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How to Become a Nonprofit Leader

The Modern Nonprofit

Find a mentor. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. Mentors can make introductions for you and give you key insights that would take you years to learn on your own. And it’s true!

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Plan for the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders

The Modern Nonprofit

This involves both choosing who these new leaders will be, as well as preparing them with the best possible leadership skills. But anything can happen: executives can move on to different opportunities or personal circumstances can emerge unexpectedly at a crucial point in fundraising. Mentor and train your future leaders.

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How to Keep Your Board Members Involved in Your Mission

Greater Giving

To effectively advance your cause and push your fundraising goals forward, your nonprofit needs a strong internal infrastructure and team. By keeping your mission on the top of their minds, you can utilize board members’ skills, enthusiasm and influence to improve your nonprofit as a whole. Let’s begin.

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3 Tips To Make A Fulfilling Virtual Volunteer Experience

Nonprofits Source

From running your programs on the ground to soliciting gifts for your online fundraising campaigns , your volunteers work around the clock to support your cause. Consider asking volunteers who have been at your organization for at least six months to lend a hand and become mentors. Volunteers are the backbone of your nonprofit.

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Why I Love @Canva for Nonprofits and Why You Should Too

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Advisers contribute their skills and expertise to provide training and mentoring to help amplify the work of anti-trafficking organizations in Cambodia. I am serving as the Master Trainer and facilitator for the event. I’ve also taught social media to young people in Cambodia.

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#IFC2015: Viral Fundraising Campaigns One Year Later: What Can We Learn?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Before I share some the big takeaways from the Big Room session, let me tell you about the IFC. The reason is because the program is well curated – and the participants come from around the world and bring expertise and different lens to fundraising. The New Normal: What was impact on your organization and its fundraising?

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How can nonprofits leverage volunteer engagement strategies to maximize impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Respected, competent, and skilled volunteers should be entrusted with leadership responsibilities. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. Engage volunteers as leaders.