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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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For example, if being a decision-maker is a non-negotiable for you, and you’re considering a job where decisions are only made by committees; then I don’t care how much you like the break room, the people on your team, or your career path, you will not do your best work. That’s a simplified example, but it’s the kind of idea that woke me up.”

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How to Leverage the OneCause Fundraising Platform: Customer Examples

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Now, as we approach the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, that knowledge, experience and technology are not going away. The post How to Leverage the OneCause Fundraising Platform: Customer Examples appeared first on OneCause. The virtual galas we did in Spring 2020 were amateurish and simple. Changing audience tastes.

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Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes – Guest Post by Kelcie Tacchi. Like many nonprofits, the rapidly evolving environment around and within us was littered by a practice of ad hoc documentation and person to person knowledge sharing. Be aware that “knowledge hoarding” is often a common practice.

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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For example, the answer to the question “Tell me about a project that you’re proud of” usually gets more weight in a job interview than the response to “Describe what you like best and least about your most recent position.” It gives you the knowledge to help your team thrive. Here’s an illustration of this idea from my experience.

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Thought Leaders Blaze Trails of Discovery and Engagement

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Passion plus knowledge is a powerful hook, making people who were about to swipe stay for a while. My YouTube examples don’t quite fit this lofty definition. And our most ardent volunteers are typically people who love sharing knowledge. Why dive into subjects that are off my beaten path of discovery? For one compelling reason.

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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

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For example, a local nonprofit working on educational issues may raise awareness about specific school board policies with the aim of making them more inclusive. This tactic works well if you have a staff member who is knowledgeable about lobbying, can schedule the meeting, and can lead your group.

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