Whether you’re pitching to a corporation across the country, or just having your weekly team meeting while some of your employees are working from home, virtual meetings can either make or break someone’s experience. I’m always impressed when virtual meetings are pulled off without a single hitch. Now let me be clear – I don’t […]
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Deciding whether or not to adopt a single vendor suite or utilize best-of-breed applications has been one of the most common debates amongst nonprofits when discussing technology. The story was if you didn’t buy from a single vendor, integration would either be impossible or prohibitively expensive translating into hours of duplicate data entry and reconciliation […]
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It’s 2015 and, sadly, in the United States a gender pay gap of 22% still exists. In practically every corner of the workforce, women earn less than men. While the gap has become smaller over the years, Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) , a US think tank founded in 1987 and tracks wages with updated fact […]
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Is your organization causing stress? Do you dread spending time at the office? Are you looking for a better opportunity or just a change? It may be time to leave your job. Some employees know when it is time to leave while others may not recognize it right away. In 14 Signs It’s Time To Leave […]
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Breaking that cycle of worry, feeling overwhelmed, and “kvetching” about work is possible with just a little focus now and then. A little intentional mindfulness can go a long way towards gaining improved productivity says David Gelles, author of Mindful Work: How Meditation is Changing Business from the Inside Out. In Corporation’s Newest Productivity Hack: […]
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As nonprofit employees, there are multiple hats we wear and various task we complete throughout the day. In order to stay on top of the latest, we need to use multiple tools, making ourselves more valuable to our organizations. Avoid Tech Traps: Put tech to work for your nonprofit and career provides advice and tools […]
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by Aloma Arter If you already have a mentor in the nonprofit sector, you’re one step up on making your way in a growing field. But if your goal is to become a nonprofit leader, navigating how to get to the next level may prove to be a bit challenging. Unlike many other sectors, there […]
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The other day I had a chat with a local shop owner who was lamenting how slow business had been over the past year. She told me, she’s had several shops over the past few decades and it’s never been this slow. I had to ask if she is offering her items for sale online […]
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Starting a new calendar year encourages everyone to set new goals and priorities, whether personal or professional. It’s no different for a nonprofit that needs to raise funds to survive. What can be done differently or what should be continued from one year to the next? Incorporating these successful donor relations techniques will help reach […]
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According to the National Council of Nonprofits, overhead expenses of a typical nonprofit are often misunderstood. The idea that effective nonprofits don’t need to spend a lot to perform their duties continues to persist, so overhead expenses are usually seen as markers of ineffectiveness, especially when they’re higher than expected. Not many people seem to […]
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