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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

.orgSource

The answers to straightforward questions will typically indicate whether an applicant is technically qualified. But the ability to spot the qualities that make an applicant a contributor and avoid the dysfunction that characterizes a disruptor sets you up for successful team building. Hiring for fit is more challenging.

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How can small nonprofits be successful in strategic human resources management?

ASU Lodestar Center

SHRM is the intentional application of formalized policies and practices that create organizational successes by investing in the human capital of employees. A sector-wide solution must be pursued, creating a shift in attitude toward SHRM within small organizations. One such innovative tool is a SHRM-focused co-op of small nonprofits.

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Grow Or Stagnate?: Nurturing A Growth Mindset

The NonProfit Times

Consume information voraciously without obsessing about its practical applications. Many organizations are only scratching the surface of their sophisticated tools’ capabilities. But some people, through circumstances or attitudes, are not motivated to expand beyond their present way of thinking.

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Member Renewal Letters: A Complete How-To Guide (Free Template Included)

Neon CRM

To keep your members excited about your organization, you probably pull out all the stops, from reeling them in with a positive application experience to keeping them engaged throughout their membership. At this point, it’s important not to forget the other most crucial step to membership renewal: The membership application form!

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How nonprofits engaged volunteers during the COVID shutdown

ASU Lodestar Center

Zoom is one tool for connecting with volunteers, but volunteer managers commonly use various desktop programs to carry out their work. Some rely primarily on generic workplace tools like Google Docs and Microsoft apps, but others invest in industry applications like Better Impact and Volgistics.

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The AI Writing Prompt Formula and Prompt Ideas

Whole Whale

It may be hard to believe but there is a near future when your organization will likely be hiring a AI Prompt Architect to build custom applications for your staff and stakeholders. Whole Whale has been building AI prompts into custom tools for clients since Q1 of 2022 and we’ve learned a lot about what makes a good vs generic prompt.

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How can nonprofits leverage mobile technology for greater mission impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

Leveraging technology is about strategically selecting tools that will advance an organization’s mission. Whether it’s texting, responsive websites, applications, or cloud computing, mobile tools can be tailored to match each organization’s market and needs. Applications. Bottom-line: the nonprofit sector must adapt.

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