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10 Must-Have Skills for Nonprofit New Media Managers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For very small nonprofits, this may not be true, but for medium and large nonprofits—or small nonprofits with a desire to grow their brand recognition and donors base—it’s becoming widely understood that new media managers have a unique and valuable skill set. Good Writing Skills. First and foremost, it’s a writing position.

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Beyond efficiency: A human-first AI adoption strategy

Candid

The most important skill nonprofit leaders can learn and teach their teams is to know when to use AI and when to use human skills. This process begins with learning technical skills such as “prompting,” which involves constructing the right questions to ask generative AI tools in order to get useful answers.

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How to Become a Nonprofit Leader

The Modern Nonprofit

Find a mentor. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. Mentors can make introductions for you and give you key insights that would take you years to learn on your own. And it’s true! You might also choose an M.A.

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Debbie Laskey On Mentoring

Eric Jacobsen Blog

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. So, she's an ideal person to answer the following five questions about mentoring: 1. Why do you enjoy being a mentor? Three months? Six months?

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When Looking to Diversify Your Development Office, Widen Your Lens

Bloomerang

While I’d had little direct experience with individual donors, I had many valuable transferable skills to bring to the table. Consider the transferable skills of your current employees and don’t assume you have to go outside the organization for talent.

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Before You Say Yes, Bake the Cake Before Committing to Nonprofit Board Service

Bloomerang

It is transcendent leadership and planning for turnover by mentoring and grooming leaders to take the helm when the opportunity arises. It is a way to use your God-given and acquired skills to help others and make a difference. This is called sponsorship. .

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22 Membership Benefits Your Nonprofit Can Offer

Neon CRM

Training and Workshops Your nonprofit can offer training programs and workshops where members enhance their skills and industry knowledge. Mentorship Programs Mentorship programs connect experienced professionals with newcomers, providing guidance, skill transfer, and personal growth opportunities.

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