ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

Professional development (PD) is the "process of improving and increasing capabilities of staff through access to education and training." While conferences were once the only idea in gaining professional development skills, peer-to-peer mentoring is shown to give the highest output of learned skills.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

They should explain their activities and how they interface with staff and other finance professionals. If you’ve paired new members with a mentor, make sure financial topics are included in their post-orientation meetings. Members join an association board because they want to make a difference for their profession and society.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

If you don’t already have a professional support system, I urge you to find objective advisors. Career coaches and mentors are great. Most of the members are running businesses larger than mine in very different industries, but our concerns are surprisingly similar. describes her team of advisors like this. “I

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2012

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. So, she's an ideal person to answer the following five questions about mentoring: 1. Why do you enjoy being a mentor? Three months? Six months?

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 22, 2014

And even if you didn’t have a specific mentor or group of people you could call upon, you probably wish that you did. You’ve heard about the perks of having a mentor before. But we’re here to tell you (as a nonprofit professional) why you should be out in the community mentoring others. The Perks of Being a Mentor.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

At any age, with the desire and expertise, you can become a nonprofit leader who makes a difference. Find a mentor. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. To find a mentor, look within your organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 7, 2013

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. So, she''s an ideal person to answer the following five questions about mentoring: 1. Why do you enjoy being a mentor? Three months?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades. Provide access to internal or external coaches (people professionally trained as coaches and typical certified by some professional group). Whereas, coaching typically involves a shorter time period and a more specific focus.

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

Generational training helps the L&D team build a multi-generational workplace by training different age groups to understand each other and work together towards a common business goal. Understanding the generational similarities and differences between Boomers, Gen X, and now Gen Z. That’s where generational training helps.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 13, 2024

A staggering 52% of school fundraising professionals report managing volunteers as their biggest hurdle. Offer flexibility: Provide options for different time commitments and skill levels to accommodate diverse schedules. Leverage Parent Expertise : Identify ways to utilize parents’ professional skills to benefit the school.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

The project, which combined peer learning and mentoring together with an online “ Emerging Leaders Playbook, ” offered a new and entirely virtual approach to leadership development. Effective delivery of content and learning experiences takes both on and offline connection.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

This year’s top auctioneers are driving impactful change, raising crucial funds and leveraging their expertise to make a difference for great causes worldwide. Dan is a well-connected, successful sales professional, networker, and consummate community volunteer. She is very passionate about affecting change in the world.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

You don’t have to spend much time on the site to understand the difference between outstanding and dismal. Once we talk through the issues, they realize that there is a current employee, who with the right training and mentoring, would be a great fit for the role. Don’t Rush We all make hiring mistakes. Touch-ups will backfire.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

I have worked for nonprofit organizations for most of my professional life, and I have never been a major gift officer. Researching grants, writing proposals, and reporting on expenditures are very different from the work of major gift officers. Focus on Professional Development. How about an events manager? Or researcher?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

You are ready to add new categories of membership, sell products to a different audience, expand programs, or even revise the business model. Instead of being taskmasters they become coaches who help their teammates realize greater professional potential. How do you know that your organizational structure might need retooling?

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Gyrus

JULY 10, 2024

Skillshare Key features and benefits A diverse collection of creative courses taught by industry professionals. The content organization could be clearer in terms of different ways of slicing and dicing. Opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills for personal and professional development.

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Gyrus

JULY 10, 2024

Skillshare Key features and benefits A diverse collection of creative courses taught by industry professionals. The content organization could be clearer in terms of different ways of slicing and dicing. Opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills for personal and professional development.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2024

Bad nonprofit bosses come in many different forms and are a result of personality, background, and character flaws. Each point captures a different scenario and corresponds with the list of coping strategies. Discreetly seek advice from mentors, those in leadership positions, and colleagues on options : You are not alone.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 26, 2021

To make your life a little easier and your user experience more seamless, we have done the research and curated a list of the top event professionals to follow on Clubhouse. He is a regular speaker in most rooms on the topic and moderates four different rooms on Clubhouse. Amy Shey Jacobs (@chandelierevent).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Since this is an article on using AI to write, we asked Google’s Bard, “What is the difference between ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and Bing Chat?” It can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 24, 2022

When I read these words recently, written by my colleague Barbara Palmer (founder of Broad Perspective Consulting ), they captured the nuance of an issue that had come up in coaching calls with volunteer engagement professionals that same week.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, we are not suggesting that you become your staff member’s therapist (if they need one your employee should be able to access your organization’s EAP), it is more about understanding that our team members are dynamic individuals, balancing personal hurdles while also fulfilling their professional duties.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 11, 2023

Their program offers a unique combination of mentoring support, group instruction, and social-emotional learning. Support continues during college with internships, professional skill-building, and access to their alumni platform. Other giving levels supported similar objectives of helping young adults transition to college.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2014

Are leadership skills different for emerging “Millennial” leaders than for people from different generations? The report offers some great tips and advice to those managing emerging leaders on how to mentor them. The most needed skills differed by their level but also by the type of job they held.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 2, 2024

Where Should a VP of Advancement Start Out? All three vice presidents followed different routes. When your path takes you to and from different sectors, titles won’t always match up, White said, but it doesn’t mean you’re not on the right trajectory. “I Interestingly, Heather Pieper-Olson and I had similar beginnings.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 1, 2013

I have been fortunate to practice a professional craft in many careers, ever since junior high school when my first job was selling comic books and trading cards. While my list of professions is quite varied, in each one I have made it a point to seek out and participate in professional development and networking to help improve my practice.

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Here are the five most in-demand hard or technical skills that employers will need in 2023: Data Analysis and Visualization Data analysis is the technical skill that enables employees to work with different data sources and extract actionable insights for business benefit.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 27, 2019

The PAAZ team reached out to someone who can speak about both: Class 13 Public Ally Magdelena “Maggie” Saucedo, who joined the program after graduating from ASU with a bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management and earning the Certified Nonprofit Professional credential from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. Maggie: YES!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

They are changing as organizations are struggling to figure out what policies (including work location and time differences) yield the highest-level productivity and the company’s definition of success (e.g., in-person collaboration, mentoring, professional development and enhancing work relationships).

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

OCTOBER 14, 2016

These are the folks who will raise awareness of the coming need for technology professionals who can provide data analysis and other data services to nonprofits, and guide them to the next rung of the career ladder. The DSA lands a job in a different field or sector that is congruent with his/her/their career aspirations.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Michelle has dedicated her career to creating a more inclusive non-profit work culture as an advocate, expert in non-profit development and marketing, and mentor of BIPOC nonprofit professionals. Over the past three years, COVID-19 challenged us to think differently about how we approach work.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Whether you were born into it, fell into it or discovered it along your life’s journey, today’s nonprofit professionals follow an evolutionary path much like that of our species. In addition, I am eager to network with nonprofit professionals throughout the country and especially the Midwest. walk on water perhaps.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades. Provide access to internal or external coaches (people professionally trained as coaches and typical certified by some professional group). Whereas, coaching typically involves a shorter time period and a more specific focus.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In this post, we’ll explore five different ways that you can earn CFRE credits for free. Professionals have to apply for recertification once every three years—and earning CFRE credits for ongoing education is a crucial part of that process. Serving on a nonprofit board or as a mentor can earn you 2 points per year.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Here 10 elements that culminate in fundraising success: The thirst for professional development is never quenched. Successful fundraisers have an intuitive desire to mentor and empower others to succeed. My list above is not exhaustive but can point professional and volunteer fundraisers in the right direction.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Also, Hougaard and Carter share that empathy and compassion are different from each other. The two terms differ in that empathy is an emotion, and compassion is an intention. But compassion is different. It is an an experience of personal and professional transformation. And, it is a lifelong journey.”

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Lack of support and mentorship A bit like building a social network, individuals from underserved communities may lack access to supportive mentors who can help guide them and provide advice on how to succeed in their chosen fields. Leadership pooled from different backgrounds is a strength which the nonprofit sector benefits from. <<

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