Hello friends and readers! Visiting Minnesota and Michigan has been so inspiring, as passion and purpose are alive and well here. As we’ve met with the state grantmaker and nonprofit associations, educational institutions and many others, we’ve found a real […]
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If find that you’re positioning yourself in a competitive marketplace, where job openings have multitudes of applicants, don’t just toss your resume into the ring; there’s little room for carelessness. Instead, keep the following tips in mind: Understand the mission […]
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August 5, 2015 By Ken Lutes | Berkeley – Ever have one of those “a-ha” moments, when the light bulb goes off and your life is forever changed for the better? Non-profit service organizations are often founded because of one […]
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Mentors and networks can help you create connections and navigate opportunities. This is vital to your professional growth. In fact, mentorship is good for both you and the organization. As you can see in the following graph, organizations that pay […]
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Dear Friends, I’m in Minneapolis for the weekend, going kayaking up some river here today. I’ll bring some sunscreen! It’s hot and humid, but not too bad this far north. Then it’s a few days of running around the twin […]
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Visiting with Vista, Campus Compact, DePaul University, and the Donors Forum. Topping it off with oysters and some blues (-:
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Social entrepreneurship has exploded over the last few decades, with more and more people freelancing and creating their own path—whether alone or through a nonprofit, for-profit, government, religious, or hybrid organization. Most cause-focused jobs are still in the nonprofit realm, […]
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To land your dream job, no matter the field, you’ll need relevant education and experience, the right skills, creative planning, good people on your side, the right culture fit—and a bit of luck. Don’t compromise what you know to be […]
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We (Alex and Jeff) recently stopped in New York City on our book tour and felt compelled to pay homage to David Letterman by making our own TOP 10 LIST. Thanks for being the original lister, Dave! 10. A career […]
Continue ReadingAUTHOR: ALEXANDRA MITCHELL – JUNE 22, 2015 On any given day, you can check the news and hear that “things are getting better.” The economy is rebounding and job prospects are on the rise. Consumers are gaining confidence and so […]
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