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5 Reasons Why You Should Make Mentoring A Priority

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Mentors: Bobby Deleon and Michel Daniel and students from ECHS - Speed Networking. As one who has always considered their work in the sector a “ calling ” versus a job, I’ve been lucky to have some amazing mentors. 5 Reasons Why Should Make Mentoring A Priority by Porter Gale.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What To Do When Lead Development Staff Won’t Leave Their Desk

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to encourage their Development Director to take meetings with major donors. . Dear Charity Clairity, Every time I attend a conference or webinar on the subject of major donor development I learn about the importance of meeting with major donors in person.

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Getting My Dream Job as a Digital Marketer in a Pandemic

Media Cause

Acquiring such eagerness and curiosity in the early stages of your role can help you not only grow more comfortable but also help you fill any potential learning gaps you may encounter in a fast-paced environment. Mentor someone. Every bit of advice, whether good or bad, has helped to shape who you are at this very moment.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Engage Major Donor Prospects Who Blow Hot, then Cold

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on ways to stay in touch with potential donors who have major donor potential. . Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have advice on ways to stay in touch with a possible donor who has indicated an interest in making a major gift? Who were your heroes and mentors growing up? .

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Three Reasons Kids Need Digital Literacy and Citizenship Education

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As a parent of wired kids, I think teaching digital literacy is very important for parents to do. Here’s some great advice from my colleagues at CommonSense Media. Kids need guidance in this area just like they need help learning to tie their shoes, make a sandwich, or write a term paper. Is it about keeping students safe?

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Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy

Bloomerang

Or as my mentor and teacher Hank Rosso said years ago: “ Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.”. My first piece of advice is this: . If you ended up on your website, would you want to take time to poke around and learn more? People Yearn to Express their Love . Your job is to help them do so.

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Q&A With Millennial CEO And Book Author Rick Lindquist

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Today, he kindly answered questions about leadership, mentors, his book, and Millennials in the workplace. How much of what you read in books and on Blogs about how to lead Millennials do you believe is good advice. Good advice. Also, the most successful athletes have learned the benefits of being curious. Why or why not?