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What could equitable investment in Black nonprofit leaders look like? 

Candid

Therefore, instead of making a significant financial investment in Black-led organizations, funders encourage Black leaders to participate in mentoring and/or leadership development programs. In December 2023, I was accepted into this program, which is designed to teach program participants the importance of prioritizing their well-being.

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Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

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Mentoring Staff New to Nonprofit Work

ASU Lodestar Center

Have you ever been asked what you do for a living and when you responded, the person reacted as though you were Mother Teresa? Have them prepare a list of contacts throughout these discussions that they should spend time reaching out to via telephone or, at times, in person, to acquaint themselves with these key people.

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3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. They pose alternatives.

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Tips to strengthen your volunteer program and empower member volunteers

Nimble AMS

Empower your volunteers by offering the chance for members to teach in your learning program or speak at your annual conference. Mentor/Mentee program. You can also meet with small member groups to help volun teers feel comfortable offering in-person feed back. Speaking opportunities. Be open to suggestions!

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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In

Eric Jacobsen Blog

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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