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Be a Mentor, Thank a Mentor During National Mentoring Month

Saleforce Nonprofit

Each January, National Mentoring Month celebrates the people who guide our paths, support our journeys, inspire our next steps: mentors. One of my first mentors was a friend of my parents. January is National Mentoring Month. Have you ever thought about how that feeling could lead you to becoming a mentor yourself?

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January Cause Awareness: National Mentoring Month

Qgiv

Positive mentoring relationships are so important to the success of youth everywhere. That’s why we take time every January to celebrate National Mentoring Month! If you’re wondering how you can celebrate the mentors in your life or even become a mentor yourself, here’s a little bit about National Mentoring Month.

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Fundraising Ethics In Higher Education

Bloomerang

Selection of scholarship recipients : The majority of funds raised during my higher education career were to provide much-needed financial assistance to students in need. To be candid, as a candidate for positions myself, as a courtesy, I’ve drafted letters of recommendation for mentors who would submit them.

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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

.orgSource

Most CEOs are lucky enough to have a mentor or two in their past. The rise of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a priority, coupled with the imperative to utilize talent more effectively, signals the need for a more deliberate approach to mentoring. Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships?

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A shared WordPress framework cuts costs for MENTOR and affiliates

The Nerdy NonProfit

The ArcStone team originally sat down with MENTOR MN (formerly the Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota – MPMN) at the beginning of 2016. A large component of MENTOR MN is to serve, educate, and share resources with other mentoring organizations, making the website a key component and tool. The End Result.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Similar to the funders in my previous post on education , the organizations listed below focus their efforts on activities inside and outside of the classroom. Funding Priority: Education. The Awesome Foundation. First Book.

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The Gift Begins with Securing the First Meeting

NonProfit PRO

Did you take classes, learn from mentors, read books or attempt to gain experience on a trial-and-error basis? In my opinion, not enough emphasis, training and education is provided on this topic. Think about your fundraising career. I had to experiment and learn over time. I had to experiment and learn over time.

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