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World’s Best Intern: Advice from Nonprofits to Interns

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I asked them: If you were on-boarding a new intern and you wanted them to be as successful as possible, what advice would you offer? There is so much learn from observing and understanding organizational culture, interactions, power dynamics, leadership practices, and team work. Owens, Sharon Illsen, Jenna Sauber, Matthew Spaur.

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6 signs you might be a bad listener and what to do instead

Fast Company Tech

At times, they are a blaring noise of emotion, attitude, and motives that can make it impossible for us to give others our full attention. Unsolicited advice: If I were in your shoes. How to practice radical listening: So what can you do instead? Our internal worlds can be loud.

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A Technology Assessment Connects Intention and Ability

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My writing about digital leadership often focuses on values and attitudes. She offers this advice, “Association staff and management are sometimes too close to their systems, processes, and people to clearly see areas for improvement. An evaluation of current security practices and systems can pay big dividends.

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Build a Digital Ecology–Promote IT Collaboration Across Your Organization

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Embrace Adaptability It may be hard for “button-up” organizations to introduce a more casual attitude. It may be challenging for “buttoned-up” organizations, where people are in the habit of “following rules,” to introduce a more casual attitude. But digital markets revolve around reinvention.

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Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

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Commitment to putting in the necessary effort is crucial; I look for those ready to invest their time and energy into achieving our shared objectives, demonstrating resilience, perseverance, and a proactive attitude. Joy Hinkelman from Wellness Center for Older Adults Can They Help Increase Our Sustainability and Growth Potential?

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Thought Leaders Blaze Trails of Discovery and Engagement

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This advice is especially relevant for anyone looking to attract a younger audience. My first bit of advice is, don’t treat recruiting these experts casually. Someone with the wrong attitude or who doesn’t understand the goals can do more harm than good. Take Hardy’s advice. They will be representing your organization.

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11 Qualities of an Effective Social Media Manager

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The best social media practitioners express their personalities with a dash of attitude and a bit of flair, and are comfortable articulating their opinions online. The most valuable advice should be practical and come from someone who actually manages online communities and works with these tools every single day.