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Responsive Philanthropy: How to Address Community Needs in Time of Crisis

sgEngage

Then 2020 happened and community needs spiked. The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. Rapid changes for nonprofits bring pressure from all sides. Nonprofits deal with change frequently. Shifting Needs.

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Study the Data, But Eat the Cake—Put the Human Factor Forward

.orgSource

These functions put facts in the hands of CEOs, boards of directors, and any other leader who, in an increasingly competitive environment, must take off their rose-colored glasses and see that their pet pony is actually a nag. It was CMA that had to learn more about its community. “If And what might that be? The tables were turned.

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Responsive Philanthropy: How to Address Community Needs in Time of Crisis

sgEngage

Then 2020 happened and community needs spiked. The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. Find the Tools to Maintain Momentum Rapid changes for nonprofits bring pressure from all sides.

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Beyond the Audit: 6 Best Practices to Build and Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Audit Firm

sgEngage

Audit firms have now, however, transitioned to long-term partners, particularly for nonprofits contemplating transformative system or operational changes. The Audit Relationship: Then and Now Change management has not historically been an area where nonprofits consulted their auditor.

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Ctrl+Alt+Delete: Rebooting Your Digital Community Building

NTEN

Jacobwith Flickr: jenny8lee When it comes to building community and increasing brand awareness, some organizations hire communications, marketing, and engagement staff to handle these activities. And that makes sense -- someone needs to be charged with keeping a close eye on the organization’s community growth. and on and on.

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Getting the board on board with nonprofit technology changes

EveryAction

Depending on the size, reach, and impact anticipated from a technology change, engaging the board of directors is often critical to your success. While the C-level and managers will probably lead your organization’s tech selection, you can think of the board as the ultimate executive sponsor.

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The Change Journal's 10th Issue is Out: It's a Mobile World

NTEN

NTEN''s publication, designed especially for busy nonprofit executive directors, departmental directors, boards, and other leadership staff, is free and hot off the press. We also feature content from the American Red Cross, Forum One Communications, the NTEN community, and.

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