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Judi Christy, the director of marketing and communication at the Akron Area YMCA, discusses the differences between burnout and compassion fatigue in nonprofit. As a writer I love to come across new terms. I heard ...
Gary Bernstein shares advice for developing positive relationships in nonprofit. After spending many years as a nonprofit executive, I have had numerous experiences interacting with folks of all ages, backgrounds, religions and interests. As many ...
Five ways to budget and manage finances in youth sports programs. Every strong program has strong management of their funds. Depending on your type of organization and your role, you may not have control of ...
This year, as you begin to fall back into a community program planning routine, there are many things to consider. Developing and planning programs does not happen by chance. You can’t just throw ideas out ...
With over 22 years of experience leading community rec organizations, Jake Steger shares about the power of having a professional network. How did I learn to build a professional network? When I was in my ...
Nicole Bloom shares strategies for retaining staff by becoming employee-centric. The community recreation industry is not exempt from the labor issues we are experiencing across the country right now. Fitness centers, gyms and YMCAs across ...
Just like with any product, defining your brand will help you reach more members in your community. The process of defining a brand includes many steps, from generating marketing materials to writing slogans. The more ...
Jon Kidwell poses the question, what if we’re getting employee appreciation wrong, and shares what to do about it. When is the last time you felt truly appreciated? Every article from the search “the best ...
Can you imagine a shift in the ideal model for youth sports to define success as players trying their best and giving it all they have? Imagine a culture centered around young players enjoying the ...
A well-run and organized youth sports registration will give a great first impression to your participants. Whether it is done in-person or online, you want to make sure the participant leaves with all the information ...
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