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Q&A with sgLEADERS: Julie Vargo, The Ohio State University
Julie Vargo of The Ohio State University shares her professional insights in this Q&A series on social good leadership.
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Q&A with sgLEADERS: Barbara Newhouse, The Children’s Heart Foundation
Barbara Newhouse of The Children's Heart Foundation shares her professional insights in this Q&A series on social good leadership.
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Q&A with sgLEADERS: Dwight Dozier, Georgia Tech Foundation
Dwight Dozier of the Georgia Tech Foundation shares his professional insights in this Q&A series on social good leadership.
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7 Steps for Giving Effective Feedback
Take a look at these 7 steps for giving meaningful and effective feedback.
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4 Free Professional Development Opportunities You Might Not Be Thinking About
With just a little extra effort you could be finding opportunities that help you advance your skills and position you as a social good thought leader, whether you are a fundraiser, grantmaker, accountant, communications professional, etc.
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One Thing Most Nonprofits Stink at (Donor Retention) and How You Can Change It in 2019
Donor retention rates are at an all time low of 27%, but Chuck Longfield & other nonprofit fundraising experts can help. Learn how to improve retention rates!
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Optimize Your Nonprofit Fundraising Team with Human Data
Using human data can transform the hiring process and ensure that top candidates are the best fit for the role. Learn how to bolster your nonprofit's hiring process.
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How to Nail the Soft Skills of Fundraising: The Face-to-Face Ask
Asking is part art and part science. Solid face-to-face fundraising techniques require practice and attention. This blog shares 4 pillars of a successful ask.
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How to Say “Thank You” to Donors at Year-End
How to say “thank you,” and create the nonprofit organization that is known for truly valuing its donors.
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Why Pitch Competitions Matter in Spurring Nonprofit Innovation
Although the Rise of the Rest Road Trip was all about for-profit ventures, the same phenomenon is happening in the philanthropic community.