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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

.orgSource

Do you know where greater diversity in thought and attitude is needed and what type of people would complement the current mix of personalities? Sue” was tapped to head the department because of her knowledge of the current AMS and her passion for, and scrupulous maintenance of, the data.

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

sgEngage

Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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Pathways to Decent Work: Advancing equity through knowledge transfer

Charity Village

Organizations are invited to explore eight pathways and resources to help advance decent work and equity for Black, Indigenous, and/or racialized people in our sector.

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How nonprofits can benefit from knowledge management

Socialbrite

Can your team take advantage of the new breed of knowledge management tools? The knowledge and experience its people bring will determine its institutional knowledge and dictate the direction in which it needs to head. This knowledge is ever-changing and needs to be both accessible and adaptable. Tacit knowledge.

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People Want To Belong To Your Nonprofit’s Community

Bloomerang

Why do people choose to give their hard-earned money to your cause? People have different values (some want to help children; others animals; others education, the environment, the arts… and so on). Most people want to join your community, make their mark, leave a legacy, or see their values in action. Again, so far so good.

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Boost Your Career by Leveling Up Your Analytics Skills

Association Analytics

In today’s data-driven world, having knowledge of analytics and data is a must. Having this knowledge not only makes you better in your current role, but it will also help significantly when advancement opportunities arise. You 100% need analytics knowledge when making decisions on where to invest your marketing dollars.

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How Wikipedia Faces Emerging Knowledge with Collective Capital

Non Profit Quarterly

On its website, the Wikimedia Foundation describes Wikipedia in bold terms and five languages as “the essential infrastructure for free knowledge.” She describes the remaining 15 percent of the foundation’s budget as coming from philanthropic foundations and “people who give a little bit more than $15,” which is intriguingly open-ended.