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9 Essential Nonprofit Management Skills & Development Tips

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

While some skills are innate, many nonprofit management skills can be taught. Getting certified in the nonprofit sector makes nonprofit professionals seven times more likely to reach the director level or higher. That makes it a critical investment for any nonprofit looking to achieve long-term success.

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Becoming Advocates for Equity

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Nonprofits need grantmakers and foundations to champion their missions through unrestricted funding and general operating support, to double down on philanthropic commitments to racial justice, and to provide the resources for their grantees to advocate for policies that advance equity and justice in our communities.

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

Bloomerang

Starting a Nonprofit: Basic FAQs What is a nonprofit? the IRS defines nonprofits as “Organizations that are organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational or other specified purposes.” In the U.S.,

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Blockchain Technology: What Is It and How Is It Relevant for Nonprofits?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Paul Lamb , Principal at Man On A Mission Consulting , has over 25 years of experience in business, nonprofit management, technology, and public policy. But what exactly is blockchain it and how is it relevant for nonprofits? Relevant Use Cases for Nonprofits. Blockchain Simplified.

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Social Web Elitism

The Agitator

David Sirota, writing in Salon.com, claims that the social net arena is dominated by well-educated elites, skewing and limiting the kind of political and issue debate that occurs. For them, social media are simply another channel to develop and engage with an interested community of believers. What do you think?

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Nonprofit Strategic Planning: Ultimate Guide + 7 Examples

Bloomerang

You may decide to ask one team member to post to social media every day to engage your online audience. Identify priorities for the types of programs and services you’ll offer to support your goals, target audience for your services, target supporter audiences, advocacy and public policy aims, and branding or marketing objectives.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is a capstone experience for students seeking the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential.