Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . Welcome to the real world of “more than a great fundraising technician”—and that holds true for pretty much any senior-level position, e.g., program director, finance officer, and of course the ED/CEO.”.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

A director who can’t read your balance sheet, can’t be a great leader. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. Outline Responsibilities Don’t assume that prospective directors understand the depth of their commitment. Online courses.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As many as five tiers of responsibility (junior positions, middle managers, executive staff, committees, and the board of directors) are not unusual. Most groups have invested in improved systems and platforms, and some have adjusted their strategy to maximize the new equipment. These are telltale signs: Your strategy has changed.

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Forum One

JANUARY 5, 2023

Meet Christine Perlick , Forum One’s Director of Client Services. My resume is speckled with strategy and user experience (UX) roles, so I always enjoy an opportunity to tap into this passion and collaborate with Forum One’s creative experts. Recently, our team partnered with March of Dimes to develop a Digital Strategy and Roadmap.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Pull the board out of the weeds and train their focus on strategy, where it belongs. Garth Jordan, CEO of the American Animal Hospital Association , talked about how that attitude aligns with the Board’s relationship with the executive director and the staff. “We’re After we identify our strategy together.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 25, 2023

The board of directors plays a critical role in fundraising to support a nonprofit’s mission and operations Many board members may feel uncertain about how they can effectively contribute to fundraising efforts. The post Maximizing the Role of Nonprofit Board of Directors in Fundraising appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. In 2022, 52% of companies in the S&P 500 disclosed that they conducted a combination of full board, committee, and individual director evaluations, up from only 37% in 2018.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Or even if they’ve served before, they might never have received training in fundraising, board governance, conflict management, or the nuances of hiring and managing an Executive Director. So, how does an Executive Director not only survive but thrive in this landscape? It’s a lot. I won’t sugarcoat it. Maintain an active network.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

During 2023, I’ve written extensively about all things tech, from digital transformation to MarCom strategies, and more recently AI. podcast Sharon Rice,org Source Director of Business Strategy , and I talked about these shifting dynamics. Culture, in particular, is an expression of EI proficiency at the macro level.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

They are wise stewards of our resources and visionaries who identify strategies for future growth. The categories that are represented should reflect qualities that directors bring to the board as well as characteristics that will enhance the organization’s growth and development. How would you describe your board’s performance?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Financial managers make understanding the group’s risk tolerance a defining component of their strategy. We can’t predict what will happen, but we can gain an understanding of our organization’s ability to navigate the unknown and develop strategies to manage uncertainty. These conversations are limited to bottom-line issues.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

On top of it all is the reality that the diversity needle has not moved much in board of directors’ positions at nonprofit organizations. The following five recommendations can help a nonprofit establish diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies that can help with overall success. What can organizations do to amplify their diversity?

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

As Classy steps into our next chapter with our recent Series D funding and new CEO Christopher Himes , we are also thrilled to announce the appointment of Depelsha McGruder to Classy’s Board of Directors. We cannot be more humbled and thrilled to have McGruder join our board of directors and help push Classy to the next stage of its growth.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Every great team needs a playbook—a blueprint that outlines the rules you live by and your strategies for peak performance. These are strategies that allow associations to see a real-time picture of their members’ needs.” Value Talent Put people on the team who contribute to the culture. CEOs need to cut through the noise.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Introducing coaching into your culture is a good way to begin. In fact, promoting mentoring throughout all your organizational activities is probably a more effective strategy than developing a stand-alone program. The ability to set inclusive goals that take cultural differences into account. A common vocabulary to build on.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Maybe your association is experiencing challenges, so you’re searching for strategies to empower your staff and enhance the member experience. Regardless of your large association’s situation, the Nimble AMS team is here to offer tips to measure your success and meet your future goals!

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

This transformation is not only a response to external pressures but also a proactive adaptation to the evolving demands of the sector, where financial stewardship is intricately linked with organizational strategy and social impact. What makes them proud to come to work and be part of a team?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

The same historical and cultural structures that have held back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in so many aspects of our lives are also mirrored in much of the nonprofit sector. Here are five actions you can take right now to begin leveraging DEI strategies to drive fundraising success. Change Organizational Culture.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Integrate Strategy Effective strategy begins with an integrated plan. Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. In this post, I’ll explore the third strategy. . Arts and culture. Read part one and part two.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Sharon Rice is Managing Director of Business Strategy at.orgSource and Garth Jordan is CEO of the American Animal Hospital Association. Both are steeped in the world of associations and are avid students of strategy, business, and culture beyond this industry. This episode will air on March 30.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Each episode is packed with insights , strategies, and real-life experiences designed to help you flourish in your fundraising endeavors. Behavior design strategies can help. Welcome to the Bloomerang Best, your go-to playlist featuring the top 9 must-listen podcasts handpicked for you. Listen to this episode. Listen to this episode.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

But even the simplest goals aren’t necessarily easy—and they usually require a pretty sophisticated strategy to back them up. 7 Things Your Association Strategy Should Include Mapping out a strategy for your membership association isn’t a one-time process. If it doesn’t, then your organization won’t last.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

There are two pre-conditions you must have in place to put blended asks into practice: Strategic planning and budgeting: Know how much money you need to raise during the course of the year, and for what purposes, so you can develop the strategies most likely to accomplish these ends. Don’t Ask Major Donors For Gifts Without A Strategy.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2023

Leadership ColLAB strategies for your association Leverage these can’t miss methods at your organization: 1. Focus on your association’s culture to sharpen your mission and values Nancy MacRae, the CEO of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA,) led a session titled “Connecting Culture, Vision and Values.”

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See3

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Our Director of Finance and Operations shares three simple tips for a happier company culture. The post 3 Company Culture Ideas to Boost Employee Happiness appeared first on See3 Advice for Do-Gooders. strategy'

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

If one or more of your directors is involved in diversity planning in their professional life, ask them to present to the group; Or invite a CEO and/or staff members from another association to tell their story. Create a more inclusive culture by providing DEI training to directors and staff. Adopt a pay equity policy.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

We were living in the midst of cultural, technological, and economic instability long before the pandemic. Be a Skeptic Resilience asks you to identify possibilities, but it also requires adopting flexible approaches to strategy and viewing your future projections with a dose of skepticism. CEOs must be role models for their teams.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

There is no “one size fits all” strategy, but all collaboration is rooted in trusted relationships. Nonprofits whose organizational cultures encourage outreach and relationship building are already laying the foundational groundwork of high-performing collaboration. So where should nonprofit leaders begin?

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

Cybersecurity on a Budget: Leveraging Open-Source Software and Trusted Vendors Presented by Don Rahn, Director of Security Operations, Blackbaud In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, defending against threats is non-negotiable. Can we spread this work beyond our departments and be catalysts for vibrant cultures of belonging?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

Pillar #2—No More Silos: Your Donor Experience Strategy in 2021 and Beyond. Before rolling out any new strategy, ask the question: “How will this make a donor feel?” . If it won’t inspire them to take the action you want them to take or make them feel joyful enough to want to renew that action, rethink this strategy. .

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The objective is to arrive at actionable strategies for strengthening those relationships. Brent Gibson, former Chief Health Officer at the National Commission on Correctional Health Care and Managing Director of NCCHC Resources, Inc., Values describe the culture that your association seeks to promote.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource, Managing Director of Business Strategy, moderated this insightful conversation. This climate of skepticism continues to spread throughout social, cultural, and governmental institutions. Sharon asked Nancy and Kristine to share their strategies for helping the staff to cope in these extreme situations. “We

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2021

IRIS also will provide a learning space for the philanthropic sector to deepen understanding of how cultural narratives that undermine fairness, tolerance, and inclusion remain entrenched and will identify frameworks for countering those narratives. Ford, Skoll, and Compton foundations press release 07/28/2021.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Integrate Strategy There are plenty of incentives for collaboration. Effective strategy begins with an integrated plan. Include your teams in strategy sessions and provide them with the tech tools they need to keep pace. When strategy doesn’t filter through departments, communications lose that impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

As part of researching and writing the book, we interviewed hundreds of nonprofit professionals about how they create a culture of well being in the workplace. It is considered a good workplace perk and a sign that his organization has a supportive culture. His organization combines healthy eating with communal meals. “As

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Whole Whale

APRIL 28, 2023

This article goes beyond basic strategies and delves into advanced techniques for effectively engaging board members in fundraising activities. Here is a sample statement to the board of directors: “Dear Board Members, I hope this message finds you well.

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