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7 Reasons Why You Should Attend Nonprofit Summit

Saleforce Nonprofit

Clooney is a globally recognized, high-powered barrister in the field of international human rights and criminal law. Speakers represent globally-recognized organizations, like Gavi , International Justice Mission , Unicef, Teach for America, CDC Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, and more.

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Top Interview Questions For Hiring a Major Gifts Officer

Allegiance Group

What skills and qualities should you look for in a major gifts officer? The MGO is a big deal because it requires a unique skill set: A love for people A genuine dedication to your cause A good storyteller (and ‘question asker’!) What was your worst fundraising experience, and what did it teach you? What makes you nervous?

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How can professional development advance nonprofit performance and ensure sustainability?

ASU Lodestar Center

While conferences were once the only idea in gaining professional development skills, peer-to-peer mentoring is shown to give the highest output of learned skills. Peer-to-peer learning models is a great way for staff to mentor each other and either learn a new skill or strengthen a previous skill.

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Volunteerism Keeps Proving Its Value (Especially When Skills Are Given)

Connection Cafe

What’s even cooler is how the value jumps higher when volunteers give their professional skills in law, finance, marketing, operations, you name it. Here are 3 reasons why it’s time to volunteer: Your investment of professional skill can make a lasting impact on a nonprofit’s sustainability. And who doesn’t want that?

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

Bloomerang

This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms. Identify skill requirements. Write job descriptions.

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International Women’s Day: Using Technology to Empower Women and Girls

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In 2016 half a billion women still cannot read, 62 million girls are denied the right to education and 155 countries still have laws that differentiate between men and women. 2016 is the year that real money and reforms must start to right these wrongs. The Tech Girls of Dharavi. For T2E Cambodia , the focus is human trafficking.

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Best Leadership Books To Read In 2015

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Perhaps a book that will help you improve your leadership skills. As you think about what business books you want to read next year, how about adding to the list at least one book from the list below. They responded to a group discussion question, "Best Leadership Books -- What''s Your Favorite?"