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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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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. Some Executive Directors are a little unsure what their Board should be doing, but they’re pretty sure it’s more than what they’re doing now! Let’s look at the 10 basic roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors. And this is a problem. It’s surprising. And concerning.

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4 reasons association executive directors love Nimble AMS

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As an executive director, you need technology that will help your entire organization succeed. . As an executive director for an association, you need to set your association up to succeed today and for years to come. That’s why association executive directors love Nimble AMS by Community Brands. . online member community.?Nimble

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9 Nonprofit Leadership Skills Every Founder & Director Must Master

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It’s like a band with no director – everyone is playing their own song and together it’s just noise instead of beautiful chords of music. What nonprofit leadership skills does a Founder or Executive Director need to steer the ship? Additional Resources Blog post: Are you creating magic in your nonprofit?

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How can small nonprofits be successful in strategic human resources management?

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The nonprofit sector is built on human resources (HR): the energy, efficiency and passion of its employees. Strategic human resources management (SHRM) is a fundamental factor in making the best use of these resources. But nonprofit leaders at all levels can still pursue SHRM systems, even with limited time and resources.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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In 2020, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) reported that following George Floyd’s death, 85% of organizations published a statement on racial justice or diversity and 63% took action to address those concerns. Lack of resources. Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority. Initiatives that seem more urgent.

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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. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. Outline Responsibilities Don’t assume that prospective directors understand the depth of their commitment.

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