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Hire Fresh Talent—But Before You Shop, Check the Fridge

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Sarah and I discussed how to find and keep the special employees who will contribute to your association’s success. Once we talk through the issues, they realize that there is a current employee, who with the right training and mentoring, would be a great fit for the role. On a recent Association 4.0

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Good CEO, Bad Call—How to Recover

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If you don’t already have those mentors in place, it’s past time to begin developing an executive support system. When I was interviewing leaders for our Association 4.0 These intimate gatherings provide a safe place for colleagues to discuss sensitive topics and to seek feedback without judgment. But be concise.

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

Nimble AMS

By offering a variety of professional and personal perks like remote and work from anywhere positions, unlimited paid time off, mentors for new staff, no-meeting Fridays, and camera-off meetings. Face-to-face interviews: This survey option is a great method for when anonymity isn’t needed.

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How to boost the member experience by integrating career center software with Nimble AMS

Nimble AMS

Create discussion groups in your online member community inspired by topics from your career center, such as job interview tips or resume techniques, to deliver a superior member experience. Dedicate specific feeds for members looking for mentors, individuals searching for new jobs, and a safe space to ask questions.

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Onboarding New Fundraising Ambassadors: 3 Strategies for Nonprofits

Media Cause

Create a mentor program. . In your application or interview, ask the candidate why they want to get involved to determine if they truly care about your mission. Create a mentor program. . With a mentor program, you can help your ambassadors get up and running as soon as possible. Plan an onboarding event. .

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First Leadership Book To Give To A New Manager

Eric Jacobsen Blog

within a leadership discussion forum on LinkedIn. Some during the course of the 18 months of the active discussion made the same book recommendations a couple times. o Mentoring the person for a period of time before recommending a leadership book. That question generated 603 comments and 690 book recommendations.

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Three Fundraising Pros Give Their Advice On What You Should Do After You Get Laid Off

Bloomerang

You’ve started applying for jobs and have lined up a few interviews. How do you prepare for interviews? 2) Research everyone who will be interviewing you, whether it’s one-on-one or a panel. Mimosa : I have pushed back during interviews where they required a reference from my current manager and I had to say no.

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