.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Each time you consider adding to your team, it’s a choice that has a critical impact on your organization’s future. We are aggressively challenged to deliver value. In this competitive environment, the impact that people make on brand and culture has never been more important. This is a unique time for the association community.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Boulder and seeing the winter beauty of the place right after a big snowfall as well as of connecting with many people excited about social impact. We mainly commiserated about the challenges of the app business model! The iconic Flatirons overlooking Boulder, Colorado My first stop was Prof.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 3, 2020

Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Implementing strategic engagement initiatives designed to leverage the assets of volunteers expands a nonprofit’s ability to maximize its social impact. Conclusion.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

BIPOC nonprofit staff are ‘pushed’ by challenges toward leadership Ideally, nonprofit staff would become inspired to lead through encouragement, opportunities for advancement, positive role models, and the belief that they could make an impact by building on the foundation laid by their predecessors.

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2022

Meme: To disrupt traditional research methodologies, MEASURE has developed the CARE model to help BIPOC-led organizations identify their theory of change and measure their impact. What is the MEASURE CARE Model and what problem are you trying to solve with this program?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 19, 2021

They’re flexible enough to pursue multiple paths to impact, which is critical given how quickly the world changes today. When there is a challenge to solve that involves multiple teams, is it easy to find and share data? While some organizations have sprinted ahead in their transformation journeys, others are in the early stages.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Here are some high impact and easy ways to put your data analytics to work. Start simple and then challenge yourself to move to more complex scenarios. Even if you’re a beginner, you can start with a simple spreadsheet to see the impact of what it’s telling you. See if seasonality impacts engagement with a certain product.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

To be candid, as a candidate for positions myself, as a courtesy, I’ve drafted letters of recommendation for mentors who would submit them. In fact, keeping high-performing staff is one of the more serious challenges facing nonprofits. But even more impactful are the righteous examples set by our leaders and practitioners.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

The lack of structure can be challenging. Find a mentor. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. Mentors can make introductions for you and give you key insights that would take you years to learn on your own.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As Hispanic Heritage Month unfolds, there’s a renewed urgency and opportunity for organizations to delve deeper, recognizing and celebrating the profound impact of Latino narratives on our shared American story. This could range from financial literacy workshops to mentoring programs. These narratives can inspire and educate.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

It’s this last finding in particular that presents a real challenge in the workplace. You can have four types of allies, each of which can have powerful roles in your life: Friend, Mentor, Sponsor and Benefactor. Are your words and actions aligned with the type of impact you would hope to have on those around you?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

Not based upon how wealthy they are or how much money they give, but based upon the positive impact they make? The fundraiser story is one where they help someone, and some organization, make a mission-focused impact. The fundraiser is the sage who challenges with a choice. But this challenge isn’t the end. The “Wiseman.”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success. As courses progress, Slack is used as the central channel for all course communications, including peer collaboration, speaker announcements, industry news, and mentor feedback. In the 2020 U.S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

You need to provide opportunities for their continuous learning on the job and mentoring. The Road Ahead As the nonprofit sector navigates evolving challenges, it’s crucial for us, as leaders, to embrace empathetic leadership as a guiding principle. You want to inspire curiosity beyond formal professional development activities.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. Mission statements are typically short and to the point, briefly communicating the nature of the organization’s work, impact , goals, and values. Why does your nonprofit exist?

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

Volunteers enjoy challenging tasks and look for chances to step up to the next level. If this sense of challenge is lacking, volunteers will not generally continue service with an organization. Make sure you give your volunteers some interesting, more challenging activities along with more “routine” assignments.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 14, 2020

As we wrap up all four of these cohort-based engagement initiatives as 2020 ends, we were a bit unsure of what outcomes to realistically expect, given all the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic. Why were they successful even amid one of the most challenging years in nonprofit history?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2021

This blog post goes over our secret recipe for fostering employee engagement, and provides fellow corporate social responsibility (CSR) leaders with ways to adapt to a challenging year. . This post aims to provide corporate social responsibility leaders with ideas to adapt to a challenging year.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

We should be equally relentless in learning more and more about the mission, programs, and impact on the beneficiaries of our nonprofits. Successful fundraisers have an intuitive desire to mentor and empower others to succeed. They were hardly part of our vocabulary at the beginning of the millennium.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 7, 2020

But beyond these basics, many companies are providing financial relief with charitable dollars for their impacted workforce. Funding Federally Qualified Health Clinics (FQHC’s) is a philanthropic strategy for some companies to directly address the inequitable impact of the virus on people living in rural and underserved communities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2022

It’s this last finding in particular that presents a real challenge in the workplace. You can have four types of allies, each of which can have powerful roles in your life: Friend, Mentor, Sponsor and Benefactor. Are your words and actions aligned with the type of impact you would hope to have on those around you?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

Given the challenges of COVID-19 restrictions, it is even more important for us this year to ensure that we are spreading more awareness, understanding, and acceptance of autism and neurodiversity. Some common challenges for people with autism include communication, social cues, and flexibility to changing environments.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For most nonprofit organizations, volunteers serve in capacities that are vitally important to the organization’s impact. Well-managed volunteers provide incredible value, giving organizations the ability to strategically position themselves for continual growth and impact. The importance of volunteers cannot be underestimated.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The challenge was to meet the needs of multiple audiences. We collaborate across teams and functions — this includes the Trailhead team that provides mentoring for our editors and writers, and all the support that makes the Trailhead magic happen. The next million badges earned — and the millions after that — for more impact.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

The unique challenge for nonprofits—especially those that rely on in-person support—will be providing virtual opportunities to their supporters to adapt to this new environment. Tie in a strategic fundraising ask: Take advantage of a high-impact moment of engagement (e.g., Inability to check in on vulnerable community members.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

You can mentor or teach a class with Tech Forward. Accept Responsibility for Unintended Impact. Part of being an effective ally is recognizing that just because you have a positive intent doesn’t always equate to a positive impact. For more, read How to Bring Systemic Change to DEI Challenges. Representation matters.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 18, 2018

I saw myself rising to each new challenge. One week later, I saw some of the kids already coming into our office to be interviewed so they could be matched to a life-changing mentor. With every choice, I make, action I take and sentence I speak; I aim to create and spark the most impact possible.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2021

And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future. The pandemic was a reminder of just how important the relationships are between our Club mentors and the kids they serve.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Enhanced community impact. Before we go over how to implement new strategies to engage employees, let’s discuss the challenges many businesses and nonprofits face when it comes to employee engagement, such as: Insufficient training. Remote work challenges. Fitness and mindfulness challenges. Innovation challenges.

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