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Tribute to My Mentor

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In honor of Gerry Davis, April 2018 My mentor passed away earlier this month. I have had the benefit of numerous mentors over my long career, but Gerry Davis was The Mentor. None of it would have been possible without the brilliant heart and mind of my mentor, G. Gervaise Davis III, Esq.

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Mentor New York’s Virtual Fundraising Event Raises 12x Their Fundraising Goal With CauseVox

CauseVox

This was the scenario for Mentor New York, a nonprofit that works with companies, schools and organizations to provide mentoring for organizations that serve more than 80,000 young people in New York. Like most nonprofits, Mentor New York had to pivot during the pandemic to virtual events and engagement for its supporters.

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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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Transform Your Communications & Collaboration With Slack

Saleforce Nonprofit

They receive a welcome email that prompts them to join Slack, where they’re added to several broader student community channels to get acquainted with fellow classmates. Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success.

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3 Ways to Support Autistic Employees in the Workplace

Saleforce Nonprofit

Ensure that the communication is clear and correct, and follow up with an email to ensure that the individual understands what is expected. Having a dedicated peer mentor is usually effective and offers an additional contact other than a manager. 3) Be Proactive in Your Support.

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[VIDEO] 3 Steps To Closing $10K+ Gifts By December 31

Bloomerang

I get training, my employer pays for me to go to these conferences, webinars, but I prioritize that, but I really could use a mentor. And she really guided me and mentored me. Hopefully, you can connect with other people who are in the chat and get a mentor. Listen, hun, your emails are too long. Your emails are too long.

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5 Places to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit for FREE!

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Newsletters I make it a point to subscribe to several email newsletters to stay on top of the newest grant opportunities available. If you create an account with Grant Gopher Lite, you’ll be added to their email list and receive Free Weekly News ! Don’t forget to sign up for newsletters from funders that are on your radar.

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