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Interview with Carolyn Appleton: How to Launch Your Grant Writing Career

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Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. If you can get “real life” experience with a mentor(s) by volunteering for a nonprofit in the development office, do it! What classes are best?

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Guest Post: How to Build Capacity with Roles that Volunteers Enjoy: a process in 4 easy steps

Twenty Hats

In a normal year, my core focus is on day-of-event volunteer recruitment for the National MS Society. Hike MS is the only event of its kind with the National MS Society. The interviews also allowed me to build stronger connections with the volunteers. It’s not easy! My first step was to identify staff needs.

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Six of our Most Popular Blog Posts of 2017

BoardAssist

As the best advice we offered in 2017 is certainly just as timely as we start 2018, we thought it would be a great idea to share some of the most popular 2017 posts with you now! You’ve heard from a million friends and mentors that joining a nonprofit board is great for the career. for all the answers! But why exactly is that true?

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BIPOC Leadership Challenges: 26 Tips To Increase Accessibility Across The Nonprofit Sector

Bloomerang

Lack of support and mentorship A bit like building a social network, individuals from underserved communities may lack access to supportive mentors who can help guide them and provide advice on how to succeed in their chosen fields.

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Six of our Most Popular Blog Posts of 2016

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As the best advice we offered in 2016 is certainly just as timely as we head to 2017, we thought it would be a great idea to share some of the most popular 2016 posts with you now! You’ve heard from a million friends and mentors that joining a nonprofit board is great for the career. Six of our Most Popular Blog Posts of 2016.

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Community Funded Reporting: Interview with David Cohn of Spot.us

Have Fun - Do Good

On July 9, 2009 I interviewed David about Spot.us Below is an edited transcript of the interview which you also can listen to online , or subscribe to via iTunes. It's easier for people to get really passionate about national issues, but local issues are just as important. What advice do you have for journalists right now?

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Honor The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By Volunteering

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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). By Volunteering As the nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr.