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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." First, it helps with staff retention rates. Performance evaluations are an imperative aspect of leading and growing. Evaluations should not be about power, judgment, blame or failure.

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3 ways to breathe new life into your membership in 2020

Nimble AMS

As an association professional, why not turn that same enthusiasm toward your membership? Now’s the perfect time to rejuvenate the activities that drive recruitment, engagement, and retention. It takes a close look at what members want from their professional associations and what makes them stick around.

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What factors contribute to successful nonprofit executive compensation strategies?

ASU Lodestar Center

But as the social sector matures, becomes more professional and finds meaningful ways to measure success, executive compensation is developing a new image. With the influence of engaged boards and thoughtful hiring and retention practices, nonprofits are poised to offer more competitive and attractive compensation packages than ever before.

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Four Critical Elements of Managing Development Officers

sgEngage

Professional development officers are relationship builders. Retention saves money by reducing recruiting and training costs and increases income by eliminating relationship disruptions, thus shortening the time between first solicitation and first gift. Senior officers can help mentor new staff.

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How Can Nonprofits Build High-Performing Teams?

ASU Lodestar Center

With limited people and financial resources, leaders of nonprofit organizations must execute strong management styles that develop the talent of their teams, foster healthy working environments and encourage retention of valuable employees. Lack of professionalism and high turnover rates can dissuade high-performers from joining the team.

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Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy

Bloomerang

Or as my mentor and teacher Hank Rosso said years ago: “ Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.”. It’s a good time to evaluate where you may have gaps in your technology. ACTIONS: Take stock now of the RETENTION strategies you currently employ. And that’s a shame. People Yearn to Express their Love .

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Upwardly Global: Bridging the Opportunity Gap for Skilled Immigrants

Tech Soup

are unemployed or considerably underemployed despite having worked as engineers, doctors, scientists, accountants, and nonprofit professionals in their home countries. She notes, "Our organization and program are growing rapidly and touching thousands more immigrant and refugee professionals across the country.

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