Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

Depending on the request for proposal, specific funding criteria that we may look for include geographic location, groups engaged in movement-building and organizing work to advance systemic and structural changes, and organizations that have budgets under $2 million and are led by and for women, girls, and nonbinary leaders of color.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

By Annisa Wanat , an independent consultant who works to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals more strategically by providing customized solutions in leadership, management, and communications. Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

Deal , authors of the book, How Great Leaders Think : Good thinking is the starting point for good leadership. Leaders can see and do more when they know how to negotiate four key areas of the leadership terrain : structural, human resource, political, and symbolic. Great structural leaders : Do their homework.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Deal , authors of the book, How Great Leaders Think : Good thinking is the starting point for good leadership. Leaders can see and do more when they know how to negotiate four key areas of the leadership terrain: structural, human resource, political, and symbolic. Great structural leaders: Do their homework. Experiment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 31, 2020

Deal , authors of the book, How Great Leaders Think : Good thinking is the starting point for good leadership. Leaders can see and do more when they know how to negotiate four key areas of the leadership terrain: structural, human resource, political, and symbolic. Great structural leaders: Do their homework. Experiment.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Operations & Leadership How To Write A Nonprofit Mission Statement in 7 Steps (Plus 10 Great Examples) 17 min read Read Now 2. Operations & Leadership Programs Nonprofit Membership Models: The What, Why, and How 10 min read Read Now 3. Start by outlining your organizational structures. Want some help? Don’t stop there!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 12, 2022

posted by Sabrina Esquivel Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Strengthening employee engagement can enhance morale, lower the turn-over rates, strengthen teamwork, preserve consistency and overall, cause success toward the nonprofit’s mission. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Onboarding process.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Cause Camp 2020 is going to feature next level content. Cause Camp 2020 Host. Through speaking, training, and consulting, she shows social purpose organizations how to use social media and storytelling to build communities, showcase impact, and advance their causes. We’re so proud to introduce our amazing speaker lineup!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

posted by Jade Gale Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Skilled talent and leadership are pivotal to growth, sustainability and success. If an organization is willing to invest in a positive and extensive support structure, it is likely leadership will follow. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

People need to know how to handle when they are: Triggered – when a word or action causes a strong reaction Flooded – when an overwhelming number of emotions all at once causes physical stress responses. Collective leadership – ensuring the barriers are removed to include the skill development of others.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Conducting meetings that take conversations down rabbit holes that cause widespread frustration amongst the members of your group. Leadership Fitness : Leadership philosophy, personal performance, mental training, and ability to master time and calendar. A company is only as good as its people.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Being a good storyteller will serve you well in your leadership role. "A Whatever the case, it will have maximum impact if it includes the following core components," according to Choy: Structural : A story has a beginning, middle, and end. A story with a business impact can be as short as one sentence.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2012

In fact, we all live in social networks, every day, and the implications are important for organizations, professional networking and leadership development. Those effective passages of information are vital to teams working together as well as leadership development within an organization. How are they being cultivated and developed?

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

These movements typically don’t start with a structured entity, but with inspired individuals who see what needs to change in their communities and decide to act on it. This kind of top-down effort provides a platform for change, taps into existing networks, offers structured leadership, and generates essential resources.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Every membership program needs a structure that appeals to its intended audience. Membership Models: The What and Why A membership model is an organizational structure where a nonprofit offers a valuable set of benefits in exchange for a recurring membership fee. Often, members can join for a nominal fee or for free!

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 14, 2023

These team members provide the organization, coordination, and leadership that every organization and partnership needs to achieve their goals effectively and efficiently. appeared first on Media Cause. A project manager’s objective is to navigate each of these moving parts and steer the project toward its desired outcome.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2021

posted by Kristi Kerner Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. These issues often lead to a decline in employee work performance and may even cause staff to seek additional opportunities for employment. Leadership should promote and model a healthy work-life balance.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nonprofit conferences can feature a variety of topics, like fundraising, marketing, nonprofit tech, and leadership. The theme of the 2023 Cause Camp conference is “Lessons in Building Momentum.” If you belong to a smaller nonprofit and are looking to attend an in-person conference in 2023, Cause Camp might be your best bet.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

Operations & Leadership Nonprofit Websites: Your Comprehensive Guide 68 min read Read Now Three Steps to Compelling Nonprofit Calls to Action Even though a call to action may be the shortest phrase on your website, it’s important that it makes an impact. Specificity is what sets successful nonprofit calls to action apart from the rest.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

According to a survey by Landles-Cobb, Kramer, and Smith Milway (2015), the second most cited reason for staff turnover, behind low compensation, was lack of leadership development and growth opportunity. Organizations can start small, perhaps focusing on a few emerging leaders, and build structured leadership development systems over time.

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Twenty Hats

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Volunteer leadership has brought welcome changes to our programs. The new leader’s fresh approach included revamping the operational structure of the program, dividing, and sharing leadership responsibilities with two additional volunteers. The volunteers’ leadership program has challenged me in unexpected ways.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

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.  Check out our last installment here! In calmer periods, spinning the wheels can be just as detrimental.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Although not bad behavior per se, it’s at least gauche to ask others to financially support a cause that you don’t—and part of being a board member means generating funds through networking. Simply put, the board failed to keep up with a growing organization and provide it with the leadership and vision it needed.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Fortunately, there are many formal and informal changes you can implement into your organization’s structure to keep your employees motivated. Leadership style. Lack of leadership support. Delegate this responsibility to managers so directs have a consistent touchpoint to leadership. Set clear expectations.

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Candid

APRIL 19, 2021

do not have access to the structural supports and opportunities needed to thrive. Candid is currently in the fourth cohort of the BMOC Leadership Circle. The cohort will explore leadership styles, resources to support BMOC programming in their communities, and strategies to increase network connectedness.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

You’ll come to understand that it isn’t a personal rejection because you’re not asking for yourself, but for a grander cause — a mission that touches, improves, and saves more lives. Another strategy to empower donor prospects to contribute in larger amounts are gifts structured with both current and deferred payment components.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. Habitat for Humanity focuses on periodically posting curated content relevant to the cause of homelessness and housing. For example: 1. Curated content relevant to your mission.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

Since 1987, Echoing Green has identified visionary leaders with bold ideas for transforming the world and invested in their ideas and leadership. Black communities are teeming with innovative and world-changing leadership and vision. Black voices, Black spaces.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Rewriting your mission statement to more accurately represent your work can help you build deeper and lasting connections with supporters because they can see the explicit impact you have on your cause. You are also more likely to attract dedicated donors to your cause because they know immediately where you focus your work.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Every dollar counts in the fundraising world, so the free marketing that social media provides can be crucial to raising awareness for your cause without breaking your budget. You can also use tools to target specific audiences for your different campaigns, helping you ensure your reach the people most likely to support your cause.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

At Media Cause, we conceptualize advocacy in that same vein: It’s about shifting the balance of power. It’s our own stories about the cause in which we’re fighting for that connect and bond people on a peer-to-peer level. Structure Your Message Effectively . The way we structure our stories is key to maximizing their impact.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Many website services promise quick and easy setup free of any long-term planning or custom coding, and—while that may sound alluring—it can cause certain roadblocks in the future that prevent you from scaling your online presence. In today’s ever-expanding online world, that’s important.

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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. Make sure to regularly recognize and celebrate their achievements, both informally and through structured recognition programs such as volunteer appreciation events or awards.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 31, 2018

Being a good storyteller will serve you well in your leadership role. "A Whatever the case, it will have maximum impact if it includes the following core components," according to Choy: Structural : A story has a beginning, middle, and end. A story with a business impact can be as short as one sentence.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Internally, there is no better time to take a critical look at your organizational structure. As your constituents engage with a cause that they care about–and hopefully your brand–they aren’t thinking about their involvement with your organization as coming in from one specific team of department.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2020

If so, this may be the opportunity to approach your leadership about a new AMS. Be clear on what the direct benefit to leadership will be. Show leadership how better reporting and business intelligence can give them more clarity into revenue, including reporting on which programs helped drive revenue and which aren’t yielding results.

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Media Cause

MARCH 10, 2022

Below we interviewed the six female department heads at Media Cause. Read as they share their unique journeys to leadership and even more powerful—the advice they would give to their younger selves. . I am currently the Executive Vice President, Creative + Brand here at Media Cause. Amy Small. Tiffany Rivers. Kim Anderson .

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