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One Minute Mentoring

Eric Jacobsen Blog

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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The Gift Begins with Securing the First Meeting

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Did you take classes, learn from mentors, read books or attempt to gain experience on a trial-and-error basis? I had to experiment and learn over time. Think about your fundraising career. One facet to the solicitation process that is most important is securing the first meeting.

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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. These introductions can help orient a new staff person to help them feel more comfortable with the system.

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January Cause Awareness: National Mentoring Month

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Positive mentoring relationships are so important to the success of youth everywhere. That’s why we take time every January to celebrate National Mentoring Month! If you’re wondering how you can celebrate the mentors in your life or even become a mentor yourself, here’s a little bit about National Mentoring Month.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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Personal anecdotes about their own learning experiences can help new members feel more confident. If you’ve paired new members with a mentor, make sure financial topics are included in their post-orientation meetings. Provide Education Financial development is an excellent opportunity to promote your organization’s culture of learning.

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Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

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Focus on Mentoring Sue is a relationship builder. That curiosity and engagement with others are reflected in her love of travel and learning about diverse countries and cultures. Mentoring is something I am passionate about,” Sue advised. Invest in Training “It’s incumbent on organizations to invest in their volunteers.

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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 221: Why You Need a Mentor

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Do you need a mentor? Do you know what kind of mentor you need, or what you’re looking to gain from a mentoring relationship? Listen in to learn about what mentorship means and how it differs from sponsorship, the different kinds of mentors out there, and how to get the most out of a mentor.