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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition 

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As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. As the sector evolves, students aren’t always sure which available resources are the most sound to support our studies. This fall, a year into my master’s program, I started an internship on Candid’s communications team.

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The Why, What And How Of Learning

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In his book, Education is Freedom , author James W. Because of his lifelong commitment to education, Keyes founded the Education is Freedom Foundation , which provides college scholarships for hard-working young students. And in his book, he shares much about his time at Blockbuster and that company’s journey. from 2007 to 2011.

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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Meg Ward, Co-Founder of Gravitate Solutions, and a contributor to our book, “Association 4.0 : An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” described her company’s hiring process like this. There are role-playing exercises, and the final activity is a cultural fit session. The MBTI can illuminate group dynamics.

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Association 4.0—A Playbook for Success

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Those talks with association CEOs and executives who head businesses that service the association industry formed the basis for two books. Roy Chomko, CEO of Adage Technologies, credits a book with helping his business to run more smoothly. Value Talent Put people on the team who contribute to the culture. Association 4.0:

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How To Be A Lifelong Learning Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“Great leaders are great students, and the world is their classroom,” says Damon Lembi , author of the new book The Learn-It-all Leader. These types of leaders also model and directly encourage a culture of learning inside their organizations. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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How To Be A Lifelong Learning Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“Great leaders are great students, and the world is their classroom,” says Damon Lembi , author of the new book The Learn-It-all Leader. These types of leaders also model and directly encourage a culture of learning inside their organizations. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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February Cause Awareness: Black History Month

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There is so much to learn about Black history and culture and how it has shaped our world, and there are several ways you can support Black businesses and organizations in celebration of Black History Month. Keep reading to learn more about Black History Month and how you can get involved! Donate to support their mission here.

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