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Think in terms of “tech” vs “non-tech” people? It’s time to stop

Entremission @entremission.com · 11d

Saying it louder for the people at the back: Think in terms of “tech” vs “non-tech” people? It’s time to stop

It seems harmless, but this four-letter word fuels impostor syndrome, gatekeeping, and anxiety—and blinds companies to real potential.

www.pluralsight.com

Leadership and power aren’t the same thing | The Organizer #25

Entremission @entremission.com · 26d

The best #nonprofit leaders are often the ones who don’t crave power and didn’t set out to be “leaders”.

If you're uncomfortable with power or questioning your worthiness, you might be exactly what the world needs right now.

#Leadership

More of this in The Organizer #25 ->

Learn the difference between leadership and power. It can help you find a leadership style that aligns with your values and goals.

A first-timer’s guide to CRM migration - M+R

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Entremission @entremission.com · Sep 13

Moving to a new CRM? Getting started with your first one? These are some great tips to help you navigate the process :

5 tips for getting it (mostly) right the first time

www.mrss.com

Three forces affecting nonprofits in 2025 (and how to respond to change)

Entremission @entremission.com · Sep 11

The Trump Administration, misinformation, the affordability crisis are just some of the powerful forces affecting #nonprofit organizations in Canada.

Do you know what to do?

Here are some concrete steps you can take to plan your organization’s path forward, courtesy of The Organizer #95:

You can't control the world, but you have power over your response to politics, misinformation, the affordability crisis. | The Organizer #95

Entremission @entremission.com · Sep 5

(If you don't know the Benchmarks report, you will love it.)

Entremission @entremission.com · Sep 5

The report is in its 20th year. They know what they're doing, which is probably why they don't just whip off another.

It's a timely reminder that it takes time to find your insights, frame them, and figure out how to present them in compelling and memorable ways.

Creating the Creative: Benchmarks - M+R

Entremission @entremission.com · Sep 5

Are you setting aside enough time to create great reports?

"We start in late summer for a late-April launch" says @mrcampaigns.bsky.social about its annual nonprofit communications benchmarks report.

This astounding point is buried in the last paragraph of an article about their process.

Creative lessons from a decade of Benchmarking

www.mrss.com

Entremission @entremission.com · Sep 4

Congrats!

(Also, the perfect companion to this week’s article about impact reporting.)

Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition | @colcoalition.ca · Sep 4

Our Ocean Week Canada 2025 Impact Report is out.
From 318 events and 558 partners to $129,377 in community grants and hundreds of media stories across the country, the wave of ocean connection keeps growing

Read the report: https://colcoalition.ca/colc-impact-reports/

#OceanWeekCanada2025 #COLC

Before you write that impact report, read this | The Organizer #103

Entremission @entremission.com · Sep 4

Félicitations!

Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition | @colcoalition.ca · Sep 4

Notre Rapport d’impact 2025 de la Semaine de l’océan Canada est publié.
Avec 318 événements, 558 partenaires, 129 377 $ en subventions communautaires et des centaines d’articles médiatiques partout au pays…

🔗 Lire le rapport : https://colcoalition.ca/fr/rapports-dimpact-de-la-ccco/

#SDO #CCCO

Entremission @entremission.com · Sep 4

Why do you get asked for different versions of your impact report, when you've just created a great one?

Because people want to hear what you have to say!

Here's why reporting whack-a-mole is a good thing, and how you can make it easier to collect and remix impact measurement information:

Tired of creating endless impact reports for your nonprofit's different audiences? That "whack-a-mole" feeling means you're doing just fine.

Research posts on Bluesky are more original — and get better engagement

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Greg Priest @gregpriest.bsky.social · Aug 29

New study on #BlueSky for #SciComm.

“Bluesky posts demonstrate substantially higher levels of interaction (likes, reposts, replies, and quotes) and greater textual originality than previously reported for X, suggesting both stronger interactive and more interpretive engagement.”

🦋🦫🌱🐋🧪 #philsci

Bluesky posts about science garner more likes and reposts than similar ones on X.

www.nature.com

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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · Aug 27

More scientists choose Bluesky over Twitter

It’s not just you. Survey says: “Twitter sucks now and all the cool kids are moving to Bluesky”…

arstechnica.com

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Entremission @entremission.com · Aug 26

Labour Day is back-to-school time. It's when we embrace new routines, new friendships, and new ideas.

No matter how old you are or what official “schooling” you do, this is the perfect time to think about what you're going to learn next.

Because learning is good for you and for your cause.

Fall in love with learning | The Organizer #24

Embrace learning for your own sake, for your team, for your organization and for your cause.

Defining your impact isn't always easy, but you should do it anyway | The Organizer #23

Entremission @entremission.com · Aug 20

Sure, defining your organization’s impact feels less urgent than everything else on your plate.

But here's what happens when you skip it: scattered resources, wasted effort, burnout, and work that feels hard ALL the time.

It's worth some time to prevent all that.

#nonprofit #impact

Forget the excuses, and make time to define your impact. If you don't the work will always be harder than it needs to be.

Can AI teach us about training humans?

Entremission @entremission.com · Aug 11

What would happen if we showed the same level of enthusiasm for training people as we’re showing for training AI?

That’s the question that inspired today’s edition of The Organizer, our newsletter for nonprofit and social impact folks.

#AI #nonprofit #management

Training an AI for your organization requires the same work as training people. Here's what your team needs to succeed | The Organizer #102

What AI says about your nonprofit online—and what you can do about it

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Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · Aug 7

What AI says about your #nonprofit online—and what you can do about it @candiddotorg.bsky.social

Candid insights | Learn what generative AI may be saying about your nonprofit online, and the proactive steps that you can take to minimize misrepresentation of your organization by AI tools.

buff.ly

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Entremission @entremission.com · Aug 11

AI is an environmental issue. Your organization's AI use policy needs to be linked to your sustainability and procurement policies. The footprint of these data centres is your footprint, too.

Grace Lindsay @neurograce.bsky.social · Aug 11

I'm not seeing quite as many people here as I used to claiming that "the energy implications of AI are so small it's not worth talking about" but that was a wild thing to say 6 months ago and it would be even wilder now.

Prof. Bob Howarth @profbobhowarth.bsky.social · Aug 11

One study concluded 70% of increased electric cost across US due to AI data centers.
apnews.com/article/elec...

Google users are less likely to click on links when an AI summary appears in the results

Entremission @entremission.com · Aug 1

AI summaries are changing the way people browse the web. If you do policy or public awareness work, you may be reaching fewer people directly.

Here's why -->

In a March 2025 analysis, Google users who encountered an AI summary were less likely to click on links to other websites than users who did not see one.

www.pewresearch.org

Entremission @entremission.com · Jul 29

Future of Good memberships are 80% off right now. This is the best resource in Canada for social impact news, discussion, and networking. If you haven’t signed up, this is your chance :

The Membership That Fuels Your Growth and Development

The world of impact is growing and changing faster than ever before. How do you learn as fast as the world is changing?

futureofgood.co

Raise more money by time travelling | The Organizer #22

Entremission @entremission.com · Jul 22

When you are overwhelmed in this moment, sometimes the smart thing to do is to visit another time and gain a little perspective.

In The Organizer #22, we explain how to jump around in time and fundraise better. (No machinery or magic required.)

#nonprofit #fundraising #newsletter

To raise more money, study your past and picture your future. Then you'll know what to do today. In other words: time travel!

Almost three in 10 charities have quit X in the past year, survey suggests

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Third Sector @thirdsector.co.uk · Jul 18

Almost three in 10 charities have withdrawn from using at least one social media platform over the past year, research indicates

Exclusive research conducted by Third Sector stablemate Wonderly finds ‘concerns about the platform’ is the main reason cited

www.thirdsector.co.uk

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Entremission @entremission.com · Jul 16

A fast way to make people miserable at work is to withhold information they need to do their jobs. So don’t do that.

On the other hand, a great way to support a talented, effective team is to build and share knowledge at every level of the organization. Do that instead.

#nonprofit #management

Share knowledge, share power | The Organizer #21

Share knowledge, look out for power trips, and use technology to include everyone in group discussions.