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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

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When the Public Health Department was looking at how to reopen safely, they had a sounding board, and we were able to collaborate to develop successful solutions. On the other hand, in Madison, where we didn’t have a Kitchen Cabinet, collaboration on reopening was much more challenging.

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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In addition to being important for leaders like the CEO and the CTO, EI can also help anyone to organize effective teams and give them the ability to successfully collaborate. Improve communication and relationship-building among colleagues for better collaboration. The digital age is all about leadership.

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Lessons Learned Living the Virtual Experiment

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We learned the importance of technology for communication and collaboration. It is also a fun and effective way to ease into conversations about communication, behavior, trust, and other interpersonal issues that are important to keeping culture on track.” A history of shared values makes for healthier virtual environments.

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Funders: Considering Collaboration? Start With a Light Touch and See Where It Leads

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When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Funder collaboration need not be burdensome, nor does it require perfect alignment. These informal collaborations usually consist of two to six foundations but can encompass a dozen or more.

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

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Success belongs to organizations that adapt to a shifting environment. Are there conditions or issues that are impeding your ability to excel as a leader or to manage your staff? What activities would make your association better prepared to respond to changes in your members’ needs and the business environment? For your staff?

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

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Less than stellar board performance might not have been an issue. So how do you maintain the high level of board performance required to succeed in a disruptive business environment? Don’t muddle trivialities, like how to fill out a reimbursement form, with significant issues like these. Requirements for meeting attendance.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

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Today’s funder list focuses on nonprofits supporting the environment and conservation efforts. Funding Priority: The Environment and Conservation Efforts. The New England Grassroots Environment Fund. The New England Grassroots Environment Fund. Also, don’t miss out on my lists for Education and Arts & Culture funders.