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Move DEI Beyond Words

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If one or more of your directors is involved in diversity planning in their professional life, ask them to present to the group; Or invite a CEO and/or staff members from another association to tell their story. Develop Competence Collegiality and good intentions are ingredients for success, but attitude isn’t enough to go the distance.

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Association 4.0—A Playbook for Success

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We work with submitters on their pitches to help them consolidate their thoughts, articulate their proposition, and have the courage to defend their idea in front of the entire company.” The behaviors and attitudes overlap and intertwine. The goal is to get one or more executives to sponsor the initiative. The post Association 4.0—A

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The Practice of Personal Gratitude in Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or with gratitude.” — G.K. Write down your feelings, especially the ones you have trouble articulating. Over time, this attitude will become second nature. So, what’s the remedy for all the stress and anxiety we’re all dealing with? Chesterton.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Make Mentoring A Priority

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Some of the mentors and the mentees shared their experiences and five reasons why you should make mentoring a part of your life follow: You Can Fit Mentoring Into Your Schedule. Mentoring others is an attitude and lifestyle choice. You don’t have to have a weekly coffee with a mentee to make an impact.

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Who’s Responsible for A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy?

Bloomerang

And your attitude will be contagious. To push it down and pretend it isn’t relevant to their life. No one should fall back on “that’s not my job” when it comes to passionately and proactively articulating your vision, mission, and values. It will simply frustrate and depress you. Not in a good way. Or their organization.

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Here’s Your Chance – A Message to All New Graduates in Philanthropy

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That is the truly remarkable and purposeful life you will lead. It has now become a fun game for me to hear them articulate what I do. You will fight for the rights of others in the hope they get the life they deserve. At times, though, others will not understand what or why you do this important work.

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Take Command -- How To Be A First Responder In Business (Interview With Author Jake Wood)

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In a football game, as in life, there are always going to be circumstances and events beyond your control. However, if you only focus on that which you control - be it your preparation the week before the game, or your attitude in the huddle - then you become a master of your own output, and that primes you for success.