VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Like many nonprofit supporting organizations, the NH Center for Nonprofits organizes the state’s nonprofit “Gives” day, helping to raise and distribute funds to support New Hampshire’s nonprofits. Deborah shares, “The 2022 season has kicked off and I have a powerhouse team of 13 skilled volunteers. Here are a few tips: 1.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 16, 2023

Updated: 5/16/2023 By leveraging skill-based volunteers, nonprofit organizations can tap into a valuable pool of qualified talent and take on new challenges. Discover the benefits of skill-based volunteerism and how nonprofits can engage and recruit top talent with these 5 essential tips. Professionals want opportunity.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2021

The growth of any nonprofit requires the constant evaluation of where their untapped potential resources lie. . Their original business plan relied solely on taking a cut of each franchise’s profits, until a sharp-eyed accountant highlighted that their greatest resource was, in fact, real estate.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? Most funders themselves use status quo problem-solving skills, so they expect you to do the same. Nonprofits show and share what worked, usually with tidy stories and charts.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Some of that adaptation will require higher educational attainment, or spending more time on activities that require social and emotional skills, creativity, high-level cognitive capabilities, and other skills relatively hard to automate.” At the moment, it looks like humans continue to be your association’s most precious resource.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Similar to the funders in my previous post on education , the organizations listed below focus their efforts on activities inside and outside of the classroom. Areas served: Worldwide. Areas served: US. Emeril Lagasse Foundation.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Every interaction your volunteer has with your organization matters. From the moment they land on your website to sign up for an opportunity to when they check out of their shift, your volunteer’s experience can directly impact your organization’s ability to meet its goals. What is volunteer engagement?

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

To assist in the arduous grant research process, I’ve created this list of grant resources and funders according to a specific funding focus area: education. . These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Funding Priority: Education.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Build the Human Skills AI and EI might seem to be an odd couple for any number of reasons. As a consultant, I’ve worked with associations of every description, and I’ve learned that the organizations that are most successful with digital transformation are also groups that value the human skills.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

Skilled talent and leadership are pivotal to growth, sustainability and success. Human capital should be viewed as the most important resource and be supported as such. Benefits like these can be the difference in recruiting and retention efforts, despite potential short falls elsewhere in the organization. Compensation.

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Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

Starting a nonprofit organization can be an inspiring way to give back to your community and help those in need. Do your homework to find out if organizations (nonprofit, for-profit, or government) are already doing the same or similar work in your community. However, it is important to understand this process before moving forward.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Alfredo Ramirez , CMO at Prosal – an RFP platform that connects great consultants, nonprofits, and other organizations via RFPs. Each tip includes additional resources and ideas for getting the best experience for any RFP or hiring your next partner. Use resources like Google and professional networks to ask questions.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

According to Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, while data analytics is a higher priority for organizations, just one-third of association professionals report their data is excellent or very good. It could be as simple as an organization is yet to set any goals, visions, or KPIs for its data.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Grants can be a wonderful vehicle to fund a new program or expand an existing one; however, if your organization is new to the “grant world,” you may be unfamiliar with the work involved with both applying and managing grants. Is that the case with your organization? Do you have a well-defined mission statement?

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The most common topic of discussion in meetings lately and the theme of many sessions during this unusual fall conference season is the need to advocate for volunteer engagement as a strategy to help sustain organizations during these challenging times. Could there ever be a time when our organizations need to be more adaptable than now?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 14, 2024

As a member of the Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization, hiring your new executive director will be the most important responsibility you are likely to assume. What personal competencies and skills will the new executive need to possess to lead your organization forward? According to Dennis C.

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2021

As the pandemic worsened in the summer of 2020, Capgemini employee resource groups (ERGs) actually experienced greater attendance and event participation, even in the tough times. ERG Leader of the Year – An ERG leader whose determination, vision, and skill in execution has led to outstanding results for their ERG in 2020.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Mad Skills – The Skill-Centric Approach. In a skill-centric program, Organizations can identify traits and aspects of successful members of their current competencies and roles, and address the precise capabilities that need to be established to excel within those positions. What do we mean when we say skill?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When you work at a nonprofit or public library, it might feel like you constantly need to learn new skills to stay on top of emerging technology and adoption. Thankfully, there are many free or inexpensive training programs that can help you polish your technology skills. Access professional resources and downloadable documents.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

According to The World Health Organization , of the 1 billion people around the world currently experiencing a mental disorder, more than 80% are without any form of quality, affordable care. Visit Grantli to learn more tips on how to do the best grant research and how your organization can find even more funding opportunities.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

According to The World Health Organization , of the 1 billion people around the world currently experiencing a mental disorder, more than 80% are without any form of quality, affordable care. Visit Grantli to learn more tips on how to do the best grant research and how your organization can find even more funding opportunities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 19, 2023

Under-resourced and overworked, 45% of nonprofit professionals plan to leave their current job by 2025 according to the Society for Human Resource Management. Job Seekers 1) Chronicle of Philanthropy :: jobs.philanthropy.com A extensive job board and career resource center for nonprofit professionals and foundation executives.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2022

In 2022 nonprofits will continue their shift to becoming digital-first organizations. Thus, if nonprofits want to hire and retain skilled employees in an economy with record low unemployment, then they will need to continue to evolve their operations beyond the traditional office environment. Job Seekers. For Job Seekers Worldwide.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

In contrast, a fixed mindset is grounded in the belief that talents and skills are fixed traits. In the context of this column, growth is not about structured acquisition of new knowledge or skills but focused on learning to apply knowledge in unexpected ways and stretching boundaries of comfort. What Is Growth?

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 2, 2022

No CEO is irreplaceable, and, in fact, the roles and skills needed in a CEO will change over time and with the evolution of the organization. An inevitable and essential board role is making CEO succession plans.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In order to be eligible for a spot on one of the few remaining flights out of the country, Afghan allies had to demonstrate their affiliation with allied organizations and navigate dangerous checkpoints. Hooper quickly mobilized a team of volunteers with a wide variety of skills from across Salesforce. Meanwhile, back in the U.S.,

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

During the Week of Learning in October 2021, Jessica Hauser, executive director at DBG Detroit , and Makeda Keegan, president of Amplify , came together to discuss equity within nonprofit organizations and the role that technology plays in organizational dynamics. Talk With People and Observe Behavior. About the Author. Carmen Dowell.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

There are more and more resources and opportunities for nonprofit professionals seeking to learn about how to use measurement and data. You will also find a well-curated resource toolkit that includes articles, books, tools, and resources. The four key questions are: What data to collect? How to collect data? Making meaning.

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Classy

AUGUST 18, 2021

Classy staff culture has always been organic and grassroots in nature—whether it is mobilizing for a cause, launching a fundraising campaign, or convening for a good-natured celebration. We jumped at the opportunity to create resources for them to operate and thrive. . Classy Communities are Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

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VQ Strategies

APRIL 26, 2024

While many organizations record volunteers’ contributed hours so they can translate them to a financial value based on this annual value, as I have shared in blogs , toolkits , and videos (and, frankly, at every other opportunity!) You can read the full report for national and state-by-state data.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Nonprofits that pivoted their programming in a matter of weeks now demand fast, targeted and immediate resources for infrastructure building. Skilled based volunteering has been the backbone of organizational capacity building supports for over two decades. The recession pushed forward skilled volunteering as a unique way to meet need.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

We all have our own way of doing things, but sometimes our work outgrows our organization methods. Today, work expectations are higher, there’s more to manage, and you simply must be more organized to grow a small nonprofit. Organize your projects based on stages: Tasks to do, tasks in progress, and tasks completed.

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Donorbox

MAY 3, 2024

25% of the national adult population – one in four people – willingly contributes their time, skills, and resources to support organizations that align with their personal beliefs. Over one billion people worldwide embrace volunteerism, and 64 million are American.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

You can watch the video here as well as the human curated resources shared and a Copilot created summary transcript here. Another example includes using AI to optimize volunteer engagement by aligning opportunities with individual skills and interests. Then move onto learning and improving, but organizations should to start small.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 29, 2024

This requires embracing opportunities for skill development, whether through reading books and articles, attending conferences and workshops, or participating in online courses and webinars. Invest In Training and Workshops Some of the best resources available in any industry are training programs, webinars, and workshops.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2021

By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a human-centered technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact and sustainability organizations and causes. The reality is there is no way nonprofits can hire for every need and every skill set.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

This is no surprise as recruiting talented staff involves making your organization stand out in a competitive market and maintaining clear expectations, which is an area of improvement for many hiring organizations. Ensure your job descriptions are comprehensive by covering the following items: Soft and hard skills.

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