Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

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. ” We ask our staff and team , aimed at strengthening connections and boosting performance.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

Skilled talent and leadership are pivotal to growth, sustainability and success. However, if boards and upper management do not prioritize human capitol recruitment and retention with proper funding, then the result is often high turnover rates and lack of skilled leaders. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Compensation. Recruiting strategy.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 14, 2019

With limited people and financial resources, leaders of nonprofit organizations must execute strong management styles that develop the talent of their teams, foster healthy working environments and encourage retention of valuable employees. Leaders must understand that they cannot afford not to invest in talent development.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The most important skill nonprofit leaders can learn and teach their teams is to know when to use AI and when to use human skills. This process begins with learning technical skills such as “prompting,” which involves constructing the right questions to ask generative AI tools in order to get useful answers.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Remote work is challenging teams. The executive team is stretched too thin. Teams are engaged and proud of their work. During a development retreat in February of 2020, the board discussed various governance models and how they could shift perspective to maximize CITE’s potential,” Sharon recalled. “We That’s trust.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

One such way is through professional development programs. . These programs help your staff members develop skills that can be applied at your organization for more efficient processes and a productive work environment. . Explore these four best practices when creating great professional development programs: .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Workers with specific EI skills know how to successfully cope with stressful work environments and experiences. The five EI skills are: Build self-awareness to identify what makes you vulnerable to burnout. Develop healing connections to keep burnout at bay. Was it an acquired skill? Managing yourself.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

Note: This guest post was published on the Packard Foundation OE Blog reflects what was learned from designing and delivering leadership development for emerging nonprofit leaders. Flickr Photo by Flower Factor. Investing in the next generation of social sector leaders takes buy-in at all levels of an organization.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

Skill Development. Over the years, skill development has become an increasingly popular reason to volunteer. Some volunteers want to bring their expertise to your organization, whether it is their marketing background, computer experience, or people skills. Personal Growth. Recognition of Service.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This involves both choosing who these new leaders will be, as well as preparing them with the best possible leadership skills. While the board of directors is typically in charge of assigning new executives, every team member has valuable input as to what is needed in your organization’s leadership.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

It’s a pilot supported by the Packard Foundation that tests different approaches to emerging leaders professional development. The skills that we are focusing on are “networked leadership” skills both online and offline and working with self and working with others. Pay close attention to interactions with other people.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2017

It provides skilled immigrants to the U.S. This work is part of its mission to close the opportunity gap and help skilled immigrants reach their full economic potential in the U.S. She realized there was no infrastructure to help highly skilled immigrants regain their careers and contribute to the U.S. at their full potential.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The company is committed to motivating young girls to build STEM skills that will help them become leaders of tomorrow. The Girls4Tech programs are organized by regional coordinators and they are the ones who encourage employees to serve as role models and mentors, teaching the foundations of payments technology in fun, engaging ways.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2017

The project, which combined peer learning and mentoring together with an online “ Emerging Leaders Playbook ,” offered a new and entirely virtual approach to leadership development. It isn’t enough to read an article about a leadership skill, it is also important to practice it as part of doing your work.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Thanks for the support, team. . The hope in sharing part of my story is to give program insight to applicants, share the immense value to supporters of the program, and give thanks to my incredibly supportive team. . I’m eager for the day I’ll be ready to carry weight and help create change with this team!”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Behind the scenes, there’s a Salesforce.org team that dreamed big and delivered on Trailhead to the tune of six-figure results. Collaborate: What teams inside and outside of your organization will you enroll in your vision? You may have even earned some badges. The challenge was to meet the needs of multiple audiences.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Or could your next event benefit from a bigger team? Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Create a leadership team.

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Forum One

AUGUST 11, 2022

In early June, Forum One welcomed six talented interns to our team from across the country. They not only bring an extra set of hands and skill sets to our staff, but they also bring fresh perspectives and ideas. Each year, we strive to provide our interns with the chance to strengthen their skills in our varied service areas.

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VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 14, 2020

First, we helped the teams redesign and refocus their work plans. Yet, the post-initiative surveys and the first-hand accounts reported during year-end convenings, we have been delightfully impressed by all that the participating teams have achieved. Develop a volunteer engagement plan for your organization and hold yourself to it.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It is important that the leadership teams understand their employees’ communication styles to further guide them in their positions. Leaders that empower their team to take on initiatives and pursue skill growth will develop a productive staff.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Getting development teams and their nonprofit boards to work in alignment can be challenging. Even if your development team and your board work well together, there is probably more that the executive director, development director, and board chair can do to ensure that the organization is taking advantage of everyone’s strengths.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 22, 2020

Being able to fully utilize volunteers and truly benefit from their skill sets can be addressed with the help of a volunteer manager. This can be easily addressed by insuring that each person’s skills are utilized to his or her utmost ability.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 26, 2022

During those three months, apprentices learn the platform, industry-specific products/use cases, consulting methodology, and consulting soft skills. Every apprentice also has access to the vast network of subject matter experts at Cloud for Good, saving your team time on nurturing and answering questions. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Director of Development, ASU Health Initiatives. According to a survey by Landles-Cobb, Kramer, and Smith Milway (2015), the second most cited reason for staff turnover, behind low compensation, was lack of leadership development and growth opportunity.

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sgEngage

APRIL 7, 2021

A scarcity mindset caused many to nix infrastructure development, putting a hold on projects like website redesigns, CRM enhancements, strategic planning initiatives, and investments in talent development. We must give employees at every level access to leadership development opportunities.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

From team-led skill development training to having possible paths to role specialties in the area of your interest, the number of growth opportunities at a company should be at the forefront of your mind when you’re evaluating your digital marketing career options. Mentor someone. Are there opportunities for growth?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

are fundraising or selling items to raise money (36%), preparing or distributing food (34%), collecting and distributing goods or clothing (26.5%), and mentoring youths (26%). That’s one of the best things about volunteering; there are a variety of ways for individuals to make an impact according to their interests and skills.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Leadership skills are only just about our inner-selves, it is also how we relate to other people and manage those relationships, especially in the workplace. I use framework developed by Laura Putnam, from her book, Workplace Wellness that Works.The framework helps us better understand and how to shift organizational culture.

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

We’re proud to say that women make up 40% of Qgiv’s executive team! In addition to devoting ourselves to the professional development of female leaders, we want to take a moment to appreciate the women whose work plays an integral role in Qgiv’s day-to-day operations. Women also hold only 25% of C-suite positions.

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.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

When you are the leader, you drive the team dynamics. But CEOs who head exceptional teams reject an egocentric attitude. They understand that when you commit to making your team successful, they will live up to your expectations. What chemistry creates an exceptional team? Others take their cues from your behavior.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 7, 2016

A few weeks ago, we aligned with the YW for a skills-based volunteering project with one of their partners, Independence High School in Manhattan. Then I showed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and asked if anyone knew what they were, or if they had ever seen them. No one had.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Focus on development opportunities from the moment your GenZer (or Millennial) shows up in the office. Step up your communication game.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To effectively advance your cause and push your fundraising goals forward, your nonprofit needs a strong internal infrastructure and team. By keeping your mission on the top of their minds, you can utilize board members’ skills, enthusiasm and influence to improve your nonprofit as a whole. Let’s begin.

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Media Cause

MARCH 8, 2021

After helping to develop RiseUP with our co-founder and several other stellar members of the Media Cause team last year, I humbly accepted the honor of taking-over the program’s leadership this past December. I dunno, I dream big) more people who have everything it takes to succeed—except an open door.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Focus on development opportunities from the moment your GenZer (or Millennial) shows up in the office. Step up your communication game.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2017

I dug into the link between the wider theories of capacity development and building strong, resilient nonprofit organizations capable of achieving impact in their communities and on the issues they tackle every day. The Forgotten Roots of Capacity Development in the Movement for Ownership and Empowerment.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Organizations benefit from extra hands helping to drive mission fulfillment and greater awareness of their work; the families gain skills and valuable time together (not to mention the satisfaction of making a difference and connecting with others); and the community is strengthened through their contributions. How can you get started?

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