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People Want To Belong To Your Nonprofit’s Community

Bloomerang

A wise boss once told me: “ A community is defined by caring for its members. One of the things you are responsible for as a development professional is building and nurturing community. Let’s focus, head-on, on the impact you have on the philanthropists who choose to commune with you. Otherwise, it’s just a zip code.”

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Beyond Bronze, Silver, and Gold—Grow Success With Purpose

.orgSource

Garth’s first job was with Ronald Reagan’s Star Wars initiative. Beyond technology, there are cultural shifts that are making a major impact on the association community. Community building and engagement are new priorities. Organizations are taking their messaging directly to the people they want to influence.

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How The Nature Conservancy’s Work in the Cumberland Forest Supports Jobs & Climate Mitigation

Saleforce Nonprofit

From forests and oceans to farmland and freshwater, our scientists focus on the ways in which nature helps provide for people, communities, and the world at large. And it is here where our work as a nonprofit organization can influence the way communities and industries around the world think about and work with nature.

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How to Overcome the Fear That Your Story Doesn’t Matter in Order to Better Serve Your Nonprofit and Your Community

Bloomerang

As nonprofit professionals, we have the power to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve and in our communities in general. To tell a story that attracts, inspires, and influences action , you need to start by tackling the self-limiting belief I mentioned above. Just on the basis of that alone: Your story matters!

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Drones, Robots, and Farmers—Prepare Your Association to Meet Fast-Moving Technology Trends

.orgSource

We talked with entrepreneurs across our community. It’s a nice challenge to figure out how to discuss change in a way that includes the goals of the person you are trying to influence. Associations have the advantage of a built-in community. Most were CEOs leading companies that provide products and services to associations.

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How to Approach a Nonprofit Job Interview with a For-Profit Attitude (and Résumé)

EveryAction

It might be a good idea to start by answering an important question: why do professionals move from the private sector to jobs at nonprofits? You might like a job in the nonprofit world! On the other hand, nonprofits naturally exist for the purpose of improving the world and our communities. Why we consider making the switch.

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Practical, Actionable SEO Tips for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

While it can be hugely helpful, AI doesn’t do an amazing job writing for the searcher’s intent or your audience. Stories of individuals or communities that have benefited from your work can be powerful in connecting with your audience. jpg could be “children-learning-to-grow-food-community-garden-seattle.jpg.”

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