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5 Ways the Nonprofit Sector Has Changed Over the Past 20 Years

NonProfit PRO

Over the past 20 years, a lot has changed in the nonprofit sector, and with major giving in particular. Here are five ways major giving and the sector in general have changed, and what nonprofit professionals should keep in mind as they work toward their organizations’ missions.

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

sgEngage

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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Marie Kondo Defines Nonprofit Work Worth Doing

NonProfit PRO

Evaluate the work you do each day with this clarifying question: What strategic plan objective does this task or project support? By doing so, you will go on a journey of discovery that could change your career.

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Setting work-life boundaries when working from home 

Candid

The shift to remote work is one of the most significant workplace trends we’ve seen in recent years. Four years later, many organizations ( including Candid ) continue to offer work-location flexibility. One reason many people prefer to work from home is the potential for better work-life balance. to let the dog out).

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How To Develop Proactive Change Management

NonProfit PRO

Poorly managed change in the work environment leads to burnout, disengagement within the team, and a culture of cynicism around change in general. While change is inevitable, we can minimize frustrations surrounding change by effectively planning for and managing the change.

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How to Collect Compelling Stories to Use in Your Fundraising Work

The Fundraising Authority

There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising. We need our donors emotionally involved and excited about our work… not bored. That’s why we need to incorporate stories into our fundraising work. Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising.

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Getting the board on board with nonprofit technology changes

EveryAction

Depending on the size, reach, and impact anticipated from a technology change, engaging the board of directors is often critical to your success. They can help drive a culture of adoption , which allows leadership to focus on change management activities to ensure you succeed with significant tech shifts. Let’s dive in.