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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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That’s a question every association CEO should be able to answer. Allow plenty of time on the agenda for the financial staff to explain when and how statements will be available, review banking, investment, and auditing arrangements, and answer questions. Financial literacy workshops. Be sure to allow time for questions.

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Three Reasons Kids Need Digital Literacy and Citizenship Education

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As a parent of wired kids, I think teaching digital literacy is very important for parents to do. Three reasons kids need digital literacy and citizenship education — and three ways to provide it – Guest Post by Emily Esch. Three tips for teaching digital literacy and citizenship: Start with a clear vision.

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Twitter’s Claire Williams Shares Why Literacy Is Her Cause

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: As a supporter of the work that the Sharing Foundation does for children in Cambodia, I’ve seen first hand the value of literacy programs in developing countries. This week, nearly a year after first beginning to work with Room to Read, we’re proud to be taking part in promoting Literacy Day.

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How to Maintain Relevance and Revenue in Today’s Economy

Association Analytics

Here are a few central questions to get you there: What is our association deeply passionate about? Invest now and you’ll save your team time and effort in the long run A few questions to consider include: Where can you automate processes? Read more about their story. What Can You Be the Best At? Where are you repeating your efforts?

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Building A Nonprofit Board That Understands Financial Stewardship

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But some general knowledge about financial literacy will bode well. Take advantage of National Literacy Month. You should also discuss policies and allow ample time for questions and answers. Simply getting new members to understand how to read a finance statement is another first step to financial literacy for board members.

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How to successfully recruit and retain staff with innovative technology

Nimble AMS

No question with the younger generation, if you don’t have good tech, they’ll leave. Why this disconnect in data literacy? However, all changes in prioritizing technology and data literacy must begin at the top. Explain your organization’s emphasis on technology training and data literacy.

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Membership Retention Rate: How Associations Can Retain More Members

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To see how this is working for you, ask questions about your own strategies. For example, consider an organization for educators focused on improving literacy rates. One proven method of addressing literacy—especially in children with learning challenges—is approaching reading as a science. How are you engaging your members?