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Grow the Human Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

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For the time being, the bottom line seems to be, there is no substitute for intrinsically human skills. In 2002, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills identified a set of qualities they consider most important for learning in the digital era. Allow people to build on each other’s suggestions by replacing “no” with “yes, and.”

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Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit

NTEN

How do you go about developing the technology skills of your staff? In this post, I will briefly explain how to pinpoint which technology skills folks need, assess current skill levels, provide training that doesn’t stink, and nurture a technology-positive culture where tech skills are a priority.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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It’s easy to demonstrate the correlation between diversity, innovation, engagement, and increased revenue. But endorsement from their peers goes a long way toward building buy-in. A professional DEI training program can help people identify blind spots and biases while maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere.

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Getting the board on board with nonprofit technology changes

EveryAction

By asking the right questions , clearly advocating for your organization’s needs, and building a clear roadmap , you can make sure your board understands your situation and supports your ultimate goal of helping your teams work more efficiently and effectively through technology. Let’s dive in. Try one (or both!)

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How to successfully recruit and retain staff with innovative technology

Nimble AMS

Modern technology streamlines work processes, allowing employees to take on new projects and grow their skill sets. . You can always invest in your staff with training, but some tech may be out of reach based on all that’s needed for implementation. Offer technology training for all employees.

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Build a Digital Ecology–Promote IT Collaboration Across Your Organization

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I try to be very clear that no one is exempt from learning and mastering new skills.” Build Relationships The IT Department can’t be an island. Innovators and strategists complement each other’s skills and can work together to make the leap from ideas to processes. It’s a choice.” Test and evaluate as you move ahead.”

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Why Empathy is the Key to Outstanding Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

From our previous conversations, we’ve realized that empathy is not just a warm and fuzzy “soft skill,” but an essential leadership skill to ensure that your nonprofit’s work survives and thrives in the future. Evaluate Empathy Skill s We should also evaluate empathy skills as part of job performance appraisals.