sgEngage

JUNE 17, 2024

Professional education associations are sounding the alarm. Also in 2023, McKinsey & Company published research indicating that nearly one-third of K–12 professionals surveyed in the U.S. Make DEIA practices so essential to your organization that they become second nature to everyone. It’s in the news and on your campus.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 19, 2022

posted by Christopher Cordes Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Society depends on nonprofits, nonprofits require sustainable revenue, sustainable revenue comes in large part from fundraising professionals, and fundraising professionals need more support and appreciation. Add tuition benefits.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2021

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

Note: This guest post was published on the Packard Foundation OE Blog reflects what was learned from designing and delivering leadership development for emerging nonprofit leaders. And, get direct access to practical tools that you can use within your organization.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

That’s why preparation, and even practice, is important. Documenting the steps that you will take in a leadership challenge is a good way to begin training yourself to act with intention in a situation filled with extreme emotional distractions. Pay Attention Don’t ignore subtle signals and signs. What is the timeline?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Offer continuous learning opportunities to deepen your board members’ understanding of nonprofit governance best practices and emerging trends. Dive into your personal and professional networks. Build partnerships that can enrich your board with diverse professional expertise. Link up with professional associations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 14, 2019

Rodger Dean Duncan delivers so much timely, straight-forward and relevant wisdom in his book, Change-friendly Leadership , reading it is like talking with your trusted best friend. Or, soaking in the thoughts from your respected mentor. The key to change is to let go of fear -- Roseanne Cash Amateurs practice until they get it right.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2022

posted by Theresa Adkison Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. If you’re like many of us working in nonprofit leadership today, you’re more than likely exhausted and running out of actionable ideas. This is where participatory practice comes in to play. Illustration generated by DALL·E.

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sgEngage

APRIL 7, 2021

Invest in leadership. The new normal requires bold vision and practical leadership. We must give employees at every level access to leadership development opportunities. LEE invests in leaders of color with a goal of creating a new type of political leadership. Hold philanthropy accountable.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2017

Note from Beth: Last year I was honored to partner with Kari Dunn Saratovksy from Third Plateau to facilitate an emerging leadership program to a cohort of leaders who were part of the Packard Foundation’s Science and Conservation portfolio of grantees. Emerging Leaders Need More than Leadership Development.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Section 2: The 7 C’s of Leadership. Hybrid work is widely recognized as a coveted employee benefit, allowing employees to limit the number of days required to commute, yet providing the in-person training, mentoring and professional development opportunities that come with in-person work. Section 3: Making Hybrid Work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of Your Professional Life. Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R.

Life 52

Life Professional Lesson Mentoring 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2021

Rodger Dean Duncan delivers so much timely, straight-forward and relevant wisdom in his book, Change-friendly Leadership , reading it is like talking with your trusted best friend. Or, soaking in the thoughts from your respected mentor. The key to change is to let go of fear -- Roseanne Cash Amateurs practice until they get it right.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

To get the greatest possible impact from your board, engage them with these five best practices: Provide fundraising training for board members. Whichever method(s) you choose, the key is to educate board members continuously on both theoretical ideas and practical applications in fundraising because both are constantly changing.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 5, 2018

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 8, 2021

It is knowing standards and best practices in nonprofit board service in an environment where continuous learning is encouraged and applauded. It is not favoritism for some because of their social or professional influence and ability to cut a big check. The same rules apply to each member and accountability is part of the culture.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

But, when considering helping young graduates transition to a career in nonprofit or even helping a mid-career professional make the leap from a for-profit vocation to one in the nonprofit sector, there are a few basics to keep in mind when mentoring a new nonprofit worker.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

OCTOBER 14, 2016

The concept has morphed and evolved a great deal in that time, thanks to all the great input from Massachusetts stakeholders , but also from a team of ELP fellows from the Center for Collaborative Leadership. One thing that is quite clear is that there is no need to create a new institution, or raise up a building with a splendid dome. (The

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 18, 2014

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 30, 2014

Rodger Dean Duncan delivers so much timely, straight-forward and relevant wisdom in his book, Change-friendly Leadership , reading it is like talking with your trusted best friend. Or, soaking in the thoughts from your respected mentor. The key to change is to let go of fear -- Roseanne Cash Amateurs practice until they get it right.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 24, 2022

When I read these words recently, written by my colleague Barbara Palmer (founder of Broad Perspective Consulting ), they captured the nuance of an issue that had come up in coaching calls with volunteer engagement professionals that same week.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2013

Rodger Dean Duncan delivers so much timely, straight-forward and relevant wisdom in his book, Change-friendly Leadership , reading it is like talking with your trusted best friend. Or, soaking in the thoughts from your respected mentor. The key to change is to let go of fear -- Roseanne Cash Amateurs practice until they get it right.

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sgEngage

JUNE 14, 2022

Blackbaud’s virtual K-12 Conference , July 19–20, 2022, will bring together thousands of K-12 professionals and industry-leading experts for two days of thought leadership, shop talk, and shared learning experiences. They needed to consolidate data, streamline practices, and improve consistency.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Rodger Dean Duncan delivers so much timely, straight-forward and relevant wisdom in his book, Change-friendly Leadership , reading it is like talking with your trusted best friend. Or, soaking in the thoughts from your respected mentor. The key to change is to let go of fear -- Roseanne Cash Amateurs practice until they get it right.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Best Practices for Communicating with Volunteers Effective communication not only helps to clarify expectations but also fosters trust, strengthens relationships, and promotes accountability. Here are some best practices for nonprofits communicating with volunteers: Leverage multiple communication channels. Ongoing support.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 28, 2014

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. Lessons in the book include : You and Your Bosses Working the Grapevine Networking Making Allies of Your Elders Image Having Influence at Any Level Your Work and Your Personal Life After a Setback Mentors Former Chariman and CEO of Lockhead Martin Corporation, Norman R.

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

Something you may not realize is that despite women making up almost half (47%) of the US workforce, they hold l ess than one-third (28%) of the leadership positions in tech. Qgiv: What about Qgiv’s culture do you think helps foster and promote female leadership? Women also hold only 25% of C-suite positions. Jess: Your voice matters.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 1, 2013

I have been fortunate to practice a professional craft in many careers, ever since junior high school when my first job was selling comic books and trading cards. However, until this nonprofit reality changes significantly, young nonprofit professionals are left to seek out their own professional development opportunities.

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VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 30, 2020

While it would be easy to focus on the many difficulties that this year delivered (and we don’t take any of those lightly), for this exercise in reflection, we choose the lens of gratitude – as we learned from our mentor and friend Jill Friedman Fixler who perfected the practice of gratitude [1].

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. Whether you were born into it, fell into it or discovered it along your life’s journey, today’s nonprofit professionals follow an evolutionary path much like that of our species. I know I was scared to death even with the outlines, practice and support from classmates and instructors.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

For professional associations, these resources can help your members stay informed and up-to-date in their field. Mentorship Programs Mentorship programs connect experienced professionals with newcomers, providing guidance, skill transfer, and personal growth opportunities. Here are three different ways you can do that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

It offers a comprehensive guide for emerging leaders and their mentors to help them make sense of the changing nature of leadership. The Playbook offers practical tools grounded in research, and accompanied by systems of support to guide reflection, growth, and organizational best practices.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

According to a survey by Landles-Cobb, Kramer, and Smith Milway (2015), the second most cited reason for staff turnover, behind low compensation, was lack of leadership development and growth opportunity. Organizations can start small, perhaps focusing on a few emerging leaders, and build structured leadership development systems over time.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2021

posted by Sara Ebert Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. But as the social sector matures, becomes more professional and finds meaningful ways to measure success, executive compensation is developing a new image. Change the metrics of success. Conclusion.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 14, 2021

posted by Jennifer Kirksey Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. In a survey of the charitable community through the Independent Sector (PDF), nonprofit professionals admitted that they need more engagement with their stakeholders. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2021

Do you have a manager, supervisor, or mentor who is teaching you how to fundraise and supporting you along the way? The “practice what you preach” adage comes to mind here. You’re trusting them to guide and lead you, not just professionally but personally too. She is an organizational leadership coach.

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