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Category Archives: Generations
Weighing benefits and organizational culture during the job hunt: Ask Amber
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting Comparing prospective employers may seem cut and dried for young professionals, but when researching nonprofits, there are a number of factors to consider. Because nonprofit budgets tend to be significantly smaller than those of corporate … Continue reading
Applying for more than one position at the same company: Ask Amber
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting If you’re faced with two jobs you want to apply for within the same organization, is it ok to submit an application for both? The answer is not as black and white as you would … Continue reading
Increasing your positive Internet presence: Ask Amber
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting These days, it’s no secret that the Internet plays a big role in the hiring process and in human resources in general. If you want to make a good impression on current or future employers, … Continue reading
How to follow up when a grant doesn’t get funded: Ask Amber
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting It is by no means enjoyable to be denied for a grant, but using the experience as a learning opportunity can make for stronger future proposals—better positioning your organization for success in the next grant … Continue reading
What is an informational interview, and what questions should I ask? Ask Amber
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting Informational interviews give job seekers, or those considering a career move, the chance to ask their questions of leaders in the field. For young professionals, informational interviews can be as influential to your career as … Continue reading
How to create your own successful fundraiser: Ask Amber
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting Do you want to do more for your favorite cause but don’t know where to start? If you want to strengthen your fundraising ability and show your favorite nonprofit some love at the same time, … Continue reading
Posted in Boomers, College graduates and nonprofits, Fundraising, Gen Xers, Generations, Online fundraising, Philanthropy, Social enterprise, Social Enterprise Shopping, Trends, Volunteerism/civic engagement
Tagged Amber Alarid, ask amber, Facebook, Fundraising, Giving First, Global Bag Project, JVA Consulting
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On-the-job lessons for young professionals: Ask Amber
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting For just over a year and a half, I have had the incredible privilege of being a JVA team member. From my time as an intern to my current marketing and communications coordinator position, I … Continue reading
Summer reading list for young professionals: Ask Amber
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
Posted in Books and articles you want to read, College graduates and nonprofits, Commentary, Gen Xers, Generations, Human resources, Issues, Millenials
Tagged Amber Alarid, ask amber, David Stillman, JVA Consulting, Keith Ferrazzi, Lynne L. Lancaster, Never Eat Alone, Passion Capital, Paul Alofs, Tahl Raz, The M-Factor
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Asking your networks for money for your favorite cause: Ask Amber
by Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting An article from the Chronicle of Philanthropy, mentioned in last week’s Ask Amber, demonstrates the importance of engaging donors under 35. While young professionals tend to give less because of financial constraints, they are great … Continue reading
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Tagged Amber Alarid, Chronicle of Philanthropy, JVA Consulting, young donors
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Preparing for a group interview: Ask Amber
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting As recruiters aim to keep up with the high volume of applicants and implement creative ways to find the perfect person for their organization, some have turned to group-style interviews to allow more job seekers … Continue reading →