Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2008

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you might want to consider participating in this online mentoring program for women in Nigeria. Over the past three years, I have a couple of opportunities to be a virtual technology mentor to other women in remote parts of the world. This can be a really rewarding experience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 22, 2020

Become a Young Professional Who Wins at Work and Life , is a really good book you, and lots of people, should know about. Written by a humble, wise, insightful millennial, Magnuson provides a timely resource to help young professionals excel in the workplace and beyond. The project was born from a combination of all those experiences.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2014

Two recent research studies take a pass at answering that questions and the findings should be useful to those mentoring emerging leaders in their organizations and looking for professional development opportunities for them. “ The report offers some great tips and advice to those managing emerging leaders on how to mentor them.

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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. JG: I was really focused on a design career, but as I got into larger, complex projects globally, I really enjoyed the leadership aspect of that. Were leaning on people who have been peers, who have been mentors to us, who weve mentored.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

The project, which combined peer learning and mentoring together with an online “ Emerging Leaders Playbook, ” offered a new and entirely virtual approach to leadership development. Effective delivery of content and learning experiences takes both on and offline connection.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

They should then immediately follow that question with: “Should they be a qualified professional?” What we were really bemoaning is that there are few roles in the sector whose responsibility, and professional expertise, is bridging mission and technology.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Or are you a sponsor and mentor? A shared language leads to the shared vision that keeps us working late on projects and it is the reason that those extra efforts feel more like pleasure than work. Do you tell people that they “should” do that thing, or do you “offer” a solution? Are you a boss and a manager? Managing not to manage.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2012

After the ACE leadership training, I had the opportunity to spend a day in Kigali. I volunteered to do a Social Media and Professional Networking workshop for second year students at the Akilah Institute for Women. Everyone was using Facebook. There were a handful who were using LinkedIn and Twitter as professional networking tools.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the unemployment rate will remain low, at 3.9% I frequently encounter similar situations on digital transformation projects. Once we talk through the issues, they realize that there is a current employee, who with the right training and mentoring, would be a great fit for the role.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 4, 2023

Leverage your social media and online community platforms to post pictures of your volunteers’ projects and updates about your volunteer program. Specifically, the Young Professionals Committee greatly increased member engagement by using Nimble Communities. You can see all of the winners here.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Upper-level managers don’t have the bandwidth to vet or supervise new projects. Instead of being taskmasters they become coaches who help their teammates realize greater professional potential. Initiatives are undermined by silos, turf wars, and poor collaboration. The executive team is stretched too thin. New hires don’t engage.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

One person (me) handles the bulk of our copy and content projects. Prompt: “Please write 3 energetic tweets for this article by the Eventgroove brand for an audience of nonprofit professionals and individuals hosting fundraisers. Like many nonprofits, Eventgroove is a small company. Our marketing team could fit in a MINI Cooper.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

Proprietary insights are the keys to game-changing businesses : you dont need a unique project to start an empire, just an intuition all your own. I mentor people all the time and this is the number one assumption I challenge. But I didnt want to write a book that is thought provoking but not actionable. Can you explain the difference?

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 1, 2006

Girls for a Change , a nonprofit that pairs women with middle and high school girls to help them create social change in their communities, is looking for mentors in the Bay Area and Phoenix. They even got a grant to fund their project! girl social change mentor They have narrowed down the three points they will cover.

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Tableau

JANUARY 18, 2023

Rahul Pawar , Hyderabad, India A data enthusiast, passionate trainer, and emerging YouTuber , Rahul’s professional life gives him immense opportunities to tap into his visualization and training skills using Tableau. This motivates him to train and mentor students and professionals.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

The startup has gr3own into a platform that allows cohort-based synchronized learning led by industry experts (mentors), who use the platform to monetize their expertise. Qureos also matches the trainees on its platform with projects in their respective fields of study.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Become a Young Professional Who Wins at Work and Life , is a really good book you, and lots of people, should know about. Written by a humble, wise, insightful millennial, Magnuson provides a timely resource to help young professionals excel in the workplace and beyond. The project was born from a combination of all those experiences.

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TechCrunch

JULY 30, 2021

As a result, software professionals have the luxury of being very choosy about where they work and usually command big salaries. Are they merely doing a job or cultivating a rewarding professional life? The model is based on a principle that every developer can relate to: Treat career advancement as you would a software project.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 3, 2025

Understanding Continuous Learning Continuous learning refers to the ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for personal or professional development. This could be through formal mentoring programs, collaborative projects, or informal knowledge-sharing sessions.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 28, 2021

OpenClassrooms partners with mentors so that they can help you remain motivated. In France, people qualify for public subsidies in order to fund professional education programs. The company still offers free classes if you’re looking for your next weekend project. Recently, OpenClassrooms applied for the B-Corp certification.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

After three days of exploring ideas, gathering feedback on projects and concepts, and thinking critically amongst nonprofit peers, the Idea Accelerator gave participants the chance to switch gears and think about how to put their ideas into action. Supported by teammates Zenzel Lewis, CSRA EOA Inc.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Become a Young Professional Who Wins at Work and Life , by Nathan Magnuson , published in June this year. Written by a humble, wise, insightful millennial, Magnuson provides a timely resource to help young professionals excel in the workplace and beyond. The project was born from a combination of all those experiences.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Since its founding, the group has grown its leadership team with the addition of Ethan Lang and Abe Diaz , launched a Viz-For-Vets Data Initiative with more than 5 projects, and met 17 times, mostly virtually. The Viz or Vets Data Initiative , which the group manages, engages the community in telling these stories through data projects. “We

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Since its founding, the group has grown its leadership team with the addition of Ethan Lang and Abe Diaz , launched a Viz-For-Vets Data Initiative with more than 5 projects, and met 17 times, mostly virtually. The Viz or Vets Data Initiative , which the group manages, engages the community in telling these stories through data projects. “We

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Volunteer on a project together. Special projects that are professionally fulfilling and interesting. Include personal growth in professional development plans. Professional development plans/funds. Mentoring program and cross training. Gift exchanges or potluck not during the holidays. Promote from within.

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Bloomerang

JULY 22, 2021

It affects professionals of all occupations and backgrounds, with the impact on individuals in the nonprofit community being a significant one. . Leading where needed, listening and mentoring where you can. . A majority of all adults experience imposter syndrome at some point in their careers; 70% by the latest figures. .

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sgEngage

JUNE 17, 2024

Professional education associations are sounding the alarm. Also in 2023, McKinsey & Company published research indicating that nearly one-third of K–12 professionals surveyed in the U.S. Opportunities for growth could mean professional development, ongoing training, and mentorship programs.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 19, 2022

According to a Community Brands Association Trends Study , 78% of professionals reported higher than average workloads. To address this growing concern, 40% of the professionals surveyed planned to invest in modern technology to streamline work processes through automation. . What perks could help support you professionally? .

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Tableau

JANUARY 18, 2023

Rahul Pawar , Hyderabad, India A data enthusiast, passionate trainer, and emerging YouTuber , Rahul’s professional life gives him immense opportunities to tap into his visualization and training skills using Tableau. This motivates him to train and mentor students and professionals.

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NTEN

AUGUST 31, 2010

This amazing project , initiated by Eli Winkelman, came to life with the help of PresenTense. Each fellow is guided by a personal volunteer, mentor, and a coach, who are professionals in different fields. Each fellow is guided by a personal volunteer, mentor, and a coach, who are professionals in different fields.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

“I contribute to the DEI Open Source project because I want to help create events that are open and affirming to people who have traditionally been excluded from working in tech,” says Sarah Pilzer , a Salesforce Trailblazer and the director of operations at Country Dance & Song Society. “I What’s next? See something? Say something.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

In Silicon Valley, it’s amazing how accessible mentors are—but for Brazilian startups, it’s really difficult to gain insight from top-level experts who have the experience to solve well-known problems. The government should also send Brazilian executives, engineers, and entrepreneurs to Silicon Valley, not just academic students.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2012

Note from Beth: By the time you read this post, I’ll be in the air enroute to Rwanda for a training project. Parents and other adult mentors are looking for guidance and appreciate opportunities to discuss their questions, frustrations, and hopes when it comes to their kids’ digital lives. Photo by WhiteAfrican.

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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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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Here 10 elements that culminate in fundraising success: The thirst for professional development is never quenched. Successful fundraisers have an intuitive desire to mentor and empower others to succeed. My list above is not exhaustive but can point professional and volunteer fundraisers in the right direction.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 19, 2021

As young professionals who have served both as members and staff managers of these groups, Sarah Willey and Corinne Austin will lead you through the research on Next Gen supporters, challenges to anticipate, and steps your organization can take to start a new young friends board from scratch OR to maximize the potential of your existing group.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2015

This book is one of the central resources for the emerging leadership development project I’m currently working on. It also includes an individual professional development assessment. I love that the training activities go beyond the traditional webinars and workshops, and incorporate mentoring and on the job learning activities.

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