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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. Hiring for skill is easy. Introducing a toxic personality into your team is a recipe for disaster. One person can poison an entire organization. I’ve seen it happen.

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Disaster Relief Donations: Help Nonprofits Help in a Crisis

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When disasters strike, it’s comforting to know there are people on their way to help. Government agencies are often dispatched to address disasters, but so are many disaster relief nonprofits who lend a hand alongside governmental relief efforts. Fundraise for disaster relief nonprofits. Donate funds.

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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption , she explained her commitment to skill-building like this. “My Our organization had been pretty tall and top-heavy. Winton also notes that this skill-based, collaborative model is the way millennials prefer to work. When we interviewed her for our book Association 4.0:

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Leveraging Engagement to Sustain Our Organizations

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The most common topic of discussion in meetings lately and the theme of many sessions during this unusual fall conference season is the need to advocate for volunteer engagement as a strategy to help sustain organizations during these challenging times. Could there ever be a time when our organizations need to be more adaptable than now?

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

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By Lyn Chamberlin , President at Lyn Chamberlin Leadership – an award-winning nonprofit brand strategist who works with organizations and successful women to create transformative brand narratives. Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners.

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Corporate Responsibility’s Role During Disaster Response

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Although we never want to see disaster happen, every company needs to plan for it. The unexpected news of a disaster occurring can disrupt the communities that businesses se rve and where their employees and customers work and live in. So h ow can your CSR effectively plan for disaster relief? .

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Recap: Nonprofits & AI – A Conversation with Devi Thomas

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Devi shared some inspiring examples of how the technology can serve missions and stakeholders, including disaster response organizations leveraging AI to predict and respond to crises more efficiently, and educational nonprofits using AI for tailored learning experiences. In other words, use all your critical thinking skills.