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When Looking to Diversify Your Development Office, Widen Your Lens

Bloomerang

Prior to 2011, the majority of my career was spent at small and mid-size organizations, where a large part of the funding came from foundations, corporations, and government grants. Professional training and mentoring are key to diversify your development office and fundraising jobs pipeline, and retain those already in it.

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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. And it creates informal and formal opportunities for mentorship. But finding a mentor and a champion, we were able to make things happen. David Smith and Michael Weiser, National Conference on Citizenship. Moderated by Kari Dunn, Case Foundation.

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

Candid

Most unions are fairly small, and detailed financial information is often not available for these organizations. Further, the study found that union members were more likely to volunteer for charity and to be more engaged in the community in less formal ways (such as going to meetings, tutoring, and mentoring). 4 (2011): 699-711.

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From The Bench To The Boardroom

Eric Jacobsen Blog

How early in life should someone find a mentor? the broader and more informed the team’s perspective will be. He previously served as executive chairman of the board from November 2011 until December 2017. Listening skills are critical to participating in any kind of “team.” An example could be a coach, teacher, or manager.

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Interview with Carolyn Appleton: How to Launch Your Grant Writing Career

Qgiv

Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. If you can get “real life” experience with a mentor(s) by volunteering for a nonprofit in the development office, do it! What classes are best?

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

NTEN

Today, I’m live blogging a few sessions from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit. And it creates informal and formal opportunities for mentorship. But finding a mentor and a champion, we were able to make things happen. I suggest creating inter-generational working groups that go from ideation to implementation.