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How To Fix The 12 Most Common Presentation Mistakes

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Today brings a must-read book for anyone who makes presentations at work, a club, a non-profit, or to any group of individuals the reader wants to persuade to take action. The book is, Presentation Ready , by Terri L. Sjodin , one of America’s leading experts on persuasive presentations. Sjodin : Great Question!

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft said this about the importance of being emotionally present. The Myers-Briggs Foundation offers this perspective on the process. Trust, the foundation for positive relationships, is always a two-way street. The key to leadership in the digital age is empathy. But you can learn more at this link.

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5 Research-Based Fundraising Strategies For Modern Campaigns

Bloomerang

Recent research explored how different ways of presenting charity goals influence people’s willingness to donate. The study found that presenting charity goals in a positive, proactive way (promotion-framing) resulted in more donations than presenting goals in a negative, cautionary way (prevention-framing).

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How Nonprofits Can Leverage Organic Social Media to Increase Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Being present and humanizing your organization leads to stronger connections. Collaborate with partners and influencers. Fox Foundation, and The Trevor Project. Share the real stories behind your organization’s work, the impact you’ve made, and the challenges you face. Authenticity builds trust.

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10 LinkedIn Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

This is the eighth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Signs Of A Successful Nonprofit Board: Making A Difference With 120 Hours

Bloomerang

Influence: Building relationships and partnerships A successful nonprofit board understands the power of influence. Board members should dedicate 18 hours to convince foundations, government officials, legislators, business leaders, and community influencers that their organization is a wise investment.

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Grantmaking: What’s Participation Got to Do with It?

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In philanthropy, unlike democracy, there is often no way for people to participate–to share what they think or to influence decisions. Donors, Boards of directors or trustees, and staff at foundations are letting go of some of the power to make decisions about grantmaking strategy and grants. published by the Ford Foundation.