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Empowering grassroots organizations: building capacity, diversity, and relationships

Candid

We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more. There is intentionality in all that the Ms. Foundation does, including our calls for funding proposals and how organizations are invited to apply.

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

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By the time a new direction is approved, the plan may already be out of date. Gustavo Rasetti, CEO of Fearless Culture , describes Zappos relationship between culture and structure like this. Collaboration among business units is facilitated and encouraged. In my experience, the latter is the more common scenario. Clarify Roles.

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Finding The Best Board Retreat Facilitator – 9 Things To Look For

Kindful

Have you ever sat through a board retreat and spent more time watching the clock, daydreaming, and checking texts than listening to the facilitator? Did your last facilitator stand behind a lectern and drone on like a record playing in slow motion? Facilitate and engage with confidence. Were they unengaging? Credibility.

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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

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There was a time when associations didn’t think of their members as customers. Highlight the Advantages There are plenty of incentives for these two teams to develop a symbiotic relationship. What has changed over time? Use Data as a Connector Integrated planning isn’t a one-time event. What is changing in our industry?

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How to Facilitate the Discovery Step of the Donor-Centered Approach

Bloomerang

Like an onion, it needs to be peeled one layer at a time. The goal of the first meeting is to open the relationship. With a donor-centered approach, it takes time to build relationships and get to know your donors. She has facilitated numerous workshops with hundreds of nonprofit professionals. So, be patient!

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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

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There was a time when associations didn’t think of their members as customers. Highlight the Advantages There are plenty of incentives for these two teams to develop a symbiotic relationship. What has changed over time? Use Data as a Connector Integrated planning isn’t a one-time event. What is changing in our industry?

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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This is a concept that bears repeating, so don’t hesitate to remind the group, from time to time, where the buck stops. Meeting new colleagues is easier when someone facilitates introductions. Be sure to allow time for questions. Introduce Key Players Introduce key financial players. Presentations from experts.

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