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The Fine Line Between Personal and Personality: Is Being A Human Unprofessional?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

There's a fine line between personal and personality and being human and being professional. Sean felt that the definition of professional in our culture is about stripping out our individual personalities. It is also important not to set too many rules about "personality" or we risk becoming Stepford Wives or unauthentic.

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Privacy Laws Are Changing: Make Sure Your Nonprofit Is Ready

sgEngage

NOTE: The following information does not constitute legal advice and is not a comprehensive review of data privacy laws. Americans are increasingly concerned about the privacy of their personal data. More opt-out considerations: If you record GPC settings, how does a universal opt-out change your workflows or communication processes?

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4 Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Needs A Holistic Operations Consultant

Bloomerang

Changing systems from QuickBooks to Intacct is not going to solve a “bad reporting” issue. However, changing culture will. Changing from one system to another is a process change. Managing people appropriately so that data entry and data quality is improved is a cultural change.

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An Action Plan For Embracing Change And Adapting Fast

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Organized around the four phases of change, Feifer shares personal insights and learnings from his interviews with success entrepreneurs and changemakers who have experienced tectonic shifts in work, culture, and life. Yes, every change looks and feels a little different, but the experience and potential are ultimately the same.

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Advice from Grantmakers on Streamlining Your Tech Solutions

sgEngage

This post features advice from IT and grants management experts on how to streamline your tech solutions, create clear processes, and drive more external and internal impact. Even with their streamlined technology, one thing that won’t change for Two Ten is having a real person available to pick up the phone. “We

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NTEN Member Case Study: Rebranding the Accidental Techie

NTEN

" I asked for this to reflect the fact that as a 3-person staff, it has fallen to me in the last few years to lead the effort to implement a new fund raising-oriented website; a multi-pronged e-communication and online fund raising program; and a social media presence. we'd love to hear your story and your advice to others.

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Member Round Up: Research galore, a handy handbook, and sandcastles as therapy

NTEN

She got lots of great advice on how to work together better, from staff and board members, to consultants and grant writers. Another resource roundup comes from Kivi Leroux Miller , who hosted the August edition of the Nonprofit Blog Carnival, themed, ''Getting Along with Others'' in the nonprofit world.