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Storytelling for Grant Writers: 10 Tactical & Stylistic Tips

Achieve

Whether it’s an emailed donation appeal, social media post, or old-school flyer on a bulletin board, the best nonprofit communications help your audience relate to and position themselves within your mission’s story. But what about some of your highest-impact communications— grant proposals ? Don’t skimp on the details.

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Leading a Staff That Works Everywhere

Associations Now

But leading the team, as one association executive has learned, demands plenty of emotional intelligence as well. According to ARCUS’ website , its headquarters is in Fairbanks, Alaska. Others are located at other remote points elsewhere in Alaska, as well as in California, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

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SCD Group: Chicken, Bus, Holland America & Associations: How do.

SCD Group

Last month, our Holland America (@HALcruises) tour bus broke down while we were driving the Top of the World highway (TOTWH) from Chicken, ALaska, to Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada. Chicken, Alaska, an isolated (100+ miles from nearest cell signal) "way station" of 37 people is a hard hour drive from Tok, the nearest village.

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West Coast Credit Union Groups See Strength in Numbers

Associations Now

After collaborating on a networking event, credit union associations in the Pacific Northwest realized there was growth opportunity in teaming up with their counterparts in Idaho. It’s an extension of the industry’s collaborative nature, said Lynn Heider, vice president of communications for NWCUA. So far, so good.

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West Coast Credit Union Groups See Strength in Numbers

Associations Now

After collaborating on a networking event, credit union associations in the Pacific Northwest realized there was growth opportunity in teaming up with their counterparts in Idaho. It’s an extension of the industry’s collaborative nature, said Lynn Heider, vice president of communications for NWCUA. So far, so good.

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Ask These 5 Questions Before Planning Your Next Meeting

Associations Now

Her team provides details to plan a program, including site support, RFP facilitation, customs, and tax queries—plus industry contacts. The city is also a great jumping-off point to Whistler, Victoria, Alaska cruises, and the Okanagan Valley wine region, making extended stays a real lure.

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Announcing My Next Book: The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit

Beth Kanter

Not long after, I was leading a workshop in Alaska at a nonprofit conference, and we had another chance to connect. Effective team work habits and communication. We talked about the need for being more mindful of our technology. Stress reduction techniques. Managing technology and information overload. Mindful Leadership.

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