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How Leaders Use Four Workarounds To Tackle Complex Problems

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“Workarounds are effective, versatile, and accessible methods for tackling complex problems,” shares the author of the new book, The Four Workarounds. A method that ignores or even challenges conventions on how, and by whom a problem is meant to be solved.” They are a creative, flexible, imperfection-loving, problem-solving approach.

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12 Attributes Of An Excellent Nonprofit Executive

TechImpact

A great nonprofit executive is knowledgable and experienced in a variety of fundraising methods. Making sound judgements after considering alternatives is perhaps the most imperative quality of all. Great nonprofit leaders can identify financial threats, while minimizing their effects. Fundraising skills. Ability to listen.

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Fundamentals of Audience Growth in the Nonprofit Sector

NonProfit Hub

In this phase, we start by questioning and seeing what gives us pivotal knowledge. This method provides customized solutions to common organizational marketing issues. Reframe the competitive alternative. Using the IDEAS method, you can maximize your audience growth and make a bigger impact for your organization.

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Your Guide to Credit Card Processing for Nonprofits

Neon CRM

While previous generations might have preferred to give via check, cash, or even over the phone, those older analogue giving methods are on their way out, especially as even well-established donors switch to supporting their favorite causes online. Offering these methods is important for catering to younger donors.

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

This method?focuses?on expertise, knowledge,?and To find the right product for your needs, the best place to begin is with requirements to help you evaluate alternatives. What is Fund Accounting? Many nonprofits use an accounting approach called fund accounting. on the use?of of resources more than profitability,?with

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5 Things That Nonprofits Wish They Knew Three Months Ago

Nonprofit Tech for Good

If you haven’t done so already, update your procedures to collect contact methods and donor information that will facilitate virtual fundraising. Not only are they incredibly knowledgeable, but they were working remotely immediately as soon as the crisis hit. Fundraising event alternatives. The transition was seamless.

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Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning

Gyrus

Continuous learning is an established persistent learning process, designed for bolstering the knowledge and skills of your workforce over time, and presents itself in many forms. Use this as an opportunity for knowledge transfer. This can establish a line of communication and lead to increased knowledge transfer.

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