Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Grant writing tip: While the task of writing a proposal often falls on the shoulders of a project manager or grant writer, anyone—even an outside consultant—with the proper skills could write the proposal. The Lisa Libraries.

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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

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. SHRM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Report. Equity is good for business.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? Most funders themselves use status quo problem-solving skills, so they expect you to do the same. I can guess this happens in every community, and it is frightening.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The impact of software training on nonprofit staff turnover Three tips for improving software training for your staff Take the next step with your nonprofit’s software training The impact of software training on nonprofit staff turnover How do you keep things running smoothly when you have nonprofit staff leaving?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? Some grew and matured with the experience. Step 3: Make a training plan. Today is the day you’re going to shed the “vacation” mentality of training your nonprofit staff and volunteers. But are you ready?

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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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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Use these tips to create a fulfilling volunteer experience and retain your remote volunteers’ support year-round: Provide thorough training Use the right tools Show volunteer appreciation By keeping your remote volunteers motivated, you can leverage their unique skills and interests to fuel change in your community.

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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. Kars4Kids Foundation.

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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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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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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

If no one on your team combines the skills of a hand-holder, diplomate, ambassador, influencer, and adept translator of member-speak, it may be time to consider hiring a chief experience officer. Marketers are becoming aware of the important links between experience, persuasion, and the bottom line. Isn’t that a CMO’s job?

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

By posting descriptions that accurately describe a position’s duties and responsibilities, your candidates will be able to tell whether their skills and interests will align and if the position is ultimately a good fit for both them and your organization. Necessary experience. Necessary experience. Preferred skills.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

By posting descriptions that accurately describe a position’s duties and responsibilities, your candidates will be able to tell whether their skills and interests will align and if the position is ultimately a good fit for both them and your organization. Necessary experience. Necessary experience. Preferred skills.

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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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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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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

However, implementing AI can be a daunting task, especially for teams without prior experience in the field. 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. Encourage experimentation.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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. Begin with this simple recommendation.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

Diversity is a vital component to recruiting more volunteers because it strengthens your volunteer program by offering a highly skilled volunteer base. After you’ve created the group, you can move into training and engaging your volunteers. . Train your volunteers. The benefits of DEI initiatives at your association.

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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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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 . Build an inclusive work environment . Survey current employees .

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

What does a good experience look like to them? Exceeding expectations and providing volunteers with a great experience can positively impact retention. Many people have professional skills but many professionals are looking for volunteer tasks that differ from their everyday work. What are your volunteers hoping to gain?

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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. How are you going to alleviate this?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Many nonprofit professionals will tell you that the answer is “time” and/or “resources.” 2) Training. Fundraising software training is essential to maximizing your investment. Options and pricing will vary from product to product, but make sure you consider: Online and webinar training. In-person training.

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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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Classy

JUNE 15, 2021

With Classy Academy, our focus is to use our years of experience and industry expertise to enable a culture of continuous learning for the organizations we serve. Take and share our courses, and then apply the skills you’ve learned. Tell us your results or what resources you need to continue growing.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Your best board members are like a treasure trove of expertise—guiding decision-making, fueling innovation, and opening doors to resources and networks that would otherwise remain out of reach. Empower them by giving them the training, tools, and inspiration to lead effectively. What are some of your prior board leadership experiences?

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Whole Whale

APRIL 28, 2023

Engaging board members in fundraising efforts not only boost the organization’s financial resources but also strengthens the board’s commitment to the organization’s mission. Conducting a skills and interest assessment helps identify the strengths each board member can bring to the fundraising process.

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Forj

JUNE 7, 2021

However, as you begin searching for your association’s next solution, you’ll quickly come across a new option on the market— learning experience platforms (LXPs). In this guide, we’ll answer all of your learning experience platform questions and more, including: What is an LXP? What are the main learning experience platform features?

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 15, 2024

Because 60% of website traffic comes from mobile devices, it’s crucial to give these mobile users a positive experience. Leverage omnichannel marketing Omnichannel marketing is a strategy that involves using multiple communication channels and integrating them to give your customers a seamless experience.

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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. Preparing a board matrix is a learning experience.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 3, 2022

From helping you create and manage a modern membership experience to supporting order processing, event management, and data analysis, Nimble AMS helps your entire organization. . You can’t deliver a great member experience without great staff. Here are four specific reasons that association executive directors love Nimble AMS: .

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Because of this, your volunteer supervisor and their process can make or break the experience for volunteers. Luckily, there are a few best-practices that your organization can put into place to ensure that volunteer supervisors maintain control of a volunteer task, but create a positive experience for all stakeholders at the same time.

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Bloomerang

MAY 16, 2023

Cultivate a better fundraising experience—for you and your donors. It’s essential to identify knowledge gaps and provide regular training sessions to help develop these skills. One way to do this is to incorporate training into board meetings. Get Started Today 1.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 18, 2022

Here are a few volunteer satisfaction survey questions that your organization should ask: How would you rate your overall experience as a volunteer? These meetings do not need to be formal or long, just a quick chat to understand how a volunteer is doing and if they are enjoying their experience, will suffice. Set Goals, Share Wins.

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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. With this experience, we’ve compiled a few key suggestions for nonprofit professionals looking to advance their careers in the sector: .

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Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

If so, you’re well aware that v olunteers are an invaluable resource , helping to advance your mission and drive success across your organization. The peer groups also offer opportunities for member v olunteers to develop more skills and become leaders. Does your association count on the hard work of member volunteers?

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