Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2012

Grant Howe is VP of research & development for Sage North America's Nonprofit Solutions business, based in Austin, Texas. I've heard a lot employees and managers talk about "needing a mentor." " When I ask them what goals they are looking to accomplish with a mentor, most have no concrete answer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2012

Yesterday, I had the honor of participating in the 4th annual Women Who Tech TeleSummit that brings together women breaking new ground in technology who use their tech savvy skills to transform the world and inspire change. This is an important employment skill for them.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Across America, Hispanic and Latino organizations are leading the way in every realm, including advocacy, education, healthcare, and social services. Through HHF’s award-winning LOFT leadership and workforce development program, tens of thousands of students and young professionals are connected to each other and to mentors and resources.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 29, 2022

Astro , a startup helping companies to build and manage developer teams with talent from Latin America, today exited from stealth with $13 million in Series A funding contributed by Greycroft with participation by Obvious Ventures and other unnamed investors. million by 2030. But this presented its own challenges.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 24, 2025

With over 150 sessions and attendee-led events, discussion, mentoring, and meetup groups are among the many ways to connect beyond engaging keynote speakers and educational sessions. AGP Leaders will be in attendance MAY Feeding America Direct Marketing Fundraising Summit Pittsburgh, PA May 13-15, 2025 Echoing the 2025 theme, Forward.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

At the age of 13, my grandfather left his country and ended up as a refugee in America. Despite harsh conditions, he made a new life in a new country, but never forgot his homeland. These organizations will have intensive and hands-on tech training and mentoring during the workshop.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

ServiceNation , a national campaign to increase service opportunities and elevate the importance of service in America, has received a $500,000 grant from Facebook as part of its expanded partnership. Watch for news about the Case Foundation's second America's Giving Challenge. . Global Voices Bloggers Mentor Others.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2014

Everyday, people across the country mentor students, beautify neighborhoods, help older Americans to live independently, restore homes after disasters, and much more. valuable skills, older Americans to remain healthy by being active and. of nonprofit organizations in America utilize volunteers. Not only is volunteering.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2012

Grant Howe is VP of research & development for Sage North America’s Nonprofit Solutions. "soft skills" in managing people. desired soft skills. desired soft skills. " Our initial move to a management position is often made with little to no training, mentoring, or support. Introduction.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 5, 2021

For instance, only 25% of funding goes to early-stage startups in Sub-Saharan Africa compared to more than 50% in Latin America, MENA, and South Asia regions. Professionals can find interesting opportunities to mentor startups and get paid gig opportunities. These issues, specifically that of access to capital, is heightened in Africa.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Grant Howe is VP of research & development for Sage North America’s Nonprofit Solutions business, based in Austin, Texas. Technical leadership generally gets a bad rap for not having quality soft skills. ladder that values technical brilliance over these desired soft skills. in managing people.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

These programs help your staff members develop skills that can be applied at your organization for more efficient processes and a productive work environment. . We’ve written this guide on professional development programs to help nonprofit executives like you empower employees to develop skills and hone their craft.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 2, 2005

I want to highlight a blog that I've been reading for a while, the Tutor Mentor Connection blog written by Daniel Bassill out of Chicago, Illinois. His blog gathers information and provides networking opportunities for people, like Daniel, who are involved with volunteer-based tutoring and mentoring programs.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2011

Gershenfeld recommended a combination of gateway experiences which wraps students’ interests around curricula infused into game-making and pairs that with mentoring, for a high-tech/high-touch approach that is a powerful learning pathway. Show me something and I will remember.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2008

Circuit Riders are a community of people with technology skills who help nonprofit organizations be more effective through the use of technology. I am not sure if everyone is following the ups and downs of Beth Kanter's online fundraising for the Sharing Foundation in America's Giving Challenge.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Since its founding in 2020, Gilgamesh has raised over $10 million and invested in nearly 30 early-stage fintech companies across the Americas, including Xepelin, Klar, Pomelo, Glean and Modern Life. Syncfy raises $10 million in seed funding led by Point72 Ventures to build open finance platform in Latin America. Funding and M&A.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2016

Now, I'm no Houdini, but I predict that your New Year's resolutions are noble, high-minded stuff like "find a mentor" or "learn a new skill every month." The targets need to be linked like so: --> Jump to events in North America or go international with events in. Central and South America.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

TechHire spans the corporate, nonprofit, government, and educational sectors and has the ambitious goal to "give Americans the opportunity they deserve, and the skills they need to be competitive in a global economy." "It's not just about training the young adults; it's about making them relevant to corporate America."

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

Although the challenges differ by region, the outcome is the same everywhere: young people are simply not gaining the 21 st century skills and experience required for today's workforce. Through the program, the native San Franciscan learned valuable business skills, received tech training, and made job connections.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

All advocacy campaigns need strong leadership, and you can improve your skills and inspire others by staying informed about the greater world around you. As with any professional skill, staying informed and keeping up with the latest trends is essential for bringing the most value possible to your organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2017

We worked with a network of women’s rights NGOs located throughout Latin America and Guatemala who traveled to Antigua for the multi-day training. Learning is about connecting the dots to existing knowledge and skills so participants can build on it during the training. (3)

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 29, 2010

For example, organic and fair trade yogurt, or coffee, which helps the coffee growers in Latin America. You have talent, you have raw materials, all the skills, but what you don't have is a product that's ready for a different market. We do that through mentoring. Their market for clay water jars disappeared.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 7, 2020

In response, many companies are funding hunger relief organizations including Feeding America , Meals on Wheels , and World Central Kitchen , which are quickly and efficiently deploying meals and groceries through trusted community partners. The massive shifts in the food supply chain are further devastating communities.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Hobbies or groups, charitable organizations, so that’s what the rest of America is saying. He’s now one of my mentors, advisors, and dear friends. I want the best for you, this is a little bit more interpersonal skills, of course. He talks about the importance of a mission, vision, and values. How can I help?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Then one day, community members began mentoring, tutoring, and providing guidance. Retailers and corporations like CVS, H&M, Bank of America, and more have been getting into the #GivingTuesday game, and many businesses already find ways to give back during the holiday season. Because of that, students know it’s ok to be different.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

And hundreds of top mentors contributed to what’s rattling around in his head. Ahern was surprised that basic skills he took for granted as a sales copywriter – like the deft use of emotional triggers to prompt action, for instance; or reverence for the customer – were often missing in the donor communications he saw.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

We tell our colleagues, other folks have mentors, or we do some research about it. In America, that is definitely not how most of the police officers that I have spoken with would expect somebody to act at a traffic stop. You know, what skills do I have? We start to take action. . What experience do I bring?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 16, 2009

We can no longer be America-centric. We need to make this bilingual, and we need to really encourage more artists from Latin America." But, I had people who gave me skills. I decided that I was going to reach out to the mentors and the adults who I could learn something from. Then we decided, "You know what? So, we did.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In fact, he was named one of the 10 best retreat facilitators in America. I mean, who doesn’t want more time and more money and more people and more skills and more expertise and more influence, right? I don’t know exactly how you were able to accomplish that, Tom, but it’s pretty cool. It’s challenging.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Using her musical abilities and skills as an entertainer while donning one of her signature sequined jumpsuits, Ellen helps nonprofits across the country raise millions of dollars annually and engages donors in a fun, engaging, joyful, unique, memorable and authentic way with huge heart. 34) Bobby D. Ehlert Meet Bobby D.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 19, 2021

Corinne: Mentor and leadership. ” So they’re looking for mentors, and for guidance, and for professional skills and expertise, which Sarah mentioned earlier of millennials as well. From 2018 - 2020, she served as the Director of Communications for the Public Relations Society of America's local Hoosier chapter.

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Blue Avocado

APRIL 8, 2025

Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: Enhance board effectiveness through skill development and engagement. Begin your tenure by actively listening what skills, talents, experiences, and perspectives do they bring? Most leaders tend toward arrogance when we are young. We have talent, and we know it.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 3, 2025

According to the American Psychological Association’s 2024 Work in America survey , 77% of U.S. It can also be a trend with early-career professionals who must juggle skill acquisition with performance expectations and show higher rates of burnout and worsened mental health.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 30, 2007

Then out of that class, I did a lot of work and discovered that what I wanted to do was pass on the Art and Revolution skills, the dance, and the theater and how to bring art into the streets to homeless youth, and low-income youth of color. Interestingly, Doe Run has a sister company down in Latin America. This is about our community.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

For example, instead of simply stating that your nonprofit provides mentors for women of color who work in STEM fields, tell the story of one specific woman and where her mentoring experience has led her. Lean into your storytelling skills to explain the need that the donor’s gift will fill, and then ask for a specific dollar amount.

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