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From comic books to collective impact: The importance of ongoing professional development

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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. While my list of professions is quite varied, in each one I have made it a point to seek out and participate in professional development and networking to help improve my practice.

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The importance of professional development in the nonprofit sector

ASU Lodestar Center

Professional development is a great tool to combat these issues and allows all individuals to continue to thrive within their organization. Because of these updates, professional development courses/training had to be created and administered to airport personnel so that they could effectively continue to use the machinery.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

ASU Lodestar Center

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! Access resources!

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How can effective leadership succession planning result in nonprofit sustainability?

ASU Lodestar Center

By no means does the research suggest to let go of older generations and replace with younger professionals, but rather to take a more collaborative approach to developing the organization vs. riding the wave of knowledge and seasoned professionalism from the most tenured executive.

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How can employee engagement strategies ensure nonprofit success?

ASU Lodestar Center

Development encompasses training and mentorships that can fulfill employees’ personal and professional growth. Sabrina currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and enjoys family time and being outdoors with her dog. Development. Investing in employee development shows appreciation and care for the employees as individuals.

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How should nonprofits develop a high-performance culture?

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Marcia Mintz, the CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix (BGCMP), defined a high-performance culture as, “When everybody at every level understands where their role fits into the organization and the plan to get where they want to go.”. Many potential employees turn to nonprofits for their professional growth.

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+16 Established Fundraising Consultants

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Fundraising is a HUGE field and there are many great oranizations that help improve the quality of the sector like the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Donorly provides a powerful team of fundraising professionals with experience across sectors to get results. The Phoenix Philanthropy Group. Website: [link].