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Autism After 21 Utah Project: Lessons from a first-time fundraiser

Candid

Foundation Directory and Foundation Maps quickly became two of my favorite tools, teaching me about researching funders, finding specific grant opportunities, and making connections in the fundraising and grantmaking landscape of my state. I have also become more familiar with the funding world through Candid’s Philanthropy News Digest. .

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Communication Secrets For A Distracted World

Eric Jacobsen Blog

He teaches you three key ingredients: Focus : How to say less with more meaning. Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. It's all in his book, You've Got 00:00:08 Seconds. Variety : How to stand out as slightly different. How to be notable and boost your reputation.

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What I've been learning, cooking, reading, teaching and making

Have Fun - Do Good

I love Marianne''s Elliott''s e-news where she shares what she''s been "learning, reading, writing and listening to," so I''m doing my own version. As a Rockwood alum I recently interviewed put it, "It could be blueprint for something bigger." Hello Have Fun * Do Gooders! I''ve missed you. It was quite an amazing experience.

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How To Communicate Effectively In Eight Seconds

Eric Jacobsen Blog

He teaches you three key ingredients: Focus : How to say less with more meaning. Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. It's all in his book, You've Got 00:00:08 Seconds. Variety : How to stand out as slightly different. How to be notable and boost your reputation.

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How to Support People When Sharing Their Individual Stories

The Storytelling Non-profit

Arguably one of the most important steps in collecting individual stories is interviewing someone about their story. Story interviews can bring up all kinds of memories and emotions. This question came to mind after teaching two recent workshops where I walked people through a couple of activities that help them tell their own story.

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Lessons From CEOs On How To Start Well And Perform Quickly As The New CEO

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“What you won’t find is a book that specifically covers the challenge you face now: the CEO transition – a period that covers your first 6–12 months in the role , which is often the most challenging and crucial time for a company and its new leader.” The good news is that this scenario does happen often,” says Wiggins.

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How To Effectively Communicate Your Message In Eight Seconds

Eric Jacobsen Blog

He teaches you three key ingredients: Focus : How to say less with more meaning. Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. It's all in his book, You've Got 00:00:08 Seconds. Variety : How to stand out as slightly different. How to be notable and boost your reputation.