Managing the Transition from a Working Board to a Governance Board
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Here are five reasons an organization may transition its board from a working board to a governance board, and how to protect board members.
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NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Here are five reasons an organization may transition its board from a working board to a governance board, and how to protect board members.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Here are a few simple things employers can implement to create a flexible work environment. As nonprofits gear up to hire new staff when fresh 2023 budgets come into effect this January, they’d be wise to think about why a candidate would choose their workplace’s culture over another.
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NonProfit PRO
MARCH 11, 2024
Grants Works will host its Federal Grant Funding and Management Summit to help new and established grantees understand federal grants better.
Candid
MARCH 7, 2024
The shift to remote work is one of the most significant workplace trends we’ve seen in recent years. Four years later, many organizations ( including Candid ) continue to offer work-location flexibility. One reason many people prefer to work from home is the potential for better work-life balance. to let the dog out).
Advertiser: Syncrony
Why not consider modernizing with a digital board management system that's designed to work with remote meetings, with immediate cost reductions if you still distribute paper packets to members? Looking for cost reductions for your nonprofit?
NonProfit PRO
MAY 18, 2023
From organizations embracing a new, work-from-anywhere era to those mandating a return to five days a week in the office, every solution has its supporters and detractors. Few topics have been as polarizing in workplace culture as return-to-office policies.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Can you prioritize your work effectively? Priorities shift so keeping things in perspective is critical.
EveryAction
JULY 12, 2023
To give just one indicator of email’s continued success as a fundraising channel, in the last week of 2022, participating organizations on the EveryAction platform sent nearly 318 million emails and raised over $77 million to power their work. The post Why omni-channel fundraising works at year-end appeared first on EveryAction.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 22, 2022
In those private rooms, leadership talks about struggles with workforce issues regarding where and how people work. Turnkey runs many peer experience sharing groups for C-Suite social good executives. Here’s what we’ve heard.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio
In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.
The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 10, 2022
We need our donors emotionally involved and excited about our work… not bored. That’s why we need to incorporate stories into our fundraising work. The first is the “story” of your non-profit – this is the overall story arc that is being told by your organization about your work, and includes your big picture vision and mission.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 30, 2022
As offices reopen, organizations need to decide how remote work will fit into their business strategy. Because remote work carries unique risks and challenges when it comes to tax and compliance issues, adopting a proactive approach can help nonprofits avoid these headaches.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 15, 2022
You aren’t alone in wondering if direct mail actually works for nonprofits. At first glance, direct mail may seem outdated and ineffective.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 5, 2023
Evaluate the work you do each day with this clarifying question: What strategic plan objective does this task or project support? By doing so, you will go on a journey of discovery that could change your career.
.orgSource
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Work families are special. Work families have the magic to make success a team sport. […]. The post A Thanksgiving Valentine to My Work Family and Yours appeared first on.orgSource. If you’re lucky, you have colleagues who feel like family. The people at your job don’t have to love you, or even like you.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 11, 2021
For nonprofits with positions that can accommodate remote work, more than half are considering permanent remote work options, according to NonprofitHR’s “Nonprofit Return to Workplace 2021 Pulse Survey Results.”.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 1, 2022
Corporate sponsors share what has worked in building their relationships with nonprofits. Your nonprofit's staff or board members might not know your mission statements verbatim, but your corporate partner might surprise you.
.orgSource
MAY 31, 2022
The post Build a Culture To Fit the New World of Work appeared first on.orgSource. And, the most likely candidate is probably one of your rising stars. If that thought gives you an uncomfortable shiver, read on. In a world where the office, as we […].
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 23, 2023
As a nonprofit leader, you are increasingly at the forefront of addressing societal inequity through your work. Here’s a comprehensive blueprint for nonprofits to effectively showcase their equity efforts for grant application success.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
Bruce Tulgan ’s book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work is all about how to win influence, beat overcommitment, and get the right things done in your workplace. They work smart – creating checklists, step-by-step instructions, and professionalizing everything they do. They get better and better at working together.
Charity Village
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Meaningful Work Foundation Grants – Canadian nonprofits breaking down barriers to employment are invited to apply. The Raise Meaningful Work Foundation exists to break down barriers to meaningful employment for those in our communities.
Association TV
MARCH 23, 2021
If you’ve already decided to move your association from analog to digital, you need to start thinking about how you will implement those changes in your organization. Digital transformation is all about collaboration, and it’s important to make sure your association uses a holistic approach to digital solutions.
Charity Village
MARCH 15, 2024
The ADP Canada monthly Happiness@Work Index finds workers’ sentiments plateaued in February, as workers’ self-reported overall happiness remains unchanged despite secondary indicators going up. The National Work Happiness Score for February 2024 is 6.7/10, 10, remaining unchanged month-over-month from January.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Repurposing, or recycling, content is one of the strategies that every nonprofit should be using. Here are four proven ways to repurpose content that are helping nonprofits everywhere gain visibility and awareness.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 4, 2022
Most often, I work with enlightened progressive and donor-centered leaders. And then, occasionally, one shows up that just takes my breath away. That was my experience when I met with one CEO who needed help with his major gift program — at least that is what I thought. .
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
But, because of our fast-moving digital world, working as an organization requires new thinking, habits, and fresh minds at all levels. Leadership isn't easy. Today's nonprofit leaders are accountable for their teams and their organization.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
That said, the fact that we still see so many of them on the web indicates that they can work for website owners when done well. Let’s explore a few key tenants of making pop-ups work for your nonprofit: 1. Indeed, pop-ups can be disruptive and distracting when they’re poorly implemented or not useful. Use p op-ups only on desktop.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 6, 2024
Bruce Tulgan ’s book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work is all about how to win influence, beat overcommitment, and get the right things done in your workplace. They work smart – creating checklists, step-by-step instructions, and professionalizing everything they do. They get better and better at working together.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2023
In other words, King knows what it takes to advance at work, and more importantly, how we derive fulfillment from what we do and contribute beyond a job description. finding meaning and fulfillment at work. The new world of work requires a new way of working. Michelle P. getting support for your next promotion.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
One of the most important roles a nonprofit can play is that of grantmaker. And, while there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to crafting a successful grantmaking strategy, there are a handful of key strategies that any nonprofit can deploy.
sgEngage
JANUARY 18, 2024
The following is an excerpt from How to Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back A Practical Guide for Taking Care of Yourself While Changing The World by Meico Marquette Whitlock and a foreword by Beth Kanter 3 Ways to Thrive When Your Work Doesn’t Love You Back You’re committed to making a positive difference in the world.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
I’ve been reminded recently about how inspiring and refreshing it is to sit with someone who loves their life’s work. At the same, how painful it is to listen to someone who is working in a position that neither fits them nor brings them any joy.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Trends in evaluation are worth paying attention to. They may not take over your social media feed with witty memes or become the latest office buzz, but they are profoundly important for nonprofits.
Qgiv
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Fundraisers like you have a lot of work to do to make the world a better place, so any time you can save on administrative tasks is incredibly valuable. By automating these tasks, you save your nonprofit time that would normally take a person hours to complete, allowing your personnel to engage in more meaningful work at your organization.
Charity Village
DECEMBER 8, 2023
This […] The post The balancing act: Delegating work but not micro-managing appeared first on CharityVillage. Micromanaging is when a person excessively controls every aspect and detail of a project. This includes providing frequent feedback, critiques, and reminders.
Candid
MARCH 14, 2024
Unless you work for an animal shelter with cute puppies or a museum with extensive collections you can photograph as needed, it can be a challenge. At Candid, we don’t have cute animals, we don’t have historical collections, and we can’t even capture the work that we do because it’s primarily digital.
Charity Village
AUGUST 31, 2023
Aviva Canada released the How We Live report, which delves into how Canadians view hybrid and remote working models, the housing market, transportation, climate change, sustainability, and other key factors impacting the lives of workers. The report found that fewer Canadians are permanently working remotely (19%), compared to 2022 (27%).
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 15, 2020
The workshop, Work/Life Balance: Tips Fundraisers During A Pandemic included fundraisers from many different countries. One thing I shared was the importance of creating a “shutting down from work,” ritual. Unless you set good boundaries, you can find yourself working all the time and not having any downtime.
Charity Village
JULY 27, 2023
Here’s the truth: you must stop striving for work-life balance. Balance is nothing more than society’s way of laying guilt on working women. It doesn’t exist. Nor should it. Try counterbalancing instead!
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
As a major gifts officer, the primary question asked is, essentially, “How’s the money coming in?” The finance office needs to know because it can't pay the bills with air. The goal you made also set an expectation that a certain amount of money would come in. So, it is a fair question.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 18, 2023
“We might lie awake at night worrying, withdraw from work, or react in ways we later regret—rolling our eyes in a meeting, snapping at colleagues, or staying silent when we should speak up,” says Gallo. Or throw up our hands because one-size-fits-all solutions haven't worked. Experiment to find what works. Know your goal.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 25, 2022
Four remarkable leaders, whose life experiences give them inspiration and strength, share their personal stories and reflect on their leadership journeys in conversations with Fred Ali, the retired President and CEO of the Weingart Foundation, and a former nonprofit leader.
Charity Village
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) announced that applications are now open for the IONS Reimagining Work Award. This new award recognizes exceptional nonprofits in Nova Scotia that demonstrate superior justice and equity practices in the workplace.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 2, 2022
The difference in time spent in the office leads to concerns ranging from decreased career mobility for those who spend less facetime with their supervisor to resentment building up against the staff who have the most flexibility in where to work. So why haven’t nonprofit leaders addressed proximity bias earlier?
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