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January Cause Awareness: National Mentoring Month

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Positive mentoring relationships are so important to the success of youth everywhere. That’s why we take time every January to celebrate National Mentoring Month! If you’re wondering how you can celebrate the mentors in your life or even become a mentor yourself, here’s a little bit about National Mentoring Month.

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Investing in Growth: Leaders’ Professional Development Plans

The NonProfit Times

Nonprofit leaders need to commit to a mindset of continuous learning and professional development to remain relevant and effective in their current roles. Invest In Training and Workshops Some of the best resources available in any industry are training programs, webinars, and workshops.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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To adequately fulfill the three duties of a nonprofit board member —Care, Loyalty, and Obedience—a solid understanding of the organization’s financial activities is needed. If you’ve paired new members with a mentor, make sure financial topics are included in their post-orientation meetings. Bring that connection to life.

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Why Empathy is the Key to Outstanding Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

By Beth Kanter & Joan Garry Leading with empathy is one of the most effective ways to avoid burnout at your nonprofit. Recently, we have been exploring a fascinating topic that is not only close to our hearts, but very timely due to burnout in the nonprofit sector – empathetic leadership.

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

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Both for-profit and other nonprofits are targeting members with education and product options. Applicants are seeking work/life balance, personal fulfillment, and career development. Personal fulfillment, career development, and work/life balance are among the intangibles that applicants are seeking.

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How to Become a Nonprofit Leader

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes How to Become a Nonprofit Leader. Whether you aspire to be an executive leader, hold a director’s position, or even launch your own nonprofit, there are rarely clear paths to career development within the nonprofit sector. Find a mentor. To find a mentor, look within your organization.

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Plan for the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Plan for the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders. While it may seem like jumping the gun, your nonprofit should start planning for leadership succession in advance of actually passing the torch. Most nonprofits do not have leadership succession plans. Mentor and train your future leaders.