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How to Become a Nonprofit Leader

The Modern Nonprofit

Find a mentor. He became the youngest and first openly gay executive director of the Asian Pacifical American Labor Alliance in 2010. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. And it’s true!

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When Looking to Diversify Your Development Office, Widen Your Lens

Bloomerang

Just while writing this piece, I’ve received email newsletters from the African American Development Officers Network (AADO) and Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC). I have worked for nonprofit organizations for most of my professional life, and I have never been a major gift officer. Focus on Professional Development.

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Before You Say Yes, Bake the Cake Before Committing to Nonprofit Board Service

Bloomerang

It is not favoritism for some because of their social or professional influence and ability to cut a big check. It is transcendent leadership and planning for turnover by mentoring and grooming leaders to take the helm when the opportunity arises. The same rules apply to each member and accountability is part of the culture.

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5 DEI Strategies for Nonprofit Fundraising Success

Saleforce Nonprofit

Johnson, Founder of WOC, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy. Last year in the midst of the pandemic, I saw an empty space that truly needed to be addressed within the nonprofit community, so I created a new community called WOC: Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy. By: Yolanda F. and several countries.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What To Do When Lead Development Staff Won’t Leave Their Desk

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to encourage their Development Director to take meetings with major donors. . Unless your staff member has done this effectively before, and was mentored by someone who knew what they were doing, they’re going to naturally be resistant.

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Client Spotlight: Byte Back

Qgiv

Byte Back was named “One of the Best” nonprofits by the Catalogue for Philanthropy in 2019, 2014, 2018, and 2019. He realized that IT professionals didn’t need a degree to get a great job. Glenn founded Byte Back in 1997 and served as director for three years. Background. Get Involved.

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Professionalism in Nonprofit Technology: Should My Techies be Accidental?

NTEN

David Geilhufe, Philanthropy Program Manager, NetSuite In this age of cloud computing, sophisticated, affordable (often free!) They should then immediately follow that question with: “Should they be a qualified professional?” They should then immediately follow that question with: “Should they be a qualified professional?”