VQ Strategies

JANUARY 13, 2023

In response to many requests, we have developed a facilitation guide for formal and informal book groups. Filled with warm-up activities, questions, and compelling quotes, the guide also prompts “concepts to action” so that participants can translate these ideas into action. Download your copy today!

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Getting your leadership on board with streamlining your grantee application may require some planning. Gather Data on Your Current Application Before you present your suggestions to your leadership, have the data on your current application ready. The challenge isn’t knowing what to do. It’s getting buy-in.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) released DEI in the Workplace: A Discussion Guide for Leadership Teams, to help organizations articulate a commitment and define their scope of activities to create a more inclusive and equitable work environment.

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Donorbox

AUGUST 19, 2021

The word ‘leadership’ is about an act of guidance and providing direction to others. Church leadership isn’t any different; but along with providing guidance, it’s also about how the leader behaves, communicates, and manages. The post All You Need to Know about Church Leadership | A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 27, 2022

To truly transform how your members benefit from your organization, you’ll want to invite them to the leadership table. When members are represented on your leadership team, you’ll have a clear sense of what motivates them, helping you to focus on key areas like member engagement and retention. . . Code of ethics. Learn more.

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Candid

MARCH 13, 2024

One of our major research initiatives over the last two years has focused on Black experiences and Black leadership. Additionally, we formed an external expert advisory group to help guide our efforts—including Black scholars from academia, grassroots nonprofits, philanthropy, and leadership development.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

She has packed all that into her new book, “ Joan Garry’s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership.” The book covers some standard leadership and managerial topics, but in an unique entertaining way that only Joan Garry can deliver. I’ll summarize her points here: Phase 1: What is the worst thing that could happen?

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success. 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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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The notion of “leaving well” is subjective and, of course, there are an unfathomable number of unique elements in every nonprofit leadership transition. If that’s you, these best practices will guide you to a peaceful transition. Leadership positions usually don’t follow the custom of providing only two weeks notice. Wider Team.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Whether you’re crafting an emergency plan to react to unexpected external circumstances or creating your strategy for the next two to five years, this guide will help your nonprofit get the most out of its strategic plan. Check out these additional resources: The Essential Guide to Writing a Fundraising Plan. Let’s get started.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

That way, you will know what decisions your board is making and can provide them with the data that will guide them to the right ones. Mission statement: Clear statement of the nonprofit’s purpose, future aspirations, and guiding principles. That’s because they define the nonprofit’s purpose in the first place.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 15, 2022

You owe it to your members to develop a thought leadership-driven culture at your association. When you take the time to develop well-researched thought leadership content, you’ll boost organizational awareness and increase member retention. How to foster a culture of thought leadership. Attend association events.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Understanding the challenges BIPOC leadership face in the nonprofit sector One of the primary challenges BIPOC leaders face is limited access to funding.As For example, the National Council of Nonprofits offers a range of resources, including information on board diversity and inclusion , as well as leadership development programs.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The post Vision Before Strategy: A Nonprofit’s Guide to Defining Success appeared first on Blue Avocado. Defining the desired outcome and what constitutes success in measurable terms helps stakeholders align their actions and priorities, ensuring that every effort is geared toward achieving this shared vision.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 4, 2021

One of my favorite books about leadership is The Leadership Test by Timothy R. You can read it in an hour and its message will guide you through your entire career. Here are some important points from the book that are particularly powerful: Leadership is the process of influencing volunteers to accomplish good things.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

bbcon 2021 Virtual , happening October 13–15, will bring together tens of thousands of social good professionals for three days of cutting-edge thought leadership, virtual peer networking and unforgettable experiences. and globally, including those who work in development, membership, finance, marketing, executive leadership and more.

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Donorbox

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Your church leadership including pastors and other staff members share their gifts with the congregation weekly. The post Love Offering – The Ultimate Guide for Churches appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. Your congregants, in turn, may want to share their gratitude to them through financial or other gifts.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2021

We knew when we showed up on day one as the new Chief Development Officer at your impactful nonprofit, leadership would be behind us. The job description clearly stated that nonprofit leadership values all employees and the unique contributions they bring to the organization. . Each of us is accomplished in our own right.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits. Volunteers can develop leadership skills, project planning skills, and task management skills. The ultimate resource for crafting a rewarding volunteer experience Download the free guide Gain new knowledge. Offer tangible benefits.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Leadership: As part of your fundraising efforts, your event will most likely have a “host committee” and one or more “host committee chairpersons.” The post A 10 Step Guide to a Throwing a Successful Fundraising Event first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

That’s the beauty of thought leadership. Thought leadership is an old idea that has been made new again. Thought leadership is a powerful way to engage an audience that prefers to be educated versus sold to. Thought leadership is a strategy that seems tailor-made for associations. Here’s one significant challenge.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Empowering employees to make decisions and guiding them in their personal goals for professional achievement. Not guiding the troops. Leading by example and encouraging open and honest communication. Compassion. Acknowledging people for their individual contributions and getting to know them beyond their roles. Complacency.

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Blue Avocado

JULY 31, 2023

The post From Startup to Success: Guiding Nonprofits with Six Core Principles of Improvement appeared first on Blue Avocado. Six core principles, drawn from STEM education, can help new nonprofits assemble a diverse team, raise funds successfully, and learn to use the gathered resources for strategic growth.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

By possessing a disciplined set of principles and focusing on carefully developing her leadership skills throughout the process, she was able to achieve her goal of becoming #1 in the translation market that was already dominated by established competitors.

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The post A Beginner’s Guide to Lobbying for Nonprofits appeared first on Blue Avocado. The Context: Nonprofits steer clear of lobbying for many reasons having to do with knowledge, experience, and stigma. For example, many nonprofit leaders don’t know that […].

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Learn how your organization can take full advantage of social media in this guide! LinkedIn LinkedIn is a professional networking site, and its audience is typically more career-driven and looking for thought leadership and industry insights. Learn how you can engage your community on social media with this guide.

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.orgSource

MARCH 20, 2023

It’s a journey that begins with leadership and strategy. Integrate Leadership, Strategy, and Planning How do you break entrenched business habits and move forward? As I said earlier, leadership and strategy are key. Digital leadership means rolling up your sleeves and getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The notion of “leaving well” is subjective and, of course, there are an unfathomable number of unique elements in every nonprofit leadership transition. If that’s you, these best practices will guide you to a peaceful transition. Leadership positions usually don’t follow the custom of providing only two weeks notice. Wider Team.

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sgEngage

JUNE 14, 2022

Blackbaud’s virtual K-12 Conference , July 19–20, 2022, will bring together thousands of K-12 professionals and industry-leading experts for two days of thought leadership, shop talk, and shared learning experiences. The post Your 2022 Guide to Blackbaud’s K-12 Conference first appeared on npENGAGE. Register for free today!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 16, 2021

Stumped for what leadership and business books to add to your winter reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. Edited by Edward T.

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Double the Donation

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Your company accomplishes great things through the combined efforts of its leadership, managers, and employees. To stand out in today’s world, however, you need to harness this power to achieve more than just profits. One way to do this is through corporate volunteerism.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This article is an excerpt from our free Essential Leadership Skills Guide: An Introduction to People Management. Sometimes the difference between being a good leader and a micromanager is a fine line. Micromanaging is when a person excessively controls every aspect and detail of a project.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

With three days packed with star-studded keynotes, thought-provoking panels, and inspiring networking opportunities, we’ve brought together an insider’s guide to getting the most out of your bbcon experience this year. The post An Insider’s Guide to bbcon 2023 in Denver first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

In truth, doing hard things and making difficult decisions is often the most compassionate thing to do,” explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way. Wise compassionate leadership is to have respectful and caring confrontations with others.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The following 10 leadership and business book authors recently answered this question for me: Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? and Ignite Your Leadership Expertise.

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The post None of Us is Getting Out Alive: A Guide to Executive Succession Planning appeared first on Blue Avocado. The work you do now to plan for executive succession could mean the difference between whether your organization withers or thrives later.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Edited by Edward T. His advice?

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