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I'd like to think I've improved my conflict management skills over the years, but I still have plenty of room for growth! This week I read Vu Le's post titled, The way we manage conflicts needs to take neurodiversity into consideration. I really appreciated the points he made and I can't get the post out of my head. Here are a few of the items sticking with me: With conflicts, though, most of us are still relying on tools and strategies that may not have been updated to include neurodiversity. This means that while we may be thoughtful about neurodivergent colleagues when everything is going well, we throw this consideration out the window when there’s ...

Career L!FT is home to thousands of CNP candidates and CNPs from around the country. We encourage you to share your organization's internship and career opportunities with our CNP network! Here's how it works: Fill out this form. A staff member from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance will review your submission and reach out with any questions. Your opportunity will be posted on CNP Central. Dedicated nonprofit professionals with the knowledge and skills to advance your organization's mission will apply! We look forward to reviewing and posting your submissions!

Welcome to Career L!FT You want to work to make the world a better place -- we want to give you the tools to make that happen. Career L!FT will help you identify and build successful nonprofit careers. This resource brings you connections and tools that will help you learn about career opportunities and to elevate your professional prowess. What to Expect CNP candidates can network with CNPs working in the nonprofit sector. Navigate to Career L!FT on the menu, and click on Engage as a Career L!FT Mentee to get started. Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up your Career L!FT Mentee profile. Then search for and connect ...

An internship can take you closer to your dream nonprofit career, help you build life long skills, and increase your professional network. When you land one, whether it’s an in-person or a virtual position, make the most of it! I was hired on by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance as their Student Services Intern more than a year ago. I am loving it! Here are the top three tips I've learned that will help you succeed in your virtual internship. ASK ALL OF THE QUESTIONS One of the biggest mistakes you can make when starting a remote internship is not asking questions. You may think your questions aren’t important, but they are! As a remote intern, ...