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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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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: Characteristics of an Executive Director

The Charity CFO

Only Make Believe (OMB) is a 501c3 organization that creates interactive theater environments for children in hospital, special education, and care facility settings. When talking with Tamela, we hear a powerful message from her leadership experience within the organization and when it comes to serving others.

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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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How to Earn Big as a CFO?

The Finance Weekly

Communicate with clients, investors, company leaders, and stakeholders. Attend board meetings and provide detailed financial reports and recommendations to company leadership. Training To prepare for this role, individuals typically undergo a combination of formal education and on-the-job training in lower-level positions.

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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. There are plenty of ways to educate yourself and upskill without going back for a traditional undergraduate or graduate degree. The author presents five ways to upskill without going back to school.

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The Emotional Labor of Being a Leader

CFO News Room

By recognizing emotional labor and providing proper education, training, and support, organizations can help leaders effectively handle this essential but often overlooked requirement of their role. In turn, organizations risk decreases in productivity and performance and high turnover of leadership talent.