Tue.Mar 08, 2016

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International Women’s Day: Using Technology to Empower Women and Girls

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

March 8th is International Women’s Day. This day was intended to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. But progress in gender parity has been slowed in many places across the world, especially in developing countries. To mark the date, the One Campaign has shared a research report called “ Poverty is Sexist ,” that documents how extreme poverty hurts girls and women harder and in different ways than it does boys and men, and to demand t

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3 Steps to a Super Simple Online Membership Funnel

Wild Apricot

Learn all about how to make your own Membership Funnel to bring in new leads and convert them at this year's Membership Growth Online Summit.

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How To Build Trust

Eric Jacobsen Blog

You can't lead if your employees, team or followers don't trust you. Building trust takes energy, effort and constant attention to how you act. To help build trust, follow these 16 tips , recommended by author Susan H. Shearouse : Be honest Keep commitments and keep your word Avoid surprises Be consistent with your mood Be your best Demonstrate respect Listen Communicate Speak with a positive intent Admit mistakes Be willing to hear feedback Maintain confidences Get to know others Practice empat

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7 Ways You Can Connect at #16NTC

Tech Soup

This year's #16NTC Nonprofit Technology Conference is in San Jose, right around the corner from TechSoup's San Francisco office. And we can't wait to see you there! TechSoup will be ALL OVER NTC this year. We'll be exhibiting , speaking at sessions , offering office hours and special events , and sharing exciting new TechSoup offerings.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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How To Unlock The Power Of A People-First Culture

Eric Jacobsen Blog

After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership during 2015, my pick for 2015's best new leadership book was, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. If you have not already read the book, consider adding it to your to-read list! Although the book is authored by an award-winning financial advisor and primarily written for professionals in the financial services industry, this book is a must read for any leader who wants to create a nurturing heart culture that hinges on the human-centric valu

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International Women’s Day 2016: A Time to Reflect and to Act

Connection Cafe

Today, on International Women’s Day , I’m grateful, proud, realistic and hopeful. I tried to pick just one word that encapsulates what I’m thinking, but I just can’t, especially when I consider the incredible array of women interwoven in the fabric of my life and the many wonderful (and challenging) realities we all face. So I have picked these four words as orienting themes as I reflect on life – as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, volunteer, board member