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6 Reasons Why You Should Broaden Your Search For Your Next Nonprofit Board Retreat Facilitator

Bloomerang

Many facilitators adjust fees so they can compete with local facilitators. Specialized knowledge Depending on the purpose of your retreat, you may benefit from a facilitator with specific expertise. Or, you may need expertise in a specific industry such as healthcare , hunger relief, or the environment.

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Thursday Thoughts: engaging advocates all year round

EveryAction

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Protecting the environment or cutting taxes for billionaires?”

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Thursday Thoughts: attracting passionate nonprofit advocates

EveryAction

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here ! If your training is in-person, provide childcare.

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Why Every Organization Should Make Sustainability Part of its Mission

Saleforce Nonprofit

As Salesforce has deepened our commitment to the environment, we’ve also been inspired by our customers who have made sustainability fundamental to their missions with innovative approaches. org’s Climate Justice Action map , which connects people with local groups and other activists. From nonprofits like 350.org

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Going Beyond the Dollar: The Community Leadership Role of Foundations

sgEngage

Understanding Community Leadership Community leadership involves actively engaging with local stakeholders, identifying shared goals, and working collaboratively towards achieving them. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of community leadership in foundations and discuss how they can support their grantees beyond the dollar.

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Davos Codes: Connecting Students’ Passion for Their Planet with Technology

Saleforce Nonprofit

The Climate Action Labs were developed to support this awareness and passion for the SDGs and the environment. We believe it will make local residents interested in the local environment.”. – Student participating in the Tokyo Climate Action Lab. On the Road to 2030 and Beyond.

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Funders: Considering Collaboration? Start With a Light Touch and See Where It Leads

sgEngage

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education.