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Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

Blue Avocado

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are the key qualities and skills you look for in potential board members?” Silvia Cooper from Prostate Cancer Research Institute The Combination of Passion, Skill, and Follow-Through We look at the intersection of passion and skill.

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The #1 Skill Nonprofit Professionals Should Focus on in 2021

DipJar

So, you would think that the most pressing skill to build is in revenue generation, like fundraising , government grants, or fee-for-service programs. Yes, the number one skill that nonprofit professionals need to focus on in 2021 is marketing. The first skill to develop in seeking major gifts is prospect research.

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Develop Your Skills: 5 Resources for Nonprofit Professionals

Achieve

Now may be the golden age of nonprofit professional development. Using these resources, you can easily indulge your interests as a nonprofit professional, taking your career in directions you never imagined. In other words, expect these programs to be more challenging than other forms of professional development. development. .

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How To Harness Your Experiential Intelligence

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Abilities : Your competencies that help you integrate your knowledge, skills, and experiences so you can respond to situations in the most effective way possible. Know-how : Your knowledge and skills. Book chapters 1—3 outline what Experiential Intelligence is, why it’s so important today, and how it relates to IQ and EQ.

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Nurturing Growth: The Heartbeat of Development In Grant Writing

The NonProfit Times

Swern Professional development is the heartbeat of my journey as a seasoned development director and instructor. Grant writing isn’t a solitary endeavor; it’s a collaborative journey with fellow professionals. Sometimes, professional development takes the form of mentoring or offering guidance during tough times.

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How To Build Your Power And Influence Within The Workplace

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The book is a comprehensive guide designed to help young professionals and career changers navigate these changes,” says Dilenschneider. The book is structured into 15 insightful chapters, each focusing on a unique aspect of power and influence. Every chapter has something relevant for you, no matter your age or place in your career.

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11 LinkedIn Profile Tips for Nonprofit Professionals

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 of the recently released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. These basic LinkedIn Profile tips for nonprofit professionals serve as a foundation for when and if your nonprofit is ready to utilize LinkedIn Groups and Company Pages.

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