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You’re already practicing something that will improve your management skills

Twenty Hats

CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates Programs, support volunteers who advocate in juvenile court for the best interests of abused or neglected children. The volunteers worked hard as advocates to achieve the goal of a better life for the children on their cases. This supervisor’s response was always the same.

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Nonprofit Volunteer Management: Three Tips to Increase and Maintain Engagement

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Onboard and Train Volunteers. And a more extensive background check may be required if a volunteer works with children. Volunteer applications can also uncover valuable skills, interests, and certifications. For some volunteer positions, training may be short as a few minutes, while training for others can take weeks.

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Athleteforce: From Elite Careers in Sports to Elite Careers in Technology

Saleforce Nonprofit

Whether it provides a safe place for children who live in at-risk communities or creates pride in the hearts of armchair athletes, sports can be a powerful tool for good. The program provides up to 8 weeks of training and self-paced learning, mentoring, and in-person event opportunities. That’s where AthleteForce comes in.

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6 Tips to Help Manage Prizes for Your Nonprofit Online Silent Auction

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Tip: for example, if your supporters are predominantly young families, offering items related to children’s activities, education, or family experiences can be more enticing. According to research, 72% of donors are more likely to contribute to a silent auction that offers items they find personally appealing.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

Grant writing tip: While the task of writing a proposal often falls on the shoulders of a project manager or grant writer, anyone—even an outside consultant—with the proper skills could write the proposal. Educational Assistance and Training Programs. The Lisa Libraries. First Book. Digitunity. Webb Family Foundation. The Victor C.

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Exploring the Role of Apprenticeship in Today’s Economy with Tal Frankfurt + Robert Lerman

Cloud 4 Good

Additionally, apprenticeships are more structured and skill-specific than internships. Talent for Good designs and undertakes training to develop diverse talent for the ever-growing Salesforce ecosystem and allow Cloud for Good’s clients to hire Salesforce-trained talent after trying out the new talent on Cloud for Good projects.

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Athleteforce: From Elite Careers in Sports to Elite Careers in Technology

Saleforce Nonprofit

Whether it provides a safe place for children who live in at-risk communities or creates pride in the hearts of armchair athletes, sports can be a powerful tool for good. The program provides up to eight weeks of training and self-paced learning, mentoring, and in-person event opportunities. That’s where AthleteForce comes in.