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Receiving the 2011 CASE Award for Enterprising Social Innovation

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Last October, I had the pleasure and honor to visit the Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE) at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, to accept on behalf of Benetech the 2011 CASE Award for Enterprising Social Innovation (ESI). We are grateful for CASE’s recognition of Benetech's work.

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Live blogging from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit: The Generational Divide (Panel Discussion)

Amy Sample Ward

Today, I’m live blogging a few sessions from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit. But finding a mentor and a champion, we were able to make things happen. This panel discussion focuses on the generational divide, with the following panelists: Wendy Harman and Suzy DeFrancis, American Red Cross.

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Key facts, figures, and trends among U.S. labor unions

Candid

In this second blog in a two-part series, we share key facts and figures about U.S. While this blog is largely focused on new developments in unions’ engagement with philanthropy, it is important to acknowledge that unions have long encouraged their members to be engaged in the community. 4 (2011): 699-711. 3] Zullo, Roland.

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2011 NTEN Award: Peter Campbell

NTEN

NTEN gives two awards to NTEN Members, including the Lifetime Achievement Award , which we blogged about already. Leader, mentor & NPTech catalyst – this is how I see this year’s NTEN award winner. On the last day of the Nonprofit Technology Conference each year, we have an Awards Lunch and Community Celebration.

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What leadership skills do nonprofit emerging leaders need to succeed?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

ASU Lodestar Center

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Disclaimer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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How To Build Immunity To Burnout In The Workplace

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The longer version of my why is that in 2011, I had a hypertensive emergency with a blood pressure reading of 200/110 that was brought on by severe chronic stress and burnout. They are highly effective mentors and coaches. They are motivated to help others learn, grow, improve their performance, and advance their careers.

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