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

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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. If you’re searching for an employee who will work on-site five days a week, you will probably have a tough time,” Sarah observed. Don’t Rush We all make hiring mistakes.

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How to boost the member experience by integrating career center software with Nimble AMS

Nimble AMS

Create discussion groups in your online member community inspired by topics from your career center, such as job interview tips or resume techniques, to deliver a superior member experience. TECH TIP: Utilize Nimble Communities to connect members searching for career resources. Create informational content.

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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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Are you ready to support your job-seeking members in tough times?

Nimble AMS

Once they join, job opportunities, career advancement, and mentoring remain among the top 10 benefits they value most from their association. Personalized search and recommendations to proactively recommend jobs based on their previous searches. These resources can help members ready themselves for an unexpected job search.

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Three Fundraising Pros Give Their Advice On What You Should Do After You Get Laid Off

Bloomerang

You wake up and you have to search for a new job. You’ve started applying for jobs and have lined up a few interviews. How do you prepare for interviews? 2) Research everyone who will be interviewing you, whether it’s one-on-one or a panel. How can you get that process started after you’ve been laid off?

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Best Strategies To Reframe The Fundraiser’s Role To Achieve Nonprofit Success

Bloomerang

The fundraiser serves as mentor, sage, advisor, and guide.”. Rather, the goal derives from the why of the organization’s existence and the why of the donor’s search for meaning and purpose. She introduces the donor-hero to helpful friends and allies. She presents the donor-hero with powerful instruments.

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From comic books to collective impact: The importance of ongoing professional development

ASU Lodestar Center

In addition to helping me better serve and meet my organizations'' missions, I am confident that my professional development and networking have made me a more marketable professional when it comes to job searches and interviews.