Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2022

In this roundup, I compiled the best year-end fundraising advice from several nonprofit consultants in my network. If you had one piece of advice for successful end-of-year fundraising what would it be? ” Your job is to make sure that answer is a resounding “YES!” Just start now with this year-end fundraising advice.

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Futurism

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

For years, the conventional wisdom for wide-eyed youngsters about to enter the job market was "learn to code." Now, it seems like some of the programmers themselves could use the same advice.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

Welcome to Pressing Questions , Fast Company s work-life advice column. Its not explicitly your job to fix your bosss problems (and you dont have the power or authority to do so if you arent in a leadership role). Want more advice on helping burned out managers? Q: I think my manager is burned out. What can I do?

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Management Advice Org Press 88

TechImpact

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Here’s a list of the top reasons volunteers keep coming back, according to volunteer consultancy company , Software Advice : 27% convenient scheduling. Here are 6 hidden benefits of volunteering you might not have have initially thought of: Volunteers are 27% more likely to find a job after being out of work when compared to non-volunteers.(

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Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

When work starts to feel mundane or job frustrations arise, it can be tempting to jump ship. Next time youre tempted to troll jobs on LinkedIn, you might pause to consider these five practices for internal professional growth. Once folks know who you are, its less awkward to ask for advice, collaborate on a project, or offer feedback.

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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

It was estimated that about one million people lost their jobs. My personal biggest piece of advice: Get in touch with your network. Your network sees plenty of job opportunities. You wake up and you have to search for a new job. Then you can look for alignment in a job. The pandemic hit the nonprofit sector hard.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Todays question comes from a nonprofit supporter who wants advice on how and when organizations should acknowledge nonprofit supporter input: Dear Charity Clairity, As a major supporter at a number of charities, Im becoming increasingly frustrated with the dismal lack of personal interaction I have with these organizations.

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

We got a really fun panel discussion for you all around what you should do if you happen to find yourself out of the job in the fundraising and nonprofit sector. You’ll get expert advice and tips from them based on how they’ve gone through certain journeys in their lives. So thanks so much for being here. I’m Steven.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 6, 2023

Serial entrepreneur and seasoned investor Vinod Khosla has some strong, contrarian advice for the venture capital industry: don’t sit on your founders’ boards. The advice comes at a reflective time for the industry. Vinod Khosla’s advice for top VCs? We don’t — no matter how important an issue.”

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

[Image: Volvo Cars KSA] Im sure some people will protest this ad for its ethical considerations; because they dont like the idea of AI putting people in the creative and film industries out of a job. So heres a piece of advice for ad creators out there: Its time to forget about AI for a few years. Thats a real concern.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Placing thousands of Arab engineers in jobs and working to make recruitment and hiring policies more inclusive. The post Salesforce Employees & Tsofen Prepare Israel’s Arab Students for Jobs in Tech appeared first on Salesforce.org. Lobbying with local governments with the aim to make national policy changes.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Here’s some stellar advice on what to think about before you start writing your appeal from fundraising expert Claire Axelrad: A compelling story. My favorite tool for testing email subject lines is sendcheckit.com because, on top of rating your subject line, it gives you advice on how to improve it. A photo that reinforces your story.

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Problem Fundraising Mail Gift 119

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Many tech workers have never experienced a job market like this one. Losing a job unexpectedly is more than a financial shock. I surveyed six seed- and early-stage investors to get their tactical advice for laid-off tech workers who are thinking about starting up. Many, many more are coming, obviously.

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Advice Tech Share Linkedin 91

.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Even when board members come to the job with some financial background, they may not be familiar with nonprofit accounting standards , their new leadership responsibilities, or your organization’s statements. Make it Meaningful This is probably my most important piece of advice. Younger members in particular may need coaching.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 16, 2020

But I’d wager that most people who are paying $949 (£799 / €899) for a phone are probably looking for a device that’s prepared to meet them halfway, and can handle most jobs on default or automatic settings. That makes it the right tool for plenty of jobs, but not necessarily the right tool for a smartphone’s job.

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Job Tools Photography Review 122

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 24, 2025

So, that is why Mackenzie wrote her book to teach you how to take actions that ultimately will improve your impact on the job and increase your happiness and fulfillment in your career. Mindy Mackenzie A preview of Mackenzie's advice on Leading Your Boss includes: Intensely study your boss to get to know the human being behind the mask.

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Technique Advice Relationship Teach 52

.orgSource

JUNE 19, 2024

I’ve been able to focus more on the human side of my job.” It’s my job to make them feel psychologically safe. Or provide advice on analytics surrounding products and services.” Thad views boards as guiding entities that provide strategic advice, understand member needs and represent their interests.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 22, 2022

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Whether you’re in people ops, a founder or seeking a job in Silicon Valley, I would love to answer your questions in my next column.” without a job?

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Job Law United States Student 94

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Many tech workers have never experienced a job market like this one. Losing a job unexpectedly is more than a financial shock. I surveyed six seed- and early-stage investors to get their tactical advice for laid-off tech workers who are thinking about starting up. How should we plan our spending?

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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. What else could be true? Instead of focusing on the big picture, ask yourself, What is the next small step I can take?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 6, 2022

The job of a marketer gets more complicated with every channel that emerges. Your job is to help them get their hands on the code as quickly as possible. I’m not saying that it’s easy. Among the latest challenging trend lines: It’s noisier than ever. How can you get them to the right documentation as quickly as possible?

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

However, the job of finding those talented individuals is increasingly difficult. workers are considering leaving their jobs in 2023. workers plan to look for a new job in the next six months. Whether you are developing a job description or trying to improve the vetting and selection process. I love that answer.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2022

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Whether you’re in people ops, a founder or seeking a job in Silicon Valley, I would love to answer your questions in my next column.”

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Green Job Sponsor Law 91

Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Companies are racing to integrate AI into everything from medical advice to legal documents to financial services, often prioritizing speed over safety. Most users probably weren’t fooled by the more obvious errors, but the incident highlights a growing challenge.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 21, 2025

This Article is Certified Gold Avocado Gold never goes out of style and neither does good advice. A board member can take, for instance, a six-month “disability leave,” or a three-month “busy with new job” leave.

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Leadership Examples Management Nonprofit 111

DataRobot

MAY 6, 2021

AI will create jobs—and contrary to what you might expect, these jobs won’t just be for computer geeks. Recently published research sheds light on when people rely on algorithmic advice over human judgment. After participants made their estimates, they received advice and were asked to make another estimate.

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Change Advice Effective Research 145

.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

It’s not difficult to evaluate when someone has the right background and experience to do a job. It’s helpful to outline cultural norms and values in the job description. Charlie Judy, Chief People and Culture Officer at Intelligent Medical Objects, and another contributor to our book, shared this advice about the value of clarity.

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Team Build Skills Culture 221

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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Bloomerang

JANUARY 4, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on best practices around sharing tax information with donors. Dear Not a Tax Lawyer, While it’s not your job to be your donor’s financial or legal advisor, it is your job to be their philanthropy facilitator. Dear Charity Clairity, . Not a Tax Lawyer.

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Donor Kansas City Share Kansas 136

Tableau

MARCH 19, 2024

Karolina Grodzinska speaking on stage at Tableau Conference Iron Viz 2023 Discovering data visualization and Tableau Like many graduates of Economics, Karolina snagged her first job in finance. All the other applicants said they knew Tableau but didn’t have any tangible proof, so I got the job!” It’s also easier during job interviews.

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Student Data Profile Job 131

.orgSource

JUNE 10, 2024

Their jobs depend on successfully leveraging teams and translating goals into tactics. When you give employees the capacity to do their jobs and to grow as professionals, that positive energy reflects throughout the organization. The podcast airs on July 20, so stay tuned for more great advice.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 19, 2024

If you have experienced breaches in the security/privacy category, my advice is to immediately begin remediation. Many of the data disasters I’ve seen result from well-intentioned employees trying to get a job done without the correct information about how to do it. A security incident is a disaster of the highest order.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 18, 2023

” Women-led firms are a bright spot in 2023’s fundraising slump The tech jobs market is as strong as it ever was Image Credits: Abscent84 / Gerry Images When an automobile factory lays off thousands, it can send economic ripples through a community for years as people retrain and relocate to seek new employment. .”

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

If you feel as though your job would be perfect—if you could just eliminate the people, consider taking steps to improve your interpersonal skills. Reactions to your advice or feedback often surprise you. Mastering these skills makes every job easier and every leader more effective. Be honest about this.)

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Technology Skills Leadership Awareness 221

Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Leverage innovative technology to get the job done! W hen it comes to meeting the personalized needs of members, associations should heed this Salesforce research. Your members are looking for customized services and benefits. Our Nimble AMS team had such a fantastic time at Dreamforce 2023. We can’t wait to see you next year at #DF24!

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Associations Professional Conversation Discussion 154

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. KEYS TO SUCCESS Have a clear job description. Designate a volunteer leader.

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Roles Director Interview Charity 124

.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

Throughout the pandemic, I fielded calls from colleagues asking for advice on a range of issues. HubSpot’s 2019 State of Workplace Empathy study found that: 82% of employees would consider leaving their jobs for a more empathetic organization. For example, a job interview, performance evaluation, or strategy decision.

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