by Sarah Beaulieu | Oct 21, 2015 | Career and Leadership
This list was first presented with Kevin Flynn, Commongood Careers, as a part of the 2015 Massachusetts Nonprofit Network Conference. Respect the Craft: A strong development professional is bringing skills, knowledge and expertise to the table. Always try to...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Sep 23, 2015 | Career and Leadership
I’ve worked for a lot of bosses in my career, and have also heard war stories from friends, colleagues, and clients. A good boss is golden, but a bad boss will teach you so much about life, leadership, and organizations. When you are in the thick of it with a bad...
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by Sarah Beaulieu | Sep 17, 2015 | Career and Leadership
Parental leave can be a tough topic for nonprofit organizations facing real budget limitations and working to execute important missions with a small team. It’s hard to imagine doing without a full-time staff member for three months, let alone continuing to pay that...
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by Sarah Beaulieu | Sep 8, 2015 | Career and Leadership
All organizations go through tough times now and then. Budgets fall short. Leaders leave, sometimes abruptly. A new project or initiative is a flop. These are all normal aspects of working reality and leadership. When faced with a tough time, it’s easy to go to your...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Jun 9, 2015 | Career and Leadership
“You’re a FUNDRAISER?” “Gosh, what a hard job!” “I HATE asking for money.” These are just a few of the common reactions I get when I tell people that my job involves fundraising. To be clear, my most recent role at Opportunity Nation was focused on...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Nov 20, 2014 | Career and Leadership
“I just can’t say NO.” How many times have you heard this lament from someone who was stressed, overwhelmed, and overcommitted? As a fundraiser, relationship manager, and a parent of a three year old, the word NO is a part of my life. I hear it and say it on a daily...
