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Why we’re all burned out and what to do about it  

Candid

Lack of accomplishment: struggling to be effective or efficient at work, noticing lower productivity or capability, or feeling low on morale and coping skills. Anyone can and will burn out if they are placed in an environment with too many demands and not enough resources. This means not condoning a ‘workplace warrior’ culture (e.g.,

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Recruiting and Retaining Nonprofit Volunteers

Greater Giving

Nonprofit organizations should have clear guidelines and policies in place for volunteer roles, responsibilities, and expectations. This can include regular updates on organizational news, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events. Volunteer Management Effective volunteer management is key to attracting and retaining volunteers.

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Decade of Nimblers: A celebration of our staff

Nimble AMS

A degree in Information Technology with multiple concentrations allows me to put my skills and technical aptitude to good use. Coming into the association space as a developer eventually shifted into combining my technical skills with my people and business understanding and becoming an Applications Analyst and several other roles.

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Guest Post by Holly Hight: When Controlling the Message Stifles Community (and Staff Morale)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

where he discussed the crossroads of movements and campaigns and the need for an open culture. Our use of social networking has exposed many cultural differences within our organization. It is obvious that our skills directly translate into establishing an online presence. We know what our supporters like, need and want.

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The 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

Everyaction

Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. As policy changes unfold at the federal, state and local levels, the communities and issues we care about as corporate social responsibility professionals inevitably face uncertainty. State/Local.

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Wiring the Green Movement for Earth Day

Amy Sample Ward

As the numbers of users grow, so do your number of friends, and then in turn so does the frequnecy of news items, status updates, and general calls to action for your network. There are TONS of climate activisits and organizations on Twitter - spreading news, policy alerts, new developments, and ideas.

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How to Get Beyond B-Minus: The State of Nonprofit Boards Today

BoardAssist

Earlier this year, BoardSource launched Leading with Intent: A National Index of Nonprofit Board Practices , which is a comprehensive scan of current nonprofit board practices, policies, and performance. Leading with Intent explores why that is, and — more importantly — what we can do about it.