Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

And LinkedIn is a perfect space for us as we are targeting professionals with a specific skill set. Our LinkedIn group for Active pro bono consultants is a great place where these people can connect based on a current interest—giving back using their current skills. The least effective—probably Friendster. Anything else?

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 31, 2011

Check out the interview below to learn more about how My Colorado Project is empowering local change! We have 7 skilled and wicked smart nonprofit Pros who know our community, know our sector, and know philanthropy. How did My Colorado Project come about, how did it get started? But we have one thing working in our corner.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2014

Cultural barriers at the host organization and that my expertise and skills will be under utilized. 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? What advice would you offer a new intern with your organization to ensure a successful internship?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2015

15-second video interviews are the new elevator pitch. In a world where attention spans are waning, the ability to communicate a message succinctly and on camera is a very valuable skill. While a few individuals succeeded in just one take, most needed two or three takes. Mona Cade ña of Equal Justice USA.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

In our models, we assume that astronauts are intelligent, that they’re experts in their technical areas, and that they have at least some teamwork skills. Hiring for skill is easy. Our interview process is rigorous. “A mission team—like any team, anywhere—needs competent people who work well together,” Bell advises. “In

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2024

What is your biggest piece of advice for other small organizations to operate,grow, and transform? For small nonprofits, my biggest piece of advice is to embrace technology. For anyone considering a transition from corporate to nonprofit, my advice is this: Recognize that your skills do transfer.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

TechCrunch+ provides advice and analysis to help startups. By joining, you can: Discover how successful startups operate through deep-dive interviews with founders and investors. Get expert advice on fundraising, growth, and management from experienced entrepreneurs. Save 20% on TechCrunch event tickets (annual members only).

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

And then theres Good Inside , which has become a go-to resource for parents seeking guidance and advice from expert coaches, along with a robust online community. Over the last year, CodeSignal also launched a product called Conversation Practice to help engineers and developers who are newer to the job market improve their soft skills.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

For example, instead of thinking, Im going to fail at this job interview , reframe it as, I may or may not get this job, but I will gain interview experience that helps me land the right job in the future. The following prompts can help: What specific skills should I focus on to advance in my career over the next five years?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. When we interviewed her for our book Association 4.0: That’s one of the perks of leadership.

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2014

Check out this interview with Steph, follow her on Twitter @StephRouth , and drop her a message to introduce yourself! The ability to adapt and to turn change into opportunity is a skill I''m still learning, but I think it''s a valuable skill worth cultivating! see photo below). Good heavens, that''s a tough one to pin down.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

Throughout the pandemic, I fielded calls from colleagues asking for advice on a range of issues. And our virtual communication skills were not up to the task of addressing those negative emotions. These five competencies are the core of the EI skill set. For example, a job interview, performance evaluation, or strategy decision.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Story interviews (or narrative interviews) are almost always necessary in order to tell a rich, interesting story. To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. Sometimes, they also worry about what to do if the interview is not going well.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

For example, the answer to the question “Tell me about a project that you’re proud of” usually gets more weight in a job interview than the response to “Describe what you like best and least about your most recent position.” Of course, it’s important to consider skills. The digital age is all about leadership.

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.orgSource

JUNE 19, 2024

So, it was fascinating to interview Thad Lurie as a guest on my Association 4.0 The Intersection of Culture and Technology I’ve been writing and thinking a lot about the intersection of culture and technology and how softer skills support a healthy work environment. Or provide advice on analytics surrounding products and services.”

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.orgSource

JUNE 10, 2024

Or you might hire new talent, but an opportunity to interview and onboard seems as elusive as a vacation day. To maximize that potential, it’s important to open space for newly acquired skills to grow and develop. You need to encourage and embrace the group’s leadership skills.” “We You could delegate.

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

Qgiv: What advice would you give to a young woman interested in software engineering? Sandra: My biggest advice would be to not get intimidated by the field. I take a special interest in coaching and developing young marketing professionals, focusing on expanding their skillsets and wellbeing, as well as leadership skills.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Software consultant Andrew Drach’s two companies Callentis and Solwey demonstrate his entrepreneurial skills, but his clients also value his educational background, as we learned through TechCrunch’s survey to identify the best software consultants for startups. Why do you think architecture design advice is important?

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

Today’s question comes from a development director who wants advice on how to enact board term limits: Dear Charity Clairity, We don’t have term limits for our board and, as the development director, I think this is becoming a problem. These qualities may be demographic, cultural, skills-based, or industry-based.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In a recent joint interview, Brink and Goldstein explained how co-leadership permeates the entire organizationmost of Genslers offices and its regions are led by pairsand the way the model helps nurture managerial talent and train future managers to collaborate. Though some U.S. MC: Would you recommend co-leadership to other organizations?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Story interviews (or narrative interviews) are almost always necessary in order to tell a rich, interesting story. To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. Sometimes, they also worry about what to do if the interview is not going well.

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Tableau

MARCH 19, 2024

Most students are relatively new to using Tableau, and this challenge allows them to flex their data skills, learn new tricks, and network with the Tableau Community, all while competing for a spot in the top three. It’s also easier during job interviews. Following Tableau Ambassadors also helps to grow your Tableau skills.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2013

First I had to “ Stop Fearing the Spreadsheet ” and then started to interview nonprofit data nerds about their Excel secrets. That’s why I’m sharing the tips, tricks, and insider advice to transform you into a data nerd. You can follow this syllabus to boost your skills at all stages of the data analysis process.

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The Next Web

JULY 15, 2013

Today he begins a series, cross-posted from his own blog , in which he draws on his experience to offer advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in Europe and beyond. Starting a fast-growing tech business is incredibly challenging, and requires a variety of skills. Investing in your own knowledge and skills, means investing in your dream.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

They found my resume and asked me to come interview. Q 2: What’s your advice to someone who wants to grow their career in advancement operations, particularly someone who is aiming to get into a leadership role? Q8: What is the best advice you’ve received that has helped to guide the way you lead?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 25, 2012

She always delivers good advice with a healthy dose of humor. As soon as I saw that the book was coming out (it's now called Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaim Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want ) I requested a review copy and an e-interview. Finding Your Own North Star , The Joy Diet ).

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Analyzing data and understanding how data flows in a large organization is a critical skill for all of us. Too few of us have a strong grasp on it, and this is an excellent conference to get a view into that skill set. Entrepreneur Insider Analysis and Opinion Entrepreneurship Profiles and Interviews startup yec.co Conference.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Many of the characteristics we identified are the same skills that entrepreneurs use to grow start-up ventures. To put our ideas into real-world context, we interviewed leaders who are using this approach to grow their organizations. It is the product of ongoing research to prepare our clients for success in digital markets.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010 How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills Here is this weeks book recommendation. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? And, the eBook is free!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010 Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders The next time you are interviewing a candidate and you want to access their leadership skills, consider asking the candidate these questions: What personal qualities define you as a leader? What was your approach? Did it work?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

Sunday, March 21, 2010 Do Exit Interviews Knowing why an employee leaves your company can help you to reduce your employee turnover rate. So, do an exit interview whenever possible with each departing employee. The book is a quick and handy resource for any leader, manager or Human Resource professional.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The work is difficult, but Brian’s advice and practical tools on how to approach donors in this book will make you successful. The thesis of the book is that as technology becomes more pervasive in our work and personal lives, interpersonal skills become more essential. Recently he sent me a copy of his book.

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Media Cause

MARCH 10, 2022

Below we interviewed the six female department heads at Media Cause. Read as they share their unique journeys to leadership and even more powerful—the advice they would give to their younger selves. . That’s really where I started building my skills, my confidence, and learning how to navigate the industry. Amy Small.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 9, 2011

So, do an exit interview whenever possible with each departing employee. You can find other great advice about exit interviews in the book, The Essential HR Handbook , written by Sharon Armstrong and Barbara Mitchell. Ask each person : Why they are leaving. What they liked about their job.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, December 18, 2010 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Lynn Flinn of EWF International in Tulsa, OK wrote the following in a recent newsletter. Thanks Lynn for this great end-of-the-year advice. Its so powerful I wanted to pass it along. • Do something that you are afraid to do.

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TechCrunch

MAY 13, 2023

The startup has built an AI relationship coach to help people grow and foster real-life connections by offering advice and answers to relationship questions. Does [Amorai] increase [users’] social skills? Also, would people trust advice from AI over another person anyway? Or are their guardrails for this?”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Many of his discussions are included in his interview series on LinkedIn. The goal of this book is to provide an intensely practical guide to making that transition by sharing insights, stories, and approaches from hundreds of leaders to build the skills you will need to make the leap to leader,” explains Bryant.

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