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Tribute to My Mentor

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In honor of Gerry Davis, April 2018 My mentor passed away earlier this month. I have had the benefit of numerous mentors over my long career, but Gerry Davis was The Mentor. Gerry’s incredible advice guided me along my entire path, and so many crucial turning points went well because of Gerry’s invaluable insight and guidance.

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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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7 Ways to Use Infographics to Recruit Volunteers and Tell Your Nonprofit’s Story

Connection Cafe

You could: Showcase the impact of your volunteers: Image via Software Advice. How you’re helping (donations, shelters, relief aid, mentoring, etc.). If you are looking for more information on creating infographics, you can also check out Easel.ly’s free ebook, “ Infographic Crash Course.”. With the right data, you can share: 1.

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Use This eBook To Improve Your Communication

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). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Check Out These Free Tips For Making An Effective Presentation

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). To get the eBook, go to the Speechworks home page.

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Learn The Art Of Effective Messaging

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). Thanks David, for another useful ebook! •how to identify the right tone and content.

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[VIDEO] Major Donor Stewardship – Strategies That Build Lasting Relationships With Your Most Significant Givers

Bloomerang

She’s written a lot about managing teams and being a mentor. The thought leadership, the advice, these are the intangibles that major donors often bring to the table. If you can’t find a program, enlist a, some successful major gift professional to assist or mentor you. That’s really good advice.