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Uncomplicate Your Communications Strategy
Communications strategies don’t need to be complicated: here are some tips on how to develop an uncomplicated one.
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Top 6 Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies in 2019
Learn about the fundamental areas that a nonprofit should focus on in the year ahead.
Read MoreNonprofits Support Federal Workers
As the current government shutdown continues, federal workers who are either furloughed or working without pay are struggling. Many people are looking for temporary work, relocating to live with family, and trying to maintain their homes and favorable credit scores. Those who rely on government services which have been…
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A DIY Vision for Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Civil Society for 2019
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Why nonprofit staff should not be asked to donate to the organizations they work for
Vu Le breaks down his opinion on why nonprofit staff should not be asked or required to donate to the organizations they…
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Vote, But Your Civic Engagement Doesn’t End There
What is civic engagement and how can we utilize it to create change at the local level?
Read MoreStand Up and Speak Up
As nonprofits, our bread and butter is community engagement. We must effectively engage clients, community partners, donors, elected officials, and other stakeholders to provide essential services. This is one way we make a stronger community. On occasion, an opportunity arises to make our collective voices heard,…
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3 Leadership Tips to Help Employees Avoid Burnout
Nonprofit leaders can take simple steps to help their hardworking employees avoid burnout and continue loving their jobs.
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Why Most Performance Evaluations Are Biased, and How to Fix Them
Read about how your performance evaluations may contain hidden biases and learn how to create more equitable evaluations.
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In this new era of philanthropy and giving, it may be time for both nonprofits and donors to re-think the way they approach philanthropy.
Read MoreNew Year, New Faces at CNE
We’re excited to share that we’ve added two new members to the CNE team this year, both of whom have deep nonprofit experience and community knowledge. Introducing…
Aleen Carey, Senior Manager of Philanthropy and Communications
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10 New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Social Media Managers
In search of some inspiration in the New Year? This article provides 10 ideas for nonprofit social media managers to make the most impact.
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Listening to the Community to Reimagine How a Foundation Delivers on Its Mission
“Based on feedback from community listening sessions and consultations with local experts, The San Francisco Foundation reshaped its grantmaking strategy and role in addressing…
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The Secret to Leading Organizational Change Is Empathy
This Harvard Business Review article discusses the importance of empathy when leading an organization and the benefits that accompany positive leadership.
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