Remove Energy Remove Participation and motivation Remove Public and Nonprofit Management
article thumbnail

9 Essential Nonprofit Management Skills & Development Tips

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

As a nonprofit professional, you understand that investing in your staff is the best way to develop your organization. While some skills are innate, many nonprofit management skills can be taught. By investing your time and energy into gaining the necessary skills, you can set yourself up for success in your field.

article thumbnail

Transforming Workplace Culture to Attract Gen Z to the Public Sector

Stanford Social Innovation Review

While the states economy is ranked number 4 in the nation by US News and World Report , the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration reported a public sector vacancy rate of 23 percent via the Denver Post , with 7,500 state government positions open as of July 19, 2023.

Culture 77
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

5 Ways to Make Progress Daily and Keep Your #NPCOMM Work on Track

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Making a little progress every day is really important to staying motivated and happy in your work. But when you feel like you are getting pulled in a hundred different directions, as many nonprofit communicators are, that can be tough. Actively Manage Your Decision Points. ” Here are 5 I like.

article thumbnail

[VIDEO] First Steps to Nonprofit Strategic Planning, Now!

Bloomerang

But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang besides our webinars, Bloomerang is a provider of donor management software. You’re teaching grant writing and doing board development and super involved in the nonprofit community there. I do run the Cal State East Bay Nonprofit Management Certificate Program.

article thumbnail

Revolution Won’t Be Tweeted

The Agitator

If you or your nonprofit are devotees of Facebook and Twitter, his article is sure to fire you up! Social networks are effective at increasing participation —by lessening the level of motivation that participation requires. In fact, it’s the kind of commitment that will bring only social acknowledgment and praise.&#

article thumbnail

From Novice To Champion: Empowering Board Members

Bloomerang

Conversely, a toxic, dysfunctional, or low-performing board can destroy your nonprofit. To successfully manage your board, you need to do three things: Determine exactly what you expect of them from the beginning. Young Nonprofit Professionals groups. What motivates you? So, where do you find great board members?

article thumbnail

Why Settle for Cookie-Cutter People and Culture Practices?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The reasons range from inertia (“we’ve always done it this way”) to questionable motivations (perhaps that employee wellness program isn't actually designed with employee wellness as its primary goal). We publicize our salaries in job listings, of course. Often, culture is simply neglected.

Culture 106