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Impact investing: Catalyzing systemic change 

Candid

Were even a modest portion of the untapped 95%—of assets totaling an estimated $1 trillion—to be invested for impact, it could create a sea change in how philanthropy invests in the future. The Ford Foundation, under the leadership of Darren Walker, has not only changed its focus to address inequality —in the U.S.

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Drones, Robots, and Farmers—Prepare Your Association to Meet Fast-Moving Technology Trends

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We selected this group because, as independent business owners, they were acutely aware of the challenges of digital markets and the attitudes needed for success. I use the word “change” frequently to describe shifts in the digital world. Change implies moving from one situation to another. They are also good facilitators.

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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

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If these two drivers of engagement are a world apart, it will be challenging to deliver the seamless experience customers expect from their favorite brands. What has changed over time? What is changing in our industry? Communicators are often on the front lines of coming trends and can spot challenges in the making.

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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships? To change that, we came up with a structure that allows for on-demand project work in blended, cross-functional teams. The idea that the employer holds all the cards is changing. The idea that the employer holds all the cards is changing.

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Are Marketing and Fundraising Changing Permanently?

Saleforce Nonprofit

Fundraising teams at the eye of the pandemic storm have experienced an eye-watering pace of change the past two years. The pandemic changed how nonprofits fundraised from various income streams and channels they deployed. Major donor and corporate engagements turned virtual overnight. Future-Proofing People & Teams.

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3 Reasons Every Nonprofit Tech Project Should Begin with a Discovery

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Discoveries are the “sharpening your ax” mode smart nonprofits invest in before taking a swing at technology challenges, and avoiding them can result in a big miss. Is a process or culture change also needed for the solution to work? They will thank you for it by owning the change and driving a positive outcome.

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#14LCS Facilitator Series: Meet Beth Kanter

NTEN

If you register for NTEN’s first-ever Leading Change Summit this September (#14LCS), you’ll be asked to choose one of three tracks— Digital Strategy , The Future of Technology , or Impact Leadership —and you’ll spend quite a bit of time with your track-mates at the Summit.