Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2021

Managing event volunteers can be challenging! Here are 4 of the most common volunteer management problems and how your organization can avoid them. But experienced planners also know that a group of eager volunteers often comes with its own challenges and barriers. Don’t have the point person double up on roles.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Are your board meetings caught in a frustrating time loop? Our board’s primary role is fiduciary, and they also guide our strategy. We let the board know how we’re doing, where we’re succeeding, and where there are challenges. They know that we’re going to fix the problems.” We’re a board of eight.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

If these two drivers of engagement are a world apart, it will be challenging to deliver the seamless experience customers expect from their favorite brands. There was a time when associations didn’t think of their members as customers. The board plays the central role of visionary. What has changed over time?

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Volunteer Coordinator of the Event Committee A Vital and Often Overlooked Role Behind every successful nonprofit event, there is a dedicated team of volunteers working tirelessly to make it happen. This coordination ensures that volunteers are assigned to relevant roles, optimizing their skills and interests to contribute meaningfully.

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

That sounds pretty daunting, but Ali, is always up for a challenge so she improvised. I was reminded of Ali’s video last week when I led a class for volunteer managers on creating virtual volunteer roles. The biggest challenge was figuring out how the volunteer would demonstrate the cart objects from home.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. Over time, they are unable to engage in honest dialogue; others learn not to confront them with reality.” You can’t rely on staffers in your organization to fill this role. Make time for reflection. It sounds simple.

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Awareness Singapore Journal Roles 221

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

How many of these 27 management challenges are you facing right now? Because, Tulgan provides step-by-step solutions and practical advice for handling all 27 challenges listed above -- the 27 most common challenges identified by Tulgan during 20 years of workplace research.

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

As the home of organizations that draw on decades of history, it’s not surprising that we love the security of time-honored strategies. But I am struck by how often our contributors’ insights are the recommendations we needed to survive that challenge. Set clear expectations and roles from the beginning. Be the disruption.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

As a nonprofit technology consultant, I spend a lot of time talking with people about their systems, staffing, and business processes. Their processes are streamlined, and the team has clear roles and responsibilities. The problem, as she told the story, was Alan. Meet Barbara and Alan. Alan is the VP of Philanthropy.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Now that remote work makes a casual stroll through the cubicles challenging, I suggest an intentional approach. Make time to audit the impact working from home is having on your organization. If performance issues have been a problem, keep an open mind. IT specialists will also play a significant role.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Projects like these can drain resources, take more time than necessary, and quickly become your least favorite meeting on your calendar. Problem/Opportunity Statement Your problem or opportunity statement is an objective description of the challenges associated with the gap between the current-state and desired future-state.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Simon Sinek A colleague recently referred to the time before the pandemic as “innocent.” This uncertainty prompted me to invite two of the most visionary people I know to spend time with me on my podcast considering the future of the association industry. Sharon offered an idea that has been on my mind for some time.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

By necessity, the sector focuses on the negatives—the systems that are broken, the problems that need solving, the issues that are underfunded. Thus, the sector is faced with a paradox—our job is to focus on the world’s most wicked problems, yet constantly doing so can inhibit our ability to imagine a different future.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It hurtled us into the future with no time to prepare for that demanding new reality. Nancy MacRae, CEO at the Emergency Nurses Association and Kristine Hillmer, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association , steered their members through the challenge. The pandemic was a wormhole. It may take some mental wrangling.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

In short, the founder problem isn’t really a problem, if you understand it correctly. When it comes time to put the idea into practice, the qualities that enable someone to be a founder can manifest as micromanagement or frustration, especially when others cannot see the details as clearly as you can. Ask Yourself: Is it Me?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 16, 2019

How many of these 27 management challenges are you facing right now? Because, Tulgan provides step-by-step solutions and practical advice for handling all 27 challenges listed above -- the 27 most common challenges identified by Tulgan during 20 years of workplace research. And, how many do you believe you'll face this year?

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

A new threat is building in the wake of every previous challenge. Learn Through Challenge Resilience goes beyond successfully recovering from a setback. Learn Through Challenge Resilience goes beyond successfully recovering from a setback. Yes, it involves assessing the situation and addressing problems.

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Milwaukee Wisconsin Associations Lesson 221

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It turns out one of the most important strategies for our time is the ability to effectively generate, exchange, and adopt new ways of doing things. Whether you’re part of a nonprofit, a dynamic team, or an individual on a mission, having a well-defined strategy for quickly creating and sharing fresh ideas is a must-have in our times.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

When you are considering an update, it’s also a good time to take the temperature of trust in your organization. Although 73% of participants agreed that accelerating trends would require fundamental changes in the roles of associations. Groups spend hours crafting these statements; so, we think of them as foundational.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

If every needed volunteer contributed just one hour each week, that time could be valued at about $16 billion annually ! The challenge that many nonprofits experience is that volunteers start out excited, but the excitement soon fades, and so does their participation. Volunteers can have an enormous impact on reaching your goals.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Revelio Labs’ 2023 report on the state of DEI and the impact of last year’s layoffs, found that DEI-focused roles “experienced a nearly 40% churn rate at companies engaged in layoffs, as compared to about 24% for non-DEI roles.” This is a challenging time for associations. Lack of resources.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

How many of these 27 management challenges are you facing right now? Because, Tulgan provides step-by-step solutions and practical advice for handling all 27 challenges listed above -- the 27 most common challenges identified by Tulgan during 20 years of workplace research.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 9, 2016

The points above underscore the important role individual supporters play in the change process. I hope they also convey a sense of the linkage that is often missing from strategic plans: challenge begets opportunity begets strategy. Creating a “Challenge” Narrative for Supporters. There are people ready to meet that challenge.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Now three months into 2021, it's time to check in on your progress with your 2021 New Year's Resolutions. As a reminder, here is a list of 70 possible resolutions for leaders. Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Now that we are halfway through 2021, it's time to check in on your progress with your 2021 New Year's Resolutions. As a reminder, here is a list of 70 possible resolutions for leaders. Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

If you are like most nonprofit leaders, the thought of a Board meeting creates feelings of dread, the blahs, the “let’s get it over withs”, the “I don’t have time for this” mindset, or the “I don’t know why we even bothers”. ” “Nobody shows up on time. It helps you spend more time looking forward, rather than looking back.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Confidence to initiate engagement with your staff and stakeholders and define roles and goals. Building a website can be costly and time-consuming. Do you have a web team with staff in multiple roles and with different skill sets? What problems are you trying to solve? Content to be relocated elsewhere on your site.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

But managing a campaign’s moving pieces can be challenging. Be sure to make your campaign’s goals specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound ( SMART goals ). Define the problem. Start by creating a statement that highlights the challenge your organization aims to solve (and why your audience should care).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With 2024 fast approaching, it's a good time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2024.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

How do young people today see their role in making the world a better place, and what are the implications for the social sector? It is a reminder that amidst all of the complexities and challenges youth face, being part of something bigger than themselves is essential to them.”

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I possess a great sense of humor, and whenever I find myself in challenging or unconventional situations, my instinct is to laugh. This approach is a lesson I’ve inherited from my grandparents, who, when faced with problems, would mock the issues and find humor in them. How do you spend your free time?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2023

Finding and engaging new donors is one of the toughest challenges nonprofits face today. The urgency to secure the donations necessary for your nonprofit’s success is evident, but the challenge isn’t impossible. We’ll explore a new solution to an existing problem by leveraging the power of your own volunteer base.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 3, 2022

With the year-end giving season upon us, now is the time to prepare for fundraising success in 2023. The problem that every nonprofit faces, however, is that data degrades, and donor data degrades faster than most. Personal touches are important and play a key role in cultivating a one-time gift into a regular donor.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Supervising volunteers can be a challenging task. The role of your volunteer supervisor should not just be to manage, but to also lead, communicate with, and engage volunteer constituents. Do they feel confident in their volunteer role? You cannot expect volunteers to be successful in their role without adequate training.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I selected this book to be this year’s winner because it is full of specific examples of challenges and solutions from fields as diverse as nonprofits, school boards, healthcare, and the corporate world. Leadership is mobilizing others to make progress on the most important challenges. Leadership comes in moments.

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Candid

AUGUST 26, 2021

She will begin serving in this role on October 4, 2021, overlapping with current leader Bradford K. As a knowledge-driven nonprofit with 200+ employees, including one of the largest teams of data scientists and programmers in the social sector, Candid gets people the information they need to address society’s critical challenges.

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