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Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

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In a digital market moving at the speed of a video game, recruiting the right staff is a make-or-break activity. I was eager to hear Sue’s ideas about the importance of focusing the board on qualities like empathy, self-knowledge, and strong social skills to build a productive environment. But what about the other half of the equation?

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First-Ever Video Benchmarks Survey for Nonprofits

Care2

According to YouTube, 100 million people either like, share, or comment on videos every week. Are people who like or comment on these videos signing up for organization’s enewsletters, are they donating money, volunteering, taking an advocacy action?

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Thought Leaders Blaze Trails of Discovery and Engagement

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Passion plus knowledge is a powerful hook, making people who were about to swipe stay for a while. And our most ardent volunteers are typically people who love sharing knowledge. YouTube—Research who is featured on TED Talks or other video productions. Why dive into subjects that are off my beaten path of discovery?

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How association IT leaders can drive organizational success

Nimble AMS

In the latest Community Brands Association Trends Research Study , a group of association IT leaders were surveyed to determine technology’s role in delivering a superior staff and member experience. About 50% of associations surveyed say their IT budget will increase over the next year.

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Youth community service: Belonging, reciprocity, and agency 

Candid

Defining ‘community service’ broadly Based on surveys and focus groups, Leveraging the Potential of Youth Service found that young people ages 18 to 25 defined “community service” broadly, beyond volunteering with a nonprofit organization. The post Youth community service: Belonging, reciprocity, and agency appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Thursday Thoughts: engaging advocates all year round

EveryAction

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Share the videos with advocates to bring them close to the lawmaking process.

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Three benefits of developing thought leadership content at your association

Nimble AMS

A study conducted by Edelman and Linkedin reported 65% of those surveyed said thought leadership content improved their perception of an organization. When members trust your industry knowledge, they’ll choose to stay connected in association conferences, networking events, and training opportunities. .