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10 Must-Have Skills for Nonprofit New Media Managers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For very small nonprofits, this may not be true, but for medium and large nonprofits—or small nonprofits with a desire to grow their brand recognition and donors base—it’s becoming widely understood that new media managers have a unique and valuable skill set. Good Writing Skills. First and foremost, it’s a writing position.

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

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But, in the fray of digital business, obstacles to progress can be fatal. The matrix is a diagram that helps the board outline its current characteristics, pinpoints gaps in demographics or talent, and identifies what skills are needed in the future. In a kinder, gentler marketplace coasting was allowed. Use the Buddy System.

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Empower association volunteers to boost member engagement

Nimble AMS

Make it easier for your volunteers to connect with more of your members (and non-members) by providing marketing collateral like brochures or posters , discount codes for ea rly event registrations, and a social media campaign to guide digital posts. Mentoring program.

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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Our research shows that people who know how others see them are more skilled at showing empathy and taking others’ perspectives. Career coaches and mentors are great. Become an active listener by practicing these skills. Attend classes or workshops to polish skills. Bring all of your senses to the dialogue. Engage fully.

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Why Now is the Time for Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Invest in Digital

Saleforce Nonprofit

And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future. ” Digitizing Operations to Prioritize Relationships. Clubs offered, for many, the only safe places in their communities.

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Getting My Dream Job as a Digital Marketer in a Pandemic

Media Cause

A little more than a year later, I am six months into my dream role as an Associate Account Strategist, here at Media Cause, and I’d love to share some of the questions I asked myself during my journey along with some tips to help those who are interested in a career in digital marketing. Mentor someone.

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Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

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That steep trajectory isn’t a good fit with the speed of innovation required to navigate digital markets. However, there are takeaways from the holacracy that can help any organization become more nimble, innovative, and customer/employee-centric—all traits associated with digital transformation and success in digital markets.

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