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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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Most CEOs are lucky enough to have a mentor or two in their past. The rise of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a priority, coupled with the imperative to utilize talent more effectively, signals the need for a more deliberate approach to mentoring. Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships?

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6 Tips for Successful AMS Onboarding for New Staff

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Start Them Off with a Good Introduction Schedule time to have a training session that includes real examples of tasks they will be performing in the system. Document and Record Training Sessions Anytime your AMS provider provides you with a training session, ask for a recording of that session.

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The Gift Begins with Securing the First Meeting

NonProfit PRO

Did you take classes, learn from mentors, read books or attempt to gain experience on a trial-and-error basis? In my opinion, not enough emphasis, training and education is provided on this topic. Think about your fundraising career. I had to experiment and learn over time. I had to experiment and learn over time.

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Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

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Focus on Mentoring Sue is a relationship builder. Mentoring is something I am passionate about,” Sue advised. Invest in Training “It’s incumbent on organizations to invest in their volunteers. Leadership training helps directors to learn and practice the skills needed to navigate the complexities of board service.

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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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If you’ve paired new members with a mentor, make sure financial topics are included in their post-orientation meetings. Provide an opportunity for board members to get personal training in reading statements and financial reports from a staff member or other expert. Don’t try to cover everything in one meeting. Share information.

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Announcing… Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For over 10 years Heather has been my primary reference point and mentor for all things pertaining to online community management and social networking for nonprofits. September 9: Available for purchase on Amazon, McGraw-Hill and Barnes & Noble. September 22: Book Tour Fundraiser begins ( View Schedule ). Publisher: McGraw-Hill.