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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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To adequately fulfill the three duties of a nonprofit board member —Care, Loyalty, and Obedience—a solid understanding of the organization’s financial activities is needed. And, in the current volatile environment, you need the best governance you can get. A director who can’t read your balance sheet, can’t be a great leader.

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Lead From the Human Side of Technology

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Digital platforms and processes infuse every business activity. Self-regulation— or learning to effectively manage conflict, challenges, and stress is critical in fast-paced digital environments. We are frequently so busy that we lose track of our feelings. That dramatic entrance has changed the role of CTOs.

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5 Must-Have Productivity Software Products Nonprofits Need to Be Effective in 2021

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By Alan Tyson , CEO of DATABASICS – a software product that enables nonprofits to report, approve, and track employee hours, activities, and spending from anywhere, something that is especially important in an increasingly decentralized environment. Recommendation ? DATABASICS. 4) Internal Communications Tools.

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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Then you need an environment that maximizes individual talents while allowing groups to work successfully together. Hiring employees who are the right fit for this positive environment is a top priority. There are role-playing exercises, and the final activity is a cultural fit session. Our interview process is rigorous.

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Rule Your Market—Blue Ocean Strategy Sidesteps the Sharks

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The SWOT analysis, which typically begins a planning process, makes you a prisoner of that crowded environment. The platform removes burdensome activities, provides an ongoing learning and assessment process, and continues to offer the public a reliable marker of trust. Breaking out of this pattern is hard for many associations.

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Solutions Day 2023—It’s Happening!

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How do we stay on track and meet our goals? Our members’ professional environment is evolving so rapidly. How can we give it a makeover without distracting from other critical activities? Also on her agenda is how copyright law and fair use apply to AI. Hear how she structured an initiative that hits all the right targets.

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

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Nonprofits have assets but instead of owners having equity in the balance sheet, net assets are tracked for a nonprofit. At a nonprofit, a donation must be tracked throughout the accounting process, and if the funds are restricted, supporting documentation is required to prove that the funds were only used for the stated purpose.

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