Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Working from home, whether full-time or on a hybrid schedule, may have increased in popularity due to the pandemic, but this trend is expected to stick around. Use technology to help you stay productive When you work from home, it can be a little more challenging to stay on task and avoid distractions.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Recruiting and retaining staff can feel like scaling a mountain. Even when you think you’ve gotten closer to the summit, you most likely still have one or two more positions to fill or may even face staff turnover. This guide will provide a framework for how you can recruit with long-term development in mind.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Recruiting and retaining staff can feel like scaling a mountain. Even when you think you’ve gotten closer to the summit, you most likely still have one or two more positions to fill or may even face staff turnover. This guide will provide a framework for how you can recruit with long-term development in mind.

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

Your employees are one of your nonprofit’s most valuable assets. They complete your mission, raise funds, and keep your nonprofit running to its full potential. However, finding the right employees is a multi-step process and can sometimes lead your nonprofit to the wrong answer.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

When you hire an employee, you invest in their potential to strengthen your team. So what happens when your investment doesn’t pay off and your organization isn’t as effective as it should be? If this sounds like your organization, you’re likely struggling with employee engagement.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Their experiences involved unprecedented social and industry challenges that nothing could have prepared them to meet. Our members were privileged to hear their reflections on a unique time in their organizations’ history and how the pandemic’s impact reshaped their future. Some of our employees have over 30-years tenure.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 2, 2019

The AMS you choose today impacts the next generation of staff and members. As you evaluate association management software, it’s important to think about your organization’s needs today. But don’t forget about how your decision will affect your association in the future.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 2, 2019

The AMS you choose today impacts the next generation of staff and members. As you evaluate association management software, it’s important to think about your organization’s needs today. But don’t forget about how your decision will affect your association in the future.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

To prevent burnout from taking over your nonprofit’s culture, passion, and productivity, you have to understand it. It’s important to know what causes burnout, the signs to look for in individual employees, and the responsibility of leaders to set an example. MEET LISA THOMPSON AND LIBBY RAPIN, FOUNDERS OF BLUWAVE WELLBEING.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Findings from Nonprofit HR’s 2021 Nonprofit Talent Retention Practices survey showed that 42% of responding nonprofit leaders expected their employee turnover to increase in the coming year. The effects of employee turnover at nonprofits can be big. How do you get new employees up and running quickly?

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2022

As a nonprofit professional or leader, your days are full of conversations. You’re constantly engaging with others, whether it’s meeting with your staff about. Since you spend all day talking, it can be highly beneficial to set aside time specifically to. Tackling meetings more effectively. Volunteers.

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sgEngage

JUNE 20, 2023

Every organization, no matter your mission, function, or size, is subject to a variety of laws and standards intended to protect the individuals you engage with. Software compliance is critical guide to ensuring that you are following these laws and standards in a digitally driven world. But there are big things at stake.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. This can be done through education as well as action.  Check out our last installment here!

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

Your nonprofit is growing, reaching more people and changing more lives, and it’s time to think about hiring staff for your nonprofit. It can be a paralyzing thought, taking on the responsibility of paid employees. Initially, there is the stress of expanding your budget to pay them. So where do you start?

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

Nonprofits rely on their finance teams to educate management and the board on all financial aspects related to the organization. These employees must provide the leadership team with the necessary financial information for planning, budgeting, and growth of the organization.

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TechImpact

JULY 8, 2014

In part 1 , we explored 4 ways your nonprofit could better utilize its CRM, or constituent relationship management system. You have likely read about the power of this software on this blog, or elsewhere. The most effective employee is one who understands exactly what success looks like. Manage performance.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 29, 2023

Let’s be honest: Learning your way around a piece of software takes a lot of time. When that piece of software has a ton of features—like donor management tools, fundraising features, events capabilities, membership management, email and website builders, and on and on—there’s even more to learn. It can feel daunting.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. Unfortunately, there’s no “Board School” to send people to when they join a Board, so new members just do the best they can, following the lead of seasoned Board members. And you know what?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2023

Not only is it incredibly costly to recruit, train, and replace new development officers, but there is an incalculable loss in “trust capital” with your donors. You can’t place a value on how much donors appreciate staff that truly understand their stories, personalities, and preferences. Let’s take a look!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Healthy food and snacks available at meetings.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

The pandemic initiated a massive worldwide shift in how and where work gets done, and nonprofit organizations were not spared. While many changes have been positive, others have been more challenging for both leaders and employees. Smartphones keep employees connected, even on weekends or vacations. Bridging Skills Gaps.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2016

Drawing on extensive research, including a comprehensive, original workplace survey and in-depth interviews with Millennial managers, Millennials Who Manage , offers teaches Millennial readers how to overcome workplace perceptions and become great leaders. What can they do to overcome such a negative perception?

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 21, 2023

Raiser’s Edge NXT is one of Blackbaud’s most popular platforms, providing nonprofits with flexible, out-of-the-box fundraising and donor management tools. Blackbaud partners familiar with Raiser’s Edge NXT can help nonprofits configure their platform, receive comprehensive training , and develop custom software and integrations.

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Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

Did you know that 47% of HR professionals have said that retention is the top talent management challenge they face, closely followed by recruitment at 36%? These factors also affect your recruitment rates, as a company that values its employees enough for them to stay is also one that others want to work for. Don’t fret!

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the world of philanthropy, the coming year promises innovative corporate giving trends that can benefit both nonprofit fundraisers seeking support and corporations eager to make a meaningful societal impact. If you’re ready to explore the growing power of CSR, let’s dive into the latest trends in corporate giving.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Your staff is expected to be more efficient, your organization more productive, and your mission more manageable all while your piggy bank is light. While it’s always important to expand your staff when necessary, there are also opportunities for you to help current employees become more efficient.

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Gyrus

APRIL 19, 2016

In the digital world, one can turn to a blog, Wikipedia, social media platforms, online knowledge forums, videos, etc. You might think if there is a concrete need of a Learning Management System (LMS) versus letting the employees find and learn on their own. Get as clear and specific as you can.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The topics we’re discussing, the ways in which we’re discussing them, who we can connect with— it’s all viewed through a pandemic-era lens. So, it’s no surprise that your nonprofit’s staff and the training they receive is also evolving because of the pandemic. When it comes to training, your staff has new questions.

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Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

And one of the best ways to build a solid foundation for your nonprofit’s board is for everyone involved to understand the fundamental nonprofit board responsibilities that they should be carrying out. Legal and Fiduciary Duties There are lots of duties and responsibilities that your nonprofit’s board needs to perform.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

We are witnessing the rise of a new generation of donors and nonprofit employees. They shaped how they felt, thought and operated in the marketplace. What must your organization do now to position your mission to thrive, not just survive, once the threat from the current pandemic has been vanquished?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

They take care of your facility, give tours of your museum, welcome attendees to your annual gala, and pass out medals at fundraising races. They walk dogs at your animal shelter, ask for donations on your behalf, and spend their Saturday afternoons tutoring students. What is volunteer recruitment? Request a Demo.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

Moreover, it’s incredibly frustrating for your nonprofit if you’re in danger of not reaching your fundraising goals , and there are people willing and ready to help who cannot contribute financially. How can nonprofits solve this dilemma and reap more benefits from all of their constituents to meet revenue goals?

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Meet Carolyn Appleton! Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer? Do you need a lot of training, or just the basics? Here’s more from Carolyn on how to get started. Prior to college, I had also taken typing courses to hone my office skills, and this made me a valuable employee.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Kate Kramer is the Partner Marketing Manager at Bloomerang. In her previous role as Foundation Manager for the VRMC Foundation, she managed the annual giving programs, assisted and oversaw the annual budget and marketing plans, and managed a major gift donor portfolio of over 150 donors.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 30, 2021

Maybe you’ve been there: Someone contacts your organization eager to volunteer. You can’t believe this amazing volunteer just dropped out of the sky… …Until you never hear from that volunteer again. So, how do you create that? Paid employees are held accountable by a paycheck. You’re thrilled!

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

However, ask any NPO media guru what’s the difficult part of generating interest in said fundraiser and their answer will no doubt involve achieving a well-canvassed publicity campaign: in short, you can create the concept, but you need to encourage supporters to pass the word. Lean on your core supporters.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

I don’t know how to put into words how important volunteers are to our mission! Our volunteer program production is equivalent to 24 full-time employees…the value add is huge,” said Mary Cooper, Office Service Coordinator, St. Our volunteer program is equivalent to the production of 40 full-time employees.

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