“One critical factor that determines the success of an organization is how solid its connections are with its target audience”. In this article, members of the Forbes Nonprofit Council share their advice on how nonprofit leaders can become better acquainted with their target audiences.
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How to Increase your Nonprofit Donor or Member Enaggement 10x by Thinking like a Tech Startup
So you want to grow your member engagement? That’s good, but question is, where should you start? We want to give you some simple and proven marketing methods that are widely used by technology companies but are not as common in the nonprofit sector”. In this article from CharityVillage, Farhad Khan explores how nonprofits can learn from technology startups to increase their engagement.
Why Community Engagement is Essential to Climate Adaptation and Resilience
“This article explores the critical role of community engagement in climate adaptation and resilience efforts. It highlights the disproportionate impacts of climate change on equity-deserving groups and stresses the need to centre their voices in decision-making processes.”
What is Cultural Awareness
This article from CultureAlly discusses cultural awareness and provides tools and resources to help build cultural awareness. “Becoming ‘culturally aware’ is a dynamic and ongoing process that involves recognizing and respecting the rich diversity of human cultures […] Developing cultural awareness is essential for effective communication, better relationships, informed decision-making, and fostering inclusivity”.
Here’s how we can all Make a Difference for Youth who Have a Disability and Want to Work
In this article, from Charity Village, Jennifer Crowson shares ways that we can help support youth with disabilities in the workplace. Crowson dispels common myths and highlights the importance of setting youth up for success through work, volunteer opportunities, and co-op experiences.
Building Trust and an Inclusive Culture for Youth into the Future of Work
“We need to believe all young people deserve the opportunity for meaningful employment and access to jobs, training, resources, support services and mentors to build a better future”. In this article, Mitali Charkraborty & Dana Sokolowski offer 5 ways that employers can create an inclusive and welcoming culture for youth.
Youth Social Entrepreneurship: Making the World a Better Place
This article promotes social entrepreneurship, specifically for youth. As a business model designed to focus on social and environmental issues rather than solely profit maximization, social entrepreneurship can be a great opportunity for youth.
A Contingency Approach to Nonprofit Governance
In this research article, Patricia Bradshaw discusses the contingency approach to board governance. In this approach, Bradshaw suggests that there is no single ideal when it comes to governance, rather boards are responsible for consciously reflecting on their configurations to make strategic decisions about their alignment whilst considering respective values and missions.
Nonprofit Governance and Accountability
Tracey Coule highlights the relationships between governance and accountability. This article reviews four governance theories of accountability and encourages practitioners to be aware of and explicit about the value systems and assumptions underpinning work organizations.
7 Leadership Communication Skills for Managing a Remote Team
In this article, Guarav Sharma highlights the importance of leadership communication skills in virtual spaces, sharing 7 skills and related resources to help leaders maximize their virtual communication