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3 Strategies for Effective Nonprofit E-Learning

The Nerdy NonProfit

Many nonprofits are interested in using e-learning to train staff members and volunteers. It can reach a larger number of people in a shorter amount of time than in-person training. Staff and volunteers can access the training anytime and anywhere. These seem like no-brainers. Write a course that targets what the learner needs.

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5 Things That Nonprofits Wish They Knew Three Months Ago

Nonprofit Tech for Good

What would you do differently? Future events, for example, may include in-person opportunities, like a 5K run, but also provide avenues for anyone who wants to participate by offering a virtual component, such as a virtual 5K where participants run on their own between specific dates. Here’s what they told us: 1.

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How can professional development advance nonprofit performance and ensure sustainability?

ASU Lodestar Center

Professional development (PD) is the "process of improving and increasing capabilities of staff through access to education and training." While conferences were once the only idea in gaining professional development skills, peer-to-peer mentoring is shown to give the highest output of learned skills.

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Can the collective impact methodology accelerate the church’s mission?

ASU Lodestar Center

Kania and Kramer developed the methodology to correct the practice of isolated intervention, choosing instead diverse partnerships aligned around shared goals. Unfortunately, the division between churches often mirror the broken system they are trying to alleviate. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. Communicate openly and timely.

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4 qualities to look for in your AMS vendor

Nimble AMS

Here are four traits that make the difference between a so-so vendor and one that truly helps move your association forward. Where the difference lies is how they approach those phases. Before you choose association management software, consider these important software vendor characteristics.

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Removing Barriers to Giving, or How Traditional Development Gets in Its Own Way

The Storytelling Non-profit

One of the things I’ve been thinking about a lot recently is how the traditional development model puts up a lot of barriers to engagement. When I talk about the traditional development model, I’m talking about annual giving, major giving and planned giving. The traditional development model uses what’s called a ladder of engagement.

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How Social Good Organizations Can Build Community at a Social Distance

Connection Cafe

Not only will this draw people into a discussion, but the responses of others can help your organization build communities between your supporters, too. I love seeing all the creative ways people are coming together virtually right now when coming together physically is not recommended because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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