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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

.orgSource

It sounds simple. Although understanding strengths and weaknesses is important, it’s not the whole picture. We’ve found that internal self-awareness is associated with higher job and relationship satisfaction, personal and social control, and happiness; it is negatively related to anxiety, stress, and depression. Be the change.

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3 Lessons For Fundraisers From “Die Hard”

Bloomerang

You can build relationships without meeting in person. . Fundraising is all about building relationships. However, building relationships while following social distancing guidelines in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for many of us. . Putting energy into the right relationships pays off. .

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Grow the Human Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

.orgSource

Although this explanation sounds more like it belongs in the classroom than the office, my takeaway is the focus on uniquely human skills. Big picture thinkers who can execute the details. A collegial attitude that contributes to productive relationships. The enthusiasm to take initiative and discover something unique.

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A Quick Guide to Creating a Nonprofit Podcast: 5 Steps

Achieve

While your audience probably receives marketing materials and updates from your organization, these communications aren’t always the most effective at fostering close relationships. After establishing the big picture of your nonprofit podcast, it’s time to get into the nitty gritty of podcast planning with your content strategy.

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What is a Donor Management System?

Saleforce Nonprofit

Picture this: you’re the executive director of a small but fast-growing arts and culture nonprofit organization. If this sounds like you, maybe it’s time you implement a donor management system, or DMS. A DMS is one example of a CRM , or constituent relationship management system, but specifically geared towards donors.

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Love At First Sight: Getting To The Heart Of Fundraising With Effective Reporting

Bloomerang

Fundraisers often have a love/hate relationship with fundraising CRM reports. Picture this: your donor data and fundraising trends reports are due, but instead of the usual stress, you’re calm, prepared, and even proud of what you’re about to submit. Sounds ideal, right?

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Tips for Nonprofits on Using Social Media to Build Supporter Relationships

Connection Cafe

We asked some of our favorite nonprofit tech friends to share ideas for how organizations can use social media to build meaningful relationships with their supporters—donors, influencers and activists—and what that looks like on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. But first, what is social love and why does it matter?