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Are nonprofit volunteer retention strategies vital to a thriving team?

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These important team members give their time, talents, and resources, unmotivated by financial compensation or contractual obligations. A volunteer’s significance goes far beyond just saving nonprofits money in wages; they bring experience, knowledge, and lots of passion. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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How can effective leadership succession planning result in nonprofit sustainability?

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By no means does the research suggest to let go of older generations and replace with younger professionals, but rather to take a more collaborative approach to developing the organization vs. riding the wave of knowledge and seasoned professionalism from the most tenured executive. Recommendations.

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How can nonprofits partner with underserved minorities to build better communities?

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What are the tactics and structures one must incorporate into their nonprofit models to ensure they are doing their due diligence to collaborate and share resources with nonprofit agencies of all racial and ethnic make-ups? There is much need for spending time with community members, learning their culture, beliefs, and needs.

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Strengthening program evaluation in your nonprofit

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ECB involves a series of steps taken by an evaluator (internal or external) to build evaluative knowledge and skills, create a culture of continuous learning and accountability, and make resources readily available. Some things to consider include: What resources (technology, space, materials, time, finances, etc.) are available?

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Research Friday: Does your nonprofit have an outcome-driven culture?

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1 Even those who are eager to conduct evaluations often lack the funding and knowledge to evaluate their programs appropriately. Outcomes usually imply changes in behavior, condition, skills, attitudes or knowledge in the individual, community or other target population. There are different approaches to evaluating a program.

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How can professional development advance nonprofit performance and ensure sustainability?

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Professional development can be costly at times. The professionals who work for your organization, who are knowledgeable in subjects such as taxes and laws, will be better apt and able to rise to the challenges as they occur and will ultimately support with the sustainability of the organization.

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Broadening the Potential for Your Organization and Career: An Introduction to Association Management Companies

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In essence, the AMC model serves as a comprehensive management solution for organizations large and small, offering a myriad of services: from staffing and board member training, to strategic planning and financial management. And in turn, organizations become empowered with more time to dedicate towards achieving their mission.