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

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It was then that I began working at a local art museum as a volunteer. I was assigned to the art school to track art classes and enrollments, and to work on reporting and making sure records were polished and current. Four years later, I was assigned to coordinate a $6 million endowment campaign. My mind was a sponge.

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First Leadership Book To Give To A New Manager

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. · Discussion members recommended other things instead of giving a book about leadership to a new manager, such as: o Interviewing everyone in the company with whom they will directly work. o Mentoring the person for a period of time before recommending a leadership book. o Giving a book about management first.

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Participatory Grantmaking: I’m in! Now what?

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DRF then reviewed nominees and selected advisors, using interviews and criteria for diversity. Support from a mentor, peer, or staff person. Integrate elements of creativity and art: some grantmakers include music, poetry, and art. Consider how to ensure diversity among participants.

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From The Bench To The Boardroom

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Thus, if you are collaborating academically, professionally, or in the arts, a team is a group of people brought together by a singular goal and knowledge that collectively they are better off. How early in life should someone find a mentor? Listening skills are critical to participating in any kind of “team.”

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Interview with My Dad, Tom Aageson, Co-Founder, Global Center for Cultural Entrepreneurship

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." -- Tom Aageson, co-founder, Global Center for Cultural Entrepreneurship A week, or so ago I interviewed my Dad, Tom Aageson, for a special Father's Day show on the Big Vision Podcast. I've posted an edited transcript of the interview below. He is also the co-founder of the International Folk Art Market. This was 7 years ago.

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The Top 20 Leadership Books For A New Manager

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Blanchard On Becoming a Leader – Warren Bennis The Anatomy of Peace – Arbinger Institute The Art of Possibility – Benjamin Zander and Rosamund Stone Zander Within the Top 35 list of the book recommendations, you’ll find four more John C.

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20 Ways to Be a Generous Blogger

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Mentors new bloggers. Shines a spotlight on other people's work through interviews, profiles, guest posts, and mentions. You can join the next Juicy Blogging E-Course: The Art and Play of Blogging September 21-October 12. Is grateful for her readers no matter how many, or few there are. Practices "link love" weekly.

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