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From comic books to collective impact: The importance of ongoing professional development

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I have been fortunate to practice a professional craft in many careers, ever since junior high school when my first job was selling comic books and trading cards. While my list of professions is quite varied, in each one I have made it a point to seek out and participate in professional development and networking to help improve my practice.

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The importance of professional development in the nonprofit sector

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Professional development is a great tool to combat these issues and allows all individuals to continue to thrive within their organization. Because of these updates, professional development courses/training had to be created and administered to airport personnel so that they could effectively continue to use the machinery.

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How can effective leadership succession planning result in nonprofit sustainability?

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By no means does the research suggest to let go of older generations and replace with younger professionals, but rather to take a more collaborative approach to developing the organization vs. riding the wave of knowledge and seasoned professionalism from the most tenured executive.

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How should nonprofits develop a high-performance culture?

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Marcia Mintz, the CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix (BGCMP), defined a high-performance culture as, “When everybody at every level understands where their role fits into the organization and the plan to get where they want to go.”. Many potential employees turn to nonprofits for their professional growth.

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What strategies can nonprofit leaders use to move program beneficiaries into program partners?

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In a survey of the charitable community through the Independent Sector (PDF), nonprofit professionals admitted that they need more engagement with their stakeholders. She is a mentor coach with the Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start, which strives to bring quality education to Phoenix’s preschool-aged children.

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Nonprofits Pitch for Big Awards

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posted by Sentari Minor Director of Engagement and Education, Social Venture Partners Arizona Nonprofit leaders know that storytelling is paramount to advancing their organization’s mission. A Phoenix native, he enjoys any and all activities that empower and enrich the city, particularly the nonprofit sector. Like this article?

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Bringing “NOW Generation” Leaders to the Forefront

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Jessie Singer , Executive Director. As a proud young nonprofit professional in the Phoenix valley, I believe it's important to remember that age is not a qualifying factor in one’s professional abilities. Jessie is in her first year as Executive Director of Dysart Community Center. Dysart Community Center.