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Stay the Course Through Changing Weather—Strategic Advice From Association CEOs 

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During 2018 and 2019, my business partner, Kevin Ordonez and I, interviewed approximately 50 association executives. We thought we could help our colleagues prepare for that disruption by gathering advice from people who greet change as an unexpected advantage. Each CEO we interviewed had a unique perspective.

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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Our interview process is rigorous. We do phone screening followed by three waves of interviews with teammates from different cross sections of the company. If you’re interviewing prospective employees, be as clear about the company’s expectations for behavior and attitude as you are about the professional skills required.

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Three Fundraising Pros Give Their Advice On What You Should Do After You Get Laid Off

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My personal biggest piece of advice: Get in touch with your network. Read what Lisa Chmiola (Chief Fablanthropist at Fablanthropy ), fundraising pro Mimosa Kabir , and Sarah Willey (founder of Sarah Willey LLC ) have to offer you: Expert advice, best practices, and tips to help anyone who is considering their next job move. .

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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For example, the answer to the question “Tell me about a project that you’re proud of” usually gets more weight in a job interview than the response to “Describe what you like best and least about your most recent position.” It can make the difference between success and failure, both in your personal life and professional life.”

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Celebrating Women in Tech: An Interview with Qgiv’s Female Leaders

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Qgiv: What advice would you give to a young woman interested in software engineering? Sandra: My biggest advice would be to not get intimidated by the field. Women can bring a different viewpoint and a problem-solving skillset that’s needed within the field. Jess: Your voice matters.

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What Donors Want – Fundraising Advice Straight from the Donor’s Mouth

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What Donors Want – Fundraising Advice Straight from the Donor’s Mouth – Guest Post by Rachel Stephenson Sheff. The premise is simple: to have frank, engaging (and slightly irreverent) conversations about major gifts fundraising with donors themselves – giving fundraisers advice straight from the donor’s mouth.

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MC Female Leadership’s Advice to Their Younger Self

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Below we interviewed the six female department heads at Media Cause. Read as they share their unique journeys to leadership and even more powerful—the advice they would give to their younger selves. . Share a piece of advice you’d give your younger self. I’m a social worker now, but a different kind!

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