The NonProfit Times

APRIL 29, 2024

This requires embracing opportunities for skill development, whether through reading books and articles, attending conferences and workshops, or participating in online courses and webinars. Invest In Training and Workshops Some of the best resources available in any industry are training programs, webinars, and workshops.

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OCTOBER 17, 2012

I bought this book after hearing author Jonathan Schick speak at a conference in Dallas, and I was delighted. If you’re trying to figure out how your Board and Executive Director should be working together, this book will give you a good idea. It’s a quick read, and full of nuggets of wisdom. I totally agree!

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Candid

JULY 26, 2023

Before COVID-19, the rules of engagement for in-person meetings were simple: file into a conference room, pull up the agenda, and take notes as necessary. After adjusting to leveraging technology to connect with our colleagues during the pandemic, meeting in a virtual conference room has become the norm and second nature for many.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

Before the American Library Association’s Annual Conference , I had the privilege of taking a tour of the shoe retailer’s main office to see what libraries and nonprofits could learn from the company. Culture is highly valued at Zappos -- so much so that the company publishes a yearly Culture Book. Embrace and drive change.

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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

That’s why I’ve decided to team up with CharityHowTo.com to deliver my own public speaking training course , which will be grounded in my own experiences speaking before many, many audiences, including teaching public speaking at Penn State. (No, No, I didn’t know Jerry Sandusky.). The pressure is on. It’s not hard.

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JULY 26, 2011

If you are a nonprofit director, you know that the budget line item for training and development is often the first one to go when things get tight. Whether it’s a book, a workshop, or a coach, investing in yourself has a tremendous impact on your nonprofit organization, its mission, and the people who benefit.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 24, 2024

Library Shelfie Day is here, so dust off your favorite books and join in! While you may not get to read ALL the books today, Shelfie Day is a chance to make a new beginning. This gesture will go far in the way of furthering literacy and inspiring young ones to slow down, take a breath, and crack a book.

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The Fundraising Coach

DECEMBER 13, 2022

At a recent “Exactly What To Say TM for Nonprofit Leaders” session at the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference, I asked attendees: When you took on a new leadership position, what surprised you most? Lack of training on how to actually manage people. Look for books and podcasts on leadership, people skills, and managing.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

Before the American Library Association’s Annual Conference , I had the privilege of taking a tour of the shoe retailer’s main office to see what libraries and nonprofits could learn from the company. Culture is highly valued at Zappos -- so much so that the company publishes a yearly Culture Book. Embrace and drive change.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2009

This post lists books, reports, Web sites, blogs, and conferences that nonprofit techies — and not just those newbies — should know about. Tags: Consultants E-Learning Hardware Software Tech Planning Tech Support Training Using the Web and Internet. We're happy that TechSoup is listed right at the top of the list.

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Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

Depending on your learning style and preferences, learning opportunities can range from reading articles and books to attending workshops, presenting at conferences, volunteering for special projects, coordinating volunteer events, writing articles, or joining committees. Ask for what you want Managers arent mind readers.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 23, 2010

If you missed them, be sure to take a look at Kevin's three posts from the RSA Conference earlier this month in San Francisco. Your Office Is Everywhere" is the title of the first chapter of the book, and was a sort of mantra for the entire project.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

After NTEN had to cancel their annual conference, they set up a crowdfunding page where people could still donate to help cover lost revenue from the conference. This is best done as a peer to peer fundraiser, with participants seeking donations for the number of miles they run or hours they train for. Virtual Live-Stream.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 4, 2024

Formal and Informal Training Education can be both formal and informal. Indeed, it can include activities like taking courses, going to workshops, seminars, and conferences, getting an advanced degree, reading, and studying on your own. It’s all about balancing formal training with practical, hands-on knowhow.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 25, 2024

Here are some examples: Cross-team training Workshop or conference attendance Online courses Mentorship programs Book clubs or learning circles Have the managers at your organization discuss career paths and aspirations with each of their direct reports. There are many opportunities your organization can offer.

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APRIL 15, 2021

In this highly acclaimed book, Lubin starts by comparing what she accomplishes as a CEO of a successful nonprofit with “zilch,” to what one of her donor prospect businesses does with millions—and how businesses and nonprofits alike can get more bang with less buck! Want proof? Nonprofit jobs are easier to succeed in.

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Gail Perry Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

We were up in a New York City office tower, gathered in a big conference room, surrounded by smart, thoughtful board members. If they invested in their fundraising program by hiring more staff and giving them systems, training, coaching, and support - then success would be fairly easy to achieve. Wish you could have been there.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2013

of the app lets you connect to Lync conference calls, and allows you to make or receive calls using your Lync ID number. The app syncs with your phone or tablet's address book as well as your other email or social media accounts so you can easily connect with your colleagues and constituents. The iOS version. More Resources.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 13, 2022

It was a lot, all at once. But what I did not stop to think about was while everything on that list was fulfilling, good for my career, and something I found pleasure doing – I said yes to so much extra work in a very short amount of time. That meant working nights and weekends, rather than giving myself much needed down time with my sweet family.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Scholarships and other educational grants can cover tuition, books, and related expenses. Grant Writing Workshops and Training Engaging in workshops and training sessions focused on grant writing is an excellent way to improve skills and gain insights into best practices.

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Resources for Learning and Training about Animal Welfare There are many resources available for learning about animal welfare, including: Online Courses and Webinars : The Humane Society’s Animal Welfare Course and the ASPCA’s Animal Behavior and Welfare Course are comprehensive online courses on animal welfare and behavior.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In October 1998, the first National Suicide Prevention Conference was held in Reno, Nevada. Thanks to the Reno Conference, the Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Suicide was issued in 1999 and the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention followed in 2001. Agencies from within the U.S. However, the U.S.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

In April, Tom published his third book, First Things First. The book targets leaders of early-stage nonprofits, helping them build their organizations by focusing on what's important, not what's convenient. Tom now manages a nonprofit consulting business and regularly speaks at seminars and conferences around the country.

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Grant Geek

MARCH 1, 2022

For Supplies, it should be broken down into monthly office supplies, curriculum, books, technology, etc. Under the Fringe category, there should be three lines – one for each staff member. For Travel, it should be broken down by mileage, airfare, lodging, incidentals, etc. For Equipment it should be broken down by unit.

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AUGUST 12, 2024

Through my professional training as a journalist and newsroom leader, I am committed to sharing my insider newsroom knowledge with nonprofits to help them get the attention they deserve from their local media outlets. Press releases are great, but story pitches are better.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As the number of students we taught rose and tenure-track faculty left, they were replaced with wonderful, intelligent, highly-trained contingent faculty with heavy teaching loads, by-the-course or one-year contracts, and little to no support for equipment, materials, or professional development.

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Tech Soup

MAY 25, 2012

QuickBooks Made Easy The Program : QuickBooks Made Easy helps organizations learn to correctly set up their books, enter transactions, and create nonprofit-specific reports with training CD-ROMs. Read how nonprofits and libraries and using this product. Organizations can choose one of four donated Mobile Beacon 4G devices.

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JULY 4, 2022

Did you bog your email down in boring “news” about your Board treasurer’s retirement or your trip to a conference? If you’re guilty of throwing something together and clicking “send” just so you can mark it off your list, you’re probably sending boring emails… which trains your audience to stop reading them! Up your major gifts game.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Through our work in grant development, we’ve met many faculty members who have not received training on how to find funding or write grant proposals. You may also come across information about funders interested in your area through conferences, professional associations, and industry-related events and publications.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Check out TechSoup’s GreenTech for a great collection of articles, blog posts, and webinars on telecommuting, online collaboration, on conducting online trainings. For examples of training webinars held on ReadyTalk, check out the TechSoup Talks series. cents per minute, per participant ($1.65 per person, per hour).

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Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2014

What’s the use of being in San Francisco if you can’t check out some cutting edge tech conferences now and then? That’s one reason I went to the Wearables DevCon Conference. The conference attracted 1,200 attendees. At the conference I met the marketing director of HeartMath, makers of the emWave2.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

On Tuesday, I'll be talking about technology planning for nonprofits and public libraries at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service as a part of the Interactive Strategy Forum. Please train the staff. Tech Beginner's Guide : TechSoup's book on technology planning.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

On Tuesday, I'll be talking about technology planning for nonprofits and public libraries at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service as a part of the Interactive Strategy Forum. Please train the staff. Tech Beginner's Guide : TechSoup's book on technology planning.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 4, 2017

This year's Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Washington, DC, had a lot to offer for the nonprofits in attendance, and TechSoup was no exception. Check out his book for more examples and practical tips. and the collaborative notes on every session at the conference. Predicts consequences of multiple decision options.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

These might include knowledge or skills tests, observations notes, evaluation forms, even anecdotal reports collected after a presentation, workshop, training session, meeting or other communications event. Filed under: General non-profit interest , nptech , Best practices , Non-profit Communications , training , publicity. Feedburner.

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Tom Ahern

AUGUST 7, 2023

Location, location, location: although Katonah Village has a census-verified (2020) population of just 1,603 (including Martha Stewart and a long list of other famous names), the hamlet is a mere 41 miles from Manhattan (there's a train). Dear other libraries: Your front page is not JUST about new books added to the collection.

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