Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Those conversations led to the Washington Area Women’s Foundation ’s (WAWF) report Thrive As They Lead: Advancing the Infrastructure to Support Black Women Leaders in the D.C. Metro Area Nonprofit Sector , in which 36 presidents, CEOs, and executive directors shared their experiences. And that’s not even on the table for me.

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

Our books “Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption” and “An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” summarize those conversations. But I am struck by how often our contributors’ insights are the recommendations we needed to survive that challenge. Set clear expectations and roles from the beginning.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

” “The conversation easily gets off-track, and before you know it, 30 minutes have passed and we haven’t even discussed important business because we’ve gotten off on a tangent again.” And they probably don’t know what their role is in leading the nonprofit. They don’t know their job or what is expected of them.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2024

One of my favorite colleagues and co-host of our Eskin Fundraising Training Non-Profit Empowerment webinar series, Rhanda Luna, has been hired as Director of Corporate Giving and Special Events for SAFE, based in Austin, Texas. That means that there are many men and women in our profession who are beginning roles with new employers.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Christopher’s School In this thought-provoking session, two technology experts delve into the transformative potential and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain insights and foster a constructive dialogue on the role of AI in your school. Albans School, and Hiram Cuevas, St.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

While our upcoming session at bbcon 2023 will focus on where the tools are, we also hope to help shape conversations about where generative AIs are headed. This will be an honest and authentic conversation about the many obstacles confronted by under-resourced individuals and organizations striving to help drive social change.

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Generation Education Blackbaud Model 100

Nimble AMS

JUNE 27, 2022

When members are represented in association leadership roles, you’ll have key insights into their changing priorities and shifting values. Ensure your association stays ahead of concerning member trends—elect key members to leadership roles so you can focus on the areas that matter most to members. . Industry news and information.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Often, such initiatives come from the top down and start with the board of directors. With equity, the people who are impacted or closest to challenges have an opportunity to weigh in on the solutions. You understand that you’ll need a variety of voices to find solutions to the challenges your organization encounters.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Last December, I wrote about the surprisingly complex challenge of aligning on a conceptual definition of BIPOC-led (BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous and People of Color). Part of the reason for this is that you will not only need to decide what roles count as “leadership roles” (e.g., Board members? Executive team?

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

If that’s a challenge, aim to send a quarterly email update and a bi-annual mailer to those donors for whom you do not have emails. It’s where chief executives can embrace the role of chief influencer. If you have the capacity, take the time to extend the same level of gratitude to all of your donors. Send regular newsletters.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

For example, perhaps your idea for creating a nonprofit focused on raising funds for children fighting cancer started with one family’s need for support in a challenging time. What potential challenges or risks will the nonprofit face? The answer could be “both.” Does the community seem excited about your nonprofit idea?

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BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

One of a board member’s main roles—while rarely discussed—is to support the executive director (ED). It requires a deep understanding of the ED’s roles and your place in making that person successful…without micromanaging. Is Your Board Properly Supporting Your Executive Director. Know your role.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 3, 2014

Let’s Talk About Succession Planning: Getting the Conversation Started. Starting the Conversation about Succession Planning. But many still view it in terms of “what do we do when the executive director leaves.” For this reason, it can be useful to purposefully link succession planning conversations to strategic planning.

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Conversation Leadership California Government 68

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

With the recent pandemic, civil unrest and racism conversations front and center, nonprofit organizations are working overtime to serve communities deeply affected by these issues. On top of it all is the reality that the diversity needle has not moved much in board of directors’ positions at nonprofit organizations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 7, 2013

Question: My board of directors is not effective at raising funds to support our organization. Effectively engaging board members in fundraising is a very common challenge for nonprofit organizations. Many board members are unaware of their responsibilities to fundraise or feel inadequate in meeting the challenge.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

To learn more about knowledge work and its role in grantmaking, check out the post Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work is Core to Equitable Change. However, when we initiate a more practical conversation, we can determine which questions will be most useful. We utilize datamaking as part of shared meaning making.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

Whether you aspire to be an executive leader, hold a director’s position, or even launch your own nonprofit, there are rarely clear paths to career development within the nonprofit sector. The lack of structure can be challenging. When you run into challenges in your existing role, you’ll have someone to turn to for advice.

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Mentoring Nonprofit Skills Leadership 98

Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

“I contribute to the DEI Open Source project because I want to help create events that are open and affirming to people who have traditionally been excluded from working in tech,” says Sarah Pilzer , a Salesforce Trailblazer and the director of operations at Country Dance & Song Society. “I Accept Responsibility for Unintended Impact.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Slack helps us achieve this,” says Will Calvert, director of technology and enablement at RMIT Online. election, these organizations — which rely heavily on volunteers to deliver their mission — were challenged by COVID-19 restrictions that made it almost impossible to do traditional door-to-door canvassing. In the 2020 U.S.

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Collaboration Communication Student Canada 120

See3

APRIL 9, 2024

We spoke to Jono Smith, the Director of Brand Marketing and Digital Strategy for Make-A-Wish America, to understand why the organization decided to invest in content strategy. Though our conversation, we learned three pivotal things that a nonprofit should consider when developing their own content strategies.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

So how about some good news: the steps you can take today to get ahead of recession are the same steps that will shore up your organization against any number of challenges. In the same vein, you may have a long-standing relationship with a foundation but shouldn’t neglect the role of earned revenue or sponsorships.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

I was asked to facilitate a session on the question, "Should CEOs and Executive Directors Use Social Media?". You may be wondering if that means that your executive director and CEO needs to write a blog or have their own Twitter account to share their wisdom. I think it depends. .

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Understand your nonprofit’s limitations and challenges, but show your team that you believe that they can take your major giving program to new heights. Assigning responsibilities ensures that everyone is clear on their role in the major giving process. Development director. Major gifts officer. Make one last phone call.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Amy Strom , NPact ’s Director of Client Delivery will provide community foundations currently running on FIMS–as well as those running on the classic versions of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge & Financial Edge and NPact’s GrantEdge solutions–with an overview of the Blackbaud and NPact solutions for community foundations.

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Foundation Virtual Professional Blackbaud 78

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Professionals tasked with a knowledge role often organize what feels like chaos—to create structure and focus attention on the most important information. These are often perceived as disconnected from and less important than grant strategy. Fast forward to today…. We live in an information society.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 71

Twenty Hats

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

That was the advice I received 25 years ago from an experienced volunteer director. Two years ago, a long-time volunteer “retired” from her position with the ceramics program, giving another volunteer an opportunity to transition to that role. The volunteers’ leadership program has challenged me in unexpected ways. The result?

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Volunteer Americorp Leadership Maryland 75

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

They also help to clarify where a role fits into the collective organization. However, it can be challenging to write an adequate job description without experience in the role for which you are creating the description (“JD”), and you might not know where to start. What is the Purpose of the Role?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 19, 2009

I had an amazing conversation with a client this week. He’s the Board President of an organization that is facing many challenges. . One of the biggest problems in this organization is the Executive Director. Back to my conversation with the Board President. Tags: Board of Directors Management.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Getting development teams and their nonprofit boards to work in alignment can be challenging. Even if your development team and your board work well together, there is probably more that the executive director, development director, and board chair can do to ensure that the organization is taking advantage of everyone’s strengths.

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

As CEO, Chris will build upon the foundation laid over the past 10 years, seven of which he served as advisor, investor, board director , and, most recently, as Classy’s chief operating officer. Tell us about that journey and why you are able to step into this new role now.

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Product Roles Companies Platform 76

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

Some foundation executive directors form peer coaching circles with other Eds to help each other meet specific challenges or embrace new opportunities. When funders come together and share insights from reading grant applications and from conversations with local nonprofits, they see patterns and trends emerge.

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Collaboration Foundation Local Philanthropy 95

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

By: Rakesh Bharania, Director, Humanitarian Impact Data, Salesforce.org and Alex Parker, Senior Platform Architect, Salesforce.org. In addition to the challenges inherent to any nonprofit mission, these organizations and their personnel must often work in areas with poor security and limited resources.

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Practice Data Afghanistan Environment 120

Whole Whale

APRIL 28, 2023

By understanding each board member’s background, expertise, and passions, you can tailor fundraising roles and activities to engage them meaningfully and ensure their efforts align with their strengths. Are you comfortable with managing conflicts or difficult conversations? If yes, please describe your experience.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

She has tremendous knowledge on managing the day-to-day challenges of fundraising and enjoys facilitating the decision-making process with clients. A nonprofit’s board of directors can be its most powerful asset for fundraising growth. These conversations also play a key role in the donors’ continued gifts to the organization.

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Ideas Roles Nonprofit Consultant 52

Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

We all lived through the challenges of this past year together—and like it or not, there’s still more to come. – Sarah Ackerman, Director of Copy + Content . – Rob Shaw, Art Director . – Sarah Dunlap, Associate Fundraising Director . – Ida Persson, Associate Creative Director.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

Those who tuned in to the virtual event were treated to conversations with some incredible headliners, and heard nonprofit customers share their technology impact stories. . The two discussed innovative solutions to the challenges facing nonprofits. Learn more about the insights they shared, including the future of funding.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Ideally, every three to five years, your board and staff directors will meet to realign regarding goals and begin the strategic planning process. How often should you develop a standard nonprofit strategic plan?

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