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Be a Mentor, Thank a Mentor During National Mentoring Month

Saleforce Nonprofit

Each January, National Mentoring Month celebrates the people who guide our paths, support our journeys, inspire our next steps: mentors. One of my first mentors was a friend of my parents. January is National Mentoring Month. Have you ever thought about how that feeling could lead you to becoming a mentor yourself?

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1 Million Trailhead Badges: Lessons from Salesforce.org’s Trailhead Journey

Saleforce Nonprofit

Keep in mind that no matter how you’re delivering training and resources, thoughtful design is key to success. We collaborate across teams and functions — this includes the Trailhead team that provides mentoring for our editors and writers, and all the support that makes the Trailhead magic happen. More on the results in a moment.

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3 Ways to Support Autistic Employees in the Workplace

Saleforce Nonprofit

For the second year in a row, we’re still celebrating Autism Awareness Month during a global pandemic. Many of these concerns regarding (unwritten) rules and changes are top of mind for a lot of autistic employees, pandemic or not. By: Philip Bartey, CEO of Autism Plus.

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How to Engage Employees in National (Virtual) Volunteer Month

Saleforce Nonprofit

Each April, hundreds of thousands of companies and nonprofits celebrate National Volunteer Month in the United States — and millions more throughout the year celebrate across the world. This year will be a bit different, as many employees are still working remotely and in-person volunteering is not always possible.

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3 Tips To Make A Fulfilling Virtual Volunteer Experience

Nonprofits Source

While you might plan your volunteer programs with a focus on your in-person supporters, it’s also critical to keep your remote volunteers in mind. Consider asking volunteers who have been at your organization for at least six months to lend a hand and become mentors.

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

Bloomerang

Networking is more common the higher up the social stratification you go (with clubs and industry breakfasts and lunches being commonplace) where like-minded individuals become used to making important connections. Networking can be second nature to those raised in that environment, but completely alien to others.

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5 Ways To Be A Better Ally

Saleforce Nonprofit

You can mentor or teach a class with Tech Forward. Immediately, your mind perceives this as being ill intentioned, and when the conversation begins, you feel attacked and what they’re saying to you doesn’t process. Volunteer to support one or more of the thousands of Trailblazers pivoting to Salesforce careers from other industries.