EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

About half of the 100+ consultants I’ve interviewed this year alone say they will skip an RFP if it doesn’t share an available budget—including one helps you make sure you’re capturing the attention of all the potential knowledge and partnership that’s out there! Looking for more RFP advice? How much do you have to spend?

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

For example, the answer to the question “Tell me about a project that you’re proud of” usually gets more weight in a job interview than the response to “Describe what you like best and least about your most recent position.” Kevin Martlage ,orgSource Senior Consultant, is our expert at maximizing group potential.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. When we interviewed her for our book Association 4.0: That’s one of the perks of leadership.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Instead of hiring a temporary consultant or freelancer to ease the pain, managers rush to sign a permanent employee without taking the time to think through all the details,” Sarah advised. Customize Present options designed to appeal to the people you interview. Sarah offered this final advice. So, spread a wide network.”

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

To put our ideas into real-world context, we interviewed leaders who are using this approach to grow their organizations. I’ve summarized advice from our contributors to offer practical ideas for beginning to integrate the Association 4.0 It is the product of ongoing research to prepare our clients for success in digital markets.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2018

I recently interviewed Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink, Head of Product Impact, who designed the challenged to learn more. Selected applicants will receive coaching from Google’s AI experts, Google.org grant funding from a $25 million pool, and credits and consulting from Google Cloud.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2021

But waiting until a feasibility interview to engage with prospective donors may be missing a critical opportunity to build donor engagement. These conversations are an opportunity to ask for something often overlooked in donor relationship building— advice. This blog was written by Sandi Frost Steensma from Kennari Consulting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Twitter and Facebook have been crucial in recruiting new pro bono consultants and connecting with nonprofits that could benefit from our Service Grant projects. Our LinkedIn group for Active pro bono consultants is a great place where these people can connect based on a current interest—giving back using their current skills.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 27, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants October 30, 2006 This Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants has given me a chance to read some blogs I don’t usually get to read, since I’m so often focused in the tech field.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2022

We also aim to provide practical advice on how scholars, consultants, funders, human resource representatives, and leaders in the nonprofit sector can work together to address anti-Black racism effectively. . Why Candid and ABFE?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

You’ll learn plenty more about what it means to burn the boats, how to unleash your full potential, and how to tear down your barriers to achieving success in Higgins’ new book, Burn The Boats – a business-advice and self-help book. That’s why I tell entrepreneurs to be careful who you consult with your nascent dreams.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Without further ado, check out my interview with this consulting expert. TechSoup : Could you tell us a bit about your background - how long you've been with Tech Impact, what work you do, and what you enjoy most about providing tech consulting to nonprofits? Linda is one of the great ones in nonprofit technology.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2009

I get a lot of calls from organizations looking for consultants to help them with their fundraising databases. I also get a lot of calls from consultants looking for advice on how best to thrive in the nonprofit space. He points out several great restaurants in the interview: Spork. The Blue Plate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

I consider the “Dear Abby” of the nonprofit world, dispensing practical and brilliant advice to nonprofits with her wonderful sense of humor. Joan has been an executive director, board member, donor, and volunteer – so she brings to her consulting and educator practice so much perspective and wisdom.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Trish Perkins, founder, and CEO of WorldsTouch, had the initial idea, and in partnership with Dar Veverka, Solution Architect at Idealist Consulting, Shun Kosaka, Solution Architect at Accenture, and other members of The Commons community team, are proud to share Grassroots Mobile Survey with the community. TP: It’s the flexibility of use.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 26, 2009

She interviewed me, so of course I think the article is good. But in particular, check out the advice from online marketing consultant Katy O’Neal about how nonprofits should focus their marketing and engagement efforts. The analysis is posted at [link].

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

When I returned to America I began my career as a nonprofit consultant. So flash forward to seven years later, I’ve worked full time at nonprofits and consulted part time with nonprofits, and I’ve raised a lot of money. a cover letter that has generated many interviews for me and others who got nonprofit and government jobs.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

One of the most important pieces of advice I can give to growing nonprofits is something that I heard years ago from a business consultant: be slow to hire and quick to fire. As a 30-year nonprofit consultant, I’m no longer surprised to hear of organizations suffering from revolving doors of staff.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2014

"Most leaders'' visions fail, not due to a leader''s inadequacies, but due to the leader''s lack of communication," said Margaret Reynolds of Reynolds Consulting, LLC in Lee''s Summit, MO. Reynolds shared her expertise with me awhile back during an interview. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Team Building Vision Sharing'

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Worldchanging: Bright Green: Worldchanging Interview: Jean Russell on Thrivability - Great interview with Jean Russell at Worldchanging! After that talk (which you can hear via the above link), I asked Jean to join me in a brief but enlightening Worldchanging interview." Find me on Delicious for more!

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Development officers, executive directors, event planners, consultants, and emerging leaders came together to discuss fundraising trends, donor retention, DEI (diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace) strategies, and so much more. His advice to the audience, “Everyday you can learn a little more.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Lack of support and mentorship A bit like building a social network, individuals from underserved communities may lack access to supportive mentors who can help guide them and provide advice on how to succeed in their chosen fields. Mentorship is in many ways a mindset, and one which those from BIPOC communities are not regularly exposed to.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When an organization conducts a nonprofit feasibility study , they interview important stakeholders in their organization to assess their support of an upcoming fundraising campaign. Try out some of our favorite strategies when planning your next big campaign: Hire a great consultant to conduct your nonprofit feasibility study.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2006

Nancy Schwartz invited me to submit a piece for next week's Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants theme on "Using Social Networking Tools." " So, I'm sharing a little getting started advice, a mini-case study, and a list of resources. I interviewed Tuesday Gutierrez from SaveGuimaras over at blogher. The Case Study.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Capacity building includes both money (grants), consultants/technical assistance, peer learning/communities of practice, and collaboration. Capacity builders or consultants are part this equation. If you are a nonprofit consultant, these guides are well worth reading. Set goals and clarify expectations. Capacity'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2015

Starting April 21, dubbed “Mobilegeddon” , Google changed the search results and will show mobile friendly sites in search results (while using your mobile phone). You can test your web site here and find out if you passed the test and if you flunked it, there is some advice on what and how to fix it. Test the site.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 16, 2015

Grant professionals come in all shapes and sizes—administrators, consultants, managers, grant-makers and writers. Tell Me a Story: How to Use Interviews to Enhance Your Grant Proposals. Making Nonprofit Website Grants Work for You—Interview with Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan. Featured Grant Writing'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2013

First I had to “ Stop Fearing the Spreadsheet ” and then started to interview nonprofit data nerds about their Excel secrets. That’s why I’m sharing the tips, tricks, and insider advice to transform you into a data nerd. Here’s some advice for those moments when you hit a wall. Why get good at Excel? Ask for help.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2007

Here's my interview: 1. Like many of us out there, you work as an independent consultant - so you are paid for your expertise and knowledge. When I first started out consulting, one of the first pieces of advice I got was that giving things away free is an avenue to getting business.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2009

Pacific as I interview nonprofit tech expert Chris Shipley from Nutmeg Consulting and Elliot Harmon, TechSoup staff writer and editor of our soon-to-be-released The Resilient Organization: A Guide for Disaster Planning and Recovery. Join me on Thursday, August 20 at 11 a.m.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

"Most leaders' visions fail, not due to a leader's inadequacies, but due to the leader's lack of communication," said Margaret Reynolds of Reynolds Consulting, LLC in Lee's Summit, MO. Reynolds shared her expertise with me recently during an interview. Leaders need to communicate often, regularly and consistently," she recommended.

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BoardAssist

APRIL 15, 2014

Last month we turned to fundraising guru and guest blogger Gail Perry for advice on how to make your board members a little less BORED. 8) Interview the Executive Director. Occasionally consider allowing time for the board members to interview the executive director about what is on his/her mind.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2015

BoardSource, the country’s leading nonprofit governance consultants, provides some great advice in this week’s guest post. In Forces for Good , the authors state that “most of the (CEOs) we interviewed maintained that their relationship with the board was critical.” How can you improve that performance?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 23, 2013

She gives excellent advice on how to keep notes through the year to make sure that your budget is meeting the goals and the nonprofit’s expectations. I am a big believer in hiring a consultant or a facilitator to interview each board member prior to the retreat. So I don’t need to remind you. Or are they just filling seats?

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 15, 2017

An executive search firm is comprised of specialized consultants who can work with your organization throughout every step of the search process, including conceptualizing the role, developing a search committee and strategy, and creating compelling job listing materials. Devise an appropriate recruitment strategy. Sound difficult?

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 8, 2013

Learning After working as a communications consultant since May for Rockwood Leadership Institute , I finally had the opportunity to participate in their signature personal leadership development training, The Art of Leadership. As a Rockwood alum I recently interviewed put it, "It could be blueprint for something bigger."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2007

I had the pleasure of interviewing Susie Halksworth of the new famous Susie's blog , winning hearts and minds over to FOSS. Susie Halksworth started to write a blog when she was made responsible for implementing the Advice For Life FOSS project, testing free and open source software for the VCS. Also the ???mentoring

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