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Weaving Empathy into Action: The Crucial Role of Storytelling for Nonprofits

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Campaign Monitor reports that emails with storytelling content have a 26% higher click-through rate than those without, indicating that storytelling captures readers’ attention and prompts action. Openly sharing stories about your work, outcomes, and financial stewardship fosters trust and demonstrates accountability.

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Lead From the Human Side of Technology

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That dramatic entrance has changed the role of CTOs. Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” brought EI to popular attention. Pay attention— This is an easy first step. The role of CTO isn’t getting easier. Technology took center stage.

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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. Participants find guidance, innovative thinking, and the opportunity to view their roles through a new lens. Instead of focusing on your ideas, pay attention to others.

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

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You are ready to add new categories of membership, sell products to a different audience, expand programs, or even revise the business model. Chaos in daily operations is diverting attention from strengthening important programs. No matter how expertly executed, switching roles and responsibilities is disruptive. Clarify Roles.

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Embracing partnership: A promising paradigm for nonprofit governance 

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However, in the dynamic landscape of contemporary social change, there is a growing recognition of the need to evolve from this conventional approach toward a more collaborative and inclusive model—one grounded in partnership.

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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But by paying close attention to your team’s emotions and behavior, you will improve your ability to put staffers in the right seats and keep them engaged and motivated. In her previous role, Sue had limited interaction with other teams in the organization. Of course, it’s important to consider skills.

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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? And looking forwards through data modeling allows you to make predictions about the future. There is someone who pays attention to detail and makes the time to correct small errors.

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