Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When you work at a nonprofit or public library, it might feel like you constantly need to learn new skills to stay on top of emerging technology and adoption. Thankfully, there are many free or inexpensive training programs that can help you polish your technology skills. Access professional resources and downloadable documents.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Build the Human Skills AI and EI might seem to be an odd couple for any number of reasons. As a consultant, I’ve worked with associations of every description, and I’ve learned that the organizations that are most successful with digital transformation are also groups that value the human skills.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A CRM is the backbone of effective communication, engagement , and fundraising strategies. In order to unlock its full potential, your team needs to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills. In this guide, we’ll provide four CRM training best practices.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

There is plenty of advice out there, and most leaders have the management skills to retool organizational structures for better communication and greater agility. And staff training will ensure that everyone has insight into their numbers. A freelance expert can train current staff and get your organization up to speed.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The effects of employee turnover at nonprofits can be big. One effective approach is to emphasize software training. One effective approach is to emphasize software training. But making software training a central part of how your organization operates is easier than you might think.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

To assist in the arduous grant research process, I’ve created this list of grant resources and funders according to a specific funding focus area: education. . Literacy, particularly from birth through 3rd grade, is their primary focus because reading skills form the foundation for all childhood learning. State Street Foundation.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 29, 2024

Nonprofit leaders need to commit to a mindset of continuous learning and professional development to remain relevant and effective in their current roles. By gaining a deeper understanding of your own skills and competencies, leaders can tailor development efforts to address specific needs in their organization.

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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.” One team = one dream!

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Mad Skills – The Skill-Centric Approach. At least, not now, in their current point of training. Once these needs are identified, then, training can be developed that specifically suits the needs of the positions within a particular organization. What do we mean when we say skill?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2014

Earlier this month, I presented on a panel called “ Learn, You Will ” with Cindy Leonard, John Kenyon, and Andrea Berry on the topic of designing effective nonprofit technology training at the Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN. You can find all resources materials here. I nominate #14ntctrain.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

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. These are a few basic guidelines for writing an effective statement.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

One bit of wisdom is that like most skills, managing a remote team is both easier and more complicated than we could have imagined. These skills can now be put to use under less urgent circumstances. With limited access to body language, tone, and context, precise communication becomes an essential skill. How are you doing?

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 27, 2022

An essential part of creating an effective and sustainable nonprofit is recruiting the right people. To search for and hire the right people, every nonprofit should have at least one dedicated human resource (HR) professional. Recruiting. Top talent is difficult to find and even more difficult to hire. recruitment, 2.)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

Many nonprofits need social media training - they just don’t know it. There’s always room for improvement and unfortunately overconfidence in social media skills prevent many nonprofit staff from getting training that could significantly increase their social media ROI (Return on Investment). More than that?

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Volunteers need to understand what is expected of them, what their role will entail, how to perform duties effectively, and what impact their contributions will have in the community. Effective communication improves experience. Best Practices for Training Volunteers Develop a clear training plan. Responsiveness.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Building from your theory of change, it is crucial for organizations to have a comprehensive, clear set of metrics (also called “indicators” in the social sector) that track inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes; all of these build evidence of your program’s effectiveness. Think Seriously About What’s Practical. Data access. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2021

In today’s world where the success or failure of your mission will hinge on your team’s ability to leverage technology effectively, having a mission-focused, technology-agnostic partner who fills the gaps, get things done, and looks out for your best interests is an essential strategy for every nonprofit – no matter the size.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Interning at Candid for nearly a year provided valuable professional experience that will no doubt be of interest to future employers, including how to work effectively in a remote environment. You can practice skills, such as presenting in an online setting, writing professional communications, and asking for feedback.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

An analog mindset won’t produce effective solutions. Pull the board out of the weeds and train their focus on strategy, where it belongs. They should want to know what you are doing and how you are doing it, but they must also trust in the CEO’s decisions and strive to discover how they can be assets and resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

At this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference, I’m thrilled to be doing a panel on nonprofit technology training and it has a bit of a star wars theme, “ Learn You Will.” I read a lot of educational technology, training, and teaching blogs, follow those people on Twitter, curate on Scoop.It, etc to keep up.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

I’m co-facilitating a session on Nonprofit Training Design and Delivery with colleagues John Kenyon, Andrea Berry, and Cindy Leonard at the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference on Friday March 14th at 10:30 am! Can participants apply the skills?” There are two different methods to evaluate your training.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 23, 2024

Board members and event committee members often have a significant influence on strategic planning and resource allocation. Meaningful Volunteer Roles: By understanding volunteer skill sets and motivations, leadership can advocate for the creation of impactful volunteer roles.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Conduct staff training. Conduct staff training. After introducing the concept and purpose of AI, train staff on how to use the specific tools that they’ll use for fundraising. This includes providing them with educational resources and hands-on training. Clearly explain the purpose and benefits of AI tools.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 9, 2016

The Importance of Training and Development for Start-ups and Small Businesses. With the hectic nature of start-up organizations today, one can easily make a claim that it is never too early to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured Learning, Training, and Development program. Skill-Gaps.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 11, 2016

What Business Application Training Accomplishes. In corporate training programs, often the focus is strictly on compliance. By instilling basic business skills courses within your program employees can quickly obtain the business skills they do not know they require to succeed in their roles. Presentation Skills.

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Media Cause

MARCH 20, 2024

Many know that nonprofits today are trying to accomplish more than ever and often, with fewer resources. A MarTech stack is critical for any nonprofit organization for the following reasons: # 1 Enhanced Outreach and Engagement Nonprofits often work with limited resources but still desire to reach a broad audience effectively.

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Classy

JUNE 15, 2021

You can easily follow along with video lessons to learn how to optimize your campaigns and receive practical resources for day-to-day tasks, like creating compelling email templates to boost your conversion. . Take and share our courses, and then apply the skills you’ve learned. Q: What makes Classy Academy different?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

You may be thinking that it’s not the right time to consider additional employee training at your organization because everyone is stressed about the pandemic. However, that’s actually what makes it a perfect time to invest in new training programs! So how can you, in the words of Peter Drucker, “teach people how to learn?”

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s nonprofit professional development expertise has helped hundreds of nonprofits understand their professional goals and empower them to find and train the employees they need. Provide training resources . Effective internal management and organization. Build an inclusive work environment .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2018

Designing the meeting so it is effective and encourages team-building can be tricky. How to Design an Effective Staff Retreat: A Lesson from Life – Guest Post by Karen Axelson from ETR. The planners of this event offered some valuable lessons for any organization on how to design effective and engaging retreats.

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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. Ready to dive deeper into these three skills for furthering your nonprofit career? Actively look for new learning opportunities. .

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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. Training is yet another opportunity to manage volunteer expectations. Establish objectives.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

They are wise stewards of our resources and visionaries who identify strategies for future growth. 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. How would you describe your board’s performance?

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Effective supervision can empower your volunteers to reach goals and do their best work. In fact, a recent survey by Trinity Solutions found that micro-management interferes with performance and morale, two important components of an effective volunteer program. What skills and experience do they have? Provide Adequate Training.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

This culture can bring about the desired outcomes of staff, volunteers, and members who reflect the community, having a team possessing strong problem-solving skills, and leadership that embraces innovation. It also takes training. Significant resources have been invested in diversity training. This takes time.

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Bloomerang

MAY 16, 2023

Many board members may not understand the complexities of fundraising or how to effectively communicate the organization’s message to potential donors. It’s essential to identify knowledge gaps and provide regular training sessions to help develop these skills.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 20, 2024

But just as a microwave can’t teach culinary skills, generic AI can’t inherently understand your organization’s unique voice, mission, or brand. Generic AI might help you fill your content calendar, but it won’t help you build a genuine connection with your audience or effectively convey your brand’s message.

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