.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Back on earth, our discussion centered on this question: How is the role of associations in society changing and is it expanding, contracting, or being completely reshaped? It’s a more challenging operating environment for associations. Because this is a fun fact, I’m sharing it with you. Yes, he worked on space lasers!

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

How do young people today see their role in making the world a better place, and what are the implications for the social sector? As with previous research, the survey found that youth who volunteered reported gains in leadership skills (77%), career readiness (70%), and a sense of belonging (67%).

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Revelio Labs’ 2023 report on the state of DEI and the impact of last year’s layoffs, found that DEI-focused roles “experienced a nearly 40% churn rate at companies engaged in layoffs, as compared to about 24% for non-DEI roles.” Your team may need to be educated about the urgency for and the benefits of embarking on a diversity plan.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

Skilled talent and leadership are pivotal to growth, sustainability and success. However, if boards and upper management do not prioritize human capitol recruitment and retention with proper funding, then the result is often high turnover rates and lack of skilled leaders. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Compensation. Recruiting strategy.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Mad Skills – The Skill-Centric Approach. In the marketplace, you will find that there is a wide variety of people who are fulfilling the same role; however, at the end of the day, not everyone is capable of the same outcome. What do we mean when we say skill? What is a skill-centric design?

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2024

As someone entrenched in the mission to address food insecurity, I have come to appreciate the indispensable role of intrapreneurship within our sector. That’s because embracing and trumpeting nonprofit intrapreneurship has the potential to attract strong and innovative performers to a sector that would benefit from them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

When you read the book, Right Kind of Wrong: The Science Of Failing Well , you’ll gain a greater appreciation for the benefits that comes from failure, and how to embrace failure as part of your journey to achieving greater success. She has also studied the role of psychological safety in teamwork and innovation.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 3, 2022

Hands on training is one of the best ways to introduce volunteers to a role and engage them at the same time. Here are a few additional benefits hands on training provides: Provides supporters with a safe learning environment. Influences emotions increasing knowledge and skills. Leverage Existing Skill-sets.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Tailoring your recruitment efforts to find individuals whose skills and expertise align with your organization’s mission is fundamental. 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. Provide the right tools.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Define roles and responsibilities clearly Defining roles and responsibilities ensures that potential candidates have a precise understanding of your organization’s expectations and protects against any surprises. Ensure your job descriptions are comprehensive by covering the following items: Soft and hard skills.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Define roles and responsibilities clearly Defining roles and responsibilities ensures that potential candidates have a precise understanding of your organization’s expectations and protects against any surprises. Ensure your job descriptions are comprehensive by covering the following items: Soft and hard skills.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In fact, the article notes , “regular, ongoing feedback is even more critical in a remote-work environment , since employees may be feeling more anxious and disconnected, and managers may be feeling frustrated by a lack of visibility into performance.” . Can you consider tailoring the role to better leverage the volunteer’s strengths?

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Candid

JUNE 30, 2022

Educating employers on creating more appealing job opportunities – Today’s job seeker wants higher wages, more benefits, safer and more comfortable working conditions, and won’t settle for less. And that’s why it’s still important for job seekers to continue building their skills. And we agree with them!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Let’s begin with some practical strategies, including ground rules, defined roles, supplies, and tools. Define roles for each participant. In this role she will… Today, Cynthia will be the recorder. In this role she will… Today, everyone else will be an idea generator and sharer. Banish assumptions and criticisms.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. Volunteering is an essential component of many nonprofit organizations, and it plays a crucial role in achieving their missions.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 2, 2023

They contribute their time, skills, and passion to support the cause, all without expecting anything in return. What if there was a way to create meaningful volunteer opportunities that benefit both your organization and its volunteers? What skill sets are required for these tasks?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Nonprofits play a critical role in addressing societal issues, but their effectiveness often hinges on the strength of their leadership, especially the board. They can improve engagement, performance, governance, and fundraising skills — all of which can propel the organization to the next level of impact.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. More funds mean your nonprofit can bring on skilled staff and provide better training and experiences to volunteers. Plan for the future.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

It gives you some control when the external environment is rapidly changing, and people are looking to you for leadership. CEOs must be role models for their teams. In the past, resilience, like culture building, may have been viewed as a “soft” skill because the qualities that are involved don’t directly impact the bottom line.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In order to unlock its full potential, your team needs to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills. Create role-specific training plans: For each role, Detail what topics will be covered for each role, how long the training will take, and any assessments or evaluations they’ll need to undergo.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

learning the skills you need to be adaptive to changing conditions. King also recommends you develop and benefit from three information networks : Informal Advice Network – the people you go to for advice regarding a challenge or problem you are experiencing at work. If the rules are co-created, we all have a role in shaping them.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Due to this collective mastery, your work offers an invaluable skill set that uniquely positions development professionals for leadership at nonprofit and philanthropic agencies. So, if a leadership role interests you, look no further than the approach you bring to the position. Do you serve K-12 students? Senior citizens?

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Because no one wants board members approving budgets that they don’t fully understand or making decisions to expand staff when they aren’t clear if the budget can withstand additional salaries and benefits or voting on fundraising approaches when they don’t understand cost/benefit analysis. Here’s how you can build that board.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 7, 2023

Culture revolves around personalities and a positive environment depends on understanding the needs of individual players and their interaction as a team. Associations that treat culture as a skill set are reaping rewards from their investment. But the core benefits are: Defining the key traits the team sees as most important.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Whether you are a seasoned leader or new in your leadership role, add this book to your list of must-read books to finish before the end of this year. Authors Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter , explain that: Compassion is the intention to be of benefit to others. Ask yourself, How can I be of benefit? Listen intensively.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

Simply put, to reduce turnover and increase retention, volunteers must be pleased with the environment in which they work and motivated by the tasks to which they are assigned. People volunteer for a variety of reasons , it is crucial that your organization considers these motivations when placing a volunteer into a role.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

Whether you are a seasoned leader or new in your leadership role, add this book to your list of must-read books during 2022. Authors Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter , explain that: Compassion is the intention to be of benefit to others. Ask yourself, How can I be of benefit? Listen intensively.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

Retaining top performers is likely a measure of your effectiveness and success in your role. Employee retention must be understood holistically—many interconnected elements create an environment where employees feel valued and want to stick around to grow their impact. Understand the broader concept of talent strategy.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

If you don’t currently hold a leadership role, talk to your management early and often. We offered them a description of the role, what the benefits would be to participants, and the honorarium the participants would receive for sharing their time and expertise. Outline the participant role. Provide regular updates.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 20, 2021

More specifically, they explain how to: Evaluate what values, strengths and capabilities you bring to your role. How you can develop new skills to increase your influence. All these steps will help you take on more responsibility, expand your impact, and reap the benefits.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If we had known the full consequences of Steve Jobs showing us that first iPhone on stage in 2007 and its impacts on our lives, attention, interactions, children, environment, physical and mental health, what hard questions would we have asked? We didn’t ask. Undoubtedly, the tools we use to shape the world end up shaping us.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2022

Whether you are a seasoned leader or new in your leadership role, add this book to your list of must-read books during 2022. Authors Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter , explain that: Compassion is the intention to be of benefit to others. Ask yourself, How can I be of benefit? Listen intensively.

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Twenty Hats

JUNE 7, 2021

Measuring volunteer impact benefits more that your program: it empowers YOU. Albeit an essential role, volunteer management is frequently overlooked as the department that works to serve the needs of all the others. The life of a volunteer manager can feel lonely.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

Whether you are a seasoned leader or new in your leadership role, add this book to your list of must-read books during 2022. Authors Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter , explain that: Compassion is the intention to be of benefit to others. Ask yourself, How can I be of benefit? Listen intensively.

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Leadership Authoring Roles Interview 52

NTEN

APRIL 6, 2021

A team with a wide array of backgrounds benefits from unique perspectives, resulting in better decision-making and innovative approaches toward the nonprofit’s mission. We’ve seen these five strategies promote healthy and inclusive environments, making it a more worthwhile experience for everyone involved.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Without proper “education,” landing an interview let alone a job working in digital marketing was a pipedream—I found myself stuck, making minimum wage, wearing a well-known green apron simply for the health benefits. The RiseUP fellowship taught me the value of mentorship, environment, ownership, and risk-taking.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 13, 2023

Have you ever felt your association is falling short of creating a supportive environment for members? Did you know that 80% of employees, in a survey conducted by Forrester, said they’d remain in their current roles if they had technology training? Member pain points. Lack of opportunities for staff improvement.

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