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Salary Negotiation Tips for #Nonprofit Professionals

Anyone out there wish they earned more? For all the lame jokes about nonprofit compensation being ridiculously low and in spite of the “scarcity mentality” that too many nonprofit professionals still embrace, it is actually possible for you to explore–yes, even negotiate–a better salary. First, let’s look at some considerations if you are currently working [...]

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How Psychological and Sociological Factors Impact Disconnected Youth

In the previous articles of this series, (insert previous links) we discussed how one can incorporate multiple theoretical, psychological, and philosophical approaches taught in a Master’s in Counseling program into practical application while working with disconnected youth populations. In addition to understanding the impact of these various perspectives, one must also look at other approaches [...]

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#Leadership vs. Management in the #Nonprofit World

[By Richard Male, Regis Nonprofit Affiliate Faculty member.] I had an opportunity this past week to work with a room of supervisors, all public sector employees, in a workshop-style review of leadership versus management. Most of them–indeed, most all of us–are called upon to fulfill both roles in the course of a day. What happens when [...]

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National Volunteer Week 2012

In his Presidential Proclamation, President Obama states, “Service is a lifelong pursuit that strengthens the civic and economic fabric of our Nation. With every hour and every act, our lives are made richer, our communities are drawn closer, and our country is forged stronger by the dedication and generous spirit of volunteers.” Service to others [...]

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Nonprofits: How to Recognize Mission Drift

[By Richard Male, Regis Nonprofit Affiliate Faculty member] Almost every organization has a tendency now and then to drift away from its mission and start down a path of following money. Ironically, this drift can occur as a result of success–particularly successful growth. Once an organization enters the mature stage of its development, the executive director’s [...]

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Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs Method for Trust-Based Relationship Building

[By Heidi Grove, Regis University graduate of the MA in Counseling Program, co-founder of The Youth Connection.] In the previous article of this series, “How Trust Based Relationship Play a Key Role in the Healing of Our Youth,” we presented how one can utilize an education through the Regis University Master’s in Counseling program to expand [...]

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Finding “Money People” for Your Nonprofit Board

[By Richard Male, Regis Nonprofit Affiliate Faculty member] In its infancy, a new nonprofit typically has a board comprised of friends and family–people with a direct involvement in the cause and a pre-existing connection to each other. As an organization grows and a few years pass, the board expands and slots begin to be filled by [...]

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How Trust-Based Relationships Play a Key Role in the Healing of Our Youth

[By Heidi Grove, Regis University graduate of the MA in Counseling Program, co-founder of The Youth Connection.] When thinking of pursuing a Master of Arts in Counseling degree, most assume that you will commit your career to becoming a Therapist.  However, most do not realize the plethora of expansive opportunities that one can purse with [...]

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Nonprofit Leaders: How to Avoid Making the “PR Disaster” List

[By Richard Male, Regis Nonprofit Affiliate Faculty member] RMA (Rich Male and Associates) got acquainted last year with Jeremy Story, a volunteer for our client AfricAid who has a background in corporate communications and publishes the DenverPR Blog.com. Jeremy recently offered a list of near and far “PR disasters of 2011.” From Netflix’s huge price increase that [...]

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The Wall Street Journal’s Report on Philanthropy

[By Richard Male, Regis Nonprofit Affiliate Faculty member] This past Monday, November 28, the Wall Street Journal published an excellent six-page pullout of articles related to the state of American philanthropy. From provocative opinion pieces about whether charities should “operate more like businesses” to a checklist for prospective board members to changing trends on how charities [...]

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