ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2022

Hui Li states that there are distinct differences between planned and unplanned leadership successions : “A smooth and successful transition contributes to organizational performance and sustainability, whereas a failed attempt causes resource deficits, power resistance, identity crises, or even organizational death.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By Beth Kanter & Joan Garry Leading with empathy is one of the most effective ways to avoid burnout at your nonprofit. From our previous conversations, we’ve realized that empathy is not just a warm and fuzzy “soft skill,” but an essential leadership skill to ensure that your nonprofit’s work survives and thrives in the future.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 2, 2023

They contribute their time, skills, and passion to support the cause, all without expecting anything in return. What skill sets are required for these tasks? Include information about the time commitment, necessary skills, and any specific training required.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A few of the most common expectations that volunteers have include a welcoming work environment, resources and tools needed to complete their job, training and support, accommodations and scheduling flexibility, and ongoing communication. Exceeding volunteer expectations is the best way to retain them. What are your volunteers hoping to gain?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

As a professional in the nonprofit sector, you can absolutely still work to be the best you can be, developing your personal and professional skills and advancing your career along the way. Here at the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, we’ve dedicated ourselves to professional development in the nonprofit sector.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

What would you do differently? Are you reaching these donors effectively, or are you frustrated because you’re unable to contact a percentage of your donor base? By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Here’s what they told us: 1.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Develop your volunteer schedule. Train volunteers. Once you’ve strategized each of these steps, you’ll be able to create a volunteer management process that allows you to continually recruit, engage, and retain effective volunteers. This can help you promote your program more effectively down the line.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Many people all over the world face different challenges and problems. Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. History of volunteerism Today, volunteering is recognized as a highly effective form of giving, but how did it all begin?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2015

It’s a pilot project supported by the Packard Foundation that tests different approaches to emerging leaders professional development. We created The Emerging Leaders Playbook which served as the “text book” for the training. We created The Emerging Leaders Playbook which served as the “text book” for the training.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 28, 2022

Your volunteer onboarding process should include standardized training, help cultivate meaningful connections, and reinforce why your organization does what it does through its mission. The best way to future-proof your volunteer program is by adapting to the needs and expectations of volunteers that provide their time.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

In the world of nonprofits, the power of an engaged and motivated board can make all the difference when it comes to fundraising success. In the world of nonprofits, the power of an engaged and motivated board can make all the difference when it comes to fundraising success. That’s where this blog post comes in!

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

Whether you’re interested in creating a brand-new volunteer management program or enhancing your current program with more effective management strategies, you’re in the right place! For example, can you offer valuable training certifications or networking opportunities? Let’s dive in! Volunteer Recruitment .

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits. We’ll cover: What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. Professional development officers are relationship builders. Professional development officers are relationship builders. To build that trust, develop a strategic plan and share it regularly with your team.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

Professional development (PD) is the "process of improving and increasing capabilities of staff through access to education and training." When a nonprofit leader invests in the PD of their employees, it will have significant positive effects on fundraising and donor involvement. Professional development can be costly at times.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 17, 2023

Volunteer Management Effective volunteer management is key to attracting and retaining volunteers. Volunteer Management Effective volunteer management is key to attracting and retaining volunteers. Volunteers should receive proper training and support to ensure they are equipped to carry out their tasks successfully.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

You see, your nonprofit’s Board is ultimately responsible for your organization, interfacing between your organization and the community. Yet most people don’t understand exactly what the Board’s job is. And this is a problem. It’s surprising. And concerning. And you know what? A Board has to provide foresight, oversight, and insight.

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Not every nonprofit board member needs to be a financial whiz to effectively serve on a board. But some general knowledge about financial literacy will bode well. You want board members who are able to successfully function in the role of financial stewardship of your nonprofit. Here’s how you can build that board. Hold monthly meetings.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

They are learning the ways different generations adapt and grow in the workplace and how to build an environment that helps the organization succeed. Leaders that empower their team to take on initiatives and pursue skill growth will develop a productive staff.

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Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

While corporate giving is often monetary, it can also include various giving strategies, from resources to volunteer programs organized with different nonprofits. Corporate giving programs, which are akin to corporate social responsibility programs , often reflect a business’s moral compass. Engaging employees. Strengthening business.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

Between reserving a space, booking catering, lining up items for your charity auction, and more, costs can quickly add up for your organization. Here are four essential tips to help you secure and establish effective corporate sponsorships for your nonprofit’s next fundraising event. This is where corporate sponsors can help.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

This week brings the new book, The Mindfulness Edge , a fascinating manual that teaches you how through mindfulness training you can become a better leader. Mindfulness training also helps leaders to make decisions that have better impacts on gross margins and expenses," explains the book's author Tenney.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

As birth rates decline and populations age, the effects on enrollment numbers, funding, and institutional sustainability become increasingly pronounced. As birth rates decline and populations age, the effects on enrollment numbers, funding, and institutional sustainability become increasingly pronounced.

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Qgiv

JUNE 13, 2023

Or even the effectiveness of your programs? In addition, creating a board that’s representative of your community is crucial because it builds trust between your constituents and your organization. There are 1.4 million nonprofit boards in the U.S. with sixty-four million board members. These are significant and they matter.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Kania and Kramer developed the methodology to correct the practice of isolated intervention, choosing instead diverse partnerships aligned around shared goals. Unfortunately, the division between churches often mirror the broken system they are trying to alleviate. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. Communicate openly and timely.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Yet, we know that learning continuously in a complex world is critical because otherwise our skills are quickly outdated. According to talent and development experts, micro-learning is disrupting more traditional types of learning: a longer online course online or an in-person course workshop. That’s the future.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Effectively run campaigns, even if they have limited political success, can solidify your connections to long-term and recurring supporters. Grassroots advocacy requires getting the word out to many different people across many different platforms. Stay up to date with current advocacy trends. Focus on volunteer retention.

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 18, 2023

At the heart of every effective Salesforce implementation lies a good data strategy. Salesforce has been at the forefront of AI in CRM technology ever since it first introduced an AI tool, Salesforce Einstein , to the platform in 2016. At fusionSpan, we’ve been supporting non-profits to take full advantage of this.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

And once shared effectively, storytelling will change the game for your organization. We all have certain skills and we all possess special passions. Stories are the most effective form of communication available because they immediately engage the reader on an emotional level and in a way that is interesting to them.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nonprofit conferences are a great opportunity for industry professionals to hone their skills, network with their peers, and learn innovative new strategies to help their organizations thrive. Nonprofit conferences can feature a variety of topics, like fundraising, marketing, nonprofit tech, and leadership.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2014

” I first used this exercise in 2011 in Lebanon to kick off E-Mediat project that brought trainers and capacity builders from 5 countries in the Middle East to be trained on curriculum based on my book, the Networked Nonprofit , and interactive training techniques. .” Each country was represented in a different color.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 22, 2023

The new book, The Empathy Advantage , speaks to anyone with responsibility for recruiting, engaging, leading and retaining the next generation of workers – a workforce shaped by the pandemic that fundamentally transformed the relationship between individuals and organizations. Fortunately, book authors Heather C.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

An effective board not only reviews and approves financial documents, but they also work hard to have an impact on those metrics. The more information the development team has about prospective donors, the more successful their cultivation and solicitation efforts will be. Providing Intel.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

The Importance of Volunteers. “The value that volunteers provide our organization is tremendous. We could not achieve our goals and provide the support we do to the community without our volunteer’s commitment to the cause,” said Mary Bachman, Director of Volunteer Resources, Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis. “I

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Forj

JUNE 7, 2021

But, what really is an LXP and how is it different from your typical LMS? At Web Courseworks , we help professional, healthcare, and trade associations grow their learning businesses with effective learning management systems. For years, the LMS has reigned supreme as the top learning platform for associations.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

And the difference between “iteration” and “innovation.” We are witnessing the rise of a new generation of donors and nonprofit employees. Brian Solis , Global Innovation Evangelist and Digital Anthropologist, calls this Generation Novel, or Gen N. The digital revolution created hyper-connection. — Brian Solis.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after.

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