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The AI Fix-It Fantasy: What Won’t Change in Your Nonprofit

John Kenyon

You can’t just plug in some keywords and expect to connect with hearts and minds. So, keep those storytelling skills sharp and remember: authenticity beats automation any day. But sorry, folks, it won’t be leading your after-school art classes or mentoring youth anytime soon.

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Interview with Carolyn Appleton: How to Launch Your Grant Writing Career

Qgiv

Q: What if one I have only basic office skills? Prior to college, I had also taken typing courses to hone my office skills, and this made me a valuable employee. My mind was a sponge. My mind was a sponge. Keep in mind there are many nonprofit organizations asking for funding.

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Storymakers 2014 Winners — A Global Success

Tech Soup

In the past few years, we've seen the transformation from long to extremely short-form digital content like that on Vine and Instagram, and we've experienced the rise and fall of numerous storytelling apps never to be seen or heard of again. But how can stories touch hearts and minds if they go unnoticed and unheard?

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NTC Storytellers: Common Bonds as "Women in Tech"

NTEN

She has since learned to be confident and not be afraid to speak her mind. One woman said, "The tech crew is all men, and it's a skill in and of itself communicating with them." Many of us have been blessed by strong female mentors. She said, "A professional would take this approach."

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Comprehensive Guide To Year-End Giving

CauseVox

It’s marketable, it’s ripe for good storytelling, and can ease the process of coming up with a fresh campaign concept. Keep in mind that some activities and events can require a lot more time, budget, and staff, so be very thoughtful about what you plan on top of all of your other year-end campaign activities.

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Make a Statement: Defining Your Nonprofit Mission and Vision Statements 

Qgiv

However, there are distinctions to keep in mind when using these resources: Product vs. Human Service – corporations provide products, nonprofits provide important work for their communities. An experienced teacher, administrator, mentor, and strategist, Scott is passionate about the important work of The Root Agency.

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[VIDEO] You’ve Been Let Go From Your Nonprofit Job – Now What?

Bloomerang

That was actually quite frankly a little bit of a relief because I knew and then I could move on and I could start making plans because being on the furlough and being able to receive some unemployment, I wasn’t necessarily looking for another job although I had my mind open to it because there was no promise I was being brought back.

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