Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Joan Garry and I had the joy of collaborating on this article together based on a conversation we had recently. 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.

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

Our 2021 virtual nonprofit conference, the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions , opened with a conversation around trading perfectionism for an opportunity to show up as our authentic selves. We did a lot of planning to make this event come to life but the moments we couldn’t have planned or perfected made the experience one to remember. .

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 3, 2022

Here are a few additional benefits hands on training provides: Provides supporters with a safe learning environment. Offers supporters the opportunity to collaborate and learn from others. Influences emotions increasing knowledge and skills. Leverage Existing Skill-sets. Opportunities for Growth. Flexibility.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This individual is the visionary who conceptualizes and brings to life an immersive environment that sets the tone for the entire event through event decorations. Venue Transformation: Work closely with vendors, florists, and other creative partners to bring your vision to life.

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Forum One

JUNE 15, 2023

Elisabeth is a proven leader with the skills, business vision, and the ability to bring people together,” said Wolz, outgoing CEO and new Board Chair.“ Forum One was founded in 1996 on the idea that the internet could bring people together to collaboratively solve the world’s most pressing challenges.

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Classy

JULY 20, 2021

Some might think a day in the life of an account executive at a software company is quite similar everywhere. A Look Into the Classy Work Environment. Margaret: It’s just such a positive environment day to day. It’s a collaborative team. The post A Day in the Life of a Classy Account Executive appeared first on Classy.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Today’s business world is an ever-changing environment. Freelancing is commonly a side gig, and their full-time job and other life events will take priority over your business’s project. Working solo doesn’t allow them to collaborate with a team member to make sure your project is getting the time and attention it deserves.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

learning the skills you need to be adaptive to changing conditions. Informal Informational Network – Understanding the network of your co-workers as to who has what expertise, skills, preferences and weaknesses. Therefore, where and how we work has a huge role to play in our happiness and overall life satisfaction.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 7, 2023

Culture revolves around personalities and a positive environment depends on understanding the needs of individual players and their interaction as a team. Associations that treat culture as a skill set are reaping rewards from their investment. We believe these are the qualities that support a healthy office environment.

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Greater Giving

JULY 13, 2023

Behind every successful event lies a dedicated team of individuals who work tirelessly to bring it to life. They possess excellent organizational skills, an eye for detail, and an ability to multitask effectively. They ensure contracts are reviewed thoroughly, and all necessary agreements and permits are in place.

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

I take a special interest in coaching and developing young marketing professionals, focusing on expanding their skillsets and wellbeing, as well as leadership skills. Jess: Our core values at Qgiv foster an inclusive and highly collaborative environment, specifically our values of respect and openness. Jess: Your voice matters.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 23, 2021

As an business executive, he found the perfect environment to apply these skills. Michael : I was inspired to write the book as I neared retirement and looked back at my life and career. Even if you end up being the underdog in one facet of your life, you can take those lessons to be a true leader in other facets.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In life you’re either growing or dying. Strategies for effective and collaborative idea generation How can you ensure that your ideas not only get heard, but also gain traction within a brainstorming group? Taking a few minutes to establish these rules ensures a productive and respectful environment. Or you’re stuck.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Understanding Community Leadership Community leadership involves actively engaging with local stakeholders, identifying shared goals, and working collaboratively towards achieving them. Collective leadership is a collaborative approach that embraces shared decision-making, participation, and the collective wisdom of diverse perspectives.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Grant writing tip: While the task of writing a proposal often falls on the shoulders of a project manager or grant writer, anyone—even an outside consultant—with the proper skills could write the proposal. New Earth Foundation “seeks to fund innovative projects that enhance life on our planet and brighten the future, furthering peace.” .

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 19, 2011

Staying current on trends and insisting on creating work/life balance are also key components. Thinking strategically involves partnering with a diverse mix of key stakeholders to determine the direction of the organization based on the current environment and what's possible. Want more training to become a better leader?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With a donation to our band, you can help us grow these connections, support the arts, and aid in the learning of life lessons. How has your time on the team impacted your life?”). Liken fundraising to your sport or activity and make sure to cultivate a positive environment in which team members support and “coach” each other.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Our guest speaker, Erica Dhawan — a leading authority, author, and advisor on 21st century teamwork, collaboration, and innovation — offered some excellent insights and examples of how leaders can harness this moment to listen, learn, embrace the changes we have seen, and use it to build a better new normal.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

Leaders need to evaluate their leadership approach to ensure the style employed is designed to positively influence and empower their staff, promote success, and build collaboration. Nonprofits need to invest in practices that enhance and develop skills, create career paths and take work-life balance into consideration.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 28, 2023

Assessing Board Members’ Skills and Interests To optimize board members’ fundraising efforts, it is essential to understand their unique skills and interests. Conducting a skills and interest assessment helps identify the strengths each board member can bring to the fundraising process.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

Take a systemic view of the connections that need to be made to build collective value, in order to engender learning and collaboration across the enterprise as a whole. She is also an executive coach with Praesta, and she has worked in large corporate environments where she has led and facilitated large scale transformation across sectors.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Today’s volunteers are not a monolithic group; they come from diverse backgrounds—with varying motivations, skills, and availability. Collaborating with local businesses, schools, and other organizations can widen your reach and bring in volunteers who already have a vested interest in their community’s well-being.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 22, 2023

Looking at these trends, they discuss strategies on how to best lead the new workforce including: Understand the New Habits of Your Workers and Share Vulnerability : due to accelerated changes, there is a gap where leaders no longer have all of the skills needed but must still run their team. From extrinsic pressure to intrinsic motivation.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

Virtual summits can be useful for building brand awareness, lead retrieval, and for generating content with a long shelf-life. This virtual summit created a digital experience that enabled attendees to connect with others, collaborate, cultivate success, and inspire others long after the summit ended. Virtual Trade Shows or Expos.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

Virtual summits can be useful for building brand awareness, lead retrieval, and for generating content with a long shelf-life. This virtual summit created a digital experience that enabled attendees to connect with others, collaborate, cultivate success, and inspire others long after the summit ended. Virtual Trade Shows or Expos.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 14, 2019

With limited people and financial resources, leaders of nonprofit organizations must execute strong management styles that develop the talent of their teams, foster healthy working environments and encourage retention of valuable employees. The HPT emits a culture of passion, innovation, drive and collaboration. Measure Performance.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Collaboration: Millennials want a sense of belonging. There is evidence that millennials thrive in flatter organizational structures with shared governance and peer to peer collaboration. It turns out, only five percent of employees think ping pong tables and similar perks add value to the work environment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

A great deal has changed in employees’ work lives in a short time, so it’s more important than ever to have a pulse on how their views on the ideal work environment may be evolving. The most important thing a leader can do in this COVID-19 environment is to recognize that adversity represents their greatest opportunity to lead.

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Forj

JULY 8, 2021

These exercises can measure knowledge gained, skills learned, or even attitudes or mindsets changed. Or, individuals in a business course could complete an open-ended case study-based assessment to test how well they can apply the information presented, effectively testing skills acquired. Group Collaboration with Feedback.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2007

Shirley Williams ponders the Communities of Practice Online Collaboration Exercise "The best way for doubters to control a questionable new technology is to embrace it, lest it remain wholly in the hands of enthusiasts who think there is nothing questionable about it." How easy was it to collaborate with your team mates?

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Gyrus

MAY 31, 2016

Struggling with gaps in talent and skills, organizations are starting to invest more heavily in technologies to predict their training requirements, understand their learners and to create exciting ways to deliver training and learning to their employees.

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Forum One

MAY 13, 2021

It will also help gain buy-in if it makes life easier for staff and end-users. It is important to eliminate confusion that comes with disconnected toolsets and help bring collaboration front and center. One of the goals of modernization should be to streamline and improve processes. Choosing the right technology.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

In our first post – “ The Knitting Factor: Making Skills-Based Volunteering Work for Your Organization ” – we introduced the concept of The Knitting Factor and highlighted three key conditions that make skilled volunteer engagements successful for corporate volunteers, nonprofit partners, and the communities they serve.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

A great deal has changed in employees’ work lives in a short time, so it’s more important than ever to have a pulse on how their views on the ideal work environment may be evolving. The most important thing a leader can do in this COVID-19 environment is to recognize that adversity represents their greatest opportunity to lead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2020

A great deal has changed in employees’ work lives in a short time, so it’s more important than ever to have a pulse on how their views on the ideal work environment may be evolving. The most important thing a leader can do in this COVID-19 environment is to recognize that adversity represents their greatest opportunity to lead.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

For years, I've been fascinated and a bit perplexed by the Elsewhere Collaborative , a thrift store turned artists' studio/living museum in Greensboro, North Carolina. In 2003, my collaborator Stephanie and I began an excavation, declaring nothing for sale. George will respond to comments on this post and is also reachable here.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

I just had the honor of being part of a new leaders group studying how different generations were leading in the work force and we found there were lots of differences between where people were in life. When you step in the door, you come prepackaged with skills you can share. Wendy : If nothing else, Millennials are collaborative.

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