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To be (Or Not To Be) Mentored

Grant Professionals Association

Mentor/Mentee Defined I wish I had a mentor. There are several reasons for both being a mentor and a mentee. There are several reasons for both being a mentor and a mentee. The mentee may also look at the connections that the mentor has and intentionally ask for help.

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The Gift Begins with Securing the First Meeting

NonProfit PRO

Did you take classes, learn from mentors, read books or attempt to gain experience on a trial-and-error basis? In my opinion, not enough emphasis, training and education is provided on this topic. Think about your fundraising career. I had to experiment and learn over time. I had to experiment and learn over time.

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Five Tips to Improve Your Grant Writing and Write Grants Better

Think and Ink Grants

Read Books Books are a cost-effective and impactful way to gain knowledge from subject matter experts. For grant writers, books offer a treasure trove of strategies and techniques to refine your craft. Find a Mentor Mentorship is transformative for any grant writer. When it comes to grant writing, mentors are invaluable.

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7 eBooks for activists and donors: Ways to give back during Giving Season and beyond 

Candid

Get inspired by reading these books for activists and donors about ways to give back—this season and year-round. Read this book for a dose of optimism and inspiration with real-life examples from social media of how you can incorporate acts of kindness and generosity into your everyday life.

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Investing in Growth: Leaders’ Professional Development Plans

The NonProfit Times

This requires embracing opportunities for skill development, whether through reading books and articles, attending conferences and workshops, or participating in online courses and webinars. Invest In Training and Workshops Some of the best resources available in any industry are training programs, webinars, and workshops.

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Ever Wondered About the Value of Volunteer Time?

GrantNews

Funding is intended for training, capital improvements, equipment acquisitions, and vehicle purchases. Eligible participants receive mentoring, services, and software to upgrade their digital capabilities.

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The Story of TechSoup: In the Beginning, There Were Boxes

Tech Soup

And I would drive around the entire Bay Area in my pickup truck to get boxes of miscellaneous software and technical books to offer our nonprofits." One journalist offered a pile of training manuals for esoteric techie programs — but we decided to accept them. Everything. " Where Did All That Software Come From?