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Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

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Providing personal support, fosters a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and transparency.” I was eager to hear Sue’s ideas about the importance of focusing the board on qualities like empathy, self-knowledge, and strong social skills to build a productive environment. Volunteers could join at any time during their service.

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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Although you’re probably not recruiting a team for an extreme experience, it can be helpful to begin thinking about team building from Bell’s perspective. “A Building a great team starts with hiring the right people. If finding the right candidate isn’t happening, consider filling in with temporary support. I’ve seen it happen.

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Thursday Thoughts | Creative ways to show supporter love and demonstrate impact

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Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Fresh Eyes Digital Donors, volunteers, and supporters are the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations.

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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Sue” was tapped to head the department because of her knowledge of the current AMS and her passion for, and scrupulous maintenance of, the data. She was so protective of “her” data that she had trouble inviting anyone who she deemed less knowledgeable into the conversation. Here’s an illustration of this idea from my experience.

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Beyond the RFP: How to Choose Technology Partners for Impact

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I think this problem, RFPs vs. Impact, is solvable, but we need to explore new approaches to partnering with technologists who are responsible for contributing to the development, application, and advancement of social sector technologies. RFPs are inadequate solutions to foster transparency and build a more inclusive sector.

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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Why You Should Be Calling To Thank Donors For Their Support

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If you’re not, you’re missing out on a valuable way to build real connections with them! A phone call gives you the opportunity to build real personal connections with the people who support you. In fact, it’s one of the simplest and most impactful things you can do! Are you calling your donors regularly?

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