Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

The answer was not about how qualified BIPOC survey respondents were compared with white respondents; it was about structural barriers and lack of supports for BIPOC staff to advance to the top jobs. That led us to look for clues in the data, especially the types of supports associated with leadership aspirations.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

Documenting the steps that you will take in a leadership challenge is a good way to begin training yourself to act with intention in a situation filled with extreme emotional distractions. If you don’t already have those mentors in place, it’s past time to begin developing an executive support system. He was fired.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Each time you consider adding to your team, it’s a choice that has a critical impact on your organization’s future. In this competitive environment, the impact that people make on brand and culture has never been more important. Younger workers are especially reluctant to get out of their sweats and back on the train.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. This cultivates a community of dedicated supporters. Best Practices for Training Volunteers Develop a clear training plan.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 3, 2020

Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. By effectively managing and engaging volunteers, organizations can save costs, increase community support, and build their capacity to operate efficiently and sustainably.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In early 2018, a band of adventurers who came to be known as the Salesforce.org Trailhead Editorial Board set out to reach customers, partners, and pro bono volunteers with a comprehensive menu of skills-based training. Keep in mind that no matter how you’re delivering training and resources, thoughtful design is key to success.

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2022

Meme: To disrupt traditional research methodologies, MEASURE has developed the CARE model to help BIPOC-led organizations identify their theory of change and measure their impact. Organizations that are interested in data support via the CARE Model can learn more and submit applications HERE.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As Hispanic Heritage Month unfolds, there’s a renewed urgency and opportunity for organizations to delve deeper, recognizing and celebrating the profound impact of Latino narratives on our shared American story. This could range from financial literacy workshops to mentoring programs. Flipcause is here to help.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2023

It was updated for National Mentoring Month in January 2023. A Life-Changing Relationship I made a point to find mentors — other Black reporters and anchors I still call on for advice today. I had always been an informal mentor, but when I moved to Florida, I joined Big Brothers Big Sisters as a volunteer, a ‘Big Sister’.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2023

Bloomerang recently acquired InitLive to make it easy for you to create a volunteer experience that inspires and maximizes the impact of your programs. The Volunteer: She is a woman in her thirties who completed her local CASA’s 36-hour volunteer training program. I want to feel like I’m making an impact. Did you know?

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Create a mentor program. . For example, ask where your ambassadors work to determine if they qualify for any workplace giving programs to maximize impact. Provide materials for the event and beyond: Provide guidebooks, marketing materials, templates, and other helpful resources to help educate and train your ambassadors.

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VQ Strategies

MARCH 2, 2023

I immediately thought about the trend we’ve have been watching and supporting in recent years to shift from lengthy volunteer engagement workshops for staff partners to instead what we call, “mini-trainings.” ” Mini-trainings are 20-30 minute sessions designed to provide a very specific tool or concept.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Therefore, we need to recognize and respect this dynamic as we lead and support our teams. We may not fully relate to someone’s specific loss, but we can still act empathetically and provide support. You need to provide opportunities for their continuous learning on the job and mentoring.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For most nonprofit organizations, volunteers serve in capacities that are vitally important to the organization’s impact. Well-managed volunteers provide incredible value, giving organizations the ability to strategically position themselves for continual growth and impact. Job titles, job descriptions and training.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2012

I was honored to be a trainer as part of the launch of the ACE Leaders Project, a program developed by the Institute of International Education Sub-Saharan Regional Office and supported by the Packard Foundation. Most of the training days took place in rural Rwanda on Lake Muhazi – which was a beautiful place.

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VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 14, 2020

At the start of 2020, we at VQ Volunteer Strategies were training and coaching four different cohorts of organizations. Next, we extended deadlines, adjusted training topics, and, of course, recalibrated our expectations. Engage a mentor or an accountability partner to meet and share progress regularly.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

we all know nonprofits rely on a combination of government grants, philanthropic donations, and earned income to support their operations. BIPOC leaders may face additional barriers to success, such as discrimination, bias, and lack of support from within the sector.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 7, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on and continues to cause distress, corporations are being entrusted – and expected – to lead the way to support and help solve the world’s most pressing issues. But beyond these basics, many companies are providing financial relief with charitable dollars for their impacted workforce.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2021

And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future. Adapting to Support a Community’s Evolving Needs. Clubs offered, for many, the only safe places in their communities.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. As a critical element of your brand, your mission statement needs to represent your organization’s ethos but also be informative, succinct, and moving to your supporter base.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 14, 2019

From low compensation to lack of training, the pursuit of minimal overhead has resulted in anemic spending on human capital.”. However, limited and dated understandings of financial decisions can have disastrous effects on a nonprofit’s mission and impact. Build a Supportive Structure. Approach Human Resources Strategically.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Volunteer to support one or more of the thousands of Trailblazers pivoting to Salesforce careers from other industries. You can mentor or teach a class with Tech Forward. Accept Responsibility for Unintended Impact. Don’t have co-workers from underrepresented groups? Consciously Use Diverse Images. Representation matters.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Byte Back is a nonprofit computer skills and career training center located in Washington, D.C. In the mid-1990s, Glenn met with his friend Barbara Altman to share his idea of opening a computer and career training center in Honduras. Programs and Impact. Glenn taught himself the skills needed to maintain and repair computers.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Leadership support is essential. You’ll need leaders to support—or at least not block—this work. Because participatory grantmaking means involving people from communities impacted by the funding, outline who those people or the communities are. Whose lives are being impacted by your funding? Provide regular updates.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 26, 2022

Talent for Good provides the nonprofit and education spaces with a Talent as a Service (TaaS) program ready to solve employers’ hiring challenges by providing vetted, trained, specialized Salesforce system administrators on a contract-to-hire basis. Talent as a Service (TaaS).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Furthering your mission requires fully engaging your supporters in making an impact. To get the greatest possible impact from your board, engage them with these five best practices: Provide fundraising training for board members. Provide fundraising training for board members. Self-guided training resources.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . Educational Assistance and Training Programs. The Lisa Libraries. First Book. Digitunity. Webb Family Foundation. The Victor C. Clark Youth Incentive Program. Heim Foundation.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

To push your fundraising efforts past the finish line, you want to engage supporters who have a deep connection with your cause and a motivation to help you reach your goals. You may also have an additional group of passionate supporters who can help your P2P efforts succeed: your volunteers! Provide incentives for participation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Responsive tech support.

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