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How Nonprofits Can Create a Flexible Work Environment That Works for Everyone

NonProfit PRO

Here are a few simple things employers can implement to create a flexible work environment. As nonprofits gear up to hire new staff when fresh 2023 budgets come into effect this January, they’d be wise to think about why a candidate would choose their workplace’s culture over another.

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Learn Ways to Prioritize Your Work

NonProfit PRO

Can you prioritize your work effectively? Priorities shift so keeping things in perspective is critical.

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How to Collect Compelling Stories to Use in Your Fundraising Work

The Fundraising Authority

We need our donors emotionally involved and excited about our work… not bored. That’s why we need to incorporate stories into our fundraising work. The first is the “story” of your non-profit – this is the overall story arc that is being told by your organization about your work, and includes your big picture vision and mission.

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A Thanksgiving Valentine to My Work Family and Yours

.orgSource

Work families are special. Work families have the magic to make success a team sport. […]. The post A Thanksgiving Valentine to My Work Family and Yours appeared first on.orgSource. If you’re lucky, you have colleagues who feel like family. The people at your job don’t have to love you, or even like you.

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Secrets to a Successful Remote or Hybrid Work Program For Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

As offices reopen, organizations need to decide how remote work will fit into their business strategy. Because remote work carries unique risks and challenges when it comes to tax and compliance issues, adopting a proactive approach can help nonprofits avoid these headaches.

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Does Direct Mail Work for Nonprofits?

NonProfit PRO

You aren’t alone in wondering if direct mail actually works for nonprofits. At first glance, direct mail may seem outdated and ineffective.

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How to Make Nonprofit Leadership Work for You

NonProfit PRO

But, because of our fast-moving digital world, working as an organization requires new thinking, habits, and fresh minds at all levels. Leadership isn't easy. Today's nonprofit leaders are accountable for their teams and their organization.

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Survey: Nonprofits Consider Permanent Work From Home

NonProfit PRO

For nonprofits with positions that can accommodate remote work, more than half are considering permanent remote work options, according to NonprofitHR’s “Nonprofit Return to Workplace 2021 Pulse Survey Results.”.

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Build a Culture To Fit the New World of Work

.orgSource

The post Build a Culture To Fit the New World of Work appeared first on.orgSource. And, the most likely candidate is probably one of your rising stars. If that thought gives you an uncomfortable shiver, read on. In a world where the office, as we […].

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Corporations Share What Nonprofit Partnerships Work Best and Why

NonProfit PRO

Corporate sponsors share what has worked in building their relationships with nonprofits. Your nonprofit's staff or board members might not know your mission statements verbatim, but your corporate partner might surprise you.

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Working with Constituents Part 1

Bloomerang

The post Working with Constituents Part 1 appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Is It Possible to Work With an Arrogant Nonprofit Leader?

NonProfit PRO

Most often, I work with enlightened progressive and donor-centered leaders. And then, occasionally, one shows up that just takes my breath away. That was my experience when I met with one CEO who needed help with his major gift program — at least that is what I thought. .

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Succession Planning: Strategies That Work

Bloomerang

The post Succession Planning: Strategies That Work appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Remote Work Is a Superpower—Learn How to Use It

.orgSource

I hate to see COVID-19 give remote work a bad rap. Over the last few months, more than a few people feel as though work sabotaged their lives. The post Remote Work Is a Superpower—Learn How to Use It appeared first on.orgSource. The ability to do business from anywhere gives you the superpower to slay disruption in its tracks.

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Developing a Grantmaking Strategy That Works for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

One of the most important roles a nonprofit can play is that of grantmaker. And, while there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to crafting a successful grantmaking strategy, there are a handful of key strategies that any nonprofit can deploy.

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Trends in Impact Evaluation That Can Work in Your Favor

NonProfit PRO

Trends in evaluation are worth paying attention to. They may not take over your social media feed with witty memes or become the latest office buzz, but they are profoundly important for nonprofits.

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22 Email Ledes That Always Work!!

M+R

Pay was lousy, and there was constant pressure from publishers to produce more work in less time. Striving to make storytelling work given the constraints of time, space, the boss’s demands, evolving trends, and how dang hard it is to draw horses. It looks like this: Wally Wood’s 22 Panels That Always Work!!

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Working through Grief: How to Build a Supportive Workplace

Blue Avocado

Done insensitively and without forethought and training, managers and colleagues can come across as uncaring and even complicit in a conspiracy of silence that deprives people of the support that work can offer in times of mourning. The post Working through Grief: How to Build a Supportive Workplace appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Succession Planning: Strategies That Work

Bloomerang

The post Succession Planning: Strategies That Work appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Pop-Ups: How to Make Them Work for Your Nonprofit Website

Nonprofit Tech for Good

That said, the fact that we still see so many of them on the web indicates that they can work for website owners when done well. Let’s explore a few key tenants of making pop-ups work for your nonprofit: 1. Indeed, pop-ups can be disruptive and distracting when they’re poorly implemented or not useful. Use p op-ups only on desktop.

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Ask Yourself: Why Am I Doing This Work?

NonProfit PRO

I’ve been reminded recently about how inspiring and refreshing it is to sit with someone who loves their life’s work. At the same, how painful it is to listen to someone who is working in a position that neither fits them nor brings them any joy.

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Afraid of the Office? Top 3 Keys To Make Your Association a Kick-ass Place to Work According to History

Association TV

But today, many people think of a great workplace as not even one specific place at all, with many employers opting for a permanent remote work setup after a trial proved prosperous during the pandemic. Are folks busy enjoying their work, or working to look busy? Work-life balance.

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Working with Constituents Part 2

Bloomerang

The post Working with Constituents Part 2 appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Grave Work

Non Profit Quarterly

The following is an excerpt from Work Without the Worker: Labour in the Age of Platform Capitalism (2021) by Phil Jones, reprinted with permission from Verso Books. 1 The worker remains unaware of what is taking place above them, just as they remain unaware of the purpose of their work. A drone hovers hornet-like above Sa?o

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Proximity Bias: A Top Concern for Nonprofit Executives on Hybrid and Remote Work

NonProfit PRO

The difference in time spent in the office leads to concerns ranging from decreased career mobility for those who spend less facetime with their supervisor to resentment building up against the staff who have the most flexibility in where to work. So why haven’t nonprofit leaders addressed proximity bias earlier?

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Do You Prioritize Your Work With To-Do Lists?

NonProfit PRO

Today, many years into my work career, I still depend on a visual to-do list that I can constantly review to keep me focused. I continually wonder if there is a better way to prioritize my work activities.

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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Association TV

If you’ve already decided to move your association from analog to digital, you need to start thinking about how you will implement those changes in your organization. Digital transformation is all about collaboration, and it’s important to make sure your association uses a holistic approach to digital solutions.

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The Secret To Successful Work/Life Balance When You Work From Home

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The workshop, Work/Life Balance: Tips Fundraisers During A Pandemic included fundraisers from many different countries. One thing I shared was the importance of creating a “shutting down from work,” ritual. Unless you set good boundaries, you can find yourself working all the time and not having any downtime.

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Why Artificial Intelligence Doesn’t Work for Nonprofits (and How to Fix This)

NonProfit PRO

Oftentimes, artificial intelligence does not work for nonprofits. Not because of the people involved, but because of the challenges inherent in adopting new technologies. Below are the most common obstacles to AI in nonprofits and our recommendations on how to fix these problems.

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Reimaging Success in Nonprofit Work: How Systems Change Can Drive Vision Forward

Bloomerang

The post Reimaging Success in Nonprofit Work: How Systems Change Can Drive Vision Forward appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Resisting a Rest: How Urgency Culture Polices our Work

Charity Village

The stress had been building from the pressure I was putting on myself to complete my draft while also being on the road this past month facilitating our storytelling workshops across […] The post Resisting a Rest: How Urgency Culture Polices our Work appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Your Major Gift Work Is Not About the Money

NonProfit PRO

As a major gifts officer, the primary question asked is, essentially, “How’s the money coming in?” The finance office needs to know because it can't pay the bills with air. The goal you made also set an expectation that a certain amount of money would come in. So, it is a fair question.

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Using smart tech to reimagine nonprofit work

Candid

The warning signs included the ongoing toxic combination of low pay and overwhelming workloads endemic in nonprofit work that leads to exhaustion, mistakes, and ultimately burnout. When used well, we believe smart tech will be an antidote to the overwhelming amount of busy work nonprofit employees report.

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Create a Donation Request Form that Works (+ Free Templates)

Donorbox

The post Create a Donation Request Form that Works (+ Free Templates) appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. Regardless of the type of appeal you send, donors react best when organizations make it easy to give. A donation request form is the best way […].

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Leading Boldly Series Highlights Four Leaders Working Toward Equitable Society

NonProfit PRO

Four remarkable leaders, whose life experiences give them inspiration and strength, share their personal stories and reflect on their leadership journeys in conversations with Fred Ali, the retired President and CEO of the Weingart Foundation, and a former nonprofit leader.

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Using smart tech to reimagine nonprofit work

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AI and other smart tech can make work culture more human, but only if you know how the tech works and focus on using it to do what it does best (answer rote questions online) and allow people to do what we do best (e.g. The post Using smart tech to reimagine nonprofit work first appeared on Beth Kanter.

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The 6 Types Of Working Genius

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The newest book from New York Times bestselling author Patrick Lencioni is, The 6 Types of Working Genius : A Better Way To Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, And Your Team. The book provides a fast way to help people identify the type of work that brings them joy and energy and avoid work that leads to frustration and burnout.

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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Retain, Attract and Inspire Talent in a Remote or Hybrid Work Environment

NonProfit PRO

The nonprofit sector was one of the last sectors to accept the shift to a remote or hybrid work environment, driven by the simple fact that nonprofits are used to collaborating and serving communities in person.

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Cigna Foundation Announces Grant Availability for Nonprofits Working to Address Health Disparities

NonProfit PRO

The Cigna Foundation announced it is accepting applications for its Health and Well-Being grant program. This grant cycle will focus on mental health as part of the foundation’s continued commitment to improving access to care and eliminating health disparities.

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A Recap of TechSoup's Future of Work Conference

Tech Soup Blog

We are in the midst of a paradigm shift where virtual meeting platforms, work flexibility, equity, and team happiness are key factors shaping the future of the nonprofit workspace. These changes bring both benefits and challenges, and keeping up can feel overwhelming, exciting, or a confusing mix of both.