Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

By stepping out of the order taker role and into a respected advisor mindset, youre leveling the playing field. If youve been told that you need to get better at influencing upward, then youve probably received some of this advice: Come with solutions, not problems! The latest reorg shifted your role. new possibilities open.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Bell’s work will play a large role in their success. 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. There are role-playing exercises, and the final activity is a cultural fit session.

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.orgSource

JUNE 19, 2024

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.” I’ve been able to focus more on the human side of my job.”

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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. How can we support women, people of color, and other minorities in achieving leadership roles?

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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. walk, remote work came with some not-so-fun trade-offs.

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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. One of my final roles as director of recruiting deeply influenced my career trajectory. Adopt the mindset of an entrepreneur.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As you read through this article, remember that though ideally, these roles will be filled by board or staff members, they can also be filled with loyal volunteers. Additionally, depending on your nonprofit’s size and needs, some of these roles may have overlapping responsibilities.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Accepting this challenge, I entered the network weaver role with intermediary partners to develop what has become the nonprofit network and online community, goodWORKSconnect.org. I would welcome your feedback and additional advice for how to assess and sustain networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Confidence to initiate engagement with your staff and stakeholders and define roles and goals. Do you have a web team with staff in multiple roles and with different skill sets? Ask for advice on how to improve it. Well-defined technical and design scope and constraints. Is your website a one-person operation?

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

Of course, it’s important to consider skills. In her previous role, Sue had limited interaction with other teams in the organization. The skill that got her promoted wasn’t balanced by the emotional readiness or sensitivity to undertake her new responsibilities. Here’s an illustration of this idea from my experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

For my role, social media is only about 30% of my job – I manage our paid online advertising strategy, SEO, and web analytics strategy in addition to social media. What the best piece of advice you could offer nonprofits about social media, and online communications in general? I know resources are always a struggle.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? The Funder’s Role in Risk Funders—by which I mean donors, foundations, impact investors, and government agencies that grant financial support—disincentivize risk in a few ways.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

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? I will say in looking at any leadership role, take the time to learn the importance of all positions. Know that this is a journey, not a race.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Jerry is involved in collective efforts to advance methods for improving data and models that inform government and private industry decision makers about the role of food systems in achieving “sustainable nutrition security”—our ability to meet growing demand for safe, affordable, and nutritious food in a sustainable manner.

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Tableau

MARCH 19, 2024

Countless hours vizzing, a standout Tableau Public profile , and a graduate degree later, Karolina reflects on her data journey and what led her to her current role as a Business Intelligence Analyst at Schneider Electric. I started digging around for roles that could connect my love for numbers with the creative side of things.”

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

It’s also a chance to adjust processes, staff skill sets, and align with the future road maps of your technology partners.” She offers this advice, “Association staff and management are sometimes too close to their systems, processes, and people to clearly see areas for improvement. Culture, strategy, and talent play important roles.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 2, 2024

So maybe it’s not surprising that there is no singular career path to a top fundraising role. We relied on each other for advice early in our careers and now, decades later, I continue to learn from her. White holds a doctorate in higher education and public policy, but jokes that his role demands an even deeper background. “I

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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. An engaging new role for former board members Sometimes breaking up is hard to do! Stay in touch.

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

I was reminded of Ali’s video last week when I led a class for volunteer managers on creating virtual volunteer roles. One of the participants had to take an onsite museum role, where volunteers staff educational carts and engage with visitors, and transform it info a remote position. And that may require the buy-in of your leadership.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2012

The Network Weaver Handbook is designed to give you skills and resources you need to build effective and innovative networks. The handbook offers advice and resources for those who just starting out to those involved in well-established networks. Order it here.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

You’ll hear this advice over and over again from successful people with diverse backgrounds, from the likes of Oprah Winfrey to Steve Jobs. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. Find a mentor. And it’s true!

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TechCrunch

APRIL 3, 2023

So we really need lots and lots more skilled tradespeople — fast. Aka, the kind of multifaceted, hands-on skills that technologists haven’t figured out how to automate yet. Co-founders Mat Ilic and Richard Ng bring backgrounds in public policy work and education and edtech to bear on this skills funnel challenge.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

There is plenty of advice out there, and most leaders have the management skills to retool organizational structures for better communication and greater agility. Of the four bullets listed above, the last two seem to be the most challenging. You can build more collaborative teams. You can’t know, what you don’t know.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2025

Today, many nonprofits are finding it to be useful in filling the role of administrative assistant or consultant without the added overhead expense. Of course, its terrific to use them together in much the same way as you may use both your math and verbal skills. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This year, hundreds of nonprofit experts have shared their advice, practical tips, and real-world solutions all to help the larger community navigate the complexities of running a nonprofit. Make sure you check out all the real-world advice that nonprofit leaders have contributed this year.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

A nonprofit Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and networks. But many Advisory Boards sit idle, with members not knowing their role and organizations not knowing what to do with the Board they created. No one likes to feel like they are not needed or valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Being more introverted versus extroverted, the author's advice and teachings would have helped me during new jobs and after promotions, when relocating to new cities, when joining new clubs and organizations, and whenever I became a member of a new team. Each book chapter examines: Why the skill is important to your success.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

million community members have been reached with information, skills, and services. When you return to a traditional role or bring in partners for a new business, you’ll be appropriately positioned to meet the future.” That’s great advice for anyone considering scaling back. million adolescent girls and more than 4.2

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Media Cause

MARCH 10, 2022

Read as they share their unique journeys to leadership and even more powerful—the advice they would give to their younger selves. . I started my career in a much less glamorous role: writing radio ads for car dealerships. That’s really where I started building my skills, my confidence, and learning how to navigate the industry.

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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. As author David Grossman says, "good internal communication gets the message out, but great internal communication helps employees connect the dots between overarching business strategy and their role.

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2022

Among them is the role of the Technical Architect. They are someone who is able to understand the personalities and skill sets at their disposal and adapt to best support and guide their team to a successful delivery. What’s your advice for future and aspiring technical architects at Forum One? Forum One is growing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2014

But remember, good curation is not about the tools, but how you use them along with your curation skills. But how do you build your radar and hone your discovery skills? Here’s some advice based on the content curation skills identified by Robin Good.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 12, 2020

That most important skill is the skill of asking for help , according to new research that author Dr. Wayne Baker highlights in his book, All You Have To Do Is Ask. As a leader, you have to be a role model of the behavior you want. So, asking behavior most often must be learned. And, making strategic asks to those people. “As

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Regardless, Virgin Founder Richard Branson did have some compelling advice for category creators. While he played a major role in the digital transformation of the music industry when Apple released iTunes and the iPod, I believe the iPhone was an even bigger new category. There are many ways to run a successful company.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 24, 2021

I always found the advice ironic because it required me to change the medium of my writing to become a better writer. They see the grade, but they tend to just throw it out… so I figured out how to help them apply very difficult-to-learn skills that we expect kids to know, but don’t explicitly teach them.”.

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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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