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Non Profit High Five : Self Funding Non Profit [Video]

Today we look at a NonProfit in California and see how they are doing it. HopeBuilders101 helps people that want to do a new …

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'Band of Brothers' actors travel to historic Toccoa camp [Video]

A group of actors from the 2001 HBO series "Band of Brothers" have come together to honor the service members they portrayed and it's all happening at a historic camp in Toccoa, Georgia.It was a place where tens of thousands of military service members trained. For the first time in 80-plus years, parachute training is back at Camp Toccoa."Everybody that's here understands the significance of this place and this site. To have that training come back here is just amazing," Board member for Camp Toccoa, Brad Retting said.They're considered a band of brothers in their own right and have come back together to honor the original "Easy" Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, of the 101st Airborne Division for the 80th anniversary of D-day. All Airborne Battalion, a nonprofit organization that focuses on conducting a number of operations to honor the legacy of service members before them, has been in charge of training the actors."To bring them back to where their heroes trained and to being them back essentially they were made, the company as a whole was made is truly the power behind this project," All Airborne Battalion president, Darren Cinatl said. For the actors themselves, many said it was surreal."To still be talking about it 24 years later in the actual place where these guys trained, the original airborne, its quite emotional," Mark Lawrence who played Cpl. William H. Dukeman Jr said.The men of Easy Company created a bond so strong that it has transcended time and people. So that bond they created during the Second World War still exists with us," Douglas Spain, who played Technician Fifth Grade Antonio C. Garcia said. The actors fully immersed themselves in the experience from the training, to living in the barracks, to enjoying a MRE.All preparing to do just like the men they portrayed did and parachute into Normandy."It just means so much to me. What these guys did for us, the greatest generation and to be here where they started out, where they became a band of brothers it's overwhelming," Lawrence said."The fact that he made a decision to 82 years ago has affected my life today. Because of him I am here. It's just tremendous and it's like I love Tony Garcia," Spain said."To just kind of follow in his footsteps, just a tiny piece it's one of the greatest things I have ever done," Lawrence said.There will be a documentary of the cast's trip from Toccoa to Normandy. If you would like to learn more, click here.

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WorkingNation Overheard: Shari Krull on social capital building on the path to a good career [Video]

25-year-old nonprofit Streetwise Partners brings together unemployed and underemployed adults with volunteer mentors to create a social network that will help launch their careers.“We have a very structured model that is very intentional around professional skills building and social capital building. Eighty-percent of jobs are found through networking. Who you know matters,” explains Shari Krull, the nonprofit’s CEO. WorkingNation sat down with Krull at Presented by JFF Horizons – See Beyond 2022 in New Orleans.“Our mentoring program is very unique. We apply a two-to-one mentoring model, so it's two mentors to one mentee. So it's just double the network, double the access. Our mentors arrange for at least four informational interviews for our participants, so the network starts to increase” she explains.Krull says hard skills are not enough, so there is a focus on soft skills as well.“How do you introduce yourself with confidence if somebody asks you in an interview, tell me about yourself. How do you leverage a professional network? How do you identify relationships so that you have a professional reference? How do you dress for particular interviews? What should you put on your resume? All of these skills that unless you were born into a household where you could absorb them through osmosis, you're really out of luck.”Krull says Streetwise Partners is proud of the outcome this social capital building has achieved – than 70% of its graduates are employed within a year and starting annual salaries increase over the year from $10,000 to $60,000. Find out more about Streetwise Partners:https://streetwisepartners.org/Our #WorkingNationOverheard interview series lets you listen in on conversations and discussions about employment and education taking place at major conferences around the country. You can find past installments at https://workingnation.org/overheard/.Check out what they are saying at JFF Horizons – See Beyond 2022 in New Orleans: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2EXy_Hi93bLuN_PsvusC33vJFM4ahZ3TYou can read more about this year's conference at https://horizons.jff.org/ and learn more about Jobs for the Future – JFF at https://www.jff.org/.Follow the conversation on social media: #WorkingNation #WorkingNationOverheard #JFFHorizons #SeeBeyond #futureofwork #workforcedevelopment #skillsgap #jobs #work #career #skills For stories about solutions to the jobs skills gap disrupting our economy and the future of work, visit WorkingNation at https://workingnation.org/. Connect with WorkingNation on social media: Subscribe to WorkingNation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WorkingNation_videoFollow @workingnation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/workingnation Follow WorkingNation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/working-nation/Like and follow our WorkingNation Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/workingnation/ Follow WorkingNation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingnation/

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Hiring Temp Labor For Nonprofits! [Video]

The CEO and founder of StaffingBoutique.org, Katie Warnock, discusses the world of hiring temporary labor within nonprofit organizations. Temporary staffing can be a strategic choice, especially in uncertain times, but organizations must consider their unique circumstances when deciding between short-term and long-term solutions. Katie's years of expertise in staffing for nonprofits provides valuable insights. She begins by emphasizing the importance of understanding when to hire temporary labor and what types of positions are suitable for temporary roles. Predictable situations like maternity or family leave, where a temporary replacement can be planned for, are ideal for hiring temps. However, she also points out that unexpected departures, especially for critical roles like database administrators, often lead organizations to rely on temp staffing to prevent workflow disruptions. When it comes to assessing the costs associated with temporary labor, Katie advises organizations to consider factors such as the number of hours required, and the specific skill set needed for the position. Temporary roles can range from part-time administrative work to highly specialized tasks like grant writing. Katie's agency takes care of all administrative aspects of temp employees, making the process seamless for clients. The discussion also touched upon the management of temporary staff, where hiring managers play a crucial role in overseeing their performance and addressing any issues promptly. Looking at the long-term versus short-term benefits of temporary labor, Katie shares that in uncertain economic times, hiring temps can be a strategic choice. It allows organizations to get the work done without the commitment of offering benefits and long-term employment. However, she also points out that retaining talented temporary staff can be a challenge, as they may actively seek permanent positions with benefits elsewhere. Katie offers thoughts on how her agency works closely with nonprofits at many levels, fostering their ability to gain insights into nonprofit organizations' inner workings. They work to engage in detailed conversations with clients, gaining a deep understanding of their challenges, from board dynamics to donor relations and recruitment. This unique perspective allows Staffing Boutique to offer tailored solutions to their clients, going beyond merely filling job openings. The agency specializes exclusively in staffing for the nonprofit sector, handling everything from temporary positions to permanent recruitment. They cover a wide range of roles within nonprofits, from administrative assistants to executive directors, CFOs, substitute teachers, fundraisers, database support, events coordinators, and more. You can also listen to the show on your favorite podcast channel. Additionally, the American Nonprofit Academy provides news, inspiration, and training for the nonprofit and social impact community. #fundraising #nonprofit #socialimpact