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Advice That Could Lead To A Better Nonprofit

TechImpact

Ultimately, if we want to substantially grow and strengthen our nonprofits, and solve problems on a state wide, national, or even global scale, it is imperative that these questions be answered. Finding a coach or a mentor can immediately impact your nonprofit, and yourself. Choose one big problem. Get a coach.

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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

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It’s not surprising if volunteers are reluctant to scrutinize themselves in the mirror. These are additional benefits that the willingness to explore accomplishments as well as setbacks can deliver: The National Association of Corporate Directors reports that boards that conduct self-assessments are more likely to have high-performing CEOs.

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How Mentorship Can Break Down Racial Divides

Saleforce Nonprofit

It was updated for National Mentoring Month in January 2023. A Life-Changing Relationship I made a point to find mentors — other Black reporters and anchors I still call on for advice today. I had always been an informal mentor, but when I moved to Florida, I joined Big Brothers Big Sisters as a volunteer, a ‘Big Sister’.

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

Twenty Hats

When the pandemic hit, this volunteer manager created volunteer roles that were a win-win for staff and volunteers. We are still living in the midst of a pandemic while trying to navigate engaging volunteers in a meaningful way. Hike MS is the only event of its kind with the National MS Society. It’s not easy!

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A simple, but profound, change in how we think about volunteers

ASU Lodestar Center

President , Sigma Kappa National Housing Corporation. After 22 years in the fields of volunteer program management and nonprofit administration, I’m often asked by colleagues in the sector for advice on how they can improve the volunteer program in their organization. posted by Lisa Humenik. Faculty Associate.

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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! Confused about the difference between serving on a board, being a generous donor or just volunteering. Read Volunteering vs. for all the answers!

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Were We Crazy to Pursue Service Enterprise Certification? Our Rewarding Journey with SEI

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Susan Nusall Director of Volunteers at Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education/Arizona Bar Foundation. Our organization, the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education/Arizona Bar Foundation, is 40 years old, and we have always believed in volunteers and how much we need them in order to fulfill our mission.

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