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LinkedIn Launches Board Connect Service

The Nonprofit Consultant

LinkedIn, the social network for professionals of all sectors, has just announced the launch of their new Board Connect service for nonprofit organizations. The new Board Connect uses LinkedIn 's "Talent Finder" to help you search for professionals with the skills your organization needs. So, what could be wrong with all this?

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What is Executive Coaching?

Organizational Talent Consulting

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is a globally recognized association with evidence-based competency and code of ethics certification requirements.

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5 Steps to Strategically Positioning Your Consulting

Consulting Matters

The truth is - becoming a sought-after advisor isn't a matter of luck or even talent. I was super excited, and I had this opportunity to be an internal consultant for a nonprofit organization. It's a consequence of an intentional positioning strategy, which I will explain to you in this video. Transcript. And when them over.

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The Consultant's Role: How to Position Yourself for Maximum Influence

Consulting Matters

The truth is - becoming a sought-after advisor isn't a matter of luck or even talent. I was super excited, and I had this opportunity to be an internal consultant for a nonprofit organization. It's a consequence of an intentional positioning strategy, which I will explain to you in this video. Transcript. And when them over.

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Alumni updates

Seth Godin Blog

Kristina Villarini took her love for building community and amplifying voices to GLSEN, the leading national education nonprofit focused on keeping schools safe and affirming in grades K-12. Liz Bohannon's ethical fashion company experienced record growth this year and continues to create opportunity for women and girls in East Africa. 

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Research: CEOs with Diverse Networks Create Higher Firm Value

Harvard Business

Leisure social ties are identified if two individuals maintain membership in the same country club or serve the same charity, university, government, military, or other nonprofit association. Work ties exist if two individuals worked in the same company. Second, increased diversity in the workplace is a central issue of debate.

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In the Fight Against Poverty, Work Is Our Most Powerful Weapon

Harvard Business

For example, Starbucks sources all its European espresso beans from fair trade certified producers, and Dutch company Fairphone sells the world’s first entirely fair trade Android phone, with batteries made from ethically mined minerals. nonprofit focused on helping poor people secure this type of gig work domestically.