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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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Most CEOs are lucky enough to have a mentor or two in their past. The rise of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a priority, coupled with the imperative to utilize talent more effectively, signals the need for a more deliberate approach to mentoring. Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships?

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

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Each time you consider adding to your team, it’s a choice that has a critical impact on your organization’s future. In this competitive environment, the impact that people make on brand and culture has never been more important. Customize Present options designed to appeal to the people you interview.

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Interview with Carolyn Appleton: How to Launch Your Grant Writing Career

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Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. If you can get “real life” experience with a mentor(s) by volunteering for a nonprofit in the development office, do it! Meet Carolyn Appleton! All along this early adventure, I learned on the job.

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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 How will members be impacted? Consult Your Experts.orgCommunity Circles offer expertise from trusted advisors and colleagues. Who will support the process?

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Onboarding New Fundraising Ambassadors: 3 Strategies for Nonprofits

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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. For example, ask where your ambassadors work to determine if they qualify for any workplace giving programs to maximize impact. Create a mentor program. .

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'Thanks to Public Allies, I am Now, and Forever, an Agent of Impact'

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Though it may have been nerve-wracking in the moment, I loved having to interview with so many organizations and having to think on my feet. One week later, I saw some of the kids already coming into our office to be interviewed so they could be matched to a life-changing mentor. Through being tested, my confidence grew.

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Open vs. Welcoming Volunteer Engagement

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Most of our positions won’t require background checks or interviews, so we don’t want to mention that on the webpage since we don’t want to deter anyone. Easy and open may be appealing but focusing on accessible and welcoming is more likely to lead to a sustainable and impactful community.