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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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Yes, you can get people to put down their phones and pay attention. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. The treasurer and the finance committee also have important roles to play. Is that even possible?

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. You can’t rely on staffers in your organization to fill this role. Career coaches and mentors are great. Participants find guidance, innovative thinking, and the opportunity to view their roles through a new lens. It sounds simple.

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Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

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Chaos in daily operations is diverting attention from strengthening important programs. No matter how expertly executed, switching roles and responsibilities is disruptive. Managers were eliminated, and titles were replaced by roles, while departments were reorganized into circles.”. Clarify Roles.

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Why is leadership aspiration down among BIPOC nonprofit staff? 

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BIPOC nonprofit staff are ‘pushed’ by challenges toward leadership Ideally, nonprofit staff would become inspired to lead through encouragement, opportunities for advancement, positive role models, and the belief that they could make an impact by building on the foundation laid by their predecessors. appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors

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Once you know what you need, craft clear board role descriptions that resonate and attract. Describe not just the roles but the impact these roles have. Reach out to colleagues, friends, mentors, and professional acquaintances—anyone you know who may have connections or recommendations for prospective board members.

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Best practices for a successful AMS implementation and launch

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To successfully prepare Phi Kappa Phi’s 300+ chapters, staff, and stakeholders for a successful software adoption, the organization created a project team, guiding and mentoring all team members during the implementation. You should also pay attention to your AMS implementation schedule to not delay your launch.

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Four Critical Elements of Managing Development Officers

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They are looking for a trustworthy, reliable, and attentive leader. Clarify roles and responsibilities. Development officers should be very clear and unapologetic about that role, especially when establishing relationships with donors. Senior officers can help mentor new staff. Foster trust through consistency.

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