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How nonprofits can benefit from knowledge management

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The tendency of a nonprofit organization (NPO), the vast majority of which have modest resources, is often to pass on this knowledge verbally when it would serve the organization better to codify it. This is where an NPO will plan its activities according to the knowledge it has gained. Codification. Sustainability. stewardship.

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Stewardship at a Small NPO Starts with Gratitude

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They should understand how important their role is. We’d also like to add that using “you” words will help donors visualize their role. The post Stewardship at a Small NPO Starts with Gratitude appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. As a reference, check out Tom Ahern’s ‘You Test.’.

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The Board of the Rings: Assembling an Epic Board to Save Your NPO (and Maybe Middle Earth)

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Maximize Key Roles. He works behind the scenes protecting the people of Middle Earth and lopping off Orc heads, but he is also the heir of kings and has the potential to become a great leader—a role he’s suddenly thrust into in the Lord of the Rings. They capitalize on each others’ strengths to cooperate and succeed.

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Tales from the Trenches: How to Balance the Roles of Your Board of Directors

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During the discussion, the nominating committee had a good-spirited debate about the role of the board of directors. Plus, if you choose the correct person, it can provide the right spark for future large leadership roles. Roles Can Be Duplicative. So which route did our NPO decide to go with? Inactive Board Members.

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Why Engaging Your Volunteers Will Help Your NPO Thrive

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Gerken said she schedules one-on-one meetings with volunteers to gauge their satisfaction with their role, catch up with them personally and make sure they are being appreciated. The post Why Engaging Your Volunteers Will Help Your NPO Thrive appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. What are their skills? Where is the greatest need?

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Tales from the Trenches: How to Balance the Roles of Your Board of Directors

NonProfit Hub

During the discussion, the nominating committee had a good-spirited debate about the role of the board of directors. Plus, if you choose the correct person, it can provide the right spark for future large leadership roles. Roles Can Be Duplicative. So which route did our NPO decide to go with? Inactive Board Members.

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TechSoup Japan Disaster Relief Program Launches to Assist Local NGOs

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The nonprofit sector in Japan has a major role to play now in providing services and support to the devastated local communities. The Japan NPO Center , in partnership with the nonprofit organization TechSoup Global has run a software donation program for NPOs since June 2009. About TechSoup Japan.

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