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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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Bell’s work will play a large role in their success. Although you’re probably not recruiting a team for an extreme experience, it can be helpful to begin thinking about team building from Bell’s perspective. “A It’s not difficult to evaluate when someone has the right background and experience to do a job.

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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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Whether you’re just starting out or already have a Board in place, you need to understand the role of your nonprofit’s Board so you can support people to understand and fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Let’s look at the 10 basic roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors.

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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Here’s an illustration of this idea from my experience. Sue” was tapped to head the department because of her knowledge of the current AMS and her passion for, and scrupulous maintenance of, the data. In her previous role, Sue had limited interaction with other teams in the organization. That last bullet is important.

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4 Ways Nonprofits Can Start Using AI in 2024

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These innovative tools are revolutionising tasks by saving hundreds of hours of manual work through aiding in campaign creation, categorising and drafting email responses, assisting with content creation, and even automating donation processes to personalise and enhance the donor experience. The ChatGPT Plus Plan offers immense value.

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Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

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In my experience, the latter is the more common scenario. You are ready to add new categories of membership, sell products to a different audience, expand programs, or even revise the business model. No matter how expertly executed, switching roles and responsibilities is disruptive. Clarify Roles. Understand the Options.

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. You can’t rely on staffers in your organization to fill this role. I can’t over-emphasize the benefits of learning from people with a variety of perspectives and experiences. It sounds simple. But it’s the assignment that’s easiest to fail.

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