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How to Become a Nonprofit Leader

The Modern Nonprofit

At any age, with the desire and expertise, you can become a nonprofit leader who makes a difference. Find a mentor. He became the youngest and first openly gay executive director of the Asian Pacifical American Labor Alliance in 2010. To find a mentor, look within your organization.

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Donning the Sweatshirt of Service: Reflections from a Second-Year Ally

ASU Lodestar Center

When I think back on my time with ASU Lodestar Center's Public Allies Arizona program, many different memories and candid moments pop into my mind. We take pay cuts, put ourselves out there, and take risks — all to make a difference. Yet I think that that's the real beauty and power of this work. The work that we do matters.

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Book Reviews

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I came upon these three for different reasons, and although I’m not interested in adopting their primary points of view, there were tidbits that were worth the read (or a skim, in one case) in the end. The third book is in a bit of a different category – not about landing more business, per se, but making more money.

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Bringing “NOW Generation” Leaders to the Forefront

ASU Lodestar Center

Next time you see someone “new” in the nonprofit world, make sure you congratulate them for choosing to make a difference. Find out how you can mentor one of these individuals to ensure they make the right decisions, create positive change in the community, and learn from you, the expert, in the nonprofit field. Like this article?

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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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Why investing in leadership development is a wise strategy

ASU Lodestar Center

During tough financial times, strong leadership may be the difference between those organizations that thrive and those that are unable to survive. Opportunities for growth are attached to broader goals of the organization, and skill development and mentoring are intentional to those specific areas.

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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.