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Who’s Responsible for A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy?

Bloomerang

It’s in your job description. It’s a big job, serving as a development officer. A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy: Who’s Job is it? . And if I found myself in a job where I couldn’t instill a culture of philanthropy over a reasonable period of time, I’d fire myself (and I have). In fact, you may BE the problem.

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4 Strategies to Increase Donor Loyalty

Bloomerang

No one should ever say “ that’s not my job.”. You should also wrap donor service into job descriptions for all staff, not just development staff. As a fundraiser, it’s your job to really think, long and hard, about what you can do to make people feel good. Get the Attitude of Gratitude Donor Guide. Transparency.

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Leadership Lessons From Women Who Mean Business

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Every year, the Kansas City Business Journal honors 25 women business leaders in the Kansas City metro in its " Women Who Mean Business " awards competition. Loyalty is not something you can spot right away; attitude is. Attitude is something you can't teach." Never, ever, ever react in anger to anybody."

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Insights From "Women Who Mean Business"

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Every year, the Kansas City Business Journal honors 25 women business leaders in the Kansas City metro in its " Women Who Mean Business " awards competition. Loyalty is not something you can spot right away; attitude is. Attitude is something you can't teach." Never, ever, ever react in anger to anybody."

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Grantseeking Basics: Developing a Grant Project

Tech Soup

Outcomes are used to identify a change in behavior, attitude, or knowledge in the people being served by the project. An example of an outcome that identifies change in life status is: The ability of the unemployed to find jobs will be increased due to your organization's job finding resources and resume writing workshops.

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Take Command -- How To Be A First Responder In Business (Interview With Author Jake Wood)

Eric Jacobsen Blog

While most of our jobs don''t involve leading a tour of Marines through an ambush, or rushing into a relief zone just decimated by a hurricane, in today''s fast-paced, hyper-competitive business environment, we are ALL on the front lines, says Wood. And, how to be prepared -- physically, mentally and emotionally.

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Help Your Helpers! Top Tips for Managing Volunteers

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Simple volunteer jobs may include having someone help answer the phone or employing day-of event helpers to assist with handing out t-shirts or waters to 5k participants. Consider allocating part of your budget for special awards or small gifts, especially to celebrate the conclusion of an event and everyone’s hard work.