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Let’s All Pull Together: Reflections from Harambee 2023

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As the largest gathering of Black professionals in philanthropy, there were so many powerful sessions, poignant perspectives, spaces for healing, and moments of Black joy at Harambee. Here are some of my reflections and top takeaways from the conference. But I carried the feeling of home and the amazing connections I made.

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Salesforce.org CEO Rob Acker’s Year-End Reflections

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And we helped equip educators to better engage with thousands of students when classrooms had to become virtual. At the end of last year, I reflected on the idea of resilience. I seek to learn from those around me: amazing individuals working every day to make an impact, both personally and professionally. About the Author.

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At AFP Lead in Houston, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance students prepare for leadership liftoff

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Gabriella Billett President, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Student Association at ASU. On Wednesday, October 19, a group of 12 students from Arizona State University traveled to Houston, Texas, to attend AFP Lead 2022. I was one of the lucky students who was able to travel and learn so much from the professionals at the conference.

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Bullet Journaling for Nonprofit Professionals

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I have found this productivity very useful in my own work and Ma’ayan was kind enough to write up this guest post for nonprofit professionals. . Bullet Journaling for Nonprofit Professionals – Guest Post by Ma’ayan Alexander. Migration: a way to reschedule tasks following reflection and a reassessment of them.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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Finding the bandwidth and funding to provide professional guidance for staff and volunteers may be a stumbling block. If one or more of your directors is involved in diversity planning in their professional life, ask them to present to the group; Or invite a CEO and/or staff members from another association to tell their story.

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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If you’re interviewing prospective employees, be as clear about the company’s expectations for behavior and attitude as you are about the professional skills required. They were students of Carl Jung’s theory of psychological types. Complex initiatives can benefit from having a professional project manager on the team.

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3 New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofits That Can Boost Professional Success

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I had a fantastic break, including a family vacation in Hawaii, walking, hiking, quiet, and reflection. My rituals include: 1) Review the Year: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.”