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12 Low-Cost National Conferences for Nonprofit Leaders of Color in 2012

Mar 14 1

Yep, nonprofit conference season is already on full blast this year! Last month, I posted about the best national nonprofit conferences to attend under $500. Today, I wanted to share what I know so far about national conferences and gatherings that are geared toward nonprofit leaders of color. These learning and networking opportunities are often put on [...]

DC Area Nonprofit Leaders: Apply for the 2012-2013 Future Executive Directors Fellowship!

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Mar 7 0

Out of all the projects I’m working on these days, there is one that I’m probably the most excited about: the Future Executive Directors Fellowship. I’m incredibly honored to be facilitating the program (for the third year!) as a consultant in partnership with my former full-time employer, the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington. It’s a program that I developed [...]

What is Your Real Job Title?

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Feb 22 2

I’ve been playing around with a lot of different titles and labels over the past two years (!) that I’ve been working for myself. Here are just a few: Consultant Speaker Trainer Coach Author All of these titles are accurate in that they represent the work I’m getting paid for in any given moment. But [...]

10 National Nonprofit Conferences Worth Attending in 2012 (Under $500)

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Feb 15 4

This year, I’m excited to see several organizations hosting affordable conferences geared toward young professionals and emerging leaders (see Americans for the Arts and National Urban League) as well as organizations with small budgets. I wanted to put this list together (with what information is available at this time) to help you enhance your professional development this year though formal learning opportunities. Here are 10 national (and international!) conferences that [...]

A Conversation About Nonprofit Leadership with AFP Yosemite and a Tour of Modesto, California

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Feb 7 0

Last week, I had the very good fortune of being invited to speak to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Yosemite Chapter in Modesto, California. That photo up top is me with the direct mail legend himself, David Barnes, who has been in the fundraising profession for 40 years. Much love to Jennifer Svihus for inviting [...]

Where I’m Speaking This Spring (and How We Can Work Together)

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Feb 1 0

Happy February! I just landed in Sacramento, California. I’m writing you as I grab some lunch in the airport lounge, overlooking the tarmac. I’m back on the west coast to speak to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Yosemite Chapter in Modesto on the topic of ”New Leadership for a New Nonprofit Sector.” I love AFP and the support they provide to fundraisers, development [...]

Why It’s Time to Rethink the Language of Nonprofit Leadership Development

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Jan 27 3

Earlier this week, I gave a presentation for the National Human Services Assembly’s Field Services Council about how to develop a new generation of nonprofit leaders. We talked about some of the new research about what Generation X and Y nonprofit professionals need as well as ideas for how managers, organizations and associations might experiment with different strategies. What I wanted to share here today is part [...]

Young Business Professionals: Applications Open for ProInspire Nonprofit Fellowship Program

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Jan 25 1

I’m excited to share that applications are now open for the 2012 ProInspire Fellowship! ProInspire is a program founded by the fabulous Monisha Kapila for outstanding young business professionals who want to have a life changing experience – spending one year using their skills working for a leading nonprofit. I have worked with Monisha in the past [...]