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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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In our models, we assume that astronauts are intelligent, that they’re experts in their technical areas, and that they have at least some teamwork skills. Introducing a toxic personality into your team is a recipe for disaster. A mission team—like any team, anywhere—needs competent people who work well together,” Bell advises. “In

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Weaving Empathy into Action: The Crucial Role of Storytelling for Nonprofits

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The American Red Cross is another striking model of nonprofit storytelling thanks to its unparalleled ability to convey the immense impact of its humanitarian efforts through compelling narratives. By showcasing the real stories of those they assist, they create an emotional connection with their audience, evoking empathy and compassion.

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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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Winton also notes that this skill-based, collaborative model is the way millennials prefer to work. If organizations are not shaping work around the needs, interests, aspirations, and motivations of the employee, at the least you’re seeing sub optimization, and at the worst, you may be seeing disaster. The success is shared.

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When Fundraising Disaster Strikes, What Should You Do?

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Disaster Planning and Recovery. We advocate that all organizations have some type of disaster planning in place for such occasions. It is a holistic guide to disaster planning and recovery. Our Disaster Planning and Recovery page also has charts and worksheets available in Excel format. It ended up raising $39,000.

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How Emerging Tech Is Changing Disaster Relief

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I thought it would be interesting to look at some recent examples of emerging technology for disaster relief in action. Earlier this year, I attended an event organized by the Red Cross to brainstorm and develop ideas surrounding emerging technology and disaster relief. TechSoup Resources for Disaster Planning and Recovery.

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What to Do When Your Nonprofit Budget Gets Blindsided

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When faced with a radical disruption to your organization’s budget due to an emergency or unforeseen disaster, how can the finance office lead the charge to rally and reset? Evaluate your current business model. But sometimes supporting your community in their moment of crisis can upend a well-strategized budget.

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Resilience Rides the Waves of Disruption

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A global biological disaster was unique in our current experience. CEOs must be role models for their teams. Now that “disruption” is a business catchphrase, is “resilience” an equally common term in your professional vocabulary? It’s a word that deserves a prominent place in every management team’s playbook.

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