How can your non-profit organization effectively engage with its community and stakeholders?

This is what I make the leadership teams of the non-profits I work with do. - Mapping all stakeholders using the wealth of perspectives of the various leadership team members. - Assess the kind of weight each stakeholder has for the organisation and the health of the related relationship. - Creating a concrete action plan to improve or strengthen the relationship with key stakeholders. - Creation of an action plan to maintain relationships with all other stakeholders. This type of activity allows the leadership team to align on what all stakeholders actually are, bring out the key ones and learn not to ignore the others. All this with a view to both the long term and the short term.

An organization can participate in the community by providing opportunities for local residents to use their facilities, as well as remembering their mission to serve in a particular area. Having a welcoming attitude toward the community members and being a source of employment for local residents will continue the process of building a mutually beneficial relationship, allowing all communications and initiatives to be met with openness and cooperation.

There can be no communication without identifying the target audience since you need to know whom to communicate and only then you can know what exactly are their communication needs

At BCS, trust and credibility are central to our mission. It's not just about the work we do, but how we do it. We earn trust through consistent actions reflecting our values. This includes active community engagement, transparent reporting of activities and finances, and open addressing of challenges and feedback. We value and involve our community in decision-making, solidifying our commitment to trust-building. Trust and credibility are ongoing endeavors, the foundation of our relationships, enriching our mission's impact.

10 SOFT SKILLS YOU NEED LEADING CHANGE As facilitator of 100+ strategic innovation projects I like to share 10 important soft skills you need to be successful: 1. Communication: to inspire your team, and top managers. 2. Creativity: to think outside the box and to solve isssues. 3. Adaptability: to navigate all the uncertainties. 4. Empathy: for great stakeholder understanding. 5. Emotional intelligence: to help build team relationships. 6. Problem-solving: to drive change forward. 7. Resilience: to bounce back from failure. 8. Leadership: to inspire and motivate others to embrace new directions. 9. Collaboration: to build a diverse and inclusive environment. 10. Strategic thinking: to effectively lead your change initiative.

My role is in marketing and communications. While I can provide my specialist feedback, the role of promoting the organisation is realistically done by every staff member, not just myself.

Creating a community of appreciation has been the big point of difference in our communication strategy, especially on Facebook, where so much negative content can easily cloud our feed. Page reach has been great since ✔ My next challenge is to brainstorm more sustainable thankyou gifts than a thankyou certificate.