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Lessons Learned Living the Virtual Experiment

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Groups that developed a structure and schedule for online meetings managed their time and effort more efficiently. We learned that having a history of shared values and expectations for behavior makes for healthier virtual environments. But we also paid special attention to looking after each other. “To

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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

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I can’t remember a time when the cultural, political, and economic environment was fraught with so much uncertainty. The board meeting agenda, the website update, and filling staff vacancies, are everyday tasks that make it easy to defer activities that don’t require immediate attention. That’s probably why we don’t see more of them.

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Stay the Course Through Changing Weather—Strategic Advice From Association CEOs 

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Success belongs to organizations that adapt to a shifting environment. Are you focusing sufficient attention on that area? Does your governance structure help or hinder your progress towards goals? Look for disruptors and innovators who may not fit into the traditional association environment. Business is Darwinian.

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Information: The Better Half of IT

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And every advocate for social good has much to gain by paying attention to the Information half of IT. Why pay attention to data? Our environment is telling us how important our data is by how hard we work to protect it. There is someone who pays attention to detail and makes the time to correct small errors.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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Some groups are reluctant to divert attention from member engagement and attrition. This commitment helps us attract and retain the best talent, provide opportunities for personal and professional development, and foster an environment that is continuously improving the equitable and inclusive workplace we strive to provide.

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Digital Priorities the Mission-Driven Sector Must Address in 2024

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In an environment of heated rhetoric, civic and social organizations need to proactively think about strengthening relationships with audiences and collaborating from a place of trust. This flexibility, in turn, allows space to prioritize creative, visually interesting, and attention-grabbing designs at a much faster pace.

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3 Ways to Activate DEI in Your Nonprofit Organization

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Calling in is bringing attention to behavior in a one-on-one setting to maintain the individual’s dignity while holding them accountable for the behavior. Calling out brings public attention to the behavior. Normalize Feedback Use the technique of calling in and calling out. Is there a process where one can provide upward feedback?