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How can nonprofits grow sustainable revenue by retaining fundraising professionals?

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Christopher Cordes Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Increasingly, leaders of nonprofit organizations manage and drive their missions forward in a more complex and less certain world. Professional development: Professional association memberships. Internal mentoring program.

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Why attracting younger members is crucial for association success

Nimble AMS

When young professionals join your organization and meet their professional or personal goals, it maximizes member engagement, accelerating your own association goals. Consider partnering with specific universities, so you know exactly what training and certifications are relevant to students and recent graduates. Volunteering.

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How can professional development advance nonprofit performance and ensure sustainability?

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Erin Larkins, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Professional development (PD) is the "process of improving and increasing capabilities of staff through access to education and training." Professional development can be costly at times. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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How To Build Immunity To Burnout In The Workplace

Eric Jacobsen Blog

More specifically, Wiens’ research shows that professionals who exhibit a high degree of emotional intelligence ( EI ) have the ability to clearly perceive, understand, and productively manage emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Managing yourself. Managing relationships. Management your mindset. Have some fun.

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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! You might also choose an M.A.

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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. Focus on Professional Development. Professional training and mentoring are key to diversify your development office and fundraising jobs pipeline, and retain those already in it. Or researcher?

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Interview with Carolyn Appleton: How to Launch Your Grant Writing Career

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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. These were modest jobs, many in campus offices working with university administrators and faculty members.

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