ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 19, 2022

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. Professional development: Professional association memberships. Professional coaching support.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This includes everything from a nonprofit’s mission to work-life balance to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI). Businesses and nonprofits that invest in their employees’ professional development tend to increase their effectiveness and loyalty. Unhealthy work-life balance. Don’t: Undermine work-life balance.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

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. Gen X and Z applicants have also forced employers to refresh hiring practices. Robert Half found that 46% of U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, we are not suggesting that you become your staff member’s therapist (if they need one your employee should be able to access your organization’s EAP), it is more about understanding that our team members are dynamic individuals, balancing personal hurdles while also fulfilling their professional duties.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of Your Professional Life. Augustine , says the book, "Offers practical advice on how young people can take charge of their careers and develop independently both the skills required to excel in any environment and the savvy to know when to move on."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 18, 2014

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. Augustine , says the book, "Offers practical advice on how young people can take charge of their careers and develop independently both the skills required to excel in any environment and the savvy to know when to move on."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 28, 2014

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. Augustine , says the book, "Offers practical advice on how young people can take charge of their careers and develop independently both the skills required to excel in any environment and the savvy to know when to move on."

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

That’s why preparation, and even practice, is important. If you don’t already have those mentors in place, it’s past time to begin developing an executive support system. That’s what I try to do in my own life.” Bad situations call for qualities that are difficult to muster when your pulse is soaring over 120.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

I don’t pretend to have led a life of perfection, but experience is a great teacher. To be candid, as a candidate for positions myself, as a courtesy, I’ve drafted letters of recommendation for mentors who would submit them. Personal gifts : We often work with donors of substantial wealth. “De

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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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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Lack of support and mentorship A bit like building a social network, individuals from underserved communities may lack access to supportive mentors who can help guide them and provide advice on how to succeed in their chosen fields. Our perspectives can be subconsciously influenced greatly by our social economic start in life.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Ekelman : The key advantage to hybrid work is it provides employees with greater flexibility to manage what has become “work life balance” while providing employers with adequate opportunity for collaborative in person work opportunities. in-person collaboration, mentoring, professional development and enhancing work relationships).

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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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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

But, it’s time to face the music for the opportunity to share what, in short, as cliche as it sounds, has changed the trajectory of my career, and life. C—Know me professionally as I’ve stepped into this new career path. Due to family circumstances and life situations, I started a small business in high school to pay the bills.

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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. My most recent career is as a full-time stay-at-home dad (or chief life-quality officer, as my wife likes to say!). posted by Aaron Stiner , Host Chair.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Disclaimer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

CA: Those who have asked are of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. From accountants to college students, from administrators working in construction offices to legal professionals, many are considering new career directions to gain more meaningful work and to serve the greater good in their communities. My mind was a sponge.

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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? Life doesn’t have to be this 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. A coach is a great idea.

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Question Fundraising Consultant Gift 120

ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2021

But as the social sector matures, becomes more professional and finds meaningful ways to measure success, executive compensation is developing a new image. With the influence of engaged boards and thoughtful hiring and retention practices, nonprofits are poised to offer more competitive and attractive compensation packages than ever before.

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

In addition to devoting ourselves to the professional development of female leaders, we want to take a moment to appreciate the women whose work plays an integral role in Qgiv’s day-to-day operations. In addition, Qgiv promotes a flexible work environment to support a healthy work/life balance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 29, 2015

Your professional network is your greatest asset no matter what stage you are in your nonprofit career, whether you are an emerging leader or an acknowledged thought leader in your industry or somewhere in between. I like to balance two different approaches to professional networking, strategic and serendipitous.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 14, 2019

There are no shortcuts to cultivating such teams, but best practices involve hiring with intention, motivating performance and retaining top talent. Whether hiring a professional HR manager, outsourcing HR functions or recruiting an experienced board member, nonprofits need to cultivate a strategy to recruit, train and retain top talent.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

It’s indicative of what I call “circle of life” theory. You must proactively practice the craft of fundraising to reap active participation in philanthropy. Or as my mentor and teacher Hank Rosso said years ago: “ Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.”. By practicing the gentle art of fundraising.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

While it’s rare to find this mentality in modern churches or nonprofits, it’s not uncommon to identify communities that have insular practices. The good news is that with today’s technology and professional associations (like Cause Network !), Thankfully, I had far more encouraging mentors in my life who pushed me to go for it.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2022

Catherine is the Digital Transformation Practice Lead for Heller Consulting , guiding higher education institutions and nonprofits through digital transformation efforts. Outside of her professional life, Catherine is passionate about STEM education for children and enjoys the privilege of mentoring other women and young professionals.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Grubb : If your company is still struggling with how to manage the Millennial generation, it’s time to get serious about your management practices and training!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Grubb : If your company is still struggling with how to manage the Millennial generation, it’s time to get serious about your management practices and training!

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

It’s more like an art form, one that you can learn with practice and by understanding the real purpose of a donation receipt. They are professional. Your donation receipt should be all these things: friendly, professional, engendering trust, helpful. What makes a good ambassador? They are friendly. They build trust.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 17, 2014

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. Augustine , says the book, "Offers practical advice on how young people can take charge of their careers and develop independently both the skills required to excel in any environment and the savvy to know when to move on."

Lesson 46

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 30, 2017

Learning is a lifelong pursuit , and motivating senior team members to develop their skill sets is just as important as mentoring new and mid-career members of the team. Grubb : If your company is still struggling with how to manage the Millennial generation, it’s time to get serious about your management practices and training!

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Management Mentoring Generation Attitude 40

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

Workshops, panels, discussions, mentoring, a thriving job board, and networking are all part of WOC, as well as a sister branch, Allies in Action , for white allies to support and learn. This can include incentive structures, remembering DEI in programming, speakers, professional development, etc. and several countries.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

This often overlooked and sometimes under-appreciated department uses data to drive strategy, best practices to guide training, and technology to hack success. Sales Ops Best Practices. Sales ops professionals assume administrative and operational tasks to allow hard-core sellers to focus and get better on what they do best: selling.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

are fundraising or selling items to raise money (36%), preparing or distributing food (34%), collecting and distributing goods or clothing (26.5%), and mentoring youths (26%). Teaching volunteers valuable life skills. They can network with new people and practice important skills that can be helpful in the workplace.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

As the co-founder and chief strategy officer of Elefint Designs, he has dedicated his professional life to helping good causes communicate in ways that are strategic and engaging. He served as a mentor at SXSWi in 2012. Matthew Scharpnick is a design strategist and researcher, as well as a UX and information designer.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

While it’s rare to find this mentality in modern churches or nonprofits, it’s not uncommon to identify communities that have insular practices. The good news is that with today’s technology and professional associations (like Cause Network !), Thankfully, I had far more encouraging mentors in my life who pushed me to go for it.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 15, 2018

Her blog teaches fundraising strategy, donor retention practices, motivational stories and so much more. . Kishshana left behind her life in the corporate world to “ help professionals grow and help entrepreneurs put a little ‘do good’ in their business model.” Kishshana Palmer ( @funddiva ). Simone Joyaux ( @spjoyaux ).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Become a Young Professional Who Wins at Work and Life , is a really good book you, and lots of people, should know about. Written by a humble, wise, insightful millennial, Magnuson provides a timely resource to help young professionals excel in the workplace and beyond. Really good books I like to share with lots of people.

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