Pamela Grow

APRIL 7, 2021

Does it feel like your attention span is getting shorter? Attention spans have been falling over the years and are now at an all-time low. What does that mean for you as a nonprofit fundraiser/donor communications professional? What does that mean for you as a nonprofit fundraiser/donor communications professional?

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” brought EI to popular attention. EI skills can help IT professionals take their communications and leadership ability to new levels of effectiveness. Pay attention— This is an easy first step.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2013

Yesterday, this tweet from Howard Rheingold, author of NetSmart got my attention! It is a simple, elegant way to train your attention while working online to keep mindful how you are spending your time. As he says in his book, your attention is one of your most available assets. ” (Note: I created a list.ly

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We’ve got a mix of sessions for grantmaking, fund accounting, marketing & CRM professionals at community, independent, and family foundations of all types and sizes, and many of them will address the thought leadership and Blackbaud solution-specific topics you would expect to see and hear at this annual event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2020

By Julia Boyun , Marketing Manager at RemoteHub – a job and volunteer marketplace and community that connects and matches companies and nonprofit organizations with remote professionals. RemoteHub is a global job marketplace that connects and matches companies with remote professionals. 1) Free vacancy postings. 2) Donation rewards.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

One such way is through professional development programs. . We’ve written this guide on professional development programs to help nonprofit executives like you empower employees to develop skills and hone their craft. Explore these four best practices when creating great professional development programs: .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

These basic LinkedIn Profile tips for nonprofit professionals serve as a foundation for when and if your nonprofit is ready to utilize LinkedIn Groups and Company Pages. Until then, when you’re advocating for the nonprofit where you currently work, the professionalism of your profile directly reflects upon your nonprofit.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In this moment, the intersection of logic and emotion deserves our focused attention. The intersection of logic and emotion deserves our focused attention. Emotional intelligence training can be integrated into professional development. Associations are about professions, but they revolve around their members.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

After all, we are the home of professional experts. Identify Your Public Associations have several broad categories of constituents including members, industry professionals, prospective members, and the public. These are other areas to explore: Professional networks—Put out the word among board, committee, and other volunteer groups.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

The main point she makes is that nonprofits need to pay attention to who their audience is and what their values are. In this cheeky TED Talk, Sirolli addresses a problem nonprofit professionals run into all the time: thinking you know all the solutions to a problem. Ernesto Sirolli: “ Want to help someone? Shut up and listen! ”.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Finding the bandwidth and funding to provide professional guidance for staff and volunteers may be a stumbling block. Some groups are reluctant to divert attention from member engagement and attrition. On the other hand, these barriers may be preventing some organizations from moving their ideals to action. Lack of resources.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 25, 2023

Our Nimble AMS team loved connecting with so many association professionals and gaining valuable industry insights from the ASAE 2023 sessions. Association professionals weren’t the only ones who attended ASAE 2023. Foster, encouraged association professionals to look within. Digital wallets are ubiquitous.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

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. It can make the difference between success and failure, both in your personal life and professional life.” Of course, it’s important to consider skills.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 10, 2017

For example, this might be a good opportunity to read that great article about a professional topic that you bookmarked but never have time to read. I’m overwhelmed getting back into the daily grind, how about you? Another idea is to keep list of resilience activities or activities that can help you feel satisfied.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Both large and small nonprofits earned top honors this week for their attention-getting taglines, demonstrating again that an organization of any size can craft a powerful, pithy motto to build awareness and connect with its key audiences. More than 4,800 nonprofit professionals cast votes in the final selection round.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

These basic LinkedIn Profile tips for nonprofit professionals serve as a foundation for when and if your nonprofit is ready to utilize LinkedIn Groups and Company Pages. Until then, when you’re advocating for the nonprofit where you currently work, the professionalism of your profile directly reflects upon your nonprofit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

” Now certainly development professionals have a history of using research – think donor research for big endowment campaigns. Tools like this and others in development – are somewhat new addition to the fundraiser’s tool box and a new form of strategy – “Data-Driven Fundraising.”

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

You’ve only got a few brief seconds to engage attendees as they browse item displays, making item descriptions one of the best ways to catch their attention. Use Attention-Grabbing Language To make your headlines and auction item descriptions more tempting, use words that: Convey appeal (excellent, popular, quality, etc.)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2010

It gave me space to give social media use some mindful attention. This made think about my whole system captured in the MindMap below: I thought a lot about my “system&# for professional learning that incorporate social media. What is your system for professional learning? What role does social media play in it?

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Yes, you can get people to put down their phones and pay attention. They should explain their activities and how they interface with staff and other finance professionals. But a poor web design won’t get anyone on the bad side of the law whereas ignoring those important statements might. Is that even possible?

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

If you don’t already have a professional support system, I urge you to find objective advisors. Vistage contends that because the CEO has the biggest impact on the organization, he or she also is the person who needs to have the most expansive point of view and the broadest professional development.”

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Fortunately, our professional reputation was already established. 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. We advocated fiercely for our members to get protective resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2015

In a world where attention spans are waning, the ability to communicate a message succinctly and on camera is a very valuable skill. 15-second video interviews are the new elevator pitch. While a few individuals succeeded in just one take, most needed two or three takes.

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Candid

MARCH 7, 2024

Working from home also means that we have twice as many demands on our attention at the same time. Or you might change into professional clothes to signify when you’re at work. Taking a few minutes to meditate or journal at the beginning or end of the workday can also help shift your attention from one area of life to the next.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Dive into your personal and professional networks. Reach out to colleagues, friends, mentors, and professional acquaintances—anyone you know who may have connections or recommendations for prospective board members. Build partnerships that can enrich your board with diverse professional expertise. Celebrate diversity.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 16, 2023

Professionals want opportunity. According to a study by Deloitte, approximately 63% of surveyed professionals prefer volunteer opportunities that allow them to apply their skills and expertise? Nonprofits can also leverage professional development as an incentive when recruiting for skill-based roles.

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Candid

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Whether you’re trying to get the attention of a grantmaker or a potential corporate donor, connecting with the right decision makers can fast-track your organization to success. But in order to establish a connection and grow the relationship, you first need to earn your target decision maker’s attention.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

And every advocate for social good has much to gain by paying attention to the Information half of IT. Why pay attention to data? There is someone who pays attention to detail and makes the time to correct small errors. Data is valuable! Why else would phishing, hacking, and cybersecurity be such hot topics right now?

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Greater Giving

APRIL 16, 2024

Their staff is superb on presentation and attention to detail. Service and Staff Professional and attentive staff are crucial for a smooth and enjoyable event. Be upfront about your budget with potential caterers and get detailed quotes outlining all costs, including food, drinks, staff, and rentals. And the food is delicious!

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Association Analytics

MAY 20, 2024

One association had a popular certification program for professionals with more than five years of experience. They then created a feeder program for professionals with 3-5 years of experience to prepare members for the certification track. Listen attentively to their responses, even if they vary widely.

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2023

Nonprofit professionals are masters at stretching their budgets. That’s why, as the Head of LinkedIn for Nonprofits, I was disheartened when research revealed that only 19% of nonprofit professionals on LinkedIn feel confident that they’re using the platform to its full potential. Our team set out to fix that.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nonprofit conferences are a great opportunity for industry professionals to hone their skills, network with their peers, and learn innovative new strategies to help their organizations thrive. If you attend, be ready to pay attention and take good notes. Here are 10 nonprofit conferences in 2023 and 2024 you shouldn’t miss!

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Professional fundraisers need to cover all the details to meet their targets. Professional fundraisers already know the power of handwriting a thank-you note; that personal touch is just as effective when you reach out ahead of your campaign to current major donors and planned givers. Stories help us pay attention. Hit them up.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

See hashtag #NationalPhilanthropyDay National Philanthropy Day in the United States dates back to the 1980s when it was conceived by Douglas Freeman, a professional fundraiser. His idea was to bring attention to the positive impact philanthropy has on society and to encourage people to become more involved in charitable activities.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The swift advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have caught the world’s attention for their potential to enable more efficient task completion. This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

With average email open rates at 20% for nonprofits , many organizations struggle to grab the attention of supporters, volunteers, and donors. One common concern nonprofit professionals have expressed with mobile fundraising is follow up. With text-to-give, the donation is charged to the donor’s cell phone bill. Donor Follow Up.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

As a member of Generation Z (Gen Z), or today’s 11- to 26-year-olds, I have been curious about the advice given to nonprofits on capturing younger audiences’ attention. But other suggestions, like using pop culture slang and memes to catch Gen Z’s shorter attention span, feel a little off.

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