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The way we work has changed significantly since the pandemic began. Working remotely has become the norm and left a strong impression on your people. The daunting question now is: Will you (or how will you) bring your employees back to the office after experiencing a different way to work for so long? Watch our free webinar to answer this …
More than one year into the pandemic, individuals and teams have experienced prolonged periods of stress that can wreak havoc on personal health, relationships and work performance. In this video, explore how excessive stress and worry can affect you and your organization, learn how to prioritize self-care and receive practical strategies to immediately begin implementing to manage stress in every aspect …
What if you could measure how effective your nonprofit organization’s leadership, adaptability, management, technical capacity, and organizational culture are in less than 45 minutes? With the Core Capacity Assessment Tool or CCAT, you can. The CCAT is an online, survey-based capacity assessment tool that collects information from organizational decision-makers to analyze your nonprofit and provide recommendations for ongoing improvement.
Every time a nonprofit has a transition at the CEO level, this shift in leadership impacts the organization’s financial stability, strategic direction and employee engagement. But a 2017 survey found that only 27% of nonprofit organizations have a succession plan. In this video, you will learn how to develop a robust succession plan for your nonprofit that addresses the three …
Nonprofit leaders have always known how to wear many hats and do more with less. But the challenges and change nonprofits have been facing since the COVID-19 outbreak has sparked an even dizzier pace as leaders work to support individuals, families and communities through prolonged crisis. Caring for others starts with caring for yourself. To help you take a breath …
Is your nonprofit being intentional about reducing the spread of COVID-19 and limiting your organization’s risk? As an employer, are you taking the right, legally required steps to provide a safe workplace for employees that is free from recognized hazards that could cause serious harm? In this video, you’ll learn the best practices for handling safety and employee issues in …
When it comes to the best books about nonprofit fundraising and governance, these 10 resources stand the test of time and should be on every leader’s bookshelf or e-reader. 1. “Ten Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Board” by BoardSource This short book outlines the primary responsibilities of nonprofit board service. In the most recent edition, the role of advocacy has been …
Some of the greatest organizations were built and grown in times of economic hardship. The difference between organizations that thrive and those that fail is how equipped leaders are to face adversity with creative innovation, organizational empathy and visionary thinking. In this video, Soul Media CEO Emily Ghosh Harris, MBA, and Arts Conservatory for Teens Co-Founder Dr. Alex Harris share …
In an ongoing effort to help nonprofits overcome challenges caused by the COVID-19 crisis, we recently asked nonprofit leaders about their current mindset and most pressing needs. Nearly 100 nonprofit leaders responded to our online survey fielded between May 12 and 19, 2020. The outcome was clear: Nonprofit leaders are looking for supportive and innovative ways to overcome personal anxiety …
COVID-19 has introduced managers and supervisors to new challenges as we strive to keep virtual teams motivated, engaged and connected. Our remote reality has required many leaders to stretch ourselves beyond our limits and outside our comfort zones, figuratively and literally. Research suggests that the most important aspect of keeping employees engaged is making them feel part of the bigger …