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Michelle’s RiseUP Fellowship Experience: RiseUP Fellow to Full Time Employee

Media Cause

Without proper “education,” landing an interview let alone a job working in digital marketing was a pipedream—I found myself stuck, making minimum wage, wearing a well-known green apron simply for the health benefits. In 2017 I faced an unexpected health situation—I lost my business, my savings, and my life plan.

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Why Self-Interested Volunteers are the Best for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Orange hats” are assistant crew leaders who teach “green hats” how to do trail building and maintenance correctly. Our Fellows should feel they’re working at a job, even if they already have a job or are a full-time student,” says Pandey. She says, “I never thought I could be coaching and mentoring people.

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Three Fabulous Conversations

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Conversation Two I had agreed to act as a mentor to a Global Changemaker, in this case Mousa Mousawy, an Iraqi teenager now living in Jordan. I had no idea when I agreed to the mentor gig that there would be something like this I actually know something (a lot) about. What a great kick-off for a day!

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Nonprofit Blog Exchange

Have Fun - Do Good

I want to highlight a blog that I've been reading for a while, the Tutor Mentor Connection blog written by Daniel Bassill out of Chicago, Illinois. His blog gathers information and provides networking opportunities for people, like Daniel, who are involved with volunteer-based tutoring and mentoring programs.

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What are the key questions nonprofits should ask about social media training?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

So, let's say that as part of your social media strategy - you've hashed out those questions and you've been green lighted for a social media training. This requires ongoing professional development and the skill or knowledge required should be part of the job description. What's the most effective way to do it?

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Senator Hillary Clinton at the Service Nation Summit!

Have Fun - Do Good

The Education Corps will tackle the need for more mentors and leaders in schools, and try to stem the drop out crisis. The Clean Energy Service Corps will create new service opportunities to fight global warming, find new sources of clean energy, create energy independence and create green jobs. The Act will create four Corps.

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Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

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). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.