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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. Mentor NY Used Ticketing For Their Virtual Awards Ceremony To Drive Higher Gift Amounts.

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How can nonprofits acquire skilled talent to better achieve their mission?

ASU Lodestar Center

If a nonprofit wants to achieve the full scope of capability, then they must have the skilled talent that can reach it by providing a fair and competitive compensation in an already stressed environment. Organizations that provide a suitable work environment typically attract better candidates. Human resource investment.

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From The Bench To The Boardroom

Eric Jacobsen Blog

As an business executive, he found the perfect environment to apply these skills. How early in life should someone find a mentor? Dick Weiss is a sportswriter and columnist who has covered college football and college and professional basketball for the Philadelphia Daily News and the New York Daily News.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

The After School Advantage (ASA) program is IGT’s flagship community initiative, devoted to providing young people with access to technology in a safe, nurturing after school environment while also promoting opportunities in digital learning centers in communities where the company operates. Costco Wholesale. Areas served: US. Guitar Center.

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5 Things Nonprofits Can Learn from the Late, Great David Carr

Tech Soup

Show Some Pride — "So, Continue" Carr is probably most celebrated for this exquisite exchange found in The New York Times documentary, Page One , with the founder of Vice. First, before he became famous, he comforted his colleagues after 9/11, reassuring New York 's Jennifer Senior that she would never be alone.

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How Skills-Based Volunteerism Creates Transformational Experiences

Connection Cafe

Because of the nature of my work, I’m lucky to be surrounded by many purpose-driven organizations making a difference for people, animals and the environment. I look forward to staying connected with them and plan to do whatever I can to help mentor them as they continue their education and pursue their careers.

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Research Friday: The Importance of Strong and Weak Ties In Leadership Development

ASU Lodestar Center

Strong ties developed within an organization create support between employees that foster a positive work environment and a sense of team cohesion, which are beneficial when fighting for a cause together. Mentors are able to point out areas of growth needed, thereby creating stronger employees for the organization. Sources: 1.