Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

They don’t know their job or what is expected of them. It’s your job to educate and manage your Board — especially if they don’t know what to do. There are two things that can help A LOT here: organizational by-laws and Board member job descriptions. And they probably don’t know what their role is in leading the nonprofit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Organizations need to have structures and policies to support and enhance an individuals work/life balance and enable healthy technology use habits including a right to disconnect from the workplace. The study found a relationship between AI-related jobs and increases in economic growth, which in return improved the well-being of the society.

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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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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

And is it so good that it will put me out of a job?) There are complex copyright and fair use issues, and new PR and crisis communications challenges. Effectively integrating AI into your work means being clear-eyed about the challenges.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Even when you love your job, without the right support, it’s easy to experience symptoms of leadership fatigue like these. We’ve planned a day of exploration and discovery that will return you to the office with solutions to tough challenges. The thrill might not be gone. But genuine excitement is harder to find.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

challenges leaders’ underlying assumptions about workers and the workplace. Revealing the 10 workplace policies for our post-pandemic world. Challenge – Workers feel that their jobs are challenging, complex, and interesting, but at the same time not overly stressful. Taylor, Jr. Redefining the employee experience.

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Forum One

APRIL 25, 2023

Convenience This can mean many different things for different employees, just as it does for the customer, but it may include offering flexible work hours; supporting a bring-your-own-device policy; providing concierge services and office perks; and prioritizing quality of work over the quantity of hours logged. Let’s chat!

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Thanks to the leadership and quick acting of Beth Kanter and Sue Anne Reed, there’s now a petition is up on Care2 focused on the fact that Apple’s iPhone app policy does not allow nonprofits to gather donations via the mobile phone platform.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Recruitment challenges have been listed as one of the upcoming trends to look out for in 2024. Ensure your job descriptions are comprehensive by covering the following items: Soft and hard skills. For this reason, your organization can list preferred skills in its job description. You could address this in a few ways.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Recruitment challenges have been listed as one of the upcoming trends to look out for in 2024. Ensure your job descriptions are comprehensive by covering the following items: Soft and hard skills. For this reason, your organization can list preferred skills in its job description. You could address this in a few ways.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It’s challenging enough to maintain a healthy volunteer team under normal conditions. Difficult times, such as COVID-19, can intensify those challenges if an adequate retention plan is not in place with the ability to properly implemented it. Job titles, job descriptions and training. Communication.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In what became known as “The Mother’s Day Massacre,” he completely overhauled the leadership of the organization and had to endure legal challenges and widespread criticism as a result. When Frank passed the presidential baton to Susan Berresford in 1996, he told her, “The nature of the job will reveal itself to you.”

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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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BoardAssist

MARCH 1, 2017

As New York’s leading personalized nonprofit board matching service, we spend a lot of time working with nonprofit boards to help them craft their nonprofit’s give/get policy – or how much board members should be asked to annually generate for the boards on which they serve. That’s where the challenge comes in.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Staffing The National Council of Nonprofits reports that “nonprofits around the country are reporting significant challenges retaining staff and filling vacancies. Your job is to figure out how to navigate policies for its responsible use, both for internal and for external communications. And that’s saying a lot.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Some well-paying jobs only require trade school or technical education programs, and those certifications take far less than four years to earn. Reduced funding makes maintaining academic programs, investing in infrastructure, and attracting high-quality faculty members more challenging. For example, the U.S.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 10, 2021

A leader in the industry for many years, the VolunteerHub team has assisted its clients with a wide variety of challenges and roadblocks that impact their performance, strategy execution, and mission attainment. We are excited to announce our partnership with Taskly, a leading on-demand HR expertise provider. the provider of VolunteerHub.

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VisionLink

MARCH 13, 2014

We’ve made progress in giving students from all backgrounds access to college – but we haven’t finished the all-important job of helping them achieve a degree. Counting the success of all students is an essential first step.

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The NonProfit Times

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The largest grants within NCOA’s $61-million budget are often federally restricted revenues related to work for job training and placement for older workers, Alwin said. We’re used to processing large grants and donations, so often aligned with federal guidelines,” she said.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The other is not taking a risk to apply for a new job or opportunity, believing that they do not have enough experience or skills sets,” according to Christie Hunter Arscott , author of the book, Begin Boldly. Do they have an open-door policy only for some people? In Begin Boldly , Hunter Arscott turns this thinking on its head.

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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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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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Socialbrite

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

For many of us, simply shutting down when faced with many challenges is a coping mechanism. As advocates for your cause, they will be ready and willing to commit their time and energy, though it is your job to ensure your requests are effective. W e all know the sinking feeling of having a long to-do list of big items.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 1, 2021

By: Kelsey Long, Project Policy Analyst for the Center for Vulnerable Populations in the Division of General and Internal Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. When V4V participants use their vouchers, money is infused directly into the local community, generating income and jobs in the agricultural and food retail sectors.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

Respondents of color report greater workplace challenges than white respondents, including: Lack of role models. If these challenges are not addressed, and racial disparities in leadership positions continue to be prevalent, nonprofits are likely to remain homogenous and stagnant. Disparities in access to mentorship programs.

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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

JULY 21, 2021

Establish initial governing documents and policies. . You’ll need to create Bylaws and Conflict of Interest documents and policies because both are needed for your IRS application. . Develop job descriptions for staffing needs. . Why is board education so important and so challenging? Prepare a Human Resources manual. .

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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

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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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2021

Too often volunteers become people offered the menial jobs. Ask them about their job history, skills, hobbies, and interests. Have an open door policy with your volunteer communication. The greater the challenge, the greater the passion, and the individual will find working with your nonprofit stimulating. .

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

The answer is that it meets your mission, and that your job is to find a third party to support the much-needed program. In short, the board’s duty is to deal with the policies and the “big issues.” The staff, as led by the executive director (president, CEO…) implements that policy: the tactical three-foot view.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

Create policies and procedures, so everyone is treated fairly. The Job Description for Your First Hire When hiring staff for your nonprofit, the first hire can be the most intimidating. Start with a job description. Now it’s time to write a job description for real, one that you can use to make your first hire.

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Reading financial statements, analyzing data, reviewing the Form 990 before it’s filed, approving policies related to conflicts of interest, tapping into reserves, and conducting internal audits might not light your fire. You should also discuss policies and allow ample time for questions and answers. It’s not sexy.

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sgEngage

JULY 18, 2023

Threads, a new app released by Meta, is rushing into the space left by Twitter’s constantly changing policies. If you’re doing your job well, your posts should be tailored to each of these segments like you’d tailor your messaging to your donor levels. Modern fundraising depends on meeting your supporters where they are.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 1, 2023

They’re all about research, policies, and programs that help kids and families, and that’s exactly what they talk about on their blog. They do a great job of tying in the personal message in an emotionally compelling way—and that makes their content even more powerful.

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Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

But the board is responsible for ensuring that the nonprofit has all the necessary legal, ethical, financial, and overall good governance policies in place to succeed long-term. But fulfilling their legal and fiduciary duties to the organization might well be their most important job of all.

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