Generation Y | Rosetta Thurman

Four “Now Generation” Leaders to Watch in 2010

Jan 4 6

I have said many times that the nonprofit world desperately needs next generation leadership (especially in a challenging economy) and in 2010, this rings true more than ever. I’ve exalted the incredible energy and skills of young leaders that possess advanced education, mastery of technology, and a spirit of collaboration, yet I’ve been challenged by [...]

Does Anybody Know That You’re a Christian? (Or, How Come Generation Y Doesn’t Talk About Religion?)

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Dec 17 23

Or a Muslim or a Buddhist or a Jew or Hindu, etc.? This question was posed on Twitter last night and it really struck a chord with me. My fellow Clevelander @MissLissa08 sparked a conversation with me and @MlleMitchell by sharing this video that challenges the disconnect between what many young people say they believe and [...]

You Don’t Have to Be 40 Years Old to Be a Nonprofit Executive Director

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Nov 19 3

Did you miss yesterday’s live broadcast of A Day in the Life of a Young Nonprofit Executive Director? You missed an amazing discussion, but have no fear. You can click on the link or listen below to the archived show. On my radio show yesterday, we had an incredible discussion about leadership with four nonprofit executive directors [...]

Does Generation Y Discriminate Against Baby Boomers? Or Is It the Other Way Around?

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Nov 17 21

I was at a nonprofit event yesterday where I spoke to Amy, one of my dear blog readers, who is an older (Baby Boomer?) nonprofit leader. She said that she loves my work and advocacy for next generation leadership, but she feels I promote ageism on my blog with my focus on the younger generation. [...]

How to Be Yourself (or Why Being Young is Not a Liability)

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Oct 16 17

I hate wearing suits. They make me feel like I’m 50 years old. Like I’m playing dress-up in my mother’s clothes. When I started doing a lot of public speaking a couple years ago, my mom and my aunt admonished me for getting up on stage in my typical office garb: trendy sweaters, pencil skirts, [...]

Introducing the Nonprofit Millennial Blogging Alliance!

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Oct 13 6

A few weeks ago, Allison Jones from Entry Level Living came up with a brilliant idea: create a rockstar blogging alliance. Just like the one she’d read about on ProBlogger. Except with nonprofit folks. I was excited to join the group, not only because Allison is awesome, but because I firmly believe in the power [...]

When No Means Yes: What Generation Y Leaders Can Learn From Michelle Kwan

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Aug 31 6

Even if you don’t watch a lot of sports, I’m pretty sure you’ve heard of Michelle Kwan. She’s enjoyed a successful career in figure skating, and recently announced her retirement from the sport (my bold emphasis): The nine-time American figure skating champion announced Friday that she will begin pursuit toward a master’s degree in international [...]

How to Become a More Resilient Nonprofit Leader

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Aug 24 3

The nonprofit sector is changing at such an alarming rate, even those of us that do the work of social change day in and day out cannot keep abreast of all of the economic, political, and environmental trends affecting our field. In the midst of layoffs, program cuts, and fundraising concerns, most of us would [...]

Living Single in the Nonprofit Sector: Part II

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Aug 3 9

Right now I am in a relationship that scares the hell out of me. Jim – the rocket scientist I have been gushing about on Twitter – and I have been dating for two months, and it’s totally freaking me out how amazing he is. So I thought it would be a good time to follow [...]

The Difference Between Knowledge and Wisdom

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Jul 30 5

“Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.” – Sandra Carey Generation Y thinks we know it all. We go off to college to get a good education, a fancy degree, and then think we know how to do everything right away. I often tell [...]