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Be the Voice of Relevance—Make Mission, Vision, and Values Fit the Moment

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Imagine you’re teed up for a jackpot question on Jeopardy. Although 73% of participants agreed that accelerating trends would require fundamental changes in the roles of associations. Yet, the organization was able to grow that narrow cause into the larger role of supporting maternal and infant health. The response surprised me.

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Empowering Community Voices: The Strategic Advantage of Nonprofit Advisory Committees

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As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. At their core, advisory committees are groups of individuals who are stakeholders in your nonprofit’s work and who want to play a role in ensuring you achieve maximum impact.

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10 Questions …. Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies

The NonProfit Times

I was a lawyer for many years working for Microsoft in Australia and Europe and then had the opportunity to move to Redmond for a completely different role that grew into chief of staff for Brad Smith, Microsoft’s vice chair and president. This was a pivotal moment in my career. Amy Pope, Director General, IOM – UN Migration.

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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

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Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. The board plays the central role of visionary. What has changed over time?

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. You can’t rely on staffers in your organization to fill this role. Participants find guidance, innovative thinking, and the opportunity to view their roles through a new lens. Ask open-ended questions that invite feedback and follow-up.

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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

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Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. The board plays the central role of visionary. What has changed over time?

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6 Unexpected Roles You’ll Need on Your Virtual Event Team

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The emergence of virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic has lead to the development of new and unexpected roles on an event team. While some of these roles may look similar to those roles needed at a physical event, there are some major differences in the skills required to perform their duties in a virtual space.

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