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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Many nonprofits see an alarming rate of volunteer turnover for a number of reasons , from lack of time, to insufficient recognition to burno ut and more. Before you get into the nitty gritty of training resources (like these nonprofit webinars rounded up Nonprofit.Courses ), start with these 10 tips for onboarding all types of volunteers!

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

People and process problems frequently masquerade as technology problems. In fact, in many cases, what seem like problems with a particular piece of technology are actually due to issues with people, processes, or overall technology strategy. & technology for organizational problems.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

Documenting the steps that you will take in a leadership challenge is a good way to begin training yourself to act with intention in a situation filled with extreme emotional distractions. If you sense a problem brewing, you may already be knee-deep in a hot mess. Take enough time to accurately assess the situation. Not exactly.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 4, 2021

Here is a nonprofit’s guide to problem-solving. During uncertain times, people want solutions and they want to know there are difference makers out there. He lays out how nonprofits can actually thrive during times like these. They aren’t positioning themselves as a solution to a burning problem.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Note from Beth: Last January, I put together a train the trainers session for nonprofit trainers. Over on the SalsaLabs blog, they are doing a series on designing nonprofit tech training and I discovered this excellent rewrite of my post. 8 Reasons Why Bad Trainings Happen to Good Nonprofits by Salsa Labs.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

This is a challenging time for associations. A professional DEI training program can help people identify blind spots and biases while maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere. It’s an exercise that will provide the opportunity to explore lessons learned in training and reflect on how they impact real-life situations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 20, 2019

Whether you are in a new customer service role or simply need some customer service refresher tips, Customer Service Training 101 , is the book for you. Focus on the problem, not the person’s attitude or behavior. When customers take the time to complain, they are giving you a gift ,” says Evenson. Focus on what you can do.

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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. There are a variety of online tools to help you manage your time, organize responsibilities, and prioritize your work. This will help you plan your workday efficiently.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

This may mean asking someone five times or more to get an actual response. The hearing is next Tuesday at [time]. But the real test is whether or not they’ll do the work of volunteering time and effort. If you need volunteers , explain: The time commitment, The work, and Any benefits (like free donuts or coffee) you offer.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Are your board meetings caught in a frustrating time loop? Pull the board out of the weeds and train their focus on strategy, where it belongs. They know that we’re going to fix the problems.” The speed and agility required for problem-solving in fast-paced markets don’t leave room for wobbly positions or indecision.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 20, 2018

Whether you are in a new customer service role or simply need some customer service refresher tips, Customer Service Training 101 , is the book for you. Focus on the problem, not the person’s attitude or behavior. When customers take the time to complain, they are giving you a gift ,” says Evenson. Focus on what you can do.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

If you represent the American Bankers Association, financial acumen probably isn’t a problem. This is a concept that bears repeating, so don’t hesitate to remind the group, from time to time, where the buck stops. Be sure to allow time for questions. A director who can’t read your balance sheet, can’t be a great leader.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 11, 2016

What Business Application Training Accomplishes. In corporate training programs, often the focus is strictly on compliance. One of the most annoying things about communication in this digital age is that people ramble out their work numbers so rapidly, often you have to listen to the message five to ten times just to decipher the call.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

This is a time of accessible AI—anyone with an internet connection can use state-of-the-art tools to help with tasks like brainstorming ideas, generating art, and drafting documents. Understanding bias and harm Modern AI tools are trained on vast amounts of mostly human-generated data. What can bias look like in the data?

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

This leads to better communication, and over time, a more organized set up so you won’t be overwhelmed by where to go for the data you need in the moment. Whatever the case, if your organization doesn’t keep your taxonomy tidy, you’ll spend more time querying and comparing reports than finding the data you need the first time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2014

Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. Problem-solving and reflecting (Intellectual). Have you facilitated a training in a flexible space?

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

Chatbots developed by nonprofits for programs and services have faced challenges at times as well. At the same time, finding human counselors has been a struggle. Responsible use also requires people to be in charge of the bots at all times. It is also important to solve the right problem.

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Literacy Advice Test Training 138

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2018

Whether you are in a new customer service role or simply need some customer service refresher tips, Customer Service Training 101 , is the book for you. Focus on the problem, not the person’s attitude or behavior. When customers take the time to complain, they are giving you a gift ,” says Evenson. Focus on what you can do.

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Service Training Train Attitude 40

Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

By necessity, the sector focuses on the negatives—the systems that are broken, the problems that need solving, the issues that are underfunded. Thus, the sector is faced with a paradox—our job is to focus on the world’s most wicked problems, yet constantly doing so can inhibit our ability to imagine a different future.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

According to a study from Goldman Sachs, “Generative AI tools could impact 300 million full-time jobs worldwide, which could lead to a significant disruption in the job market.” For the time being, the bottom line seems to be, there is no substitute for intrinsically human skills. The nominees varied depending on the publication.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

In that event, you want to make the case to your boss for the best answer to your problem. If you do get a new full or even part-time hire approved, and want to use a consultant/coach to help train them, that’s a good use of outside expertise. The problem to be addressed is highly technical. When to hire a consultant 1.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Our colleague Stuart Meyer,* who at the time was CEO of the National Barbeque and Grilling Association, a fully virtual organization, made this comment. “We Over time people have come to value the advantages of working at home. There is no commute, and you have more time for family. Today, the idea is more mainstream.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

If every needed volunteer contributed just one hour each week, that time could be valued at about $16 billion annually ! Onboard and Train Volunteers. Process Volunteers: Now that you have individuals or groups interested in volunteering with your organization, it’s time to get to know them. Process Volunteers.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Projects like these can drain resources, take more time than necessary, and quickly become your least favorite meeting on your calendar. Problem/Opportunity Statement Your problem or opportunity statement is an objective description of the challenges associated with the gap between the current-state and desired future-state.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Now three months into 2021, it's time to check in on your progress with your 2021 New Year's Resolutions. As a reminder, here is a list of 70 possible resolutions for leaders. Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

In many organizations, training your staff on how to use software can be a drain on resources. In fact, it’s estimated that ineffective training can cost organizations $13.5 This can suck time from your day, making each task take longer. This can end up saving you a lot of time. It could also have serious legal problems.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Fortunately, data can help you make good decisions during uncertain times. Living in uncertain times Recent events have led to uncertainty in today’s world. Do you find yourself asking how to pivot during uncertain times? Will you bring in enough money to survive during these uncertain times?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Now that we are halfway through 2021, it's time to check in on your progress with your 2021 New Year's Resolutions. As a reminder, here is a list of 70 possible resolutions for leaders. Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

To provide customized support, an AI must be configured and trained to assist in your particular project. A tech staff, with some time on their hands, could have an out-of-the-box AI interacting with your members fairly quickly. A bot that integrates with your data will require more time and expertise.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 18, 2010

We told the NHRC staff and the MacArthur Foundation, a long-time supporter of the Benetech Human Rights Program, that we would be happy to return for more training when the NHRC was ready. On my second trip to Abuja last October, we conducted a two week intensive training for the NHRC’s own instructors.

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Nigeria Training Train San Francisco 138

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Today, I feature a guest post by Garret Kramer: The Problem-solving Fast Track By Garret Kramer Author of Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life In virtually every business, organization, or family in the world today, people are doing their best to solve problems. Even me, at times. And that's admirable.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

This culture can bring about the desired outcomes of staff, volunteers, and members who reflect the community, having a team possessing strong problem-solving skills, and leadership that embraces innovation. This takes time. It also takes training. Significant resources have been invested in diversity training.

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Candid

AUGUST 10, 2023

Rather than getting swept away by the allure of generative AI and casting about for some possible application (like a hammer looking for a nail), we should start instead by deeply understanding the problem we aim to solve from the perspectives of those directly impacted. But training and running large language models is expensive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2013

She said the workshop gave her the time to get started working on it and was confident that she’d be putting it into practice immediately. Design for Different Levels of Capacity and Skills: Adapt in Real Time. This means that you can’t be in the front of the room delivering content all the time!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

How do you recruit board members and onboard them to be high performers who give generously of their time, treasure, and talents? Empower them by giving them the training, tools, and inspiration to lead effectively. How much time a month can you commit to meetings and serving the mission? Make time for strategic conversations.

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