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Nonprofit Board Dynamics: A Guide for Executive Directors

Bloomerang

As an Executive Director, you know that the heart of your nonprofit isn’t just your cause—it’s also the people who govern and guide it. Your board of directors can be your greatest asset, propelling your mission forward with wisdom, resources, and passion.

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Culture, Community, and Technology—A Successful 2022 Convergence

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With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

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Sue’s deep experience with boards and leadership makes her the perfect resource for a conversation about coaching new and more seasoned directors. She served as executive director for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) for 13 years and has almost 30 years of experience in the association industry.

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Strategic Fundraising For Small Arts + Culture Nonprofits

Bloomerang

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. The arts are important to modern culture and society, yet competition from other causes can encroach on the ability of your nonprofit to raise funds.

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Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors

Bloomerang

This isn’t about filling seats; it’s about enriching your organization’s culture and capabilities with new perspectives to support your mission and drive growth. Foster a collaborative culture. Promote an environment where every voice matters and where every voice is heard, valued, and respected. Your challenges?

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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A director who can’t read your balance sheet, can’t be a great leader. And, in the current volatile environment, you need the best governance you can get. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. Financial literacy workshops.

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Are AI and EI an Odd Couple? Nope, Pairing Bytes With Behavior Is a Perfect Match

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As we move deeply into a business environment dominated by artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence becomes increasingly important. The ability to understand and manage your own emotions as well as those of volunteers, employees, and other constituents, is an indispensable quality for leadership in this people-centric environment.