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Developing Nonprofit Leaders through Skills-Based Volunteering
When partners recognize the knowledge and expertise that both sides bring to the table, it creates an opportunity for real talent development and long-term, sustainable partnerships.
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Organizational Readiness Wizard
Before you embark on a skills-based volunteering project, we recommend you take a step back to ensure you’re ready to do so. What does it mean to be ready? The most successful organizations have strong executive leadership, a proven theory of…
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Project Readiness Wizard
Skills-based volunteering projects yield transformational results – if they’re properly planned and prioritized. Take Capacity Commons’ Project Readiness Assessment to receive an objective evaluation of your proposed project, along with customized tips for positioning the project for maximal organizational impact.
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Skills-Based Volunteer Project Leader Description
If you’re a nonprofit organization looking to leverage skills-based volunteers to build your capacity and drive your mission, you’ll need to designate a staff member to be the project leader for the engagement. Here’s a sample description of what to…
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Skills for Cities Fall 2023: Building Pathways to Healthy Communities
Many individuals are at risk of adverse health outcomes and poor quality of life due to sub-optimal environments where they are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age. With proper access to opportunity and resources, they can overcome these…
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Skills for Cities: Bringing the Power of ProBono to Texas
Texas is a thriving hub for nonprofit innovators, social entrepreneurs, and community builders working towards social equity. As the demand for community services continues to increase, so does the need for greater capacity and stronger, more resilient infrastructure for nonprofits…