Our movement into a virtualized society will demand greater social competence of us, not less. Even the most "wired" of us still craves a sense of personal connectedness with those around us.
If you agree with either of these two statements, then Karl Albrecht's theories on social intelligence may be of interest to you.
The secret to building long-term, profitable, mutually beneficial relationships with donors is to think the way donors think. Alan Sharpe outlines some ways to see your donors as people and not pocketbooks. Understanding how your donors think is your key to helping them - and you - make a measurable difference in the world.
Even if you're a small charity, you have workers you seldom see: the volunteers and board members that accomplish vital work for you without frequent personal contact. And if you're in a larger organization, you may have staff working at home or in another region.
Janet Gadeski looks at the leadership style of Michael Hyatt, an Internet CEO with a world-wide team. His five top tips will work just as well for nonprofit leaders.
Applying for grants is a lot of work. So is managing them once you've landed them. With budgets, tracking and reporting to do, and different requirements for every grant, you might need a tech solution to create and access all the information your funder requires.
Joan Benson has the checklist you'll need to evaluate grant management solutions. Her tips will help you choose the right solution for your grant management challenges.