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Demographics via Candid: Building a movement to promote equity in the social sector

Candid

A lack of standardized demographic data not only hinders our collective work to create a more equitable sector; it also requires nonprofits to take time away from their mission-driven work to respond to disparate requests by funders for this information.

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Lead From the Human Side of Technology

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As a result, IT leaders are called on to share their wisdom with the rest of us, and they are challenged to help us collaborate in ways that are unfamiliar and sometimes uncomfortable. You hold grudges and have difficulty moving on after a challenging conversation. Reactions to your advice or feedback often surprise you.

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Stay the Course Through Changing Weather—Strategic Advice From Association CEOs 

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Our books “Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption” and “An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” summarize those conversations. Enable volunteers to collaborate and participate by doing what they do best and offering their perspective in specific ways. Provide “just-in-time” volunteering.

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How to Maintain Relevance and Revenue in Today’s Economy

Association Analytics

Go beyond viewing traditional demographic segments like young professionals or length of membership and dig deep into behavioral segmentation like members who have never attended an in-person event. You can see conversations grouped together by sentiment: positive, neutral, or negative. Where are you repeating your efforts?

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The End of Expertise and How Associations Must Adapt

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At a time when higher education is facing public funding cuts, changing demographics and a challenging student debt environment, institutions are facing an uphill battle to sustain enrollments and stay relevant. Are you having conversations within your association about declining trust, credibility and authority?

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Advancing Equity in Philanthropy with Resolve and Resilience: A Call to Action

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By embracing these principles of equity, fostering collaboration, and committing to meaningful action, philanthropic organizations can continue to be powerful catalysts for positive change. Foster Collaboration and Learning: Encourage collaboration and knowledge-sharing among funders, nonprofits, and other stakeholders.

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

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The matrix is a diagram that helps the board outline its current characteristics, pinpoints gaps in demographics or talent, and identifies what skills are needed in the future. That’s why there is no substitute for the impact of personal conversations. An organizational chart. A calendar of events.

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