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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism

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Press Forward seeks to reverse the dramatic decline in local news that has coincided with an increasingly divided America and weakening trust in institutions. Around 2,200 local newspapers have closed since 2005, resulting in 20 percent of Americans living in “news deserts” with little to no reliable coverage of important local events.

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Give Joy!

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You only need to watch the news to understand how challenging it can be to make kindness a way of life. It doesn’t preclude the bad news and uncomfortable conversations that are an inevitable part of being a boss. Create a Comfortable Environment. Survey the office and evaluate the comfort quotient. Bring treats.

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EI Helps Teams Use Technology to Fly

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Some employees have invented tortuous workarounds to keep using their new toys to continue working in the same old way. Here’s the good news. Building these skills helps teams to be comfortable in environments that are characterized by change. Ask questions that invite self-evaluation. What went wrong?

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

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And individual participation is seldom evaluated in any meaningful way. So how do you maintain the high level of board performance required to succeed in a disruptive business environment? When you succeed at recruiting talented leaders, share the good news broadly. Except for officers, most don’t receive financial compensation.

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Why Empathy is the Key to Outstanding Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

” 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.: Now, you might be wondering, “how do we practice empathy in our leadership styles?”

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Are Associations Losing Their Members’ Trust?—The Leadership ColLAB Explores This Critical Question

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ENA’s commitment to bring culture to life is even expressed in the organization’s physical environment. When the group reimagined their office space, incorporating elements of culture into the new design was a priority. You need to constantly evaluate the data and analyze progress. Working on culture isn’t a finite activity.

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Customer Experience: 5 Considerations When Assessing Volunteer Management Software

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To gain a comprehensive understanding of what your experience should look like, and what to look for when evaluating software, it’s vital to consider how a software provider prioritizes your success. Volunteer management software should not be just a tool; it should be a solution that addresses unique needs and objectives.