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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

.orgSource

But for the rest of us, ensuring that volunteer leaders are up to speed on the numbers is a significant responsibility. Orientation is a good opportunity for the CFO to develop a rapport with incoming volunteers and an understanding of their individual capabilities. Financial literacy workshops. Presentations from experts.

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Dilbert’s Social Media Policy and Reflections from Palo Alto Community Fund Workshop

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The participants represented a wide range of nonprofits from all-volunteer groups to larger institutions. The participants represented a wide range of nonprofits from all-volunteer groups to larger institutions. The individuals included both staff and volunteers as well as different generations.

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Thursday Thoughts: attracting passionate nonprofit advocates

EveryAction

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. Here’s what our expert partners said. understand what you need and why.

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Challenging Conversations—Tackling Risk

.orgSource

They are activities that are frequently governed and controlled by policies and procedures, such as: Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin conversations about risk. Both directors and employees should know which policies the organization has in place and how they are enforced.

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The DEIAB Dilemma: How To Make Your Board More Inclusive

Allegiance Group

Many in the philanthropic community desire that nonprofits reflect the communities they serve—including everyone from volunteers and donors to staff, executives, and the board. Renee Rubin Ross are nonprofit consultants who often work together to conduct DEIAB training and workshops. What policies are in place?

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Your End Of Year Fundraising Questions Answered

Bloomerang

I had the pleasure recently of teaming up with my fundraising bestie and copywriting guru Julie Cooper to host an “ End of Year Appeal Writing Made Easy ” workshop. “I’ve heard we should first ask people to give, if not give, advocate for org, and lastly to volunteer for org. Let’s dive into the questions.

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3 New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofit Professionals to Build Resilience

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve continued to do conference keynotes, workshops and facilitate staff retreats about activating a culture of wellbeing. All in all, I presented or facilitated over 50 keynotes, workshops, and webinars on the topic. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times.