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How to Ask Your Boss for Time to Learn New Things
Six easy steps to meaningful professional development!
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A New Model of Collaborative Philanthropy
“Co-Impact” is a new effort in collaborative philanthropy which aims to bring together donors to create large-scale change. Read on to learn about how…
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Do You Have an Impact Culture? An Organizational Checklist to Up Your Game
Is your organization making data-driven decisions? Is it acting to implement effective change? Is it being proactive…
Read More“Heart Work” in Philanthropy
On Tuesday, our community came together to celebrate the incredible impact of philanthropy on our nonprofits and the people and communities they serve. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us…
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Did you know that Twitter expanded its character limit from 140 to 280? Here are some tips on how to use this new space.
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In the wake of another successful Philanthropy Day, here are four strategies for hosting events that exemplify your nonprofit’s mission and identity.
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5 Ways to Make Your Non-Profit Brand Stand Out
Distinguish your nonprofit with these five key tips.
The Benefits of Board Service
Are you considering board service for yourself or for your employee? New evidence suggests that there’s lots to gain. Last week the World Environment Center (WEC) released a report focused on measuring the benefits of nonprofit board…
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Is Execution Where Good Strategies Go to Die?
Four major gaps between vision and implementation.
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Changes in Giving Patterns: Understanding the Dialectics
How are changing social mores and cultural values shaping the way people give? Read on for a prescient take on the state of philanthropy in the U.S.
Read MoreBoard Academy and Beyond
Periodically, we’ll be featuring a thought piece from one of our CNE board members. This piece was written by Carolyn Burnett, the newest addition to CNE’s Board of Directors. Carolyn is a Senior Business Banking…
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Using Data to Accelerate the Impact of Early-stage Investments
“Why having enough money and data is the difference between success and failure for early-stage organizations.”