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Time To Celebrate: Nov. 15th Is National Philanthropy Day

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Throughout the month of November, AFP will be highlighting honorees from National Philanthropy Day chapter events around the world, showcasing outstanding donors, volunteers, corporations, foundations, and others who are being recognized for their commitment to positive social change and philanthropy. Check here for the latest information.

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CFRE Certification for Your Fundraising Career

Greater Giving

Getting your CFRE certificate is a process through which you can learn even more critical skills to enhance your professional work. Passing the CFRE exam demonstrates you’ve done the work necessary and have the skills to develop relationships with donors, increase volunteer engagement, and lead a team of skilled fundraisers.

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Resource: The Social Media Toolkit for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Skills Platform and Zoe Amar have created the Social Media Toolkit to aid professionals within the charity and third sectors. I’m thrilled to have contributed a chapter. But, Dave Evans, the Skills Platform’s product manager and Zoe felt that something was missing – a toolkit that helps pull everything together.

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The Book on Volunteer Management – Free eBook Download

Volunteer Hub

The Book on Volunteer Management compiles 20 years of expertise into a valuable resource. Each chapter was created to help organizations, just like yours, improve key components of their volunteer program and streamline processes. Attract new volunteers with a diverse set of skills and backgrounds. Why Download the eBook?

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Six Books About Skills You Need To Succeed in A Networked World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Here are six fantastic books that I read this year that help you gain 21st century skills like learning from failure, reflection, visualization, and more. I’ve been curating resources on training techniques and capacity building over at scoop.it Both by authors with first names of Brian. Brilliant Mistakes by Paul H.J.

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February Cause Awareness: Black History Month

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Their programs are aimed at increasing digital literacy and helping people gain valuable tech skills to funnel into successful careers. National Society of Black Engineers The National Society of Black Engineers is a student-governed nonprofit organization with chapters at universities all over the world.

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Leadership Lessons From A Serial Entrepreneur

Eric Jacobsen Blog

He began his career at age 23 when he founded Amerex Oil Associates, followed by Hamilton Resources, both privately held. But nothing—I repeat, nothing—could be worse for your decision-making skills than that feeling of being invincible.” The belief that other people must hold the same opinions as you do.

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