Professional Development

If your undergraduate studies were in the arts, chances are good that you’ve written more than your fair share of papers. Though grant writing is… Read More »Grant Writing 101: How to Transfer Your Academic Degree into a Career

In the midst of a harsh winter, you’re trying to stay motivated to accomplish your New Year’s goals but the weather is beginning to impact… Read More »Be Your Best Valentine: 2 Ways to Put YOU First

In our recent blog post, we shared easy ways to refresh your network by documenting your contacts, reviewing your recent engagements with your connections and thinking… Read More »Four Tips to Make the Most Out of an Informational Interview

In years past, my New Year’s resolutions have often focused on personal goals. Learning a new hobby, reading more books, actually using that gym membership….… Read More »3 Ways to Refresh Your Network in 2015

Thanksgiving: a time to give thanks, feast, and – network? While your professional life may not be on the forefront of your mind during the… Read More »I’m So Thankful for You – Networking Over Thanksgiving

When Jodi Benenson joined YNPN Boston at its first-ever Knowledge Manager, she found the all-volunteer organization in a position many organizations find themselves in: They knew that… Read More »Creating a Data-Positive Culture at Your Nonprofit Organization