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The power of corporate philanthropy to engage employees

Fast Company Tech

Members pay annual membership dues for access to peer learning and thought leadership opportunities, events and more. Google asked employees to donate to UNICEF when they received a flu shot, supporting UNICEF in providing routine immunizations for children outside the United States.

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Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering

Fast Company Tech

Children and teens who volunteer tend to have better health and lower levels of anxiety and fewer behavioral problems than those who dont volunteer. This might include joining a nonprofit board of directors , volunteering more hours, or taking on a volunteer leadership role. Changing demographics The number of U.S.

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Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

Blue Avocado

Of course, qualities such as financial expertise, legal knowledge, and leadership are all welcomed and useful additions; however they are not in place of the most important quality — caring. We serve children with disabilities and developmental delays, children that many don’t realize are in our community. Return emails?

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How Your Organization’s CEO Can Use Social Media for Thought Leadership

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Many nonprofit CEOs use their social media profiles to extend the reach of their thought leadership and connect with professional colleagues, media, and policy makers. There are significant benefits to both the organization and the leaders themselves by building a thought leadership profile on social. Managing Boundaries on Social.

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Balancing Personal and Organizational Brand: Networked Leadership

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Earlier this month, I facilitated a workshop for leaders of community foundations in New Jersey for the Knight Digital Media Center on the topic of practical network leadership skills. Applying these techniques to social platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn for thought leadership, influence, and professional learning. Leadership'

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Leadership Lessons From Movies

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Toward the beginning of Joseph Lalonde ’s book, Reel Leadership , he shares, “We’re going to delve into the leaderships lessons we can find in movies. We’re going to discover that movies are a fantastic way to learn, grow, and engross yourself in leadership. We’re going to dive into some reel leadership.”

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How to better support girls globally?

Fast Company Tech

I visited a program that provides emergency assistance to young victims of violence and abuse, I met with a womens teachers network that champions education for girls, and I visited programs equipping girls and young women with skills in leadership, communication, and entrepreneurship. They need opportunities to learn and pursue their goals.

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