Mentoring is often perceived as a one-way street. However. mentors can gain invaluable insights, skills, and perspectives by engaging with graduates in the first stage of their nonprofit career. Here are some benefits of mentoring graduates for nonprofit leaders. Fresh Perspectives One of the most significant benefits of mentoring graduates is the opportunity to gain […]
As a graduate, you are typically assigned specific projects by your manager. Although you may not have control over the broader scope of projects within your team, it is still essential to develop project management skills for your own workload. This will not only help manage your current tasks, but will also improve your leadership […]
Being a leader as a graduate may seem like an oxymoron. Most graduates believe that in order to be a leader, you must have years of experience, confidence and a specific skillset. However, that is not the case. Leadership applies to everyone, regardless of title or rank, as each individual’s actions impact their team or […]
Many graduates in nonprofit organisations have a varied workload, which can seem overwhelming to manage. In college, our deadlines are often fixed, but in a busy workplace, we must create our own deadlines and prioritise smaller tasks in order to achieve our goals. Time management is a skill worth developing early in your career. Therefore, […]
With continual advancements in technology and evolving employer preferences, recruitment and retention for graduates within the nonprofit sector are constantly evolving. To keep on top of future trends, our Programme Coordinator, Aoife Duff, attended a breakfast briefing on “Early Careers: A Turning Point? Looking to 2024 and beyond’. Here are 4 key takeaways on the […]
Taking the time to set intentional goals as a graduate can be difficult. It’s easy to get caught up in daily tasks, whilst your goals get placed down the priority list. However, it’s important to set time aside to prioritise intentional goals, so you can hold yourself accountable and ensure you stay on the right […]
Nowadays, it’s extremely hard to maintain focus when our attention can be easily divided. The pressure of completing tasks, staying off social media and giving each project your undivided attention is proving harder as technology develops and distractions increase. Therefore, it is important to use tools to maintain your focus during your workday. During our […]
Oftentimes, graduates focus on developing specific technical abilities, whilst neglecting the development of communication skills, teamwork abilities and personal growth. Although hard skills are essential for completing specific tasks, soft skills are crucial for your ability to connect, communicate, empathise and grow in your organisation. According to Investopedia, soft skills are “character traits and interpersonal […]
Early career professionals are ambitious, keen to learn, with an array of new ideas. Despite this, senior employees can, oftentimes unknowingly, overshadow young professional’s voices. It is important to remember that graduates and young professional’s are the future leaders within our organisations. Therefore, it is extremely important to encourage young voices in the nonprofit, charitable […]
Advocacy is an incredibly powerful tool for creating social change, with movements such as ‘MeToo’ and ‘Black Live Matters’ being widely supported to advocate for those who have an under-represented voice. Advocacy is defined as, “the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal”, according to Miriam Webster. At our recent For Purpose Tuesday […]
