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Why Empathy is the Key to Outstanding Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

By Beth Kanter & Joan Garry Leading with empathy is one of the most effective ways to avoid burnout at your nonprofit. Incorporate Wellbeing Metrics into Your Performance Reviews The good news is some organizations are already taking it a step further. Leaders need to set an example and hold themselves accountable.

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Grantmakers for Effective Organizations Conference: What have you learned, Dorothy?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Because the truth is, it’s a lot easier to declare that one wants to have a “learning organization” than to actually do it. And the development of systems is a challenge, since learning, even when objectives are well-defined, is an organic process. It also sounds less costly and complicated than evaluation.

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How to Design an Effective Nonprofit Staff Retreat: A Lesson from Life

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Designing the meeting so it is effective and encourages team-building can be tricky. How to Design an Effective Staff Retreat: A Lesson from Life – Guest Post by Karen Axelson from ETR. When is the last time your organization held a staff retreat? It’s rare for us to see everyone in the organization, all at one time.

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A Huge Thanks To Guest Bloggers from the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations Conference 2012

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Kathy Reich, Director of Organizational Effectiveness Grantmaking, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Phil Buchanan, President, The Center for Effective Philanthropy. Evaluation and Learning sessions help grantmakers and their partners better use evaluation to foster learning and make real-time improvements in their work.

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What Does Resiliency Really Mean for Nonprofit Leaders and Their Organizations?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

These three characteristics hold true for resilient organizations as well.…Resilient The World Health Organization identifies workplace stress as the “ global health epidemic of the 21st century.” The World Health Organization identifies workplace stress as the “ global health epidemic of the 21st century.” Others do not.”.

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Does Your Organization Have Social Media Guidelines for All Staff?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

One of the basic tenets of my first book with Alison Fine, “ The Networked Nonprofit ,” was that everyone in the organization participates in social media from the executive director on down – not just the “social media person.” The general tone should be one of trust and empowerment. Dos and Don’ts.

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Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note From Beth: Many of us don’t value taking the time for intentional learning within our organizations. Being intentional about learning can also help an organization scale effectively. Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes – Guest Post by Kelcie Tacchi. Create a Staff Engagement Strategy.

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