Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The second is the ESPERA (Economic Systems Providing Equitable Resources for All) program , which invests in women in Central America and Mexico, by providing accompaniment in business skills and entrepreneurship, strengthening leadership, family farming, and emotional wellness. “I Mary’s Pence is creative in funding ESPERA.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The prior CEOs, who actually were mentors to both of us, have now stepped into global chair roles. I think we are both also people-oriented leaders, and one of the areas where we really overlap is an incredible focus on mentorship. I had stepped in on building a lot of our work around our people and culture.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Do You Really Need a Nonprofit Mentor? The nonprofit sector is a strong and vibrant community full of people willing to help each other out. And now more than ever, it’s important to come together and work as allies and mentors. The value of being mentored seems pretty obvious: new skills, confidence, friendship, etc.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

The matrix is a diagram that helps the board outline its current characteristics, pinpoints gaps in demographics or talent, and identifies what skills are needed in the future. 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.”.

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Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

Professional growth can include developing new skills, taking on stretch assignments, learning from peers, and advocating for promotions. Whether youre the administrative assistant or the executive director, people should know who you are. Building visibility for professional growth is a skill that requires thoughtfulness.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Like most people, I was once part of the new generation entering the workforce. I remember reading countless articles pontificating on the imperfections and presumed deficits of the entire cohort of people my age. These are all valuable skills, especially in a world where you get a fraction of a second to capture supporters attention.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The second category , external self-awareness, means understanding how other people view us, in terms of those same factors listed above. Our research shows that people who know how others see them are more skilled at showing empathy and taking others’ perspectives. Career coaches and mentors are great. Listen actively.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The nonprofit sector is a strong and vibrant community full of people willing to help each other out. And now more than ever, it’s important to come together and work as allies and mentors. The value of being mentored seems pretty obvious: new skills, confidence, friendship, etc. But do you really need a mentor?

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The Next Web

JANUARY 26, 2014

At the time, we started working on a product called Summer , a browser extension which lets you get more information about people you read about online (think of it as “ Rapportive ” for the entire Web). International mentors. We had about 25 mentors, some of them are Israelis, others are based in NYC and the Valley.

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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. staff, from 48% people of color in 2012 to 67% in 2023. This and other initiatives resulted in decreased turnover for people of color, now proportionate to their representation in our staff population.

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.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

We feel at ease with people who are like us. The knowledge and skill to execute initiatives at a high level. With the exception of skill, these characteristics are more innate than teachable. Trust isn’t just about modeling good behavior or making people like you. When you are the leader, you drive the team dynamics.

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The Next Web

JUNE 22, 2013

As a startup founder, mentor, Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) member, I’ve witnessed far too many startups reach the end far too early. It’s really the people behind the idea whom matter most. No mentors means no soundboarding. You wouldn’t want to market this item to people in Alaska, would you? You’re quick to quit.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

We developed our software out of a desire to improve companies and the people who work for them in a very tangible way by addressing a common problem. Do you tell people that they “should” do that thing, or do you “offer” a solution? Or are you a sponsor and mentor? What is your shared way of speaking?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 20, 2022

Startups will get an upfront investment of $1 million from Sequoia; mentoring on company design from partners and operators affiliated with the firm (eg, founders and other key people from companies that it has backed); and a field trip to a legendary company to see it all in action. “Europe is so fragmented.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

Frustrated, she decided to try training engineers to meet her team’s hiring standards by mentoring at a local coding bootcamp. After two and a half years of mentoring on nights and weekends, Novati decided to turn her passion into a career. The platform continuously assesses their skills and adapts their roadmap, according to Sophie.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

Find a mentor. You’ll hear this advice over and over again from successful people with diverse backgrounds, from the likes of Oprah Winfrey to Steve Jobs. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. And it’s true!

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Both of these organizations have both been able to figure out how to bring people together across ages, cultures, etc. I just had the honor of being part of a new leaders group studying how different generations were leading in the work force and we found there were lots of differences between where people were in life.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. If you’re watching the recording, hope you’re having a good day because we are here to talk about some creative ways that people are contributing to the community. He’s now one of my mentors, advisors, and dear friends.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 5, 2025

Formation recently partnered with The Last Mile , an organization providing justice-impacted people with education and employment opportunities, especially in the tech industry. Our platform takes into account skill level, prior experience, goals, and job hunting timelines when personalizing the interview prep experience."

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

The beta phase of the program is now live and is open to individuals looking to boost their entrepreneurial skills, as well as members of a wide range of organizations that have signed up to participate.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In order to recover, companies must focus on re-skilling their workforces in a measured and sustainable way. The platform’s entry-level gives workers a way to safely and effectively learn a trade, and companies a solution on mass up-skilling needs. Transfr started as a mentor-based VR training programming play.

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Tableau

JANUARY 18, 2023

A believer in sharing knowledge, Anya helps people develop their data skills by introducing data analysis and visualization tools into their everyday workflows, conducting training, writing manuals, and presenting at events. I really enjoy helping people who are interested in working with Tableau's APIs but may not know where to start.

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The Next Web

JUNE 6, 2013

The organisation’s lack of street cred is hardly a surprise given that it is in fact a “business-led executive non-departmental public body” (NDPB) sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). It’s mainly awareness, making sure people know who we are and what we’re doing. A different way.

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The Next Web

JULY 15, 2013

Starting a fast-growing tech business is incredibly challenging, and requires a variety of skills. If you have a passion for design, programming or business – try to become incredibly skilled in one of those. Investing in your own knowledge and skills, means investing in your dream. Work to learn, not to earn.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Because A Blue Avocado Wasn’t Shiny Enough There’s always an infinite number of people coming to Blue Avocado at any time. Your board members may have relationships with people and organizations that can create new and exciting opportunities for everyone. Community & Culture Working together lifts everyone up!

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Tableau

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Our ambassadors are leaders who partner with us on our mission to help people see and understand data—and make the Tableau Community a more vibrant and inclusive place for all. They mentor the next generation of data storytellers and leaders. They champion others and welcome all people to the #DataFam. Public Ambassadors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2012

It’s all about teaching digital literacy and citizenship: the knowledge and skills necessary to think critically, behave safely, and interact responsibly in a digital world. At Common Sense, we believe these skills are as essential to thriving in the 21st century as reading and writing. There’s no going back now.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

By sharing the stories and achievements of people with autism, we aim to help people understand the impact of autism and offer meaningful ways to be better, more supportive co-workers. All teams have people with different skill sets that are better suited to different roles, and neurodiverse candidates are no different.

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The Verge

JANUARY 16, 2022

Wordle is a free browser game, and a browser game only — it has no accompanying apps, something that some people (myself included, regrettably) might not realize during a time when nearly everything has an app. to BoostOakland, a charity geared towards tutoring and mentoring young people in Oakland, California.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

The fun part of the instructional design is selecting good assessments, creating applied “homework” assignments where emerging leaders get to practice their skills at work, and providing guides for their mentors to support the emerging leaders. Service: the ability to understand and meet the needs of people you work with.

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Tableau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Our ambassadors are leaders who partner with us on our mission to help people see and understand data—and make the Tableau Community a more vibrant and inclusive place for all. They mentor the next generation of data storytellers and leaders. They champion others and welcome all people to the #DataFam. Public Ambassadors.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

Qureos , a UAE-based edtech and remote work marketplace that is changing how people upskill and get jobs across the globe, plans to grow the uptake of its platform by 10 times this year in its race to create 100 million jobs over the next few years. Everyone submits their work, gets feedback, a rating and reflection from the mentors.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Unfortunately, too many young people internalize the message that they should only pursue what comes easily to them. Too often, young people arent given the opportunity to fail safely, leading them to impose limits on their own potential. Mentorship doesnt just benefit mentees; it strengthens the mentors leadership skills.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

At roughly the same time, Y Combinator (YC) and other accelerators emerged as a largely analog means for entrepreneurs willing to commit three months of time and ~6% of their company to receive en masse training and connections to mentors, peers and funders.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The academic and professional worlds may not always be on the same page when it comes to equipping the incoming workforce with data skills. Data skills were not top of mind when I began my Brand Marketing internship this summer, however, I’ve relied on the basics of my analytics and data science courses throughout my projects.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The hot button issue was capacity, skills, and lack of resources. It was articulated as: “We don’t have the skills to analyze, slice and dice, and make sense of our data, so it is hard to do it well.” I hear this too often from nonprofits. The people with skills are out there.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2013

The book shares many insights about how effective networking, collaboration, influence, negotiation, and leadership skills can to success for “Givers.” ” In short, nice people can finish first in a networked world. When you evaluate people, you look for potential, often seeing the best in others.

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