When people think of networking a few images come to mind. People plastered with fake smiles exchanging business cards as though they were candy. Feel inauthentic, opportunistic, and like you’re trying to join a “bros club.” An “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine” form of networking. Scratching other people’s backs? Ick.
Call to Leadership - Net Impact Leadership Team 2022-2023
Spotlight on NIB Board Fellows
Net Impact Bostons’ 2021-2022 class of board fellows, just wrapped up their fellowships at 11 different sites in the Greater Boston area. Net Impact Boston’s board fellowship program is unique in that it places social impact professionals onto nonprofit boards as non-voting, but participating members for year-long fellowships.
An Exciting Announcement!
Net Impact Board Fellows Spotlight: The Bridge at 211
Agnes Buchanan, a board member at The Bridge at 211 interviewed Joselyn Yrayta-Mart, a former board fellow and now a fully elected board member, and Alexandra (Alex) Gaston, a current board fellow, about their fellowship experiences at The Bridge at 211 in Salem, Massachusetts. Read this blog post and interview to learn more about the board fellowship experience.
16 Ideas for Celebrating Earth Day at Work
Lack of Civic Education Leads to Issue Illiteracy
How to Increase Luck In Your Life and Career
Is it possible to increase luck in your life and career? Let’s start with the definition of luck: “Success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions.” So, what is the definition of failure? “Lack of success.” And what’s the definition of success? “The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.”
Given the definition of success, is there anything you can do to create an environment where chance can work its magic?
Racial, Equity and Justice: Boston Black History
A guest speaker, Shawn Quigley, returns from the National Park Service's Boston African American National Historic Site to discuss about the work done by the African American National Historic Site and its role in studying and educating about black history.
A Voice for the Homeless Youth
Small House was desperately needed because Asjah Monroe was encountering so many youth and young adults in homelessness with so few youth-specific places to send them. Getting to know the personal stories and struggles of a few young, tremendously resilient and loveable young adults inspired her to create this movement. Because of them, she took the leap to create Small House. This is hers and their story.
Shifting from Toxic to Kind Careerism
In December 2021, Net Impact Boston partnered with Lauren Goldberg Coaching to host an exciting Career Change Mindset Workshop (full recording here) focusing on shifting our mindset to find paths that drive us and building resilience in the face of career transitions.
Here is a reflection from Lauren Goldberg, Career Strategist for purpose-driven professionals, on changing your mindset to make career moves that align with (or ignites!) your passion.
Outside on the Eastside with Eastie Farm
On Thursday, July 15 we kicked off our first in-person event in over a year in collaboration with Eastie Farm.
