Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

When the pandemic hit, this volunteer manager created volunteer roles that were a win-win for staff and volunteers. I wanted to offer them new roles that they would embrace, while also increasing staff capacity. I came up with a process for matching volunteers with capacity-building roles that was very successful. It’s not easy!

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Roles Process Volunteer Colorado 70

.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

shared this valuable advice. Several years ago, I interviewed Stuart Meyer*. IT specialists will also play a significant role. Follow the survey with targeted in-person interviews based on the results. Read interviews with Stuart, Joanna, and David in our Association 4.0 Include both senior and junior staffers.

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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.” In her previous role, Sue had limited interaction with other teams in the organization.

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Team People Build Culture 221

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Many of his discussions are included in his interview series on LinkedIn. As obvious as this advice seems, people follow it much less than you might think,” says Bryant. The CEO Test is about the key challenges that all leaders face in their roles, and we provide a practical playbook on how to navigate those challenges.

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Leadership Management Ratio Interview 93

Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Define roles and responsibilities clearly Defining roles and responsibilities ensures that potential candidates have a precise understanding of your organization’s expectations and protects against any surprises. Conduct an initial interview with a predefined set of questions and criteria.

Strategy 52

Strategy Interview Skills Retention 52

Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Define roles and responsibilities clearly Defining roles and responsibilities ensures that potential candidates have a precise understanding of your organization’s expectations and protects against any surprises. Conduct an initial interview with a predefined set of questions and criteria.

Strategy 52

Strategy Interview Skills Retention 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

For my role, social media is only about 30% of my job – I manage our paid online advertising strategy, SEO, and web analytics strategy in addition to social media. What the best piece of advice you could offer nonprofits about social media, and online communications in general? Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ?

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Social Media Conservancy Interview Media 209

NTEN

APRIL 22, 2014

Check out this interview with Steph, follow her on Twitter @StephRouth , and drop her a message to introduce yourself! If you had to name one piece of advice for nonprofits about managing and creating content on their website and channels, what would you suggest? see photo below). Good heavens, that''s a tough one to pin down.

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NTEN Interview Content Management 92

NTEN

MARCH 26, 2014

This month''s theme is building community, on and offline - a perfect time to interview Bethany about her inspiration for working in nonprofit technology and more! Let me tell you: nothing brings an excited-but-shy person out of their shell quicker than having a role to play! Community interview nptech nten staff'

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NTEN Interview Community Program 59

Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. I have noticed in the many grant applications I have prepared and submitted that budgets play a more important role than ever.

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Grant Interview Los Angeles Texas 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2023

Many of his discussions are included in his interview series on LinkedIn. As obvious as this advice seems, people follow it much less than you might think,” says Bryant. The CEO Test is about the key challenges that all leaders face in their roles, and we provide a practical playbook on how to navigate those challenges.

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Ratio Interview Leadership Linkedin 40

The Storytelling Non-profit

MARCH 7, 2022

Story arcs play an important role in non-profit narrative development. In this article, I’m going to share more about the role story arcs play in fundraising campaigns and 3 steps you can take to intentionally develop your next story arc. . Get more storytelling advice for fundraising in this on-demand training.

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Profit Story Campaign Build 78

NTEN

JUNE 25, 2014

The longer version of the story is that in a previous role, I was a part of a grantmakers'' group that was talking about funding NTEN back in the very early days. If you had to give one piece of advice for nonprofits about organizing events, what would you suggest? Doesn’t everyone just know NTEN?

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NTEN Interview Management Lesson 78

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. . They play an essential role in creating the Black community and developing future Black leaders. Why Candid and ABFE?

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Research Demographics Analysis Leadership 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

As I interviewed over 120 people, I looked for themes–and I organized stories into chapters based on the characteristics and approaches that the women were demonstrated. Boorstin : I think that companies and investors are missing out by not having more women in leadership roles--and not investing more in women.

Leadership 67

Leadership Benchmark Story Structure 67

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

King also recommends you develop and benefit from three information networks : Informal Advice Network – the people you go to for advice regarding a challenge or problem you are experiencing at work. Therefore, where and how we work has a huge role to play in our happiness and overall life satisfaction.

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Work Journal Studies Benefit 72

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As I interviewed over 120 people, I looked for themes–and I organized stories into chapters based on the characteristics and approaches that the women were demonstrated. Boorstin : I think that companies and investors are missing out by not having more women in leadership roles--and not investing more in women.

Learning 52

Learning Leadership Benchmark Story 52

Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

Here’s my advice for finding the right consultant for your nonprofit. . Organizational roles – Who has advisory power? Consultant role – Are we looking for someone to advise, analyze, diagnose, propose solutions, implement solutions, or something else? Names would get added back in for the interview process.

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Consultant Process Proposal Nonprofit 122

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 23, 2011

A few weeks ago, she reported back to the group some of the results of our work with some insights based on Google Analytics charts. Shonali kindly agreed to an interview to share this story more broadly. What’s elevator speech for the organization, he campaign and your role. Click Image to see larger version.

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Analytics Interview Story Phase 99

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

They will have good advice about ways to structure your nonprofit finances responsibly. They have invaluable information about everything from organizational advice to local legislation that you may need to pay attention to. . Read up on record keeping basics, and speak to established nonprofit leaders and ask them for advice. .

Nonprofit 89

Nonprofit Advice Skills Studies 89

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2009

My role is to now and then draw attention [to their service]. What is your advice about what they should do and how they should go about doing it? Q: What’s your advice to them on going local vs. national vs. global? Q: Do you have suggestions or advice to the tech billionaires about deploying their personal fortunes?

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Interview Afghanistan Iraq Government 100

EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Donations are the most important example when it comes to securing support, but your website’s navigation and design play key roles, too. Digital content, including blog posts, videos, interviews, and constituent stories, will help to: Engage supporters and keep your organization on their minds. Is everything clearly labeled?

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Virtual Site Support Fundraising 190

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Interview Experts. A 10-question blog interview with an expert in an area related to your nonprofit’s mission and programs can be interesting to your supporters. Interview a professor, government official, or esteemed professional, such as a scientist, social worker, activist, or artist.

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Content Ideas Nonprofit Interview 237

Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In this article, we’re going to show you how to present that volunteer work so you can highlight it like a pro and get more job interviews! Presenting your volunteer experience like a job emphasizes that you take every role, whether paid or unpaid, seriously. List your volunteer work on your resume as if it were actual work experience.

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Volunteer Experiment Job Skills 86

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

An Interview with Matt Roberts-Davies , General Manager of M-Changa – an official partner of the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. Please explain the role of cash and mobile payments, particularly M-Pesa, in individual giving in Kenya. By far, those two stats are higher than any other country surveyed.

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Kenya Trend Mobile Giving 196

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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Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 104

Forum One

AUGUST 26, 2021

In her role as the federal CIO within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), she is focused on bringing enterprise perspectives and innovative insights to the ever-evolving and complex world of government. To listen to the full interview, check out the episode here. .

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Government Podcast Digital Accessibility 46

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Interview Experts. A 10-question blog interview with an expert in an area related to your nonprofit’s mission and programs can be interesting to your supporters. Interview a professor, government official, or esteemed professional, such as a scientist, social worker, activist, or artist.

Content 260

Content Ideas Nonprofit Interview 260

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. Identify 6-10 candidates for phone interviews. Schedule 30- to 45-minute phone interviews . Interview your top 3 candidates face-to-face.

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Interview Evaluation Culture Leadership 46

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2023

My interviews with well over 200 executives across 18 firms revealed the secrets of these companies—not the usual facile frameworks, but new ways of thinking about business that allow leaders and companies to operate with heightened passion, urgency, and clarity,” shares Gulati. These leaders project it faithfully out onto the world.

Companies 59

Companies Culture Generation Question 59

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2022

My interviews with well over 200 executives across 18 firms revealed the secrets of these companies—not the usual facile frameworks, but new ways of thinking about business that allow leaders and companies to operate with heightened passion, urgency, and clarity,” shares Gulati. These leaders project it faithfully out onto the world.

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Companies Culture Generation Question 74

BoardAssist

JANUARY 9, 2018

As the best advice we offered in 2017 is certainly just as timely as we start 2018, we thought it would be a great idea to share some of the most popular 2017 posts with you now! Read Volunteering vs. Serving on a Nonprofit Board vs. Donating – What Nonprofit Role is Best for You? Not sure if you are ready to join a board quite yet?

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Volunteer Interview Analytics 40

Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Through the discovery process, we discussed how some staff members had to go to remote villages that were a month’s walk through the mountains to conduct interviews. It’s not just useful for offline situations like interviewing people in rural India. They needed a mobile app that worked offline. TP: It’s the flexibility of use.

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Survey Mobile India San Francisco 65

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2022

My interviews with well over 200 executives across 18 firms revealed the secrets of these companies—not the usual facile frameworks, but new ways of thinking about business that allow leaders and companies to operate with heightened passion, urgency, and clarity,” shares Gulati. These leaders project it faithfully out onto the world.

Companies 52

Companies Culture Generation Question 52

Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

Read the full interview with our experts to get answers to questions nonprofit leaders may ask about employee burnout, such as: How has COVID-19 impacted employee burnout and individual stress management? Expert Advice to Prevent Burnout at Your Nonprofit. Q: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO NONPROFITS TO PREVENT BURNOUT FROM SPREADING?

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Culture Nonprofit Attitude Awareness 105

BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

As the best advice we offered in 2016 is certainly just as timely as we head to 2017, we thought it would be a great idea to share some of the most popular 2016 posts with you now! Read Volunteering vs. Serving on a Nonprofit Board vs. Donating – What Nonprofit Role is Best for You? Six of our Most Popular Blog Posts of 2016.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Volunteer Interview Analytics 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

My interviews with well over 200 executives across 18 firms revealed the secrets of these companies—not the usual facile frameworks, but new ways of thinking about business that allow leaders and companies to operate with heightened passion, urgency, and clarity,” shares Gulati. These leaders project it faithfully out onto the world.

Companies 52

Companies Culture Generation Question 52