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

Fast Company Tech

170 billion each year, according to AmeriCorps, the federal agency focused on national and community service. And participating in community service programs can lead to better job prospects for volunteers, that same agency has found. The total value of the hours of unpaid work volunteers put in totals an estimated U.S.$170

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MentorcliQ raises over $80 million to grow its employee mentoring software and services

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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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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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Is your organization creating bad leaders?

Fast Company Tech

A financial services firm, for example, implemented a bonus system heavily weighted toward individual performance metrics. Create feedback loops through surveys or focus groups to monitor cultural health and course-correct as needed. Implement peer-learning groups where leaders can share insights and learn from each others experiences.

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Announcing… Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

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. Line Storgaard-Conley, Director of Interactive Services, Safe Kids USA / Safe Kids Worldwide. September 22: Book Tour Fundraiser begins ( View Schedule ). Testimonials.

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5 Reasons Your Board Should Switch to Google Drive

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By keeping all the board materials on a Google Drive (or another cloud storage service), these documents – whether they are bylaws, budgets, minutes, agendas – will make it easier for board members to keep track of documents, and not risk losing them when a board member’s computer crashes, or someone unexpectedly resigns. FULL BIO ].

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What is the Veterans Advocacy Tableau User Group?

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The Veterans Advocacy Tableau User Group is a community-led initiative for prior and current military service members, family, and advocates to share their stories, support veteran causes, and learn Tableau. The group meets monthly–you can register for its next meeting here. Veterans Tableau User Group founders and leaders.