If you’ve worked in social impact for a while, you’re probably familiar with the terminology used by nonprofit professionals to describe the ins and outs of operating in a mission-driven environment. But if you’re new to the sector, or making …
Sharon Fleshman
Senior Associate Director, Nursing, Education, Social Policy & Practice
Aspiring to secure a leadership role with managerial responsibilities?
Instead of passively waiting, you can demonstrate that you are leadership ready. Within the five short years of my career, I became a manager — and by using these five skills, you …
Creative thinking is the ability to come up with unique, original solutions. Also known as creative problem-solving, creative thinking is a valuable and marketable soft skill in a wide variety of careers. In this guide, you’ll learn:
Finding balance between life and work is something we all strive for, but often find difficult to attain. It can feel like certain aspects of our lives are in competition with each other; taking time from one to support another …
By StudioVK
For many current and former students who work in the U.S. nonprofit sector, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) has been a huge advantage. And temporary coronavirus-related relief legislation means the PSLF program can help even more.
The U.S. …
You’re either a visionary or an executor. At least, that’s what the leadership structures at some organizations would have you think.
Being both is possible, although perhaps not intuitive. We’ve been taught that the mindsets required to excel at strategy …
By travnikovstudio
As leaders, regardless of the challenge or situation at hand, we’re often told “It’s not about you.” But leaders are a part of the team, and just as we’re responsible for our teams, we are also responsible for …
“What’s your work style,” is a common enough interview question. But continuing that conversation after you start a job is a great way to ensure that you’re working in a space where everyone feels empowered to do their best work.
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There have been few times in recent history that have been quite as ambiguous as 2020 through 2022. The pandemic has forced companies to switch to fully-remote work, add hybrid schedules, return to in-person schedules, move back to fully-remote work, …
Illustration by Marian Blair
Trying to transition to the social-impact sector, or maybe you’re just looking for a career change in general? First of all, congratulations. The choice to do something meaningful to you is a brave one. If it’s …
