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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 The news is filled with examples of CEOs who either denied wrongdoing or pointed the finger at someone else. We all know that–right? Not exactly.

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

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I had an exceptionally knowledgeable mentor who ran an office engaged in multiple types of fundraising activities: endowment (major gifts), special project fundraising (grant writing), annual fund (with a corporate slant), membership, database administration, special events, and volunteer management. My mind was a sponge.

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Five Limiting Beliefs of Nonprofit Leaders

NonProfit Hub

The good news is that the key to limitless potential is removing the roadblocks. The good news is that with today’s technology and professional associations (like Cause Network !), In an interview for a previous ED position, I was asked to provide an example of how I demonstrated “extreme frugality.”

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Remembering Franklin Thomas

Candid

In a difficult year, in which the world struggled to break free from the grip of Covid-19, only to be set back by a new variant, the news of Franklin Thomas’ death came like a sock to the gut. I still remember Frank and his then-vice president, Susan Berresford, visiting Rio de Janeiro to give me the news.

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From The Bench To The Boardroom

Eric Jacobsen Blog

How early in life should someone find a mentor? Loyalty is an interesting one because I think in an interview process it’s hard to understand that, but you can ensure that the candidate is passionate about what the company does. Listening skills are critical to participating in any kind of “team.” What do you want your legacy to be?

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Five Limiting Beliefs of Nonprofit Leaders

NonProfit Hub

The good news is that the key to limitless potential is removing the roadblocks. The good news is that with today’s technology and professional associations (like Cause Network !), In an interview for a previous ED position, I was asked to provide an example of how I demonstrated “extreme frugality.”

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Inside Goodwill’s #LaborofLove Campaign

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

You may be familiar Goodwill as a place to shop, but the nonprofit does much more including helping people find jobs. In honor of Labor Day, Goodwill launches the #LaborofLove Campaign this week. I interviewed Beth Perell, VP of Communications and Information Management to learn more about the campaign strategy and goals.