn voluntarily recommended their favorite books about leadership. . __ This Memorial Day, as you select the books you plan to read for pleasure this summer, how about adding to the list at least one business book.

Leadership

Leadership Law Arts Lesson

Leading with Reflection: New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofit Professionals

3 New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofits That Can Boost Professional Success

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5 Ways to Make LinkedIn Board Connect Work for Your Nonprofit

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The Power of Our Collective Professional Networks and Transdisciplinarity Learning

[ASK AN EXPERT] Should We Host a Major (Virtual) Donor Thank You Party?

[ASK AN EXPERT] How Should Donor-Advised Fund Gifts Be Recognized?

[ASK AN EXPERT] Who are the Best Prospects for Legacy Gifts?

[ASK AN EXPERT] What is the Purpose of Publicizing Legacy Gifts?

Q&A With Millennial CEO And Book Author Rick Lindquist

The 10 Biggest In-Person Ask Blunders

[ASK AN EXPERT] What To Do When Lead Development Staff Won’t Leave Their Desk

[ASK AN EXPERT] What are Predictive Analytics for Planned Giving?

Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit

[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Negotiate a Gift of Realty with Strings Attached

[ASK AN EXPERT] Motivating Donors to Make a Will to Leave a Bequest

[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Publicly Recognize Memorial Gifts

[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Negotiate a Gift of Reality with Strings Attached

5 Ways To Be A Better Ally

[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Engage Major Donor Prospects Who Blow Hot, then Cold

[ASK AN EXPERT] How to be Appropriately Kind to In-Kind Donors?

Happy New Year: What’s Your Theme for the Year?

[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Organize Tasks to Stay on Top of Things

8 Tried-and-True (Secret) Individual Donor Fundraising Action Tips

Top 2021 Fundraising Strategies: Mastering Relevant Content Marketing

How To Get Hired

Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy

Top 2021 Fundraising Strategies: Mastering Online Appeals and Messaging

A Headhunter’s 11 Strategies To Get Hired Now

Beyond Survival: Post-Disruption Nonprofit Donor Experience Strategy

Who Gets to Be in Your Nonprofit’s Major Donor Portfolio?

How to Navigate the Post-COVID Novel Nonprofit Economy

Beyond Survival: Post-Disruption Nonprofit Digital Strategy

Who’s Responsible for A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy?

Best Leadership Books To Read In 2015

4 Strategies to Increase Donor Loyalty

Help! My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd

Beyond Survival: Post-Disruption Nonprofit Culture Strategy

Help! My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd and How To Find Them!

How Nonprofit Staff Training Is Evolving Due to COVID-19

Recommendations For Your Business Books Summer Reading List

Super Useful Nonprofit Fiscal Year-End Action Strategies

What Leadership Book Will Be On Your 2014 Reading List?

Nonprofit Blog Carnival: Personal Productivity Tips for Nonprofits

Did You Read Any Of These Leadership Books This Summer?

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