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5 Benefits of Deploying a Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Policy

Volunteer Hub

Creating and implementing a volunteer time off policy can provide much-needed support to the community, help develop skills for employees, and boost morale. In fact, a 2017 Deloitte Volunteerism Survey found that 89% of employees believe that companies who sponsor volunteer activities offer a better work environment than those who do not.

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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

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I can’t remember a time when the cultural, political, and economic environment was fraught with so much uncertainty. More likely to be successful in advocacy and public policy. Look to the corporate sector, government, civic, or other associations or non-profit organizations to find collaborators who will add value.

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Solutions Day 2023—Beyond Answers to Insight

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Wrap-up Keynote Hey Google, write me a speech about the ethical and legal issues surrounding a non-profit’s use of AI. Kimberly Pendo AI is rapidly changing the world, and the non-profit sector is no exception. Kimberly practices not-for-profit and corporate law. Kimberly A. Pendo, Founding Member of Chicago Law Partners, LLC.

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Be the Voice of Relevance—Make Mission, Vision, and Values Fit the Moment

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A post-pandemic business environment, characterized by change and disruption, provides good reasons to open the windows and let fresh air revitalize, even fundamental concepts. is proactive about finding avenues to grow mission in a competitive environment. Values create community. It is about having a community of experts.

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Anthem Awards Finalists Announced!

Forum One

The Anthem Awards were created to highlight and amplify the most impactful and inspiring work across seven core purposes: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Education, Art, & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment, & Climate.

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How can nonprofit recruiting strategies improve organizational effectiveness?

ASU Lodestar Center

“For the social enterprise movement to realize its potential, organizations will need to invest in the recruitment, development, and growth of their future leaders, just as for-profits do. Having a professional dedicated to creating and managing these policies will free up leadership to concentrate on their mission.

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The 2024 Best NPOs To Work For: Data Shows Satisfaction Slipping In Some Areas

The NonProfit Times

And yet within this environment nonprofit employee satisfaction soared. When inflation and the cost of living ramped up after 2020, paychecks did not stretch as far as they would have otherwise in a lower or moderate inflation environment, causing increased dissatisfaction. Communities operated under shelter-in-space restrictions.

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