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Nonprofit Communications: Navigating Donor Conversations

The Charity CFO

Nonprofit communications can be complicated, and sometimes awkward. The secret comes down to how well nonprofit leaders understand what donors are thinking and feeling and how charities communicate with them. Let’s take a closer look at the best ways to navigate this common but tricky situation.

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Goodhart’s Law Explains School Decay

CFO News Room

Everywhere in education, you see incentives at work. The incentives, though, are so far removed from the actual goals of education that they produce perverse results. . We observe this again and again in education. Goodhart’s Law is usually stated, “When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure.”

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From CA to CFO: Navigating the competency framework

CFO Talks

The journey from a Chartered Accountant (CA) to a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a transformative one, requiring a shift from technical expertise to strategic leadership. With 9 competencies, this role focuses on leadership, communication, corporate governance, and change management.

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5 Ways to Acquire New Skills Without Going Back to School

CFO News Room

There are plenty of ways to educate yourself and upskill without going back for a traditional undergraduate or graduate degree. With rapid changes in technology, including digitization and automation, the World Economic Forum projects that 50% of all jobs will require a change in skillsets by 2027. Mentorship.

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What it takes to be a leader with competence and capabilities

Future CFO

They are expected to have a vision and be able to communicate that vision. For Kiatruangamala, these past few years have taught him that a finance leader must have in place preparedness and a recovery plan for any decline in global economic activities, which can happen at any time, due to a financial crisis, a pandemic, or a war.

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12 Best Paying Jobs in Finance in 2023

CFO News Room

And while there’s no guarantee that any job will be immune to cutbacks or layoffs, some industries weather economic storms better than others. CFOs typically have a deep understanding of economic theory and practice and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Communication Skills. Financial Manager. Financial Examiner.

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10 Best Paying Jobs in Life Insurance in 2023

CFO News Room

To be successful in the role, you must possess strong analytical and communication skills. Life insurance agents’ salaries vary depending on the type of life insurance policies they sell and other factors such as experience and education. Management and Leadership Skills. Education Requirements .