NonProfit PRO

APRIL 9, 2021

Whether you are an employee, volunteer, donor, board member or play some other organizational role with a nonprofit organization, comprehensive knowledge of board development is a must for you to not only survive but thrive in whatever role you play or intend to play in the future.

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Organization Build Roles Knowledge 260

Charity Village

MARCH 3, 2023

The ecosystem partners that developed the 50 – 30 Challenge have collaborated to launch the What Works Toolkit. The online toolkit was designed for organizations seeking to adopt equity and diversity initiatives.

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Develop Strategy Help Online 75

Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is radically changing the way organizations work. Recognizing both the positive and negative potential of this now ubiquitous technology, organizations need to embrace AI responsibly. But as with any tool, we need to agree as an organization on how we use it.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 28, 2023

Here's how organizations can build these managers’ capacity to lead so they can transition responsibility to their direct reports and free themselves up for more critical tasks. Performing well as a sole contributor doesn’t necessarily predict great performance as a manager.

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Management Product Develop Report 251

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 25, 2022

In just three years, MacKenzie Scott has given more than $12 billion in unrestricted funding to hundreds of nonprofit organizations. While Scott’s efforts — and those of like-minded donors — are a welcome development, recipient organizations are left wondering what to do with these transformational gifts.

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Gift Organization Time Fund 238

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 26, 2022

This is especially troublesome when it comes to our development staff as we tend to send them out to create relationships with key donors on behalf of our organizations. For as long as I can remember, people have been concerned with the high rate of employee turnover in the nonprofit industry.

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Develop Change Industry Rate 279

The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Who qualifies as a major donor prospect for your organization? Far too many organizations reply “everyone is a prospect” or “everyone with enough money is a prospect.” This is a mistake that costs non-profits valuable time and resources. Let’s be honest – your organization has limited resources. Good major donor prospects….

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Guidelines Donor Organization Profit 312

Wild Apricot

JUNE 12, 2019

Read these seven member development ideas and start providing more value to your members! Members typically join associations because they want to grow on both personal and professional levels.

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Develop Organization Associations Professional 137

Nimble AMS

MAY 10, 2022

A study conducted by Edelman and Linkedin reported 65% of those surveyed said thought leadership content improved their perception of an organization. Well-researched and thoughtfully written content has the power to build association credibility, organization brand awareness, and even attract new members. .

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Associations Leadership Content Benefit 181

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 3, 2022

Do board members in your organization understand their roles and responsibility to assist their nonprofit generally and with fundraising specifically? In your experience, have you dealt with board volunteers that have contributed the right combination of time, talent and treasure needed?

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Time Develop Roles Volunteer 251

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

James Dallas for how to identify and develop emerging talent in your company/organization. From the book, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , comes this useful checklist from author H. Dallas recommends that each question should be graded on a scale of 1 to 3, with 3 being the best.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 10, 2022

Board orientation for new or prospective members can be as varied as the organizations those trustees have been called to serve, and a strong orientation program is critical to effective board governance. This is a first opportunity for novice trustees to develop their understanding of board operations.

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Effective Organization Government Develop 249

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

They also allow your organization to get to know supporters, build relationships between volunteers, communicate your mission and confirm that volunteers understand their commitment to the cause. Volunteer orientations present the opportunity to make a good first impression.

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Volunteer Practice Develop Relationship 245

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In the nonprofit arena — like in healthcare — there are best practices, systems and protocols that keep the organization functioning at peak capacity. Much like the human body, when an area is weak or neglected the nonprofit and its mission suffer.

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Develop Management Donor Nonprofit 234

Donorbox

AUGUST 15, 2022

The post How to Develop DEI Initiatives in Your Nonprofit Organization appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. Nonprofits have a responsibility and advantage when adding these initiatives. This article discusses what DEI initiatives are in real-world situations, how they make nonprofits […].

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Develop Organization Nonprofit Trend 52

Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Nonprofits have so much to learn from subscription based businesses like Netflix and Spotify. Here's how your nonprofit can implement and benefit from a subscription business model.

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Model Business Develop Organization 166

Forum One

OCTOBER 17, 2023

They directly contribute to the organization’s programmatic mission, making a significant difference in the lives of those they serve. City Health Dashboard NYU’s Langone Health’s Department of Population Health developed the City Health Dashboard to share and compare data on 37 measures of public health across more than 500 U.S.

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Product Develop Impact Case Study 88

Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

I often refer to the post-World War II period, when civil and human rights movements came to the forefront, along with community-organized philanthropic organizations. Prioritizing women- and people of color-led grassroots organizations At the Ms.

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Relationship Build Organization Philanthropy 59

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

However, new KcKinsey research reveals that this outdated perspective needs to change and that well-developed managers are the strategy that companies must prioritize to succeed today,” they add. If senior leaders can free managers to focus primarily on their people, however, the organization will reap the benefits.

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Management Develop Authoring Leadership 78

NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

A tech-savvy team is essential for nonprofit organizations that want to thrive in the digital age. How do you go about developing the technology skills of your staff? Determining what technology skills your organization needs Skill requirements are not one-size-fits-all. Do gaps exist where no one has an essential skill?

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Skills Technology Develop Training 88

Gyrus

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Are you interested in learning management system development for educational organizations? Our blog post below outlines the 8 steps required to build one.

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Learning Management System Develop Learning 98

Charity Village

APRIL 20, 2023

Application Deadline: May 17, 2023 Through the BC Arts Coucil, organizations are invited to apply for the Arts-Based Community Development program. The programming provides supports for organizations to engage […] The post Arts-based community development & Leon and Thea Koerner Award appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Award Arts Develop Community 95

Gyrus

APRIL 27, 2023

Training and development programs, supported by an LMS, help organizations upskill their workforce and gain a competitive advantage. Here's how organizations can proceed with it.

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Training Train Develop Program 69

Charity Village

AUGUST 25, 2021

Building Community Organization (BCO) is a mentorship program of the BCODN focused on the growth of BC-based non-profit organizations through the mentorship of emerging practitioners of Organization Development by seasoned practitioners. Their work is shadowed and led by an experienced […].

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Consultant Develop Organization Profit 40

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 5, 2022

But maybe you aren’t quite sure how to take the next steps for your organization. As a nonprofit professional, you probably recognize the need for a solid technology foundation and strategy.

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Technology Develop Foundation Nonprofit 296

CauseVox

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Developing a case for support is vital for every nonprofit that wants to create fundraising appeals that resonate with donors and bring results. Strategies for developing a “donor approved” case for support. Key Takeaways: What is a case for support? Key Takeaways: What is a case for support?

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Develop Support Fundraising Storytelling 85

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Have you taken the time to assess your expertise as a development professional from a leadership perspective? Through the execution of a range of administrative, communication, and managerial responsibilities, the development professional gains a thorough understanding of both fundraising strategies and organizational needs.

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Professional Leadership Develop Proposal 70

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. Professional development officers are relationship builders. Blackbaud’s research, however, shows the average time from the first solicitation to a donor’s first gift is four years, yet the average development officer’s term is only 18–24 months.

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Develop Management Gift Proposal 73

Elevation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Developing a successful organic social media strategy can have a significant effect on your organization's reach and impact. In today's digital age, social media has become an indispensable tool for nonprofits to engage with their communities, raise awareness, and drive meaningful change.

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Social Media Tips Media Organization 59

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This is where Bloomerang steps in, offering a transformative solution as shared by various faith-based organizations. We were looking for an easy-to-use donor management software that could help us organize and keep track of all our donors,” he says.

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Management Donor Organization Charlotte 79

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Every interaction your volunteer has with your organization matters. From the moment they land on your website to sign up for an opportunity to when they check out of their shift, your volunteer’s experience can directly impact your organization’s ability to meet its goals. What is volunteer engagement?

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Volunteer Strategy Organization Metrics 91

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

” Practicing Empathetic Leadership in the Nonprofit Workplace Empathy isn’t always a hardwired skill, but the good news is that with practice we can develop itHere are a few examples of what this looks like in practice in the nonprofit workplace.: You want to inspire curiosity beyond formal professional development activities.

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Leadership Organization Culture Skills 118

Wild Apricot

MARCH 30, 2022

I was hoping to start tracking my writing progress and connect with other writers, and I hoped the sense of community would give me motivation to keep developing my skills. A few years ago, I joined an online writing club. Two months after I joined,

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Experiment Organization Skills Track 158

Double the Donation

JULY 26, 2023

Charitable organizations working tirelessly to provide relief and development services often rely on the generosity of both groups to fund their vital initiatives. And that’s how matching gifts and relief and development nonprofits go hand in hand. In this guide, we’ll explore matching gifts and their role […]

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Gift Develop Philanthropy Nonprofit 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

employees report being at least somewhat likely to leave their current employer for another with a reputation for investing in employee learning and development, according to a Harris Polls study and as called out in the new book, Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Seventy percent of U.S.

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Develop Advice Poll Exercise 77

Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

Starting a nonprofit organization can be an inspiring way to give back to your community and help those in need. Do your homework to find out if organizations (nonprofit, for-profit, or government) are already doing the same or similar work in your community. Developing your mission statement is a critical first step.

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Charity Village

JUNE 1, 2023

Calgary Arts Development launched the Operating Grant Program which provides stable funding to nonprofit arts organizations in Calgary. Operating Grant funds may be allocated to any area of an arts organization’s budget.

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