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The End of Expertise and How Associations Must Adapt

The MatrixFiles

Pew Research ) Here are some of the discussion points from the webinar, which was really more of a discussion. Unfortunately, it continues to rise, spreading from national news down to the local level at an alarming rate. The key takeaways from this discussion are: Start conversations at the staff, leadership, and Board levels.

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How to take your association’s online advocacy efforts to next level

Nimble AMS

Your organization does much to advocate for industry issues—petitioning local and federal level politicians to generate support for association-backed programs. As you train your advocates, consider including a section on social media and how you expect your members to use it to advance advocacy efforts. Leverage your online community.

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How Nonprofit Staff Training Is Evolving Due to COVID-19

Top Nonprofits

The topics we’re discussing, the ways in which we’re discussing them, who we can connect with— it’s all viewed through a pandemic-era lens. So, it’s no surprise that your nonprofit’s staff and the training they receive is also evolving because of the pandemic. When it comes to training, your staff has new questions.

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Recognition and the Power of Connecting

VQ Strategies

While this was timed in anticipation of April’s National Volunteer Week, the table-by-table report outs revealed clear agreement across all discussions that recognition is, in fact, a year-round activity. We introduced ourselves and then followed some brainstorming prompts at each table.

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From Novice To Champion: Empowering Board Members

Bloomerang

Empower them by giving them the training, tools, and inspiration to lead effectively. Board match programs in your community that your local community foundation or United Way may offer. Local Chamber of Commerce or local leadership group, for example, “Leadership Nashville” or “Leadership Austin.” Announce it publicly.

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

.orgSource

In-person discussions should occur both formally and informally before and after new members are welcomed to the board. Feature new directors prominently throughout your social media platforms and send press releases to their local publications and news outlets. A calendar of events. Board service is an honor and a privilege.

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Active Training: To Get Nonprofit Audiences Engaged, Keep Them Moving

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Keeping nonprofit audiences engaged during training can improve your outcomes. There are many creative ways to engage participants at a training - both face-to-face and online. One technique is to incorporate movement – from mini-stretch breaks, to self-assessment exercises to switches in the delivery model.

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