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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

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Even with a friendly name like “feedback, check-in, or coaching,” a performance evaluation can be uncomfortable, or possibly downright scary. That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. I’ll get on my Association 4.0

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

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And individual participation is seldom evaluated in any meaningful way. That’s why there is no substitute for the impact of personal conversations. Assigning a mentor is one of the most effective strategies to ensure that new directors get up to speed quickly. Except for officers, most don’t receive financial compensation.

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Why Empathy is the Key to Outstanding Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Joan Garry and I had the joy of collaborating on this article together based on a conversation we had recently. From our previous conversations, we’ve realized that empathy is not just a warm and fuzzy “soft skill,” but an essential leadership skill to ensure that your nonprofit’s work survives and thrives in the future.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What To Do When Lead Development Staff Won’t Leave Their Desk

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They’re really good at a lot of other things, but how do we get this person to understand the in-person conversation is key? . Unless your staff member has done this effectively before, and was mentored by someone who knew what they were doing, they’re going to naturally be resistant. — Fear of Being Held Back.

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What strategies can nonprofits enact to retain millennials?

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Assigning millennials to mentor senior employees in a reverse or mutual mentorship program can foster cross-generational relationship building as well as develop leadership and communication skills in millennial employees. Leaders should evaluate work schedules as a tool to improve retention among millennials.

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Four Critical Elements of Managing Development Officers

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Successful organizations create a quantifiable performance evaluation using fundraising software to identify the top 3–4 metrics. Here is one recommended cadence: Do not wait for the end of a campaign or fiscal year to have these conversations. Senior officers can help mentor new staff.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Engage Major Donor Prospects Who Blow Hot, then Cold

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I’ve had several conversations with him, and he says I can stay in touch. Who were your heroes and mentors growing up? . This keys you into information about what type of impact your donor is hoping to have and how they evaluate opportunities. . However, when I call, I don’t know what to say, and he’s not a big talker.

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