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What is Training and Professional Development?

Training and professional development equip nonprofit staff with skills and opportunities to grow, fostering retention, innovation, and leadership aligned with organizational needs.
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Social Innovation

Definitions focused on work to improve life for people and planet.

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Program Research

Program research is essential for nonprofits to understand their operating landscape, avoid duplication, and design effective programs based on data and local perspectives.
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Fundraising Negotiation and Closing

Fundraising negotiation and closing involve finalizing donor commitments through clear communication, aligning interests, and ensuring realistic, sustainable agreements that build trust and secure impactful investments.
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CRM and Data Management

CRM and data management are essential for nonprofits to organize information, engage donors, ensure data quality, and leverage AI for insights, with roles spanning from entry to executive levels.
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Interoperability StandardsPublic Finance TransparencyPipeline (Planned Spend)Low Code and No CodeModel Hubs and RegistriesDonors & Philanthropic Foundations in AI AdoptionDonor-Specific GuidelinesExperiment Tracking for MLDigital Campaigns (Peer-to-Peer, Crowdfunding, Social Media)Strategic OpportunityPrompt InjectionScheduling PlatformsEndowment Draws (Board-Approved Spending)Program ReportingReal Estate DevelopmentInteroperability StandardsPublic Finance TransparencyPipeline (Planned Spend)Low Code and No CodeModel Hubs and RegistriesDonors & Philanthropic Foundations in AI AdoptionDonor-Specific GuidelinesExperiment Tracking for MLDigital Campaigns (Peer-to-Peer, Crowdfunding, Social Media)Strategic OpportunityPrompt InjectionScheduling PlatformsEndowment Draws (Board-Approved Spending)Program ReportingReal Estate Development

Sustainable Development

Terms associated with development policy, funding, and delivery systems.

Program Reporting

Program reporting involves nonprofits communicating their work through structured narratives that demonstrate accountability, showcase achievements,...

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Strategic Planning

Strategic planning helps nonprofits define priorities, allocate resources, and align programs with long-term goals, providing...

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Solution Development & Testing

Solution development and testing refine prototypes into scalable, reliable solutions through rigorous trials, data analysis,...

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Program Implementation

Program implementation transforms plans into operations by establishing systems, staff, and processes. It requires coordination,...

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Social Finance

Concepts associated with funding and investment for social impact.

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Program Research

Program research is essential for nonprofits to understand their operating landscape, avoid duplication, and design effective programs based on data and local perspectives.
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Fundraising Case for Support

A fundraising case for support combines vision, evidence, and urgency to explain why a nonprofit deserves investment, guiding strategic communication and inspiring donors to act.
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CRM and Data Management

CRM and data management are essential for nonprofits to organize information, engage donors, ensure data quality, and leverage AI for insights, with roles spanning from entry to executive levels.
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Policy and Governance

Themes concerning the role of public decision making and the good society.

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Recruitment and Onboarding

Recruitment and onboarding in nonprofits focus on attracting the right talent and integrating them effectively, reducing turnover and strengthening organizational culture through clear processes and strategic competencies.
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Solution Discovery & User Research

Solution discovery and user research help nonprofits understand real user needs, guiding effective interventions through interviews, surveys, and AI tools to ensure solutions succeed in practice.
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Program Research

Program research is essential for nonprofits to understand their operating landscape, avoid duplication, and design effective programs based on data and local perspectives.
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Impact Evaluation

Topics focused on monitoring, evaluating, and learning in change and impact.

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Performance Management

Performance management in nonprofits aligns staff contributions with goals through clear expectations, feedback, evaluations, and development, fostering accountability, growth, and a culture of fairness and learning.
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Advocacy Campaigns and Policy Influence

Advocacy campaigns and policy influence connect grassroots energy with institutional power to create systemic change through community mobilization, coalition building, and strategic engagement with policymakers.
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Fundraising Cultivation

Fundraising cultivation builds and deepens donor relationships before solicitation, focusing on trust, tailored communication, and alignment with donor interests to ensure effective and sustained giving.
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Technology for Good

Concepts related to the role of tech in social innovation.

Fundraising Stewardship and Reporting

Fundraising stewardship and reporting involve managing donor relationships after gifts are received, ensuring transparency, accountability,...

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Program Piloting

Program piloting enables nonprofits to test and refine program designs at a manageable scale, ensuring...

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Solution Design & Prototyping

Solution design and prototyping transform insights into testable models, enabling rapid iteration and feedback to...

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Program Evaluation

Program evaluation systematically assesses whether programs meet objectives, examining effectiveness, impact, and sustainability to inform...

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Accounting and Audit Advocacy Campaigns and Policy Influence AI and Tech Readiness and Optimization Board Governance and Engagement Budgeting and Forecasting Compliance and Risk Management Crisis Communication CRM and Data Management Cybersecurity and Data Ethics Data Visualization and Analytics Digital Marketing and Social Media Executive Leadership and Vision Fundraising Case for Support Fundraising Cultivation Fundraising Grant and Gift Processing and Acknowledgment Fundraising Negotiation and Closing Fundraising Pipeline Development Fundraising Proposals and Solicitation Fundraising Prospecting Fundraising Renewal and Upgrading Fundraising Stewardship and Reporting Fundraising Strategy and Campaign Design Grant and Contract Management Media Relations and Public Engagement Messaging and Brand Development Performance Management Procurement and Logistics Program Delivery Program Delivery Technology Program Design Program Development Program Evaluation Program Implementation Program Monitoring Program Piloting Program Reporting Program Research Program Visioning Recruitment and Onboarding Solution Delivery & Support Solution Design & Prototyping Solution Development & Testing Solution Discovery & User Research Solution Scaling & Adaptation Stakeholder Management Strategic Planning Training and Professional Development Volunteer Management Workplace Culture
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