CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Imagine this: you set what you think is an ambitious fundraising goal for your virtual event and then watch as you double, triple, quadruple that goal in the days leading up to the event. Then, you cross the finish line – and end up raising 12 times your fundraising goal ! Ah, the powers of technology.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Instead, micromanagement forces the executive director to deal with petty concerns rather than leading the organization towards its broader goals. The executive director should work with the board chair to define and communicate the difference between governance and management. Still, the board wants to give her a chance.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

How employees work is just as important as what they achieve. Think about the employees who mentor others, uplift their teammates, or create an environment where all voices are heard. When recognition is equitable, employees across all levels feel like their work matters.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Unleashing Your Inner Leader , by Vickie Condolff Bevenour , provides these six easy steps to help you find and work with a mentor: Step 1 – Find the person in your company or industry that you most respect. Step 2 – Ask her or him to be your mentor. Step 4 – Explain to this person the goal of the mentoring relationship (e.g.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

By Annisa Wanat , an independent consultant who works to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals more strategically by providing customized solutions in leadership, management, and communications. Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause. FULL BIO ].

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights. This is the story of a board member going above and beyond, making connections, and contributing to the work of two organizations she is passionate about at once. Mary’s Pence accomplishes their work through two programs.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2023

For years, Phil George was the executive sponsor of a mentoring program at McMaster-Carr, an industrial hardware supplier, where he spent weeks trying to match program participants with only scant information about them to go on. Employees often requested resources while mentors asked for training, and mentees wanted more guidance on goals.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The data showed the world what Black nonprofit leaders have known for decades: Systemic issues in the social sector impact our ability to obtain the necessary resources to do our work. Any shortcomings, missteps, or miscalculation on the part of Black leaders seems to reinforce the ideas that they are unfit for their positions.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Since you probably raise a good percentage of your fundraising goal during the month of December, you have to make the time count! In fact, a community needs organizations working together to ensure a healthy support system for all. You may find that it’s in your best interest to work together on a year-end fundraising campaign.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Amazon built its own in-house mobile app called Mentor that it uses to track the location and rate the performance of third-party delivery drivers, according to a new report from CNBC. Photo by Michele Doying / The Verge. CNBC says drivers congregate online and discuss ways to try to game the system.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

When work starts to feel mundane or job frustrations arise, it can be tempting to jump ship. January is a great time to look to the year ahead and commit to new goals. Just show up to the office every day, and more likely than not, colleagues would know your name and what youve been up to at work. Visibility used to be easy.

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The Next Web

MAY 12, 2014

As a mentor for 500 Startups and former CEO of Lexity (acquired by Yahoo in 2013), I’m often asked how to build a successful business. In many cases the entrepreneurs, I work with are launching startups with hefty goals of changing an industry – or in some cases the world. Amit Kumar is the Head of Small Business at Yahoo.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 3, 2025

Finding fulfilling and motivating work is a challenge for many people, but it can be especially difficult for those just starting their careers. Some managers may view Gen Zs desire for meaningful work as a form of entitlement, but dismissing it can be costly. These are self-knowledge, adding value, and relationships.

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Candid

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At the Ford Foundation, where I serve as vice president and chief people officer, we’re deeply committed to working toward equality. Our DEI journey began with the realization that we lacked key perspectives that could enhance our work and further align internal practices with our mission. Be transparent.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

But today, many people think of a great workplace as not even one specific place at all, with many employers opting for a permanent remote work setup after a trial proved prosperous during the pandemic. Are folks busy enjoying their work, or working to look busy? After all, if it’s not broke, why fix it?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

However, if this person is willing to learn and if your nonprofit has a training budget, individuals who have most of the skills can eventually acquire all the skills necessary to ensure that your nonprofit can achieve the goals listed in your strategic plan. Creative Thinking. Photo and Video Editing Ability. Multitasking.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Are you trying to address the elevated volum e of work at your association? Subject matter experts (SMEs) can offer a wealth of industry information, save your staff time, and accelerate your learning program goals. Mentoring program. Build your diverse base of volunteer mentors, then begin recruiting mentees.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. Those thoughts are also a source of existential dread, even for people working at a tech company like Eventgroove! On social media and the news.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

Does your association count on the hard work of member volunteers? A nd learn volunteer empowerment strategies to try out at your organization! PEAK Grantmaking ’s vol unteer program success story PEAK Grantmaking is a community of 7,000 professionals working to advance e ffective and equitable grantmaking practices.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 17, 2013

What effect can this have on your business life, professional goals, and entrepreneurial success? Whether you’re an entrepreneur running a business or a superstar employee, negativity is unlikely to make your work life much better. Many studies have linked happiness at work with better overall career outcomes. Nothing good.

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.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

Groups that share these traits work well together and produce amazing work. The drive to achieve organizational goals for personal satisfaction and growth. The passion that takes a job beyond work into fulfillment and fun. And work goes on. The agenda was The Best Company You’ve Ever Worked For.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

BoardSource found that non-profit boards that conduct self-assessments are more likely to have a clear mission and vision, and they are more likely to be effective in achieving their goals. Working with Sharon, we were able to create a governance plan that aligned perfectly with our life cycle stage,” CEO, Andrea Bennett, noted. “We

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Their preparedness and preferred style for working are often questioned and criticized. I have now worked for nonprofit organizations for nearly fifteen years. They know how the visual world works, how images can convey messages, and how to present images that are compelling and carry the intended meaning.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

Sophie Zhou Novati worked as a senior engineer at Facebook and then Nextdoor, where she struggled to hire great engineers for her team. Frustrated, she decided to try training engineers to meet her team’s hiring standards by mentoring at a local coding bootcamp. Formation co-founder and CEO Sophia Zhou Navati.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

Soon Gen Z and Millennials will dominate most of the job force, impacting the future of work as we know it. When young professionals join your organization and meet their professional or personal goals, it maximizes member engagement, accelerating your own association goals. Education programs.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Applicants are seeking work/life balance, personal fulfillment, and career development. Personal fulfillment, career development, and work/life balance are among the intangibles that applicants are seeking. I can make the case for both in-person and remote work. According to a survey by LinkedIn, 61% of U.S.

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The Next Web

MAY 13, 2013

On top of that, there will be weekly pitch sessions with a host of mentors, obligatory startup visits and regular talks from top entrepreneurs and investors from the Bay Area. ” The goal is to make the program as international as possible.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

More objective decision-making—Clarity about your own goals, values, and priorities makes tough decisions easier and will give you confidence in your choices. Career coaches and mentors are great. Commit to Continuous Improvement We are works in progress. You can’t rely on staffers in your organization to fill this role.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2024. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This is where you can communicate your core values and how they inform how you do the work that you do. What committees are in place to help you meet your goals? . What are your goals? Once you communicate your goals, tell your board members what role they should play to help you get to where you want to be.

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2022

Candid's team reached out to Meme recently to learn more about the work MEASURE is doing in Austin, TX. Meme: MEASURE works to use data and education to mobilize communities to fight structural racism and eliminate social disparities. The CARE model empowers participants by providing direction to help communities lead the work.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

If you have analytics without a plan, it won’t serve your goals. It’s important to socialize your analytics plan and make it a part of your work culture. Here are some high impact and easy ways to put your data analytics to work. Most Engaged Members : Share the benefits of volunteering, mentoring or donating.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

As you set out on your path, there are some important things you can do to reach your goals: 1. 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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

At the close of 2012, we are five years into our work in education and are serving over 230,000 students. And we now have 500 highly qualified Mentor Teachers—very special people who assist their peers in using Bookshare and assist us in testing new products and features. Click here for more info on this work, including tool demos.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 13, 2014

Anyone who has worked in a highly innovative industry, such as IT or SaaS, will know what I mean. This works if it turns out there is a deep structural problem but can be a lot of time wasted if it turns out that the problem was due to totally random circumstances. Conditions need to be right for your strategy to work.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

Philanthropy facilitators don’t do the work for donors, but with them — standing by their side along the journey. What Dr. Russell brings to the discussion table is the notion that the way many organizations treat folks in the fundraising role makes it impossible for them to do their work effectively.

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