Webinar: How to Interview Strong (from either side of the desk)
As you probably know from having spent any time on this site, we are big proponents of professional development. So, it was very exciting to have Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, as our guest for a webinar...
View ArticleTake Charge of Your Professional Development
by Aloma Arter If you already have a mentor in the nonprofit sector, you’re one step up on making your way in a growing field. But if your goal is to become a nonprofit leader, navigating how to get to...
View Article4 Cooling Summertime Productivity Tips
It’s summer. It’s hot. It’s sunny. The kids are out of school. Friday workdays are shorter. Your mind is at the beach and you’re itching to get out of the office ASAP. This year’s weather has been...
View ArticleTools to Stay on Top of the Latest Tech
As nonprofit employees, there are multiple hats we wear and various task we complete throughout the day. In order to stay on top of the latest, we need to use multiple tools, making ourselves more...
View ArticleThe Mindful Path to Improved Productivity
Breaking that cycle of worry, feeling overwhelmed, and “kvetching” about work is possible with just a little focus now and then. A little intentional mindfulness can go a long way towards gaining...
View Article14 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Leave Your Job
Is your organization causing stress? Do you dread spending time at the office? Are you looking for a better opportunity or just a change? It may be time to leave your job. Some employees know when it...
View ArticleImprovising in the Nonprofit Workplace
When people hear the word “improvisation,” some say: “I watched Whose Line is it Anyway on T.V. and thought it was funny!” “I think professional actors do that at Second City in Chicago, like Amy...
View Article4 Ways Young Nonprofit Professionals Can Make A Measurable Impact
The way your nonprofit conducts its business is important. With a limited budget and, too often, few resources, the hard work that you put in, even with smaller details, can make a big difference. But...
View ArticleDream Candidates Don’t Raise These Red Flags
There are good reasons a candidate is on a job search. Sometimes job-seekers send off signals that remind you they might be passed over for promotion, burnt-out, or underpaid. As an interviewer you...
View ArticleThe Importance of Professional Development to Your Nonprofit
This was originally published on Top Nonprofits, and is being share here with permission. From marketing and communications duties to human resources and accounting tasks, a typical nonprofit employee...
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