Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2014

Are leadership skills different for emerging “Millennial” leaders than for people from different generations? This is a question being asked in many nonprofits as they look at how to prepare younger leaders in their organizations to lead and develop their talent. Leadership' Flickr Photo by Flower Factor.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

To adequately fulfill the three duties of a nonprofit board member —Care, Loyalty, and Obedience—a solid understanding of the organization’s financial activities is needed. If you’ve paired new members with a mentor, make sure financial topics are included in their post-orientation meetings. Be sure to allow time for questions.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The nonprofit sector is a strong and vibrant community full of people willing to help each other out. And now more than ever, it’s important to come together and work as allies and mentors. The value of being mentored seems pretty obvious: new skills, confidence, friendship, etc. But do you really need a mentor?

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Plan for the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders. While it may seem like jumping the gun, your nonprofit should start planning for leadership succession in advance of actually passing the torch. Most nonprofits do not have leadership succession plans.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2022

posted by Theresa Adkison Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. If you’re like many of us working in nonprofit leadership today, you’re more than likely exhausted and running out of actionable ideas. Make sure you and your stakeholders agree on your nonprofit’s reason for being.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Last week I attended the launch of the book, Engine of Impact: Essentials of Strategic Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector by William F. The authors identify seven leadership best practices of high performance based on their extensive experience in the nonprofit and philanthropy sector. Source: Engine of Impact.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 22, 2014

When you were starting your nonprofit or starting on your journey in the nonprofit world, you probably had someone you could rely on for advice and a boost every now and then. And even if you didn’t have a specific mentor or group of people you could call upon, you probably wish that you did. The Perks of Being a Mentor.

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sgEngage

APRIL 7, 2021

It is almost unfathomable that just a little over a year ago nonprofits were operating in a “world-as-we-knew it” mentality. As we begin to consider what a post-pandemic world will look like for the nonprofit sector, the concept of turning towards new measures of success is daunting. Invest in leadership.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

posted by Brian Hetzer Spring 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Most nonprofit organizations in the U.S. The answers stem from how volunteer management and key organizational leadership view volunteer retention - the ability to keep volunteers long-term. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

By Annisa Wanat , an independent consultant who works to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals more strategically by providing customized solutions in leadership, management, and communications. Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause. FULL BIO ].

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Bloomerang

JULY 22, 2021

It affects professionals of all occupations and backgrounds, with the impact on individuals in the nonprofit community being a significant one. . Nonprofit imposter syndrome is the voice of self-doubt, which if left unchecked, damages a nonprofit leader’s ability to deliver on the core mission and run their organization effectively. .

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Bloomerang

APRIL 8, 2021

Nonprofit board service is a serious matter! To be clear, showing up at meetings, making a financial contribution and attending the gala is not the total kit and caboodle for nonprofit board service. It is more like raising the bar each day by advocating for your mission and bringing your best self to service for your nonprofit. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

Some believe that nonprofit work is more of a calling than a career, but when one considers that this ‘calling’ is responsible for literally billions of dollars changing hands each year in our own country alone, it’s a calling of high importance. Not everything translates from for-profit to nonprofit.

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TechImpact

APRIL 2, 2014

Image courtesy of Christian Leadership Alliance. But when difficult decisions impact employees working for us, and a nonprofit whose mission you care passionately about, those decisions become that much more difficult. To really scale and grow your nonprofit, you need to choose one major problem you are looking to solve.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

A critical issue in the nonprofit sector is staff turnover, often referred to as the nonprofit turnover treadmill. According to a survey by Landles-Cobb, Kramer, and Smith Milway (2015), the second most cited reason for staff turnover, behind low compensation, was lack of leadership development and growth opportunity.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

posted by Jade Gale Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Skilled talent and leadership are pivotal to growth, sustainability and success. If an organization is willing to invest in a positive and extensive support structure, it is likely leadership will follow. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

The same historical and cultural structures that have held back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in so many aspects of our lives are also mirrored in much of the nonprofit sector. By executing on DEI initiatives, individual nonprofits and the sector at large will shift power dynamics in fundraising. and several countries.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

For nonprofit leaders, perhaps it’s the belief that you’re not qualified, or that you’re the best thing to ever happen to the cause sector. Let’s take a look at some common beliefs that nonprofit leaders may have. As I write this, I can sense some nonprofit leaders nodding their heads in understanding.

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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. Volunteering is an essential component of many nonprofit organizations, and it plays a crucial role in achieving their missions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2017

Note from Beth: Last year I was honored to partner with Kari Dunn Saratovksy from Third Plateau to facilitate an emerging leadership program to a cohort of leaders who were part of the Packard Foundation’s Science and Conservation portfolio of grantees. Emerging Leaders Need More than Leadership Development.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2021

posted by Sara Ebert Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. For decades, the perception of executive pay at nonprofit organizations has been the image of a grossly underpaid executive director OR a scandalously overpaid CEO. But is virtue truly its own reward? But is virtue truly its own reward?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 14, 2019

posted by Shannon Harrell Fall 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Unlike for-profits, nonprofits must do more with less. In an article for the Stanford Social Innovation Review Monisha Kapila says “The nonprofit sector is known for underinvesting in talent.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 19, 2022

posted by Christopher Cordes Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Increasingly, leaders of nonprofit organizations manage and drive their missions forward in a more complex and less certain world. Internal mentoring program. Illustration generated by DALL·E. Professional coaching support.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

For member-based nonprofits and associations, figuring out what membership benefits you’ll offer is one of the most important decisions your organization will make. In this article, we’ll cover 22 different types of membership benefits that your nonprofit could potentially offer its members. Let’s get at it!

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

posted by Erin Larkins, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. When a nonprofit leader invests in the PD of their employees, it will have significant positive effects on fundraising and donor involvement. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. Second, better results for the organization as whole.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 7, 2021

It is almost unfathomable that just a little over a year ago nonprofits were operating in a “world-as-we-knew it” mentality. As we begin to consider what a post-pandemic world will look like for the nonprofit sector, the concept of turning towards new measures of success is daunting. Invest in leadership.

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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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

It offers a comprehensive guide for emerging leaders and their mentors to help them make sense of the changing nature of leadership. It is part of a project funded by the Packard Foundation that also includes an intensive peer learning program for emerging leaders and their mentors. Healthy Nonprofit Meetings .

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 3, 2020

posted by Molly Wagge, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Many charitable nonprofits rely on the help of volunteers to fulfill their missions. Respected, competent, and skilled volunteers should be entrusted with leadership responsibilities. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 22, 2020

Cockrell-Coleman, Fall 2019 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. According to the Independent Sector, a national advocate for the nonprofit sector, “A volunteer can impact the quality of services in charities and congregations while reducing costs.” Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. posted by Trehon A.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. In 2013 the number of nonprofits that hired part-time or full-time new media managers increased fourfold. They voraciously consume nonprofit technology blogs and study the mobile and social media campaigns of other nonprofits for inspiration.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2012

The project is under the visionary leadership of Cheryl Francisconi who is the director of IIE’s office in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia and has vast expertise in developing, designing, and implementing transformative leadership programs for several decades. Documentation of the Visioning Process. Fish Bowl Exericse.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

Note: This guest post was published on the Packard Foundation OE Blog reflects what was learned from designing and delivering leadership development for emerging nonprofit leaders. We learned a lot. Investing in the next generation of social sector leaders takes buy-in at all levels of an organization.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! For one, it’s usually a lot of money. Create a list of needs.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit’s mission is the foundation of everything you do. Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. What Is a Nonprofit Mission Statement? Why does your nonprofit exist? All right, let’s get started.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 14, 2021

posted by Jennifer Kirksey Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. In a survey of the charitable community through the Independent Sector (PDF), nonprofit professionals admitted that they need more engagement with their stakeholders. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 5, 2020

posted by Jessica Cooper, RD, CD, CSSD, Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Nonprofits that want to close the revolving millennial door should look to the 5 C’s of millennial retention: Coaching: Millennials don’t want a boss but rather a coach. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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