Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Professional associations have a lot on their plate. Some high-tech resources are available to help you grow and empower your membership. We’ve assembled a list of some of the best tools you can implement in your professional association to help you meet different goals. Association Management Resources.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Have you taken the time to assess your expertise as a development professional from a leadership perspective? Through the execution of a range of administrative, communication, and managerial responsibilities, the development professional gains a thorough understanding of both fundraising strategies and organizational needs.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. What nonprofit leadership skills does a Founder or Executive Director need to steer the ship? Where do you need to improve?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Build the Human Skills AI and EI might seem to be an odd couple for any number of reasons. As a consultant, I’ve worked with associations of every description, and I’ve learned that the organizations that are most successful with digital transformation are also groups that value the human skills.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

In 2020, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) reported that following George Floyd’s death, 85% of organizations published a statement on racial justice or diversity and 63% took action to address those concerns. Lack of resources. Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority. Initiatives that seem more urgent.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

There is plenty of advice out there, and most leaders have the management skills to retool organizational structures for better communication and greater agility. And staff training will ensure that everyone has insight into their numbers. A freelance expert can train current staff and get your organization up to speed.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When you work at a nonprofit or public library, it might feel like you constantly need to learn new skills to stay on top of emerging technology and adoption. Thankfully, there are many free or inexpensive training programs that can help you polish your technology skills. Access professional resources and downloadable documents.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? Others redefined personal and professional values. Step 3: Make a training plan. Today is the day you’re going to shed the “vacation” mentality of training your nonprofit staff and volunteers. But are you ready?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Higher education professionals from around the world are attending bbcon—Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good —October 17–18 to learn from thought leaders in education, fundraising, technology, and more. Skills UP: Shoring Up Tech Skills in Your Organization. Register now for bbcon 2022. Christine Prete—Diocese of Trenton.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

One such way is through professional development programs. . These programs help your staff members develop skills that can be applied at your organization for more efficient processes and a productive work environment. . Explore these four best practices when creating great professional development programs: .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Many nonprofit professionals will tell you that the answer is “time” and/or “resources.” 2) Training. Fundraising software training is essential to maximizing your investment. Options and pricing will vary from product to product, but make sure you consider: Online and webinar training. In-person training.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

When I design and facilitate meeting for clients, board meetings, or as part of a workshop, webinar or other training, I’m always looking for new ideas for facilitation and interactive processes. If you facilitate meetings, trainings, or convenings, what playbooks are missing from this list?

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Interning at Candid for nearly a year provided valuable professional experience that will no doubt be of interest to future employers, including how to work effectively in a remote environment. Seek virtual opportunities for professional development Internships themselves are an opportunity for professional development.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? She encourages us, as sector professionals, to rethink our outdated problem-solving habits and stop making assumptions without acknowledgment and testing.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Other studies, articles, and informal conversations show that the issue of staff turnover in the sector is clearly on the minds of nonprofit professionals. One effective approach is to emphasize software training. But making software training a central part of how your organization operates is easier than you might think.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

Professional development (PD) is the "process of improving and increasing capabilities of staff through access to education and training." While conferences were once the only idea in gaining professional development skills, peer-to-peer mentoring is shown to give the highest output of learned skills.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Mad Skills – The Skill-Centric Approach. At least, not now, in their current point of training. Once these needs are identified, then, training can be developed that specifically suits the needs of the positions within a particular organization. What do we mean when we say skill?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Learn what resources your local community foundation, nonprofit resource center, or library may offer to help you find and connect with new funders, including free access to Candid’s tools and resources. Build your social capital Your professional network can be invaluable to your career and organization’s fundraising success.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

By posting descriptions that accurately describe a position’s duties and responsibilities, your candidates will be able to tell whether their skills and interests will align and if the position is ultimately a good fit for both them and your organization. Preferred skills. Necessary experience.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

By posting descriptions that accurately describe a position’s duties and responsibilities, your candidates will be able to tell whether their skills and interests will align and if the position is ultimately a good fit for both them and your organization. Preferred skills. Necessary experience.

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s nonprofit professional development expertise has helped hundreds of nonprofits understand their professional goals and empower them to find and train the employees they need. Provide training resources . It’s just a matter of attracting them to your organization.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

If so, you’re well aware that v olunteers are an invaluable resource , helping to advance your mission and drive success across your organization. PEAK Grantmaking ’s vol unteer program success story PEAK Grantmaking is a community of 7,000 professionals working to advance e ffective and equitable grantmaking practices.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

Nonprofit professionals follow through with that commendable aspiration. . As a professional in the nonprofit sector, you can absolutely still work to be the best you can be, developing your personal and professional skills and advancing your career along the way. Actively look for new learning opportunities. .

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

As a leader in the nonprofit sector, you’re not only concerned with your own learning journey, but the professional development of your employees as well. You may be thinking that it’s not the right time to consider additional employee training at your organization because everyone is stressed about the pandemic.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

If you’re a nonprofit professional, then you probably know what it’s like to be short on time. Maintaining a work-life balance is hard enough without having to hunt down the resources you and need to develop your skills. That’s why we’re giving you a shortcut.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Recently, a nonprofit professional said to me, “I don’t have time to learn anything new because I have too much work to do.” Yet, we know that learning continuously in a complex world is critical because otherwise our skills are quickly outdated. That’s the future. The first two are available now for free.

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Qgiv

JUNE 30, 2021

Human resources (HR) is an essential aspect of any organization, as they are instrumental in recruiting, screening, hiring, training, and paying employees. HR professionals keep track of benefits, wages, and help manage employee complaints; their importance is far-reaching. . Why are PEOs Important for Businesses?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

At this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference, I’m thrilled to be doing a panel on nonprofit technology training and it has a bit of a star wars theme, “ Learn You Will.” I read a lot of educational technology, training, and teaching blogs, follow those people on Twitter, curate on Scoop.It, etc to keep up.

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Twenty Hats

AUGUST 18, 2020

Of all of the trainings that I have offered since starting Twenty Hats, I am proudest of the two Volunteer Manager Leadership Circles that I initiated. In a Circle, like-minded professionals gather to discuss common challenges, suggest solutions, and expand their overall leadership skills.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Nonprofits should provide all volunteers with information about their mission, vision, and impact, along with access to training resources, documented expectations, available channels for on-site and off-site communication, and ways to provide feedback about their overall experience. Use a variety of training methods.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

They are wise stewards of our resources and visionaries who identify strategies for future growth. Beyond personal enthusiasm and professional recognition, volunteer leaders don’t have many concrete incentives to excel. If you don’t have leaders with a range of professional backgrounds, there will not be a lot of new thinking.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

According to Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, while data analytics is a higher priority for organizations, just one-third of association professionals report their data is excellent or very good. However, only 37% of association professionals trust their member data enough to use it routinely and tap it for crucial decisions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2014

” I first used this exercise in 2011 in Lebanon to kick off E-Mediat project that brought trainers and capacity builders from 5 countries in the Middle East to be trained on curriculum based on my book, the Networked Nonprofit , and interactive training techniques. .”

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A few of the most common expectations that volunteers have include a welcoming work environment, resources and tools needed to complete their job, training and support, accommodations and scheduling flexibility, and ongoing communication. Training is yet another opportunity to manage volunteer expectations. Establish objectives.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

However, it’s crucial for leaders to embrace DEI principles and empower the staff and members in their association, especially as 71% of association professionals seek to develop and improve DEI efforts, according to the Community Brands Association Trends Study. . Train your volunteers. Recruit a diverse group of members. ?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This might mean educational resources, research reports, and industry insights that non-members cannot access. For professional associations, these resources can help your members stay informed and up-to-date in their field. Think about how your members can bring their shared skills and perspectives to benefit your community.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Conduct staff training. Conduct staff training. After introducing the concept and purpose of AI, train staff on how to use the specific tools that they’ll use for fundraising. This includes providing them with educational resources and hands-on training. Clearly explain the purpose and benefits of AI tools.

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