Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2015

The holiday break is a great time to read books, both for work and just plan fun. Earlier this week, I read the recently published “ Mindful Social Marketing ” by colleague Janet Fouts. If you are doing social media for a nonprofit, this book is a must read. It is filled with great wisdom. Invest in your team.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 6, 2021

When you’re putting together a plan on how to get the most out of your school’s Salesforce use, focus on ensuring that you have the right people on the team, based on their skills, that can take accountability for their essential responsibilities and then enable them to be successful. What Skills Does Your Support Staff Have?

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 15, 2022

It is amazing how well a volunteer program can perform when an organization leverages the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) of volunteers. Be Mindful of a Volunteer’s Time. Keep in mind that the average person only has 5 hours of free time available per day. Develop Existing Skills / Create New Skills.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

Whether you’re looking to level up your fundraising skills, invest in innovation, improve your nonprofit’s culture, or take better care of your colleagues and yourself, these 15 books can help you make the difference you desire this year. Build skills to become a better leader or manager. Take your fundraising game to the next level.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

After these fundamental issues are identified and outlined, the staff, using their knowledge about available financial and human resources, sets the objectives that will realize the board’s vision. They will reward you by crafting messages that move the hearts and minds of your most important audiences and reinforce brand identity.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 25, 2019

Skilled volunteers are a special type of volunteer. These volunteers are individuals who volunteer in the capacity of their everyday work or with skills that they are specifically trained in. Often times the skilled volunteer also has skill sets and trainings that most paid staff within the nonprofit do not have.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

In the past, resilience, like culture building, may have been viewed as a “soft” skill because the qualities that are involved don’t directly impact the bottom line. Cultivating continuous learning—Identifying what you don’t know and striving to fill the knowledge gaps. But, according to Sharon, leadership is the bottom line.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

To find it, keep your unique goals in mind as you explore this guide to determine what’s possible. Be sure to keep the length of setup in mind as you plan so your transition is a smooth one. To begin, ask yourself how can fundraising software help you achieve your organization’s goals? How long is the onboarding process?

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

We have several quick reads that will give your skills a boost—with minimal time and effort: Nonprofit Quick Guides by Joanne Oppelt and Linda Lysakowski. Find out how to tap into your unique skills to create social change and make a positive impact in today’s world. Have we got some recommendations for you! Happy reading!

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Routine training is key to better skilled and more productive employees. As your employees become more skilled, it creates time and space for them to be innovative and adventurous in their current roles. As your employees become more skilled, it creates time and space for them to be innovative and adventurous in their current roles.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Clearly Identify Roles and Responsibilities The Difference Between Skills, Qualifications and Experience How Should Soft Skills and Personal Characteristics Be Incorporated? The Difference Between Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience Skills are the abilities, techniques, and knowledge a person has acquired over time.

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Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

Throughout the evaluation process, it’s important to keep your association’s unique goals and success metrics top-of-mind. Creating your unique product requires a dedicated team with the appropriate skills. Having this knowledge base available to you can be invaluable. Implementing a new software solution is a huge project.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Hopefully, this provided you with some great knowledge on the history of volunteerism! That’s one of the best things about volunteering; there are a variety of ways for individuals to make an impact according to their interests and skills. Teaching volunteers valuable life skills.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 28, 2020

With little to no effort on your end, you can tune in and gain new skills and insights at any time throughout your day! To help you grow your skills and stay up to date on all things related to the events industry, here are our 5 favorite podcasts that we think every event professional should listen to: . Following one (or more!)

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 12, 2022

To reduce the risk of burnout, it is crucial that you consider a volunteer’s motivation for giving, their allotted time for volunteerism, and their skill-set. Your organization should use training as an opportunity to outline expectations and responsibilities, establish objectives, introduce tools and procedures, and fill knowledge gaps.

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sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2024

Your budget also helps you to evaluate the importance and timeline of your projects if you have multiple technology innovation projects in mind. By determining your budget early on, you can set realistic expectations and find a suitable cost model for your nonprofit. Pain Points #1 Are there areas that hinder development or cause frustration?

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BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

10 Soft Skills to Nail the Ask. Armed with the knowledge of what they truly care about and a program that fulfills their interests, you are ready for the ask! Quiet your mind to become more present, sensitive and in the moment. Mind your voice inflections, speed of your speech, volume and tone. Smile early and often.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Keep in mind that meeting volunteer expectations should be a focus when developing each component of your program from start to finish. Many people have professional skills but many professionals are looking for volunteer tasks that differ from their everyday work. Assess the knowledge and skills of volunteers, look for gaps.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Members can attend events, conferences, and seminars to connect with like-minded individuals. Training and Workshops Your nonprofit can offer training programs and workshops where members enhance their skills and industry knowledge. Think about the ways you can help your nonprofit’s members connect!

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Communication Features in VolunteerHub Training and Support Creating and implementing a good training and support process can ensure that volunteers have the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources to perform their roles effectively and with confidence. Provide different forms of recognition.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Q: What if one I have only basic office skills? Prior to college, I had also taken typing courses to hone my office skills, and this made me a valuable employee. My mind was a sponge. My mind was a sponge. Keep in mind there are many nonprofit organizations asking for funding.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

This blog is sponsored by Wild Apricot membership software : a set of tools for membership administration , event registration , website management , online fundraising - with friendly and knowledgeable tech support. 5 Keys to Effective Knowledge Transfer for Nonprofits. Effective communication â??

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 14, 2022

In all, there were over 30 overlapping sessions, plus breakout rooms, allowing inquisitive minds to pick the brains of developers, configurators, architects, and anyone responsible for building on Salesforce. Most everyone in attendance arrived with the same knowledge base and eager attitude to learn together as these tools mature.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 28, 2020

With little to no effort on your end, you can tune in and gain new skills and insights at any time throughout your day! To help you grow your skills and stay up to date on all things related to the events industry, here are our 5 favorite podcasts that we think every event professional should listen to: . Following one (or more!)

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 28, 2021

It’s also important to keep in mind that patience is necessary. Invest in getting Salesforce configured and implemented in your institution correctly and getting the right skilled people,” said one customer. Consultants offer external knowledge that can often provide a new perspective to your organization.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

The Carnegie Corporation of New York—established in 1911 by Andrew Carnegie to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding—is one of America’s oldest grantmaking foundations. They support strategic partners that focus on helping children succeed via a comprehensive approach to education. State Street Foundation.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

We understand what it takes to empower teams of supporters, and using our firsthand knowledge, we’ve pulled together several volunteer engagement ideas and strategies for maximizing your team’s impact. What are the most important questions to keep in mind? See why nonprofits love our volunteer management software!

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Connection Cafe

JULY 13, 2017

Armed with the knowledge of what they truly care about and a program that fulfills their interests, you are ready for the ask! Quiet your mind to become more present, sensitive and in the moment. Mind your voice inflections, speed of your speech, volume and tone. Practice truly makes perfect. Stand or sit tall.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 7, 2020

With these things in mind, here are four facts your organization should know when selecting your next AMS platform: 1. Not only will this help you ensure you are fully utilizing the product, but these are also highly desirable skills in today’s workplace. A modern platform can attract and retain staff.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Aside from communicating the goals, timeline, and vision for the change at hand, it is also extremely important to make sure your team has the skills to implement the change. How will you make sure the team has the necessary skills to thrive during the change? Keep in mind that even small changes can add up and lead to change fatigue.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Immediately, your mind perceives this as being ill intentioned, and when the conversation begins, you feel attacked and what they’re saying to you doesn’t process. Assume Good Intent — and Have the Tough Conversations. Imagine that a good friend wants to have a conversation with you about some perspectives and opinions you may have.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

When asking for donations in person, keep these tips in mind: Do research beforehand. Understand that they are most knowledgeable about their finances and how to allocate them. And, while this could mean that you are more nervous, it helps to put your potential donor’s mind at ease. Luckily, we have some advice!

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Telling your nonprofit’s story in an emotionally compelling way will win the hearts and minds of your prospective donors and humanize you as a changemaker. Without further ado, let’s pull the curtain back on the skill of nonprofit storytelling. To get you started, consider if you want your organization to come across as: Knowledgeable.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Armed with the knowledge of what they truly care about and a program that fulfills their interests, you are ready for the ask! Quiet your mind to become more present, sensitive and in the moment. Mind your voice inflections, speed of your speech, volume and tone. Practice truly makes perfect. Stand or sit tall.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Yet the public will expect knowledge, and their decision-making ability is enhanced if they have a significant working knowledge of your mission’s discipline. That level of knowledge builds over time with ongoing training at board meetings, through tours, at events, and by other means. They don’t need to become experts.

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Gyrus

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Enhancing knowledge retention. To select the most effective platform for your employees, you must determine the size of the user base, i.e. the number of employees, who would be using the LMS for learning new skills. With these tips in mind, you can certainly discover the right platform that works the best for you.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Other studies, articles, and informal conversations show that the issue of staff turnover in the sector is clearly on the minds of nonprofit professionals. Not only must you replace staff members who leave (assuming you have budget to do so), but you also lose knowledge about your organization as staff walks out the door.

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