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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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Most CEOs are lucky enough to have a mentor or two in their past. The rise of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a priority, coupled with the imperative to utilize talent more effectively, signals the need for a more deliberate approach to mentoring. Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships?

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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 Time-Saving Tips For Busy Nonprofit Professionals

CauseVox

As a nonprofit professional, time is our most valuable resource, and it often feels like there’s not enough of it. This community of nonprofit professionals is forward thinking, innovative, and especially adept at doing more with less. This way, I can see all of my tasks, personal and professional, in one place.

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Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

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Zappos, Square Space, and the Morning Star Company are examples of larger organizations with a flat structure or holacracy. At Zappos, this arrangement is designed to reflect the company’s values and culture. Instead of being taskmasters they become coaches who help their teammates realize greater professional potential.

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4 Best Professional Development Practices for Nonprofits

NonProfit Hub

One such way is through professional development programs. . We’ve written this guide on professional development programs to help nonprofit executives like you empower employees to develop skills and hone their craft. Explore these four best practices when creating great professional development programs: .

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Why Executive Coaching Works

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The same survey showed that only one-third of those CEOs got that coaching and guidance from outside their companies. Executive coaches are professionals who are engaged by executives and/or their companies for the purpose of enhancing performance. Peer mentors often focus on the “ hard skills ” aspects of the job.

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Seven tips to survey staff at your association and improve employee engagement

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According to a Community Brands Association Trends Study , 78% of professionals reported higher than average workloads. To address this growing concern, 40% of the professionals surveyed planned to invest in modern technology to streamline work processes through automation. . What perks could help support you professionally? .

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