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10 Must-Have Skills for Nonprofit New Media Managers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For very small nonprofits, this may not be true, but for medium and large nonprofits—or small nonprofits with a desire to grow their brand recognition and donors base—it’s becoming widely understood that new media managers have a unique and valuable skill set. Good Writing Skills. First and foremost, it’s a writing position.

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What leadership skills do nonprofit emerging leaders need to succeed?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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. Or is there a set of skills fundamental to every level? Flickr Photo by Flower Factor.

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Overqualified and underchallenged? Here’s how to make it work

Fast Company Tech

Her advanced skills perfectly filled their gap, and her job satisfaction soared within weeks, if not days. This isn’t about showing off but finding pockets where extra skills create unexpected value while keeping intellectually engaged. This is why open, ongoing conversations between leadership and employees are essential.

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Five practices for professional growth within your organization 

Candid

When work starts to feel mundane or job frustrations arise, it can be tempting to jump ship. Professional growth can include developing new skills, taking on stretch assignments, learning from peers, and advocating for promotions. Building visibility for professional growth is a skill that requires thoughtfulness.

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Your Nonprofit Team: Attracting, Retaining Talent

The NonProfit Times

With competition for skilled professionals rising and work environments shifting, finding and keeping great talent takes more than just passion. Share stories of lives changed, highlight your teams dedication, and let your mission shine in everything from your website to job postings. It takes strategy.

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

Blue Avocado

After college, she began a job as a Dean of Scholar Support at the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. They also have access to the Cooke Scholar Network, where alumni serve as mentors and open doors to career opportunities. She finished high school and decided to go to community college.

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5 ways employers can prevent employees from ‘revenge quitting’ in 2025

Fast Company Tech

This phenomenon, on the rise since the 2000s, sees employees leaving their jobs not just for better opportunities, but as a form of protest and self-preservation against unfair treatment. Equally important is offering opportunities for employees to contribute beyond their job descriptions, whether through special projects or mentoring.

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