Blue Avocado

JANUARY 7, 2025

At a time of a leadership transition, planned or unplanned, more and more organizations are using interim leaders (aka interims) to help the board address organizational challenges, large and small, that may have existed during the tenure of the previous leader.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As of April 2024, 58% of 501(c)(3) organizations have incorporated AI into their digital communications, and 68% use it to analyze constituent data. No matter your communications’ purpose, use generative AI to supplement human content creation, not replace it. Collaborative ) as your foundation. Did you enjoy this story?

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 8, 2025

In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Kathryn Hoffman, CEO of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA), to discuss how to balance a big mission with human-centered leadership. Want more nonprofit leadership tips? Go straight to the full video here!

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 27, 2021

Last week, we shared that we found in the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report that a majority of nonprofits said they did more communications planning (63%) and that the level of internal collaboration on the communications workload went up (57%) as a result of the pandemic. Problems Made Worse by the Pandemic.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 22, 2020

This edition is brought to you by the number 7, leadership skills, and possums. Here are 7 Ways to Improve Your Management Leadership Skills. The number 7 was big this week as we also have 7 Highly Effective Crisis Leadership Tools. The number 7 was big this week as we also have 7 Highly Effective Crisis Leadership Tools.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 3, 2015

Someone asked me the other day what the outcome of our Communications Director Mentoring Program and other coaching programs really was. what was the ultimate result of communications coaching? Communications directors are usually very busy, often frazzled, people. C is for COLLABORATIVE. A is for AGILE.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As the communications roles and responsibilities grow in nonprofits, both staff and managers will question the function of the communications team within the organization. We began researching nonprofit communications team models in 2017 and have continued investigating how they work and what is most effective since then.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

It involves responding consistently to all incoming communication, including comments, direct messages, mentions, and shares. By acknowledging these interactions, nonprofits show appreciation for their followers’ participation and reinforce a sense of community. Reach out for collaboration. Welcome new followers.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Of course, qualities such as financial expertise, legal knowledge, and leadership are all welcomed and useful additions; however they are not in place of the most important quality — caring. They should be dedicated to serving our community and willing to go the extra mile to make a positive impact. Will they make phone calls?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

With multi-generational staff and varying levels of experience, nonprofits must navigate these divides to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared success. Encouraging open dialogue and fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous learning are also key to promoting knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Mohan Sivaloganathan, CEO of Our Turn and advocate for youth leadership and equity in education, to discuss the concept of harmonious leadership and its potential to transform the nonprofit sector.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 24, 2021

” That’s the response I sometimes get when I’m encouraging a nonprofit communications director to step up and start an often-hard conversation within their organizations. But the problem is that when executive directors and other senior staff don’t provide that kind of leadership, there’s a gap.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MAY 6, 2024

But what is positive leadership and why should you focus on it? 4 Essential Strategies for Embracing Positive Leadership Positive leadership enables extraordinary performance by cultivating an environment that encourages and empowers employees to perform at their best. Believe: Foster meaning and purpose in the workplace.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 14, 2025

Effective internal communication and trust are the foundation of donor retention success. However, misalignment within an organization can create roadblockspoor internal communication, siloed departments, and lack of strategic coordination can all lead to lost fundraising opportunities.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

Thus, my donor-centric practice of fund development really revolved around my perception of where power and influence existed: the desires and will of the board, leadership of my organization, and the organization’s donors. When we change the rules, we must communicate this and bring our stakeholders along. Collaborative Fundraising.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 8, 2020

This week we have some good news, problems with leadership, how to use video to market your org, some social media scheduling tips, and more. Do you know The Problem with Know-it-All Nonprofit Leadership ? June 11: Do This Not That: Collaborating with Co-Workers: Problem Solving Advice for Comms Staff with Kivi Leroux Miller.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 28, 2022

Looked around who wasn’t at the table or represented in our communications and hired “experts”. Presented a board with a reparations line item for communities that might have been harmed by our “well-meaning” intentions. Co-collaborated to create summits/retreats with those underrepresented. Awkwardly be “that person.”

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 31, 2023

6 Reasons Funders Should Invest in Nonprofit Training & Development As a nonprofit that exists to support the capacity, growth and success of other nonprofits, the Nonprofit Leadership Center believes leadership and lifelong learning are inextricably linked. READ NEXT: Beyond Employee Training: How to Create a Learning Culture 2.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 8, 2022

This week we have nonprofit office culture and leadership, some fundraising to-dos for the summer, Twitter Ads, Google Grants and more. And Joan Garry asks Is Servant Leadership the Right Approach for Nonprofit Leaders? Twitter Launches Initial test of Collaborative Tweets. Here are some Summer Fundraising To-Dos.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 24, 2025

As part of the proposal development process, development and program staff collaborate to define clear objectives as well as anticipated outputs and outcomes. Circumstances change, community needs evolve, staff turnover stymies progress, supplementary funding falls through, and leadership priorities shift.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 3, 2023

By Lisa Frantzen , Jared Raynor & Hannah Taylor The social sector generally considers leadership development a good investment, especially when it comes to cultivating systems-level change. But ask leadership program developers and evaluators, “What is leadership?”, So why is it so hard to do?

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NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 14, 2023

According to Ernest Hooper, renowned storyteller and nonprofit leader in Tampa Bay, it’s collaboration and shared knowledge. As nonprofits continue to emerge from a challenging few years, the Nonprofit Leadership Conference is like a charging station for the nonprofit sector. Every participant walks away with renewed promise."

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities. Nonprofits miss opportunities, fail to innovate, and struggle to stay competitive when their leadership is distracted by board interference.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 15, 2023

In an inspiring career journey that exemplifies the power of networking, seizing new opportunities, and embracing the unknown, Nicole Collier White, CNP has recently taken on a new role within the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) system as Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer.

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Affnetz

APRIL 16, 2024

From scheduling meetings and distributing board materials to tracking attendance and managing communication, board management software offers a solution that saves time, enhances efficiency, and improves collaboration. After all, mission success is driven by strong leadership.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 29, 2025

Re-emphasizing the human element builds trust, fosters deeper relationships, and sets organizations apart in a crowded landscape , whether at the register, in partner communications, or through thought-provoking leadership content. Integrate human interaction with tech to maximize impact at customer-facing points (e.g.,

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 3, 2022

Your nonprofit’s communications and marketing workload requires more staff members than you have now. With that rapid growth often comes additional investment in communications teams. For more specifics about how these changes often roll out as teams grow, see Growing Your Communications Team: How Much More Work Can You Do?

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 15, 2021

Here are 3 Effective Ways To Collaborate With Your Team. Leadership Tips Especially for You Measuring Communications Objectives on a Scale Nonprofit Communications Planning for 2021 Master Class [NEW] Top Comms Channels and Social Media Sites for Nonprofits. And finally, find out Why You Should Read Less Books in 2021.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 31, 2023

That’s the most important lesson Erica Monet Li says she learned from participating in the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Certificate in Leadership program. Leadership is a continuous growth and learning experience. Through effective collaboration, you can empower others to bring meaningful change or reach your team’s goals.”

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Nonprofit Leadership Center is thrilled to announce two well-deserved promotions for staff members Meriel Martínez and Jamiel Maze. Meriel Martínez Assumes New Position as Director of Programs & Inclusion Meriel Martínez has been promoted to director of programs and inclusion at the Nonprofit Leadership Center.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

Strategies for Enhancing Team Performance To unlock the full potential of nonprofit teams, it is crucial to implement strategies that enhance their performance and cultivate a workforce of the future. Foster Open and Transparent Communication: Establish regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and ideas.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Review your communications and communications policies to ensure that they do not create unnecessary risks of copyright or trademark infringement, defamation, fraudulent misrepresentations, or political campaign intervention. Dissatisfied employees heighten legal risks.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

With considerate leadership and thoughtful planning, though, these barriers are easy to dismantle—such as by using technology that allows staff to make presentations in their home language. These are the pillars on which we build our organizational culture: Inclusive collaboration, respect, commitment to learning and adaptability.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 27, 2025

The last decade has seen an explosion in donor advising and education groups, giving circles , pooled or collaborative funds , impact investing networks, philanthropic prizes, and pledges. Women are more collaborative: Women are more likely to engage in collaborative giving than men (e.g. a giving circle).

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

Here at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we believe spring is the perfect time to make plans for your personal and professional development. April 2023 Level Up Your Leadership: How to Become the Leader Everyone Wants to Follow — April 4 Are leaders born, or is leadership something you can learn?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

This includes assessing market trends, analyzing donor behavior, and leveraging new technology to enhance operations and communication. Established nonprofits periodically review and reaffirm their values, mission, and beliefs to ensure alignment with their evolving priorities, community needs, and societal trends.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2023

However, you probably work at an organization where each department works in a “horseshoe” format – meaning nobody collaborates well and communication takes way too long – traveling up the chain of command, across, and then back down. It means helping them solve their most pressing issues in a collaborative process.

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