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Ryan Paugh
I spent part of my Thanksgiving holiday hanging out with friends in Brooklyn. I'm considering it as a solid "maybe" as the next place I'm going to live. Do any of you guys live in Brooklyn? Which neighborhood? What do you like/dislike about it?
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Tan Nguyen:
Hi Ryan, I have a place in Park Slope, Brooklyn and have lived there for ten years...now I'm mostly in Philly and DC for a stint and miss it! Love ...MoreHi Ryan, I have a place in Park Slope, Brooklyn and have lived there for ten years...now I'm mostly in Philly and DC for a stint and miss it! Love Ft Greene--great restaurants, BAM, subway access at Atlantic. I'm just across the intersection there in N. Slope--and it's great and convenient as well. I don't like Williamsburg but that's maybe because I like a real neighborhood feel with architecture and coziness--not industrial. I go there to party but wouldn't live there. I only lived once in Manhattan and that's because they literally paid me to (for work--free apt) but otherwise, I never would have moved there because BK is the place to be!
54 weeks ago
54 weeks ago
Will Deyamport, III, MSEd
I am a blogger, and I am interested in working in the nonprofit sector. Any suggestions for getting into the field?
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Allison Jones:
Bridgestar has an entire section of resources and opportunities targeted at sector-switchers (or Bridgers, as they are also known). Check them ...MoreBridgestar has an entire section of resources and opportunities targeted at sector-switchers (or Bridgers, as they are also known). Check them out: http://www.bridgestar.org/Library/FAQBridging.aspx
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53 weeks ago
Matt Messinger:
A great non-profit that has had success with social media and the blogosphere is kiva.org. It you're looking to build your non-profit portfolio, ...MoreA great non-profit that has had success with social media and the blogosphere is kiva.org. It you're looking to build your non-profit portfolio, they are always looking for volunteers to spread the word via the blogosphere. Also, here's a cool slideshare deck on how non-profits have used social media...just a helpful resource: http://www.slideshare.net/PrimalMedia/social-media-non-profits
53 weeks ago
53 weeks ago
Dana Leavy
I'm launching a new weekly career coaching group for NYC job seekers starting March 23. If you're interested in a cost-effective way to get help with your job search strategy, take a look. - http://tinyurl.com/3abl576
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Nicolò Wojewoda
What are the world's top nonprofits when it comes to professional development opportunities? I know friends who experienced rapid personal and career growth in places like Google or the Boston Consulting Group, but rarely hear of similar stories from people working in NGOs. Do I have to just accept the fact that if I want to develop professionally within an organizational structure I have to move to the private sector?
54 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Career Rocketeer, Nonprofiteers and Personal Development2 more
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D. "Diane" of ABC:
Another perspective is to learn as much as possible from the internet, seminars, workshops, etc. and creatively apply what you learn from ...MoreAnother perspective is to learn as much as possible from the internet, seminars, workshops, etc. and creatively apply what you learn from professional development materials to achieve unexpected super outcomes! You can do that! You have the best guidance within your mind if you ask Higher Power to tell you what you need to know every step of the way.
54 weeks ago
54 weeks ago
Allison Jones:
You have to ask around and find them. They are out there (I work at one) but given that we rarely get tons of publicity for things like ...MoreYou have to ask around and find them. They are out there (I work at one) but given that we rarely get tons of publicity for things like professional development (Zappos and Google reign in that area, in the for profit sector, for example) you wont be able to google one and find a match. Also, if you are committed to staying in the sector, this is a great question to ask on an interview.
I would say, in general, target larger organizations and be prepared to take your professional development into your own hands. Organizations like the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network seek to help young nonprofit employees do exactly that: help you identify skills you want and provide opportunities to develop them.
Also, have you approached your employer about professional development support?
53 weeks ago
I would say, in general, target larger organizations and be prepared to take your professional development into your own hands. Organizations like the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network seek to help young nonprofit employees do exactly that: help you identify skills you want and provide opportunities to develop them.
Also, have you approached your employer about professional development support?
53 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
My friend Nisha just posted on a study that found that children who grew up in a house with 500+ books stay in school three years longer than kids who grew up in homes with fewer books. (http://ow.ly/1SFEL) Like Nisha, this was certainly true in my case. I was a book worm (I even won an award for reading the most books in kindergarten and was totally down with the Pizza Hut Book It! program) :) and still love to read to this day. What about you?
88 weeks ago from Education, Education Conversations, Book Shelf and Brazen Reads - Virtual Book Club2 more
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Becky Benishek:
@Lee, that's awesome -- and if kindergarten is anything like I remember, it'll be great fun for your oldest to read to the other kids in class.
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82 weeks ago
Rick Wahlberg:
The program David Brooks writes about is excellent.
MoreThe program David Brooks writes about is excellent.
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0DEFD81E39F93AA35754C0A...
I came from a family of readers and we all did well. As did my own children.
81 weeks ago
MoreThe program David Brooks writes about is excellent.
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0DEFD81E39F93AA35754C0A...
I came from a family of readers and we all did well. As did my own children.
81 weeks ago
Cameron Plommer
I'm looking for some great blogs about education. Specifically how to change and upgrade the education system. Homeschooling is also something I want to learn more about.
Any suggestions?
Danver Chandler:
@Jamie: it's a website that is a real-time search feed...you ought to check it out. it's free. it's great! Set up your channels and topics and ...More@Jamie: it's a website that is a real-time search feed...you ought to check it out. it's free. it's great! Set up your channels and topics and find endless amounts of information (literally endless--or seemingly endless-because it's always updating)
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84 weeks ago
Allison Jones
Catholic-Run Charter Schools Arouse Church-State Concerns -- I saw this article and thought it raised some interesting concerns regarding the impact of Catholic run Charter schools. Could this be a potential new model? Oddly enough KIPP has often been referred to as "The new Catholic School" as many charter schools borrow from the traditional Catholic school model. Go figure.
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/04/14/us/AP-US-REL-Religion-Today.h...
Rebecca Thorman:
This seems really strange to me. How is it still a Catholic school without the Catholicism? I'm sure the intention is good, but I don't get a good ...MoreThis seems really strange to me. How is it still a Catholic school without the Catholicism? I'm sure the intention is good, but I don't get a good feeling about the execution of the idea.
94 weeks ago
94 weeks ago
Allison Jones
Get a job or your tuition money back? Lansing (Michigan) Community College is offering a money-back guarantee http://ow.ly/1yyLM // Thoughts?
Mazarine:
I wish I had gone to a cheaper school. The debt was just a number to me. I had NO IDEA what I was getting into. I was blinded by the prestige. I ...MoreI wish I had gone to a cheaper school. The debt was just a number to me. I had NO IDEA what I was getting into. I was blinded by the prestige. I wish someone had given me a good SHAKE and said, "GET REAL! DO YOU WANT TO BE IN DEBT FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE?" But nobody did. People have acted impressed that I went to this school, and there is no reason for them to be impressed. The quality of the education there is not rigorous. It's subpar. You're right, you really don't get what you pay for, that is a false aphorism.
95 weeks ago
95 weeks ago
Allison Jones:
Given that these nonprofits (which colleges/universities are--soliciting funds incessantly) are clearly lying and gouging there is a serious ...MoreGiven that these nonprofits (which colleges/universities are--soliciting funds incessantly) are clearly lying and gouging there is a serious ethical issue here that simply searching for a different school wont address. At one point Congress considered making a law that schools would have to reconsider how much debt they required a student to take as parents were taking out extra mortgages. Harvard responded by eliminating loans and many elite schools, like mine, quickly followed suit.
Yet when it comes to college tuition Ive seen (and been in) interesting positions. On the one hand schools like my alma mater, Haverford College, cost up to $50K yet have eliminated loans. I went there on full scholarship, only taking out a small loan to study abroad. On the flip side my sisters were looking to go to less expensive schools yet not getting enough aid (including not enough loan money) to attend, having to defer and ultimately look elsewhere. Additionally my brother has taken out a SHITLOAD of loans to attend his school in the midwest.
The argument when I was younger was that these expensive schools tend to have more money to give away while cheaper schools will force you to carry the bulk of the cost. Reflecting on my family's experiences we each were very different academically, went to different schools, and thus were put on very different paths even though they all pointed to a college education. It is obvious that college can be financially within reach but the requirements (high grades, extra-cirriculars, etc) exclude many.
95 weeks ago
Yet when it comes to college tuition Ive seen (and been in) interesting positions. On the one hand schools like my alma mater, Haverford College, cost up to $50K yet have eliminated loans. I went there on full scholarship, only taking out a small loan to study abroad. On the flip side my sisters were looking to go to less expensive schools yet not getting enough aid (including not enough loan money) to attend, having to defer and ultimately look elsewhere. Additionally my brother has taken out a SHITLOAD of loans to attend his school in the midwest.
The argument when I was younger was that these expensive schools tend to have more money to give away while cheaper schools will force you to carry the bulk of the cost. Reflecting on my family's experiences we each were very different academically, went to different schools, and thus were put on very different paths even though they all pointed to a college education. It is obvious that college can be financially within reach but the requirements (high grades, extra-cirriculars, etc) exclude many.
95 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
Whatever happened to when college was free? That would have been nice - no debt? Equal access? I'll take it. This post talks about what's wrong with charging tuition - http://www.good.is/post/whatever-happened-to-when-college-was-free/. One interesting piece of research they bring up is that studies show that lower-income students absorb the message that college is “too expensive,” often as early as the eighth grade. What do you think? Should there be free colleges? Is that even possible?
Ellen Nordahl:
Before we focus on eliminating the cost of collegiate education, we need to improve the caliber of free public education students are already ...MoreBefore we focus on eliminating the cost of collegiate education, we need to improve the caliber of free public education students are already receiving. It does little good to introduce another 4 years of free schooling if students are ill-equipped to make the most of the opportunities presented by higher education. What if we emphasized vocational training during high school, showing students that they have more options than college/no college? The university system isn't the right path for everyone, and making it free would do little to encourage students to pursue the career path that is the best fit for their skills and interests.
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Allison Jones:
When I was younger (being one of those "inner city youth" folks like to chat about :-P) we were told that expensive colleges would give the MOST ...MoreWhen I was younger (being one of those "inner city youth" folks like to chat about :-P) we were told that expensive colleges would give the MOST financial aid. It takes a lot to demonstrate this and ultimately open kids up to the idea the cost wont necessarily be a barrier, but it can be done.
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95 weeks ago
Penelope Trunk
Today I was helping someone apply for her dream job. I've been mentoring her for about three months now. I didn't find out til today that she is black. She said she took everything off her resume that might give it away - like, she was president of a black student organization, but she took off the black part when she wrote it in her resume. Her career counseling offfice told her to do that. I can understand why they told her that advice. I was surprised, though. What do you guys think?
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Allison Jones:
I've been wondering about this when it comes to social networking as a tool for branding and career advancement. Does having my picture up alter ...MoreI've been wondering about this when it comes to social networking as a tool for branding and career advancement. Does having my picture up alter people's perceptions of my work or willingness to work with me? If it happens offline is it safe to say it happens online as well?
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95 weeks ago
Ruth Adu-Gyamfi:
This is one of many issues I face post graduation. I agree that you do want to increase your chance of getting your foot in the door. If that ...MoreThis is one of many issues I face post graduation. I agree that you do want to increase your chance of getting your foot in the door. If that means downplaying characteristics that may inadvertently hurt your chances of gaining a “dream job”, so be it. Change can happen, but it occurs from the inside and that’s hard to do if your name hurts your chance of even getting in. @Kim I think you are bringing an honest perspective to this question. Thanks for the articles. Gen Y’s view on the race issue is a grave improvement then previous generations but the world we live in is not solely Gen Y. Institutional racism still exists and at the end of the day in order to have a chance at success you must know the rules of engagement; which might be being Roger instead of Rahj. @ Sean That is the world we are striving to live in.
95 weeks ago
95 weeks ago
Allison Jones
Social media week kicks off today! Tons of amazing events around the city that focus on how corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, and individuals are using social media. Are any of you attending any of the events?! http://bit.ly/94qDnN
Allison Jones
Have any of you used idealist.org to find a job opportunity? I think idealist.org is a phenomenal resource to the nonprofit sector which is why I am asking you all to read this heartfelt letter from executive director and founder Ami Dar asking for support in this tough economic time. http://bit.ly/9phxne
Tiffany Burke:
I found my current job through Idealist. I really wish I could help, but my entire paycheck goes towards my student loans right now, so I'm ...MoreI found my current job through Idealist. I really wish I could help, but my entire paycheck goes towards my student loans right now, so I'm unable. It's really a great resource and I hope it can continue.
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Jung Fitzpatrick:
Tiffany, I totally understand the need to pay back student loans on a nonprofit salary! Good luck with that and your tribute journal--sounds ...MoreTiffany, I totally understand the need to pay back student loans on a nonprofit salary! Good luck with that and your tribute journal--sounds interesting~
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Kristin C. Write
p, please help me understand why some internships require candidates be able to receive college credit to be eligible. i'm not in college. haven't been for a long time. but i just saw an internship w/a stellar production company that i would love a shot at. production is something i recently fell into as a freelancer. i love it, have some experience and want to learn more from this amazing team. but i can't, simply because i'm not in college. what the hell? is there a way to buck the system?!
Kristin C. Write:
macy, i'm feeling you on that sentiment, sister. i have so many other skills to offer in exchange for the chance to learn a new industry, and ...Moremacy, i'm feeling you on that sentiment, sister. i have so many other skills to offer in exchange for the chance to learn a new industry, and you'd think that would be most appealing. but alas...
penelope, thank you for responding and with such a smart idea. you always deliver. i'm gonna see what i can do. xo
111 weeks ago
penelope, thank you for responding and with such a smart idea. you always deliver. i'm gonna see what i can do. xo
111 weeks ago
Julie Harrison:
Hi Kristin - I'm late to join this conversation. But I've wondered the same thing myself and how to get around it. Here is advice I found helpful: ...MoreHi Kristin - I'm late to join this conversation. But I've wondered the same thing myself and how to get around it. Here is advice I found helpful: http://www.ed2010.com/2009/07/getting-around-credit-only-internships
I say, keeping trying to buck the system ... go for it!
Julie
109 weeks ago
I say, keeping trying to buck the system ... go for it!
Julie
109 weeks ago
Allison Jones
NYC Event November 1: Celebrate Post-Election Millennial Activism http://bit.ly/2h1IMA
Allison Jones
I recently launched Nonprofit Millenial Bloggers Alliance w/ amazing group of nonprofit rockstars. What do you think? http://bit.ly/j6pqf
Andrew Stuhl
Has anyone invited one or both of their parents to guest post? This thought crossed my mind, but I'm sure there are trade-offs associated..
Allison Jones:
Here's the post: http://bit.ly/AdxQR I did have to edit because some ...MoreHere's the post: http://bit.ly/AdxQR I did have to edit because some of the stuff she talked about was really specific to her job.
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Andrew Stuhl:
@Allison: thanks for the info and link! Turns out my Mom got excited to write and crafted something last night. @JR--I'll be in touch.
121 weeks ago
121 weeks ago
Allison Jones
There have been tons of new people joining the group today! Welcome! What would you like to see in this group?
Colleen Dilenschneider
Which is more beneficial: 5 yrs in 1 nonprofit involved in 1 area, or 5 yrs with 3 diff orgs in different areas? Would love your thoughts!
Kevin S. Simpson:
Depends on what your passion is. Many organizations like a person having a passion towards their area of expertise: kids, mental health etc
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Sarah Hartley:
I think it depends if you know what you want! If not, diversify. If you do, then work your way up in 1 organisation
127 weeks ago
127 weeks ago
Allison Jones
Did you hear about this contest by Brazen? We can win a fab party for the bloggers in NYC if we get more people to join! http://bit.ly/VG238
Cara Pavelko
I am having a hard time dealing with the non profit politics! How do you all fight that beast?
Cara Pavelko:
The problem is having to constantly be sensitive to political connections before I make any moves. I get it-but it's disheartening!
136 weeks ago
136 weeks ago
Allison Jones:
Do you mean literal politics (like dealing with politicians) or office politics or both?
134 weeks ago
134 weeks ago
Cara Pavelko
Working with a team to design a program that encourages retirees to volunteer. Could be great!
Cara Pavelko:
It's great but proving to be a little more difficult than we thought! Hoping to get funding from Americorps. Wish us luck!
136 weeks ago
136 weeks ago
Allison Jones
Are you a blogger in Brooklyn/NYC? Come to the Brooklyn Blogger Workday 18.June 9am-6pm Free coffee and networking! http://bit.ly/brYAy
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This looks great--I wish I could come! I have a deadline that day and anticipate last-minute work. Will u let us know about the next one?
138 weeks ago
138 weeks ago
Ryan Healy
Hey all, Im not in non-profit but my father is a lifelong United Way guy and they're always looking to get into new social media initiatives
Allison Jones:
That's great to hear! Nice to know nonprofits are willing to give it try. Do you know what they are working on or currently using?
139 weeks ago
139 weeks ago
Allison Jones
Where do you look for fashion inspiration?
Alexander Lobov:
the sartorialist and jak & jil for street style
Refinery29 Pipeline for news
cant rem the URLs but just google em ;-)
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Zohra O'Doherty:
I think Mimi at brookandlyn.com is a fabulous example of how to dress smart with a nice flourish. I love her blog.
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