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Grow the Human Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

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The 4Cs or critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication complement technology and will serve any organization well in competitive markets. Big picture thinkers who can execute the details. A collegial attitude that contributes to productive relationships. Don’t be a team in name only.

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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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Why Cross-functional Collaboration is Key to a Successful Digital Strategy

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As we dive into the summer months, it’s often a good moment to step back and look at the bigger picture. This is why cross-functional collaboration is key to a successful digital strategy. Build trusted relationships. Taking the time to build a relationship between teams is critical in moving digital strategies forward.

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From the Kids’ Table to the Adults’ Table: Taking Relationships Seriously in a World of Networks

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This guest post is a summary of a longer piece posted on The Whitman Institute ’s website titled From The Kids’ Table To The Adults’ Table: Taking Relationships Seriously in a World of Networks. The article makes a compelling case for funders to focus on relationships rather than networks. From the Kids’ Table to the Adults’ Table.

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Five Tips for Nonprofits to Avoid Virtual Fatigue

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Now more than ever we must create a robust workplace culture and stronger relationships to retain our humanness. In the virtual workplace, being on video conference meetings and communicating via online collaboration platforms takes more energy than working face-to-face. Why Remote Work Is Exhausting.

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How to Decide Which Fundraising Software Your Nonprofit Should Use

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By investing in automation and organizational tools that let technology take over on the day-to-day tasks, your team can devote more of themselves to your organization’s big-picture initiatives. What relationships does the company have with other companies in the fundraising software market? Don’t Fall for an All-or-Nothing Contract.

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Harnessing Nonprofit Events for Marketing: 3 Top Strategies

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Picture this: You’ve rolled out the red carpet for your nonprofit’s event , snapped pictures and videos, invited donors to dance the night away, and raised important funds for your mission. Here’s how to forge relationships with nonprofit influencers for your event marketing: Generate a list of potential partners.