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Beyond efficiency: A human-first AI adoption strategy

Candid

Other studies have found similar results, including this study from MIT that found that generative AI tools substantially increased average productivity for professional writing tasks. The most important skill nonprofit leaders can learn and teach their teams is to know when to use AI and when to use human skills.

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How to Become a Nonprofit Leader

The Modern Nonprofit

Find a mentor. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. Mentors can make introductions for you and give you key insights that would take you years to learn on your own. And it’s true!

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When Looking to Diversify Your Development Office, Widen Your Lens

Bloomerang

I have worked for nonprofit organizations for most of my professional life, and I have never been a major gift officer. While I’d had little direct experience with individual donors, I had many valuable transferable skills to bring to the table. Focus on Professional Development. How about an events manager? Or researcher?

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22 Membership Benefits Your Nonprofit Can Offer

Neon CRM

For professional associations, these resources can help your members stay informed and up-to-date in their field. Training and Workshops Your nonprofit can offer training programs and workshops where members enhance their skills and industry knowledge. This is not only beneficial to mentees; it’s also rewarding for mentors.

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Debbie Laskey On Mentoring

Eric Jacobsen Blog

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. So, she's an ideal person to answer the following five questions about mentoring: 1. Why do you enjoy being a mentor? Three months? Six months?

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Before You Say Yes, Bake the Cake Before Committing to Nonprofit Board Service

Bloomerang

It is not favoritism for some because of their social or professional influence and ability to cut a big check. It is transcendent leadership and planning for turnover by mentoring and grooming leaders to take the helm when the opportunity arises. The same rules apply to each member and accountability is part of the culture.

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Michelle’s RiseUP Fellowship Experience: RiseUP Fellow to Full Time Employee

Media Cause

C—Know me professionally as I’ve stepped into this new career path. Feeling like an island, burned by management, with no growth opportunities to lean into any of my previous passions or skills (did I mention work-life balance is nonexistent when working two jobs to get by?) Make sure to read Shirley’s experience ).