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What is the Primary Role of a Nonprofit Executive Director?

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The leader of a nonprofit organization plays many roles with many constituencies. But there's one primary role every executive director should have. It's a role that consists of marketing, public relations, communications, programs, finance and many other interwoven elements.

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What Skills Do You Need to Succeed in Your Management Role?

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As a nonprofit professional, were you thrusted into management roles over time? Most nonprofit professionals in management roles are not only responsible for management, but they have an impossible fundraising portfolio to service, too. Here are some ways to better your skill set.

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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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Whether you’re just starting out or already have a Board in place, you need to understand the role of your nonprofit’s Board so you can support people to understand and fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Let’s look at the 10 basic roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors.

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BridgeTECH Preview: The Role of People in Your Nonprofit’s Tech Stack

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Tim Lockie, founder and CEO of The Human Stack, will present “Tired of Bad Data? Focus On Feelings, Not Features” for the lunch keynote at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Lockie to get a sneak peek at his session.

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How to get an Executive Director role

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A CEO is typically considered to be the most prestigious role within a private sector company. In contrast, becoming an executive director is often seen as one of the most impressive roles that you can eventually earn in a nonprofit. An executive director is responsible for leading a nonprofit organization.

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The Challenges Business Executives Face When Transitioning to Nonprofit Leadership Roles

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Many bridgers — business leaders who venture into the nonprofit world — find it harder to succeed in this sector than they initially thought. I talked to five leaders who made the transition to get their insights and share the realizations they had after facing unexpected challenges.

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The Four Key Fundraising Roles of Your Board of Directors

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But, in order to be successful, your entire team needs to understand the proper role of the board in fundraising. I have found that there are four key fundraising roles your board members can play that will help your non-profit immensely: The Board as Fundraising Visionaries (Leadership). The Board as Donors.