The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

Note: See all the Best Nonprofits To Work For stories in the 4/1 digital edition … [link] ** There are some surprises in the data from 2023 for this year’s The NonProfit Times ’ “Best Nonprofits To Work For.” Gatherings large and small were discouraged and in some places banned. Stress soared.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

If there were holdouts on giving IT a pivotal place in the organization, the pandemic shifted that perspective. That dramatic entrance has changed the role of CTOs. The self who shows up on a day when the alarm didn’t go off might have a different result, right? Technology took center stage. No worries.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How can we support women, people of color, and other minorities in achieving leadership roles? Pairing people of different backgrounds and experience, or “bridge mentoring,” requires more intentionality and effort than casual arrangements. Appreciation for the value that our differences bring to the table. The success is shared.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 25, 2020

The emergence of virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic has lead to the development of new and unexpected roles on an event team. While some of these roles may look similar to those roles needed at a physical event, there are some major differences in the skills required to perform their duties in a virtual space.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Cabral, MA, CFRE, MFIA , founder of Development Consulting Services , which serves both fundraising professionals and executive directors new to fundraising, wanting to excel in their fundraising role, or advance in their career. They are not places where individuals go first to seek out information about a cause or to make a donation.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

You are ready to add new categories of membership, sell products to a different audience, expand programs, or even revise the business model. Remote work is challenging teams. No matter how expertly executed, switching roles and responsibilities is disruptive. Teams are engaged and proud of their work. Clarify Roles.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 28, 2021

It’s important to note that an apprenticeship differs from an internship in a few key ways. A good fit with employers, especially the training employer, is a solid combination of work-based learning and some academic learning, as well as certification that demonstrates that expertise. What’s not working?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2023

And, only those managers can craft the types of tailored—as opposed to one-size-fits-all—working arrangements that will aid in both recruitment and retention.” Advance in title and compensation but not be promoted outside of any manager role, where they’ll make the most impact. Focus on people rather than procedures.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

A comprehensive list of every different Fundraising Event Committee you’ll need for your gala- their roles and job descriptions. After having to postpone events for several years, many organizations are having to transition new people into committee roles. Roles in a Sponsor Committee. Auction Procurement Committee.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

However, it is still integral that both roles understand all of the concepts within the CPR Framework as each one benefits the team as a whole,” says Sonnenberg. The problem is that everyone is drowning in unnecessary work and inefficiencies that prevent them from focusing on the work that drives results.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Nobody seems to notice that the same initiatives dressed in different costumes are masquerading as something new. A different perspective is needed. podcast interview, my colleague Al Dea, Founder Edge of Work , explained this more contemporary attitude and positioning. That’s the first place any leader needs to start. “A

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 9, 2019

A major challenge most working adults face every day is getting themselves up and going for work. The remedy is simple: having a role ? One of the biggest reasons why roles are important in the workplace has to do with the individual worker. These are part of your role. Teamwork makes the dream work.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

Fundraising and the nonprofit sector are no different. There is certainly a place for AI to improve productivity and efficiency in fundraising. I am sure that the role of AI will continue to grow and evolve in every part of society. Give me the human touch any day of the week!

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AccelEvents

JUNE 25, 2020

The emergence of virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic has lead to the development of new and unexpected roles on an event team. While some of these roles may look similar to those roles needed at a physical event, there are some major differences in the skills required to perform their duties in a virtual space.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

When the pandemic hit, this volunteer manager created volunteer roles that were a win-win for staff and volunteers. I wanted to offer them new roles that they would embrace, while also increasing staff capacity. I came up with a process for matching volunteers with capacity-building roles that was very successful. It’s not easy!

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

How do young people today see their role in making the world a better place, and what are the implications for the social sector? The inclusion of awareness raising and “working with others” suggests a need for social connections in the wake of a pandemic, school closings, police violence, campus shootings, and other trauma. “At

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

The organization and its members work at the international, national, and local levels to realize the vision of a world in which women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. Leaders who work on a global playing field can help you see in a new perspective.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With employees working all over the country, or world, at different times of day and juggling competing priorities, effective project communication is not only helpful but necessary, creating cohesion and efficiency internally and with partner teams. It’s important to be considerate of the team’s time when setting up a meeting.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

By now many of you have been working on your end of year campaigns, but if you haven’t started planning the good news is you still have time to put a plan in place to maximize end of year giving. It’s not enough to simply place a number on your website; connect it with the right message that empowers your constituents’ to take action.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Do you have one in place? Let’s begin with some practical strategies, including ground rules, defined roles, supplies, and tools. Define roles for each participant. In this role she will… Today, Cynthia will be the recorder. In this role she will… Today, everyone else will be an idea generator and sharer.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 6, 2024

This is especially true for nonprofits like yours, who often have to work harder to compete for talent with larger corporate counterparts. In this guide, we’ll explore different ways to enhance your nonprofit’s recruitment and talent acquisition strategies with email. Use automated personalization tools. Pay attention to subject lines.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

And, only those managers can craft the types of tailored—as opposed to one-size-fits-all—working arrangements that will aid in both recruitment and retention.” Advance in title and compensation but not be promoted outside of any manager role, where they’ll make the most impact. Focus on people rather than procedures.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 2, 2019

This global event, which takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (this Tuesday, December 3 rd ) was created in 2012 as a day encouraging people to give back, a much-needed call to generosity and giving at the exact time of year where Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the kickoff of the holiday shopping season often demands that we do the opposite.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 27, 2020

As a nation, we have come to together to address the COVID-19 pandemic in many different ways. All of us have an important role to play even if it is primarily staying at home to flatten the curve. The Foundation’s Role in the Crisis . This is truly an unprecedented time. It is not a 5K.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

Anyone who works in the nonprofit sector knows it’s not for the faint of heart. Thus, the sector is faced with a paradox—our job is to focus on the world’s most wicked problems, yet constantly doing so can inhibit our ability to imagine a different future. And yet, this hyper-focus may be counterproductive.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

Does it seem like everyone you know is raving about a new tool that’s revolutionizing the way employees in all industries are doing their work? This can lighten the load on your team, enabling them to focus on what truly matters – making a difference in your community.

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See3

MARCH 30, 2018

And when you’re close to the work, it’s tough to “read the label from inside the jar” and just name it. They want to know your role. Next time someone asks you what your organization does, answer a different question. The post Next Time, Answer a Different Question appeared first on See3. It’s about what what you do does.

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DipJar

MARCH 17, 2022

It is a great example of a storied institution finding new ways to support the community it serves and provide new ways – including DipJar – for the community to support its good work. His work was previously focused on higher education. Patrick’s Cathedral is a place like no other. And that’s because St.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

While mapping out these types of plans is important, you should also focus on taking proactive steps to avoid putting your nonprofit in risky situations in the first place. There are many different types of situations that fall under this definition. might occur. Then, you can start taking the appropriate steps to prevent those risks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

Does your work at a nonprofit include facilitating meetings or trainings? Brainstorming is very useful for staff meetings to generate ideas for different programs or campaigns. It can also be used to create work norms or processes. Then you reflect on the difference in creative energy – typically yes and has more of it.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Working in the nonprofit sector is hard. As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule. Blackbaud Grantmaking user?

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sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2024

2 What objectives does your nonprofit have in place for the next five years? In fact, data plays a key role in overall success as data helps nonprofits reach the right audiences, evaluate behaviour, evaluate performance accurately and identify issues and opportunities. 3 What operational processes or workflows do you currently lack?

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

Advisory committees let your nonprofit work with others who want to see you succeed. As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. Often, this means conducting periodic focus groups, needs assessments, or surveys.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2024

In the realm of social impact and nonprofit work, the quest for sustainable, innovative solutions to society’s challenges is ceaseless. As someone entrenched in the mission to address food insecurity, I have come to appreciate the indispensable role of intrapreneurship within our sector.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

But many Advisory Boards sit idle, with members not knowing their role and organizations not knowing what to do with the Board they created. Advisory members serve mainly in an advisory capacity though there are other roles they can assume. By serving on the Advisory Board, they are saying, “This organization’s work is important.”.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

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. According to Crisis Planning in the Nonprofit Sector: Should We Plan for Something Bad If It May Not Occur? ,

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Schools typically handle graduate and undergraduate student recruitment differently. When the departments are working in silos with disparate processes and technology to track students and activities, they are more likely to duplicate efforts, increase costs, and yield inaccurate student information.

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