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Writing a Personal Statement (Climb Your Everest Nonprofit Leadership Workshop) [Video]

Writing a Personal Statement (Climb Your Everest Nonprofit Leadership Workshop)

Climb Your Everest nonprofit organizes weekly leadership skills workshop to empower women to excel in their jobs.

Learning to write a personal statement is an essential leadership skill for women’s empowerment because it fosters self-awareness, confidence, effective communication, and the ability to inspire change. It empowers women to articulate their goals and advocate for gender equality with clarity and conviction.

Learning to write a personal statement is important as a leadership skill for women’s empowerment for several reasons:

Self-Expression: Writing a personal statement encourages women to articulate their thoughts, values, and aspirations. It allows them to reflect on their journey, experiences, and beliefs, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves as leaders.

Self-Confidence: Crafting a personal statement boosts self-confidence. When women can clearly communicate their leadership goals and motivations, they become more self-assured in their abilities to pursue leadership roles and advocate for their ideas.

Inspiration and Motivation: Sharing personal stories and experiences through a personal statement can inspire others. By seeing women in leadership roles who have overcome challenges, other women are motivated to pursue their own leadership journeys.

Effective Communication: Effective leadership often hinges on the ability to communicate ideas persuasively. Writing a personal statement sharpens communication skills, which are crucial for women leaders when advocating for gender equality, equity, and empowerment.

Networking and Support: Personal statements are often shared within professional and networking circles. They serve as a way for women to connect with mentors, sponsors, and other leaders who can provide guidance and support in their leadership endeavors.

Setting Goals: Writing a personal statement involves setting clear, actionable goals. This skill is essential for women leaders as they map out their leadership path and work towards their objectives in the pursuit of women’s empowerment.

Advocacy: Women’s empowerment often involves advocating for gender equality and social change. A well-crafted personal statement can be a powerful advocacy tool, helping women leaders convey their vision and rally support for their causes.

Storytelling: Effective leaders often use storytelling to engage and inspire others. Writing a personal statement hones this skill, allowing women to share their experiences in a compelling and relatable manner.

Building a Personal Brand: Personal statements contribute to building a personal brand as a leader. They help women establish themselves as experts or advocates in their chosen fields, which is crucial for gaining influence and making a difference in the realm of women’s empowerment.

Self-Reflection and Growth: The process of writing a personal statement encourages self-reflection and personal growth. It prompts women to continually assess their leadership journey, learn from their experiences, and adapt their approach to better serve the cause of women’s empowerment.

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Charities webinar - Contract exposure: managing risks in legally binding agreements [Video]

On Wednesday 11 May, Edward Bouckley delivered the next webinar in our charities bite size series. In the webinar Edward looked at some of the key aspects of managing risk when entering into commercial contracts. He discussed:• What risk management is.• What risk is and why properly managing it is so important to charities.• Some of the ways risks can be managed in contacts.Edward also looked at some of the steps that you can take to better protect your charity when entering into contractual arrangements.Here are the timestamps to help guide you through this webinar:0:52 Birketts at a glance1:18 What we will cover today2:09 What is risk management?3:07 What is risk and why is it important?3:59 Contractual risk5:58 Identifying risk10:05 Written contracts11:34 Assessing Risk13:10 The danger of "pre-contractual" agreements14:27 A cautionary tale16:21 Rights and obligations17:51 Risk - allocating and controlling18:48 Transferring risk: indemnities20:00 Controlling risk: limitation of liability21:29 Practical tips23:18 QuestionsThe webinar ended with a Q&A. Disclaimer: The content of this webinar is for general information only. It is not, and should not be taken as, legal advice. If you require any further information in relation to this webinar please contact us in the first instance. Law covered as at May 2022. Meet our expert, Edward Bouckley: https://www.birketts.co.uk/our-lawyers/norwich/edward-bouckleyContact us at: https://www.birketts.co.uk/contact-usSign up to future webinars: https://www.birketts.co.uk/events​​​​ To ensure that you are invited to future webinars and receive our newsletters please opt in to our mailing lists and select the appropriate areas of interest. https://www.birketts.co.uk/register

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Chicago HOPES For Kids: Empowering Lives Through Education [Video]

Today's 5-Star Guest is Rita Kahn, Executive Director of Chicago HOPES for Kids.Rita Kahn came to the organization five years ago as Development Manager. She brings a variety of skills and experiences to her position including a teaching background, human resources and marketing leadership. Rita LOVES going to school. She received her Master’s in Education from Dominican University in 2010 and her Master’s in Labor Industrial Relations from Michigan State University in 1996. Before joining HOPES, Rita served as the Development Manager for Oak Park River Food Pantry where she increased community awareness of childhood food insecurity and raised funds to launch the community’s first summer meals program for at-risk youth. More About Chicago HOPES for Kids: https://www.chicagohopesforkids.org/Donate To Chicago HOPES for Kids: https://www.chicagohopesforkids.org/donate.htmlSupport This Podcast! Make a quick and easy donation here:https://www.patreon.com/dogoodbetterSpecial THANK YOU to our sponsors:Donor Dock - The best CRM system for your small to medium sized nonprofit, hands down! Visit www.DonorDock.com and use the Promo Code DOGOODBETTER for a FREE month!Brady Martz - The Nonprofit Audit Specialists! Visit www.BradyMartz.com to connect with folks to make your fiscal life a heckuvalot easier!About The Official Do Good Better Podcast:Each episode features (fundraising expert, speaker, event creator and author) Patrick Kirby interviewing leaders and champions of small & medium nonprofits to share their successes, their impact, and what makes them a unicorn in a field of horses. Patrick answers fundraising questions and (most importantly) showcases how you can support these small nonprofits doing great big things!iTunes: https://apple.co/3a3XenfSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2PlqRXsYouTube: https://bit.ly/3kaWYanTunein: http://tun.in/pjIVtStitcher: https://bit.ly/3i8jfDRFollow On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoodBetterPodcast/Follow On Twitter: @consulting_do #fundraising #fundraiser #charity #nonprofit #donate#dogood #dogoodBETTER #fargo #fundraisingdadAbout Host Patrick Kirby:Email: Patrick@dogoodbetterconsulting.comLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fundraisingdad/Want more great advice? Buy Patrick's book! Now also available as an e-book!Fundraise Awesomer! A Practical Guide to Staying Sane While Doing GoodAvailable through Amazon Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1072070359