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Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

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Invest in Training “It’s incumbent on organizations to invest in their volunteers. Leadership training helps directors to learn and practice the skills needed to navigate the complexities of board service. ASAPS had a leadership training program. Volunteers could join at any time during their service.

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Thursday Thoughts: engaging advocates all year round

EveryAction

However, you also know these cycles of boom and bust aren’t always efficient or effective at building a truly successful program—instead, retaining advocates year-round and between campaigns is what will help you build more power and make a deeper impact in alignment with your long-term vision and goals. Advocacy is a long-term calling.

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How Nonprofit Staff Training Is Evolving Due to COVID-19

Top Nonprofits

So, it’s no surprise that your nonprofit’s staff and the training they receive is also evolving because of the pandemic. When it comes to training, your staff has new questions. They also have new barriers to completing the training. How do we complete work, training, and more on one strained WiFi connection?

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Five Lessons for Creating an Effective (and Accountable) Nonprofit Board

Blue Avocado

Having been the only one in my business school class who chose a career in the nonprofit sector, I was able to use my MBA training to lead change and turnarounds. In fact, one of my two biggest challenges as nonprofit CEO involved convincing boards that their service demanded accountability. Reality 2: It’s all work and no pay.

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Beyond the Basics: Elevating Volunteer Engagement for Nonprofit Success

The Modern Nonprofit

They contribute their time, skills, and passion to support the cause, all without expecting anything in return. Are there tasks that can be delegated to volunteers without compromising the quality of your services? Include information about the time commitment, necessary skills, and any specific training required.

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Building A Nonprofit Board That Understands Financial Stewardship

Kindful

The Governance Committee, responsible for ensuring the board can fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities, should work with the Finance and Fundraising Committees to create an Education and Training Plan with consistent opportunities for board members to learn about finances and fundraising. Here’s how you can build that board. It’s not sexy.

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Blackbaud Partners for Your Nonprofit: 10 Top Picks

DNL OmniMedia

Aside from offering an expansive set of core software solutions (like Blackbaud CRM, Raiser’s Edge NXT, TeamRaiser, and Luminate Online), Blackbaud also allows expert third parties to innovate new solutions and services that fit seamlessly into their suite of products. What are Blackbaud Partners? What is the Blackbaud Partner Marketplace?