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From Prospective Student to Active Alum—Engagement Fosters Lifelong Support

sgEngage

Engaged student and alum supporter: My daughter gets very excited when she hears talk about the university she attended. A few years post-graduation, she continues to financially support and stay connected to her alma mater. She could see the impact of alum support, and she and her friends were excited about it. What changed?

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Sneak Peek: The Science Behind Engaging Your Supporters

Everyaction

Which brings us to recent thoughts, more specifically, donors and supporters. We always receive questions on how nonprofits can better craft their message to engage supporters or how to keep audiences involved and engaged with their mission. In fact, we loved it so much that we're hosting an entire webinar on it!

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Darren Walker To Leave Ford Foundation

The NonProfit Times

His speech as part of the Benjamin Menschel Distinguished Lecture series is brilliant and cements his legacy. Granted, $16 billion buys access and power, but the creativity he engenders at the organization to fix things and enlist others to do the same is unmatched. Read it here.

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Trainer’s Tip: Your Room Set Up Can Make or Break the Learning Experience

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As a long-time trainer, professor, and teacher, I feel strongly that interactive learning activities – going beyond the death by Powerpoint Lecture – is the key to retention and application for participants. Your room set up can support your instructional activities that engage participants or get in the way.

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Volunteer Week: Orientation for Your Leadership

Greater Giving

Make it a Collaborative Learning Experience Instead of a traditional lecture, consider an interactive workshop format. Mentor New Volunteers: Offer guidance and support to new volunteers to ensure a smooth onboarding experience. Examples include who is in charge of volunteers at events, and how to thank volunteers for their service.

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AI-Powered LMS vs Standard LMS? Which One Is Better For Your Business?

Gyrus

Learners will be satisfied when they can easily access lectures, presentations, and tests in e-learning programs. It does not intend to replace the workforce in an organization but supports them in the best possible manner to increase their capabilities and achieve the desired results. AI-based learning ensures these top features.

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Receiving the 2011 CASE Award for Enterprising Social Innovation

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

As part of receiving the ESI Award, I was thrilled to deliver the 2011 Annual ESI Lecture and to meet the Fuqua School’s community. I hope that in my lecture, I convince my listeners, especially students, that they don’t need technology degrees to succeed in high tech.

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