sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? The Funder’s Role in Risk Funders—by which I mean donors, foundations, impact investors, and government agencies that grant financial support—disincentivize risk in a few ways.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2021

Time and time again while working at a nonprofit, I saw people come in to help who had skills to be major advocates for the organization that were never fully appreciated, often to the detriment of the charity. When you recruit new volunteers , how often is the person’s skills examined in such careful detail?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Creating Unforgettable Nonprofit Events for Maximum Impact Ever been to a nonprofit event that left you in awe and inspired to make a difference? Attract new donors : Events can introduce your organization to new potential supporters, who may be inspired to contribute after witnessing the impact of your work.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

To maximize the full potential of this period, organizations must explore innovative strategies to drive engagement, increase conversions, and amplify their overall impact. Plus, it allows your organization to reiterate your mission impact, making your messaging stand out from the crowd. Corporate volunteerism [and volunteer grants!]

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Nimble AMS

MAY 28, 2024

This has a negative impact on your staff and your members. Read our blog for three best practice strategies on how to effectively communicate and implement a vision at your association. Rather than focusing on skills your team hasn’t yet learned, invest in what your staff knows and perfect those skills.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Traditional corporate approaches to inspiring employees to create a bigger impact, like giving them more responsibility or compensation, do not work with volunteers. Additionally, knowing the exact skill set of each individual employee is an equally difficult task, especially if your nonprofit uses a large number throughout the year.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Mad Skills – The Skill-Centric Approach. In a skill-centric program, Organizations can identify traits and aspects of successful members of their current competencies and roles, and address the precise capabilities that need to be established to excel within those positions. What do we mean when we say skill?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Overall, the program led to over 100 collaborations and its impact is ongoing. Emerging Leaders Playbook Toolkit -The toolkit includes highly practical meeting facilitation “recipes” to help build skills in managing self, teams, and organizational culture.The facilitator agendas are designed for beginner or novice facilitators.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2014

Are leadership skills different for emerging “Millennial” leaders than for people from different generations? Or is there a set of skills fundamental to every level? Survey respondents were asked to rank skills have the greatest impact on a their professional success in the position they currently hold.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

“In the next ten to fifteen years, rapid change in a post-pandemic world and emerging technology will revolutionize nearly every job, eliminate some, and create new forms of work that we have yet to imagine,” says Deanna Mulligan , author of the new book, Hire Purpose: How Smart Companies Can Close The Skills Gap. The future of work is now!

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VQ Strategies

APRIL 26, 2024

This value remains the most commonly used way to describe and recognize the “impacts” that volunteers deliver on your mission. Or is, in fact, increased capacity, helping more people, quality improvement, strengthening staff and organizational skills, more resources, and greater awareness of our cause? Is it merely volume?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The most important skill nonprofit leaders can learn and teach their teams is to know when to use AI and when to use human skills. This process begins with learning technical skills such as “prompting,” which involves constructing the right questions to ask generative AI tools in order to get useful answers.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The impact of software training on nonprofit staff turnover Three tips for improving software training for your staff Take the next step with your nonprofit’s software training The impact of software training on nonprofit staff turnover How do you keep things running smoothly when you have nonprofit staff leaving?

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Tech Impact’s Anthony Pisapia on left, and Patrick Calihan on right. Neighborhood Builder’s Award Tech Impact’s ITWorks program can continue helping at people like William Kendima achieve more, earn more, and make more change in their community. William Kendima, ITWorks graduate speaks at ceremony.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

“In the next ten to fifteen years, rapid change in a post-pandemic world and emerging technology will revolutionize nearly every job, eliminate some, and create new forms of work that we have yet to imagine,” says Deanna Mulligan , author of the book, Hire Purpose: How Smart Companies Can Close The Skills Gap. The future of work is now!

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

With no real sign of AI slowing down or fading away, it’s worth taking the time now to prepare your association for the impact and influence AI will have on your members and employees. AI’s Impact on Staff and Members Let’s say your team is on board with using AI, but you have no idea where to start.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2022

Thus, if nonprofits want to hire and retain skilled employees in an economy with record low unemployment, then they will need to continue to evolve their operations beyond the traditional office environment. For nonprofit marketers and fundraisers, the shift to a digital-first mindset has had a profound impact.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

So many of us can visualize that experience, that moment where we know we are about to spend the day volunteering, team building, and making an impact on people’s lives. Creating Meaningful Experiences There is no doubt that volunteering is good for us as individuals, important for our local communities, and impactful for our global society.

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Roles Strategy Volunteer Synchronous 93

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2014

I don’t have to tell anyone who reads Beth’s blog about the value of storytelling. However, few of us working in the social impact space could admit to utilizing storytelling to its fullest potential. Is there a need for an online platform or marketplace for people to learn and contribute skills, see examples, and download guides?

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

The pandemic, the Great Resignation, and an overall turbulent economy have all impacted labor trends in unforeseen and even unprecedented ways. 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.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 23, 2024

Celebrate and Empower: Volunteer Orientation for Your Board and Committees during Volunteer Week This Volunteer Week, let’s not only celebrate the incredible impact volunteers have on our organizations, but also empower our Board members and event committee members to be champions for volunteer engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Volunteers can have an enormous impact on reaching your goals. Most nonprofits use marketing tactics to recruit, like emails, social media posts, blog posts, and web pages. Volunteer applications can also uncover valuable skills, interests, and certifications. Recognize Volunteers. Managing volunteers is a lot of work.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

If you are wondering how to create this type of powerful narrative for your nonprofit, consider using the following four tips from expert storyteller, Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE, founder and CEO of Liz Ngonzi Transforms and The International Social Impact Institute. Bring your story to life using different types of video content (e.g.,

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

Provide the tools Offer folks training to increase their skills so they can hold conversations about DEI. Those in positions of power can invite traditionally excluded people to the table, but to sustain meaningful dialogue, everyone must have some skills to hold these important and often difficult conversations.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the concept of LGBTQIA+ philanthropy, discuss the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, and highlight the crucial role of philanthropy in addressing these issues. Volunteerism and Skills-Based Support: Volunteering time and expertise can be invaluable to LGBTQIA+ nonprofits.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

This transformation is not only a response to external pressures but also a proactive adaptation to the evolving demands of the sector, where financial stewardship is intricately linked with organizational strategy and social impact.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

A report from the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) and The Allstate Foundation explores how Gen Z is expanding the definition of “community service” and seeking to maximize impact—for themselves and the communities they serve. The students also emphasized that service increased their sense of agency.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

The personal connections fundamental to nonprofit fundraising and major donor stewardship and the strategic initiatives that drive impact cannot be replaced by AI, only enhanced. Currently, knowing how to use AI gives you a competitive edge, a tool to add to your resume, the likes of Blackbaud certification or Google Analytics skills.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 19, 2024

Leading a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills that go beyond traditional management styles. This blog post explores the key qualities that distinguish great nonprofit leaders and how they cultivate a culture of purpose within their organizations. But passion alone doesn’t guarantee success.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

If it’s not enough to consider the human resource impact, consider this instead: while I was working full-time, I obtained my business degree and took many very useful courses in marketing, economics, statistics, and finance. How could my knowledge and skills have been put to better use within my association?

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Data Associations Industry Journal 321

Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

R ead our blog to discover how PEAK Grantmaking empowered its member volunteers and strengthened its volunteer program. The peer groups also offer opportunities for member v olunteers to develop more skills and become leaders. Do you feel like your volunteer work is impactful?

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

In this blog, we will outline four common strategic planning pitfalls and what you can do to avoid each to ensure your nonprofit’s plan results in success. Additionally, it should build on the unique skills and capabilities the organization brings to a community or field. Even the most ambitious strategic plan must also be feasible.

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NTEN

JULY 19, 2012

Throughout the day, I'll be living blogging sessions from MCON12, a virtual conference to help leaders engage the Millennial generation. For my next session, I'm covering "Findings from the 2012 Millennial Impact Report", with Derrick Feldmann from Achieve and Angela White from JGA. 41% of Millennials plan to volunteer in 2012.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

Whether you’re looking to level up your fundraising skills, invest in innovation, improve your nonprofit’s culture, or take better care of your colleagues and yourself, these 15 books can help you make the difference you desire this year. Build skills to become a better leader or manager. Take your fundraising game to the next level.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 1, 2024

From April 21st to 27th, 2024, we celebrate National Volunteer Week – a dedicated time to recognize the incredible impact volunteers have on our communities. They are the tireless donors of their time, energy, and skills , making a tangible difference in the lives of others. appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

According to Blackbaud Institute’s Gen Z at the Table, Gen Zers believe that “promoting causes or volunteering can make the most impact.” Have you considered a board composition matrix to identify your board’s strengths as well as gaps in skills and representation? Inherent desire to give back. Tech expertise + reliance on technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Note from Beth : Over the past six months, I’ve been on an advisory group for project that my colleague Jay Geneske at the Rockefeller Foundation has spearheaded to help build the capacity of nonprofits in storytelling skills. Each of Hatch’s five sections are designed to help you craft, curate and share impactful stories.

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