Category Archives: Books and articles you want to read

Boys are the losers in Boy Scouts decision to exclude gay leaders and scouts

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

By Katy Snyder, JVA Consulting To say that I am biased toward the Girl Scouts is an understatement. I was a Girl Scout for 13 years (yes, 13!), received the Girl Scouts’ highest honor, the Gold Award, along with the … Continue reading →

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Summer reading list for young professionals: Ask Amber

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting As you kick back and bask in the summer sun, the ideal summer reading spot can be found at the park, by the pool, or on the plane to and from summer vacation or a … Continue reading →

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Bike to work and help save the environment: Ask Amber

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting This month, environmentally conscious young professionals can help the planet and save some dough by participating in Bike to Work Day on June 27. Not only will participants reduce their carbon footprint and cut fuel … Continue reading →

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Ask Amber: How to quantify your resume when you have little formal work experience

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting These days, resumes need to be more detailed and more professional than ever to stand out from the pack. One of the ways job seekers are setting themselves apart is by quantifying their resumes, showing … Continue reading →

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How does your leader affect your business—lessons from TOMS shoes

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

By Katy Snyder, JVA Consulting Many nonprofits have very visible, charismatic leaders. In the wake of the Komen debacle, and the public scrutiny of leader Nancy G. Brinker’s personal life, it seems that increased scrutiny of charity leaders and their … Continue reading →

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The view from Nonprofit Street in 2011—our top-rated posts

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

By Katy Snyder, JVA Consulting Last year was a busy year on our blog, and we saw some themes emerge in the types of topics that were most popular. We thought we’d share some themes that we saw this year … Continue reading →

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Ask Amber: Getting the nonprofit job that you want

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting In January, the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported that the nonprofit sector has added more jobs than the for-profit sector over the last 10 years. So what does this report mean for job seekers?

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Ask Amber: Is there a way to respectfully disagree with a senior colleague or boss?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting It’s bound to happen: A coworker or superior says something that you don’t agree with. As a young professional, it’s important to learn how to dispute something in a professional, constructive manner. Just because you … Continue reading →

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Nonprofit lessons from the Komen debacle

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

By Katy Snyder, JVA Consulting Roughly 48 hours after Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced that it would defund Planned Parenthood’s breast cancer prevention programs at at least 19 Planned Parenthood affiliates, Komen has announced a total reversal to … Continue reading →

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