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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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It sounds simple. In an article titled “Why Leaders Lose Their Way,” Harvard business professor, Bill George, explains why the disconnection from personal reality can happen like this. Put your phone away, or better yet, don’t bring it into the room. What’s the first lesson of Leadership 101? Begin with yourself. Be the change.

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3 Top Learning Strategies You Need To Change The World

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Consider the hours of time you spend reading articles and books, attending webinars, conferences and meetings, watching videos, and whatever else you generally do to explore and develop new skills. via article, book, webinar, meeting, etc.) Make a 20 second thank-you video on your phone and send it to a targeted group of donors (e.g.,

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Mobile for Good: Fire Phone, Locking Down Data, and Services for the Homeless

Tech Soup

From apps to new devices to connected home objects that can be controlled with your phone, the market is saturated with all things mobile. For this month's column, I'm going to dissect the latest entry into the smartphone field: the Amazon Fire Phone. Amazon Fire Phone and the Internet of Things. Or helpful?

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Example Fundraising Scripts to Use When Asking for Donations

Bloomerang

It’s important to have a script that sounds like what you would say in a normal conversation. Let’s face it: Listening to “exciting updates” sounds about as enticing as watching paint dry. And remember: Donors may not give over the phone—but that doesn’t mean they won’t give at all. That’s [phone number].

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Why “Segmentation” Isn’t as Scary as It Sounds (And You NEED It In Marketing)

NonProfit Hub

This article originally appeared in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. Shattuck suggests it’s easier for smaller organizations because they probably have a smaller list than huge NPOs because it’s cheaper and easier to make a few phone calls. Think again.

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Nonprofit Donor Engagement Strategies: Breaking Through the Noise

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Practical Tips for Donor Engagement Strategies As a fundraiser, you probably have a good feel for how your donors want to engage with you, whether it’s on social media, through email, over the phone, or face-to-face. That tip sounds kind of goofy, doesn’t it? Can you remember the last time you got a phone call that wasn’t spam?

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3 Ways to Improve Your Nonprofit Website’s Navigation

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If this sounds like a lot for your organization, don’t worry! This way, visitors who might land on a blog article or your donation form can easily find their way to another relevant page or resource that they’re searching for.

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