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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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Hiring for fit is more challenging. That specific information allows employers to hire people who are the right fit for their community, and it can help prospective employees avoid situations where they will not thrive. This knowledge can short-cut the path to effective collaboration and illuminate interpersonal dynamics for the group.

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Thought Leaders Blaze Trails of Discovery and Engagement

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Passion plus knowledge is a powerful hook, making people who were about to swipe stay for a while. ” Kurtzman believed that thought leaders should help shape the way people think about the world by sharing their ideas and insights and by challenging the status quo. Here’s one significant challenge.

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Culture, Community, and Technology—A Successful 2022 Convergence

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Complacency doesn’t grow organizations or help members meet professional challenges. We’ll explore what trust means and how to keep it growing in your team, your board, and throughout your professional environment, even in challenging circumstances. Digital venues and options put an end to that peaceful era. Growing Together.

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Grow Or Stagnate?: Nurturing A Growth Mindset

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By Olga Moshinsky Woltman “The growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve.

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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. Communicators are often on the front lines of coming trends and can spot challenges in the making. The numbers, statistics, and trends should inform joint initiatives.

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Creating a Nonprofit Digital Strategy with ChatGPT: A Practical Guide

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By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT.

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