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How to Overcome a Victim Mindset in Order to Better Serve Your Nonprofit and Your Community

Bloomerang

These mindsets can be observed and adopted throughout childhood, adolescence, or even adulthood. The Victim thinks life is happening to them. The Thriver is optimistic and has a “doing” mindset; they want to learn, succeed, and take charge of their life. You’ve assumed the role of the author of your life. In short: .

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Michelle’s RiseUP Fellowship Experience: RiseUP Fellow to Full Time Employee

Media Cause

But, it’s time to face the music for the opportunity to share what, in short, as cliche as it sounds, has changed the trajectory of my career, and life. Due to family circumstances and life situations, I started a small business in high school to pay the bills. I was the self-taught applicant that didn’t have a degree. .

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Going Beyond the Dollar: The Community Leadership Role of Foundations

sgEngage

Community engagement, a vital component of both collective and civic leadership, involves community members in decision-making and development initiatives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected, and fostering collaboration and collective action within communities.

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Daily DoGooder: Change the First Five Years and You Change Everything

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Change the world, one video at a time.Change the First Five Years and You Change Everything| 3:57 Ounce of Prevention Fund Through the voices and perspectives of children themselves, this moving video really shows why early childhood programs can make a lasting impact on a child’s life.

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5 Building Blocks of Strong Nonprofit Brands

NonProfit Hub

Mainly, if the leader gives keynote speeches, writes articles, or is seen as an essential voice in the field, your organization can reap more significant benefits in terms of brand recognition. Paint the life of your central character in bright and vibrant colors. Tell only authentic stories about your work. . To Sum It Up.

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Top Nonprofit Blogs to Bookmark Today

The Modern Nonprofit

THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE. A nonprofit fundraiser since childhood, Beth has over 30 years as a professional fundraiser and consultant. Now a fundraising and communications strategist based in Vancouver, her past life was in the trenches working as a development officer for several nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Storytelling: The Quick and No-Nonsense Guide

Bloomerang

Cut through bias by communicating various perspectives and voices. Since childhood, we have been taught to expect a certain structure for stories to follow. Act one is where we learn what normal life looks like before the story is set in motion. As with the end of the year, the end of life is often a time for reflection.