article thumbnail

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

ASU Lodestar Center

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!). Early in my career it was pretty informal.

article thumbnail

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. During my time at Lockheed Martin I witnessed many software updates to critical machinery at airports across the country. Looking for nonprofit professional development opportunities?

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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!

article thumbnail

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. Recommendations.

article thumbnail

How can employee engagement strategies ensure nonprofit success?

ASU Lodestar Center

Even though motivation and passion are high amongst employees entering the nonprofit sector, there seems to be high burnout and a desire to leave nonprofit work behind all together after a short amount of time. Development encompasses training and mentorships that can fulfill employees’ personal and professional growth. Development.

article thumbnail

Five ways to retain quality employees at your nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

When looking at the budget, ensure that employees are being paid well and are being offered other types of compensation, such as bonuses for exceptional performance; perhaps an implemented paid vacation time could provide incentive for greater work performance and raise appreciation toward the organization. Present career opportunities.

Arizona 98
article thumbnail

How should nonprofits develop a high-performance culture?

ASU Lodestar Center

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.

Culture 69