Achieve

MAY 11, 2022

You wouldn’t apply for a job without knowing everything about the role, right? That’s where your role descriptions come into play. Your volunteer role descriptions let potential volunteers know about the skills required for the role, the tasks they’ll be completing, and other important logistical details. The role title.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2022

Whether it’s community services, donor relations, governance, volunteer management, or communications, data plays a critical role in telling the story and uncovering the insights required to develop a response. . DLRS is a community-built and community-maintained open source Salesforce solution.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Once you know what you need, craft clear board role descriptions that resonate and attract. Describe not just the roles but the impact these roles have. Of course, you’ll want to collect the basics—background, qualifications—but don’t forget to delve into their “why,” the reasons they’re looking into board service.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This year saw our first ever State of Service for Nonprofits report, which focused on nonprofit representatives sharing their insights and what changes they’ve experienced and seen since the onset of the pandemic last year. Still, the resourcefulness of those in the sector has surfaced as the demand for the services has grown.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 31, 2023

VISIONLINK OPENINGS We are humanitarians driven to build better connections for communities like yours. Visionlink builds integrated software solutions, with expert consultation and implementation services, to transform people-serving organizations. Might one of these interest you or someone you know?

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Association Analytics

MAY 20, 2024

Data is key to optimizing non-dues revenue Data plays a pivotal role in driving success for associations, particularly when it comes to non-dues revenue generation. By pinpointing who is purchasing products or services, associations can tailor offerings to ensure maximum appeal and engagement.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Our participants were hungry for leadership experiences, so we formalized a network to train people to become welcoming outdoor leaders in their own community. What role does unearthing and celebrating Black history play in Outdoor Afro’s mission and work? RM: Technology has been instrumental in our growth.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. This cultivates a community of dedicated supporters. Best Practices for Training Volunteers Develop a clear training plan.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

This is a unique time for the association community. Once we talk through the issues, they realize that there is a current employee, who with the right training and mentoring, would be a great fit for the role. Younger workers are especially reluctant to get out of their sweats and back on the train.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Having been the only one in my business school class who chose a career in the nonprofit sector, I was able to use my MBA training to lead change and turnarounds. In fact, one of my two biggest challenges as nonprofit CEO involved convincing boards that their service demanded accountability. Reality 2: It’s all work and no pay.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Has your nonprofit identified an unaddressed need within your community? To help you build a sustainable volunteer program, in this guide, we’ll cover the essential steps for starting a volunteer program: Conduct a community needs assessment. Define your volunteer roles. Train volunteers. Craft a mission statement.

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Candid

JUNE 4, 2024

In the 2021 New York City municipal elections, low-propensity voters who were engaged by nonprofits providing support and services in their communities and therefore seen as trusted messengers turned out at double the rate of those who were not. GoVoteNYC is a funder collaborative housed at the New York Community Trust.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 25, 2022

Engage potential members through branded content and personalized communications. Automate member services with chatbots to guarantee help is always one click away. . Become a career resource for professionals by mapping career paths for various roles in your industry. Utilize a placement service.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? To that end, siloed brands are replaced by unifying goals that rally more than select individuals but entire communities. What’s our role? What is a movement?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Your community trusts you to keep their private information safe, whether it’s your donors’ payment information or personal details about who you’re helping. Every individual within your nonprofit, from staff to volunteers, plays a crucial role in maintaining cybersecurity. Denial-of-service attacks. Hardware vulnerabilities.

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VQ Strategies

AUGUST 24, 2022

Successful recruitment could include the number or percent of: Positions or “slots” filled New volunteers Returning volunteers Qualified candidates Volunteers who represent or are from the communities being served Current volunteers who step up for “more” or different roles. What else is part of your recruitment success story?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Each of these roles has one thing in common – documents. These last two take staff time and financial resources that could be better spent providing services to clients. Depending on the members’ comfort level with tech, you may also need to do some training. 4) Collaborate Outside of Scheduled Meetings. FULL BIO ].

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. And that community impact is big: Small nonprofits educate and inspire, bridge generational gaps, celebrate cultural identities, and more.

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DipJar

MAY 10, 2022

When we met with Robin, she described a well-intentioned, well-run, and well-respected organization that’s meeting the sheltering and adoption needs of its local, country, and regional communities. Robin described some of the ways they strive to make their placements successful, including their unique approach to training. “We

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

> Download the 2013 NTEN Community Survey Report In July 2013, we circulated the online survey link to the NTEN Community via direct email (sent to 38,354 contacts) and announcements in our community channels, including our blog, NTEN Discuss list, our Facebook page, our Twitter network, and our LinkedIn group.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2024

One of my favorite colleagues and co-host of our Eskin Fundraising Training Non-Profit Empowerment webinar series, Rhanda Luna, has been hired as Director of Corporate Giving and Special Events for SAFE, based in Austin, Texas. That means that there are many men and women in our profession who are beginning roles with new employers.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Empower your staff as innovators through technology training. Routine training is key to better skilled and more productive employees. Additionally, training your staff helps them invest in your organization. Empower your volunteers by giving them a place to connect, like an online community platform.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. This can make it difficult to provide the services that are necessary to meet the needs of their mission.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2022

Consequently, nonprofits continue to have difficulties applying diversity initiatives which affect marginalized, underrepresented individuals’ outcomes, access to needed services, and trust. Establish organization-wide diversity training to increase awareness of cultural differences and prevent discrimination.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 2, 2023

Are there tasks that can be delegated to volunteers without compromising the quality of your services? Define Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities Once you’ve identified the tasks that volunteers can perform, create clear and detailed job descriptions for each role. What skill sets are required for these tasks?

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NTEN

APRIL 29, 2021

While day-to-day has been moving online for the past decade, the pandemic forced institutions to quickly move all services online. Whether it was trying to attend classes, apply for government benefits, or practice religion, many people were excluded from fully participating in their communities. adults do not use home broadband.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

At the time, the Salesforce Admin certification had only just been introduced and was beginning to gain momentum, there wasn’t a Trailblazer Community (we had a few “community boards” and Google groups), and it was nearly impossible to find training materials. Why aren’t we training new workers on it?”

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From the rhythmic cadence of salsa music to the inspiring tales of pioneers who’ve blazed trails in fields as diverse as literature, science, and politics, the Latino community has enriched the American mosaic in countless ways.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Because of their distance, however, it’s easy for them to feel disconnected from your nonprofit’s community if you don’t have specific initiatives to help them feel included and engaged. Set up a mentorship program: A mentorship program is an excellent way to welcome new remote volunteers to your nonprofit’s community. Let’s begin.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Staff are rarely trained to provide feedback to volunteers and in our surveys of organizations, we often find that “receiving training on how to provide feedback to volunteers” is the #1 topic requested by staff who work directly with volunteers. Additional training? Would a mentorship help? It’s easy (and far too common!)

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

With the recent pandemic, civil unrest and racism conversations front and center, nonprofit organizations are working overtime to serve communities deeply affected by these issues. Yet, many nonprofit boards do not reflect the communities in which those same organizations are serving. Invest in training.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2024

Or what I like to call a love-train culture. Huge instability in the development director role is just one symptom of a larger problem: lack of basic fundraising systems and inadequate attention to fund development across the board. corporate partners, social and impact investors, and service providers). All of them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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DipJar

DECEMBER 21, 2021

It provides recreation, resources, and training to parents and caregivers, educators, first responders, clinicians, and others. As with so many organizations, Pathfinders felt the need to shift its focus in the face of the pandemic to find new ways to reach and support the community.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

For a sector that provides pivotal services to the public, the impact is difficult to comprehend. Crises offer an opportunity for nonprofit professionals to step into leadership roles and requires those already in leadership to manage effectively to ensure that the board and the executive leadership teams are engaged.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community.

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