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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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For example, the answer to the question “Tell me about a project that you’re proud of” usually gets more weight in a job interview than the response to “Describe what you like best and least about your most recent position.” We tend to focus more on what employees do than on how or why they do it. Of course, it’s important to consider skills.

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Lessons Learned Living the Virtual Experiment

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Despite the novelty, we were interviewing some of the most forward-thinking leaders in our community. With limited access to body language, tone, and context, precise communication becomes an essential skill. We learned that having a history of shared values and expectations for behavior makes for healthier virtual environments.

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How to Approach a Nonprofit Job Interview with a For-Profit Attitude (and Résumé)

EveryAction

As someone who has jumped from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector and back again, I’ve learned a lot about the nuances of both, especially in terms of the all-important first interview. No matter the reason, if you want to work at a nonprofit, it’s important to be able to sell yourself in an interview.

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How to Tell Non-Profit Stories With Emotions and Details

The Storytelling Non-profit

One of the best things we can do when we are listening to a story is to help create a safe and comfortable environment for the person to share. Sometimes it’s something as simple as a cup of tea, or a home environment. Most often we take an interview-style approach to collecting stories. Vivid and Gripping Language is Key.

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4 Ways Thinking Like A Marketer Will Help Volunteer Retention

TechImpact

Find out if all your volunteers are up to date on your nonprofit’s processes, language, best practices, and policies. Track and monitor trends: From your interviews with volunteers, is there any reoccurring themes? Create a better volunteer environment. Anything that the majority of volunteers like? Better volunteer retention.

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BIPOC Leadership Challenges: 26 Tips To Increase Accessibility Across The Nonprofit Sector

Bloomerang

Networking can be second nature to those raised in that environment, but completely alien to others. Language barriers For those who are not fluent in English, language barriers can create additional challenges and make it difficult to access certain opportunities and succeed in certain fields.

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Participatory Grantmaking: I’m in! Now what?

sgEngage

DRF then reviewed nominees and selected advisors, using interviews and criteria for diversity. Share requirements and expectations for participation, time, and any technical skills needed, including internet access, device, and language requirements. Creating an environment that allows them to deliberate with an open mind and heart.