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Do you need a mentor?

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Have you ever wished you had a mentor? I recently met Jeff Fonda of Athari Group and our conversation inspired the following piece. Athari Group is an accelerator for idea-stage nonprofits. The post Do you need a mentor? Someone you could turn to for advice? appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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Most CEOs are lucky enough to have a mentor or two in their past. The rise of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a priority, coupled with the imperative to utilize talent more effectively, signals the need for a more deliberate approach to mentoring. Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships?

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

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These include the Foster Grandparent program , which connects older adult mentors to children, and the Senior Companion program , which connects volunteers to older adults seeking some help to continue living independently in their own homes. that he wrote about it in his 1835 book Democracy in America. More recently, former U.S.

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6 Tips for Successful AMS Onboarding for New Staff

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Assign a Mentor or Buddy Assign an experienced staff member as a mentor or buddy to the newcomer. A mentor can help the new staff member navigate the way your organization uses the system. The post 6 Tips for Successful AMS Onboarding for New Staff appeared first on Matrix Group International. Schedule a demo today.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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While you may not have a Warren Buffett in the group, hopefully, there are some above-average number crunchers. This is a concept that bears repeating, so don’t hesitate to remind the group, from time to time, where the buck stops. Invite the auditor to present to the group as preparation for the audit review.

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A Nonprofit Partnership: How One Board Member Connected Two Organizations and Boosted Both

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

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

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My colleague Joanna Pineda, Founder, CEO, and Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International, Inc. It’s a good idea to include people from outside your organization’s playing field who can introduce a different point of view and push the group forward.”. Respect for the group and their time. Set Expectations.

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