What are some of the key benefits of nonprofit board service? There are many personal and professional benefits to joining a nonprofit board. Personally, board service is a meaningful way to give back to your community and meet people with shared values and interests. Board members can impact issues they care about and experience the […]
Is corporate board service something you're considering as a next career step? While you may be an attractive candidate and possess the right experience, expertise and skills, don’t assume opportunities will just fall in your lap. Landing a board seat takes time. Strategically marketing yourself is critical to driving awareness of your interest and qualifications. […]
Membership in a professional association has many benefits. According to the 2016 Power of Associations study from the American Society of Association Executives, in the US alone, associations hold over 315,000 meetings with close to 60 million people attending. That’s a lot of opportunities to get involved and a nearly unlimited network of professionals to […]
Whether you’re actively pursuing your next executive role or considering a job search, it’s important to have a resume that presents who you are today and positions you well for where you want to go next in your career. Adding recent information to an old, outdated resume won’t position you optimally because it doesn't reflect […]
Whenever you attend an event where networking occurs – such as a conference, professional association gathering, industry seminar, internal meeting or client outing – one key element that sets the tone and directly impacts new relationships and opportunities is… how you introduce yourself!