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Mentoring Staff New to Nonprofit Work

ASU Lodestar Center

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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How to Engage Employees in National (Virtual) Volunteer Month

Saleforce Nonprofit

As we continue to grow organically and through acquisitions, our philanthropy team supports employees with the opportunity to convene, advocate, and organize like-minded employees into pursuing interests, causes, or endeavors that range from giving back through fundraising and volunteering, to career development and mentoring. .

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1 Million Trailhead Badges: Lessons from Salesforce.org’s Trailhead Journey

Saleforce Nonprofit

Keep in mind that no matter how you’re delivering training and resources, thoughtful design is key to success. We collaborate across teams and functions — this includes the Trailhead team that provides mentoring for our editors and writers, and all the support that makes the Trailhead magic happen. More on the results in a moment.

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3 Ways to Support Autistic Employees in the Workplace

Saleforce Nonprofit

By sharing the stories and achievements of people with autism, we aim to help people understand the impact of autism and offer meaningful ways to be better, more supportive co-workers. Many of these concerns regarding (unwritten) rules and changes are top of mind for a lot of autistic employees, pandemic or not.

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

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She’s known for tackling seemingly impossible fundraising efforts and turning them into success stories. My mind was a sponge. You can tell the story about your nonprofit’s work through its budget. Keep in mind there are many nonprofit organizations asking for funding. This ultimately led to full-time employment.

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How to Write Fundraising Emails That Get Results

Get Fully Funded

Please help us open the door for a teen to attend our personal development conference, benefit from having a mentor, and get on a path to college and a career.” . Once you identify the message of your fundraising email, you can add the stories, photos, and videos that drive the message home. Jamie’s success story.

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Remembering Franklin Thomas

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Many will remember Franklin Thomas as the president of Ford Foundation, fewer will realize that he was the first Black foundation president in America, but I knew him as my boss and mentor. I was hired to work for Ford Foundation in 1991 as a program officer in Brazil, when Frank was still President.

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