.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

The categories that are represented should reflect qualities that directors bring to the board as well as characteristics that will enhance the organization’s growth and development. Ideally, one of these meetings will be a welcome from the executive director, which includes his or her unique advice and views on board service.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Do You Really Need a Nonprofit Mentor? And now more than ever, it’s important to come together and work as allies and mentors. The value of being mentored seems pretty obvious: new skills, confidence, friendship, etc. But do you really need a mentor? Why you need a nonprofit mentor. Guest Post by John Haydon.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This was the scenario for Mentor New York, a nonprofit that works with companies, schools and organizations to provide mentoring for organizations that serve more than 80,000 young people in New York. Like most nonprofits, Mentor New York had to pivot during the pandemic to virtual events and engagement for its supporters.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Offer mentoring, leadership development workshops, and training tailored to nonprofit careers. Even small gestures like recognizing cultural holidays or hosting regular team check-ins can build trust and reinforce a sense of community. Create individual growth plans that help employees reach personal and professional milestones.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

When Natasha later joined the board of directors of Mary’s Pence , she found a nonprofit that aligned with her values. They also have access to the Cooke Scholar Network, where alumni serve as mentors and open doors to career opportunities. Mary’s Pence funds women-led organizations and groups working for social change in the U.S.,

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

And now more than ever, it’s important to come together and work as allies and mentors. The value of being mentored seems pretty obvious: new skills, confidence, friendship, etc. And in fact, the research shows that people who are mentored get more job promotions and earn more than people who aren’t. They get stuff done.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2011

“For over 10 years Heather has been my primary reference point and mentor for all things pertaining to online community management and social networking for nonprofits. Susan Tenby, Director, Online Community and Social Media, TechSoup.org. Line Storgaard-Conley, Director of Interactive Services, Safe Kids USA / Safe Kids Worldwide.

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NVIDIA AI Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Learn about the opportunity to mentor a team of girls for the 2025 season. Daniel Castro, vice president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation and director of its Center for Data Innovation, discusses his AI energy use report that addresses misconceptions about AIs energy consumption.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

” Peter Bajwa , director of technical development, App-scoop Solutions Inc. I always encourage women to go beyond their job descriptionwhether it’s mentoring colleagues, optimizing processes, or taking initiative on projects. As I like to remind my staff, “Stagnation is a choicechallenge is progress.”

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Reach out to colleagues, friends, mentors, and professional acquaintances—anyone you know who may have connections or recommendations for prospective board members. The post Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors appeared first on Bloomerang. Dive into your personal and professional networks.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

posted by Sheryl Keeme , Executive Director, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Have you ever been asked what you do for a living and when you responded, the person reacted as though you were Mother Teresa?

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As a nonprofit executive director and founder working in this space for nearly two decades, I have firsthand knowledge of the cultural biases and systemic racism that often limit the success of Black-led nonprofits, especially those in the South.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The prior CEOs, who actually were mentors to both of us, have now stepped into global chair roles. I did the co-office director role, then we each did co-regional roles, then moved into [the co-CEO] roles. Were leaning on people who have been peers, who have been mentors to us, who weve mentored.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. In 2022, 52% of companies in the S&P 500 disclosed that they conducted a combination of full board, committee, and individual director evaluations, up from only 37% in 2018.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As many as five tiers of responsibility (junior positions, middle managers, executive staff, committees, and the board of directors) are not unusual. Working with Sharon, we were able to create a governance plan that aligned perfectly with our life cycle stage,” Executive Director Andrea Bennett noted. “We

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Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

Whether youre the administrative assistant or the executive director, people should know who you are. Take advantage of learning opportunities Feedback from your manager, trusted colleagues, and mentors helps clarify areas for improvement. Strive for visibility Visibility is important at every level in an organization.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 12, 2021

During this hour-long panel discussion, we will sit down with Subira Taylor-Louineus, Director of Operations and Finance at Mentor NY to discuss how they’ve sold tickets to their virtual event, resulting in over $124,000 raised of a $10,000 goal!

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Personally, I’m a big fan of asking those serving on the board of directors to not only donate first (which is a given) but to also volunteer with fundraising efforts. Your Board of Directors can be a great starting point for your fundraising efforts. Mentor of the Year Awards hosts an annual fundraising gala.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2021

By: Sara Leutzinger, National Director, External Communications & Content Strategy for Boys & Girls Club of America. And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

Find a mentor. He became the youngest and first openly gay executive director of the Asian Pacifical American Labor Alliance in 2010. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. And it’s true!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The executive director of the nonprofit was quite clear when she was recruiting me for the board of directors: Fundraising would be part of my responsibilities. About six months into my tenure, when the executive director asked how I’d like to proceed with my fundraising duties, I was stunned and a little panicked.

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The Next Web

JUNE 6, 2013

For 2013, IC tomorrow is also looking to add mentoring sessions to its roster of activities which follow a similar format to the speed networking events but give small businesses the opportunity to talk with a ‘mentor’ for around 15 – 20 minutes, rather than the 5 minutes (with 8 companies) the speed networking provides.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

ZeroDivideâ„¢ Board of Directors Position Description ZeroDivide is seeking candidates for its Board of Directors to serve for a three-year term commencing on February 1, 2009. Through mentors, professional networks and investor forums, ZeroDivide brings a deep knowledge of what makes a venture successful.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 19, 2021

Data director Eric Dayton says their transformation work set them up to pivot strategically in 2020 when COVID-19 challenged every aspect of their model. For Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), personalization for each young person (a “Little”) and their adult mentor (a “Big”) is critical to its mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2013

They can, for example, provide executive directors with leadership training, organizations with skills and tools to develop strategic plans, and networks with training on the latest technologies to scale their work across the globe. Kathy Reich is Director of Organizational Effectiveness Grantmaking at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 1, 2022

It’s important to build relationships with mentors who can help you when the going gets tough, trustworthy investors who can fund your growth, and experts in your field who can serve as advisers. Bootcamp directors and computer science department heads. More posts by this contributor. Why I left edtech and got into gaming.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 3, 2022

Microsoft’s global Founders Hub, a self-service hub providing startups with a variety of resources and access to mentors, will also be available to African startups. The Founders Hub also includes opportunities to co-sell to Microsoft’s corporate and enterprise customers.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 3, 2025

This could be through formal mentoring programs, collaborative projects, or informal knowledge-sharing sessions. Encourage Peer Learning Promoting peer-to-peer learning can enhance continuous learning efforts. Encourage employees to share their experiences, insights, and best practices with one another.

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2014

The outpouring of fond remembrances from the nonprofit community is a testament to the special person he was to so many people: Jim Lynch, GreenTech Program Director at TechSoup, says of his friend and colleague: "We worked together at TechSoup, and I regard him as one of my mentors. He was our social media manager.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2022

Yair Snir is vice president and managing director of Dell Technologies Capital, leading venture investment activity in Europe and Israel. Any investor or mentor will tell you that when a company says they want to buy you, the right answer is, “We are not for sale.” Contributor. Good companies get bought not sold.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 5, 2025

SEE ALSO: Man leaked classified Pentagon docs via Discord — now he’s sentenced to 15 years in prison Formation's remote learning model, which includes at least 15 weekly hours of daily stand-ups, mentor-led sessions, and panels held by industry leaders, does more than help aspiring engineers brush up on their coding skills.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2011

One of the project tasks is to develop a multilingual online learning community for partners, contributors, sponsors, participants, teams, mentors, social media techies from the region, and trainers to interact and share best practices. Chris is the Director of User Experience for Meedan. (For context, read my earlier post ).

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2011

The second award is the "NTEN Award," given this year to Peter Campbell, IT Director for Earthjustice. Leader, mentor & NPTech catalyst – this is how I see this year’s NTEN award winner. NTEN gives two awards to NTEN Members, including the Lifetime Achievement Award , which we blogged about already.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2023

Speaking at TechCrunch Early Stage Boston last week, Matt Segneri, the executive director at the Harvard Innovation Labs , highlighted the importance of finding peers and mentors to go with you on your startup journey, and incubators and accelerators can help build those crucial relationships.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Designed by Emily Lonigro Boylan, Owner and Creative Director, and Demetrio Cardona-Maguigad, Director of Strategic Design, both of LimeRed Studio , the Idea Accelerator offered the chance for partners who might not have met otherwise to connect on common ideas, and work with coaches to refine the project to meet shared goals.

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Forum One

MAY 13, 2022

Honored for her experience helping mission-driven organizations accomplish impact through digital strategy, Molly Mattessich , Forum One’s Managing Director of Project Delivery, has been named to the Women We Admire list of Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia. Molly’s leadership has been critical to Forum One’s success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2011

I used the following statements given that I had a mix of staff members – from executive directors, social media managers, and policy/program directors. How To Convince Policy Directors. Leadership and Social Media: Reverse Mentoring, Empowering Millennials, and CEO Tweets. We used: I love grass-fed beef.

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