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Investing in Growth: Leaders’ Professional Development Plans

The NonProfit Times

Taking On The Role Of Mentor Mentorship and coaching relationships provide guidance to leaders seeking personalized professional development. Acting as a mentor for younger members of your organization allows you to provide experienced-based advice and encouragement, helping future leaders achieve their goals.

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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Or that you secretly hate networking but force yourself to show up because that’s what leaders do. Career coaches and mentors are great. Even better, is a group of trusted colleagues who have walked in your shoes, can provide wise counsel, and will deliver constructive criticism. I belong to a CEO peer group called Vistage.

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Why attracting younger members is crucial for association success

Nimble AMS

Networking opportunities ?. Ensure you provide plenty of in-person and virtual networking events at your association and market the opportunities to young professionals and new members. If you don’t already have an online community for your association, establish one to provide additional networking opportunities for early careerists.

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Empower association volunteers to boost member engagement

Nimble AMS

Mentoring program. A great way to increase member engagement in your organization is to develop your mentoring program. If you’re looking to build bridges with younger professionals , Gen Z and Millennial members are especially interested in mentoring opportunities.

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Break Out of Your Comfort Zone…and into Breakout Rooms!

AccelEvents

But what happens when a more niche session topic is ready for discussion amongst an even smaller group of interested attendees? It’s easy to sometimes feel lost in a big virtual room, and this smaller-scale interaction provides the intimacy needed for genuine connections that can lead to all kinds of networking and learning opportunities. .

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

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Podcast , I talked with Sarah Mitial, Founder and CEO of People Architecture Group. 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. So, spread a wide network.” On a recent Association 4.0 Touch-ups will backfire.

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Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors

Bloomerang

Dive into your personal and professional networks. Reach out to colleagues, friends, mentors, and professional acquaintances—anyone you know who may have connections or recommendations for prospective board members. Use surveys, focus groups, or interviews to solicit input on areas for improvement and growth opportunities.