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Tribute to My Mentor

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In honor of Gerry Davis, April 2018 My mentor passed away earlier this month. I have had the benefit of numerous mentors over my long career, but Gerry Davis was The Mentor. We worked together for over 35 years, from the very beginnings of my Silicon Valley career. Gerry enabled my life’s work in so many ways!

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5 Reasons Why You Should Make Mentoring A Priority

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Mentors: Bobby Deleon and Michel Daniel and students from ECHS - Speed Networking. As one who has always considered their work in the sector a “ calling ” versus a job, I’ve been lucky to have some amazing mentors. 5 Reasons Why Should Make Mentoring A Priority by Porter Gale.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Best Approach Sponsors Around Different Giving Levels

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to approach sponsorship giving levels without seeming pushy: Dear Charity Clairity, We are a small nonprofit. It’s also why I so often work with organizations and boards to help them overcome fundraising fear.

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What Does It Take to Become a Great VP of Advancement?

sgEngage

As a Strategic Consultant at Blackbaud, I have the privilege of working closely with many leaders in higher education who are navigating the ever-changing waters of fundraising. It is a job that demands you bring 100% of yourself to work and yet is 0% about you personally—it is about the organization and the mission.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What To Do When Lead Development Staff Won’t Leave Their Desk

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to encourage their Development Director to take meetings with major donors. . The real work of major gift fundraising is relationship building. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Engage Major Donor Prospects Who Blow Hot, then Cold

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on ways to stay in touch with potential donors who have major donor potential. . Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have advice on ways to stay in touch with a possible donor who has indicated an interest in making a major gift? What part of our work do you find most inspiring?

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Getting My Dream Job as a Digital Marketer in a Pandemic

Media Cause

Do you align yourself with their mission and the work they do? One of my favorite parts of working at Media Cause is the various growth opportunities. Even if you work in an office, just a few minutes away from your workplace and taking some time to get some fresh air or meditate can really help you maintain a healthy mental state.

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