I’m frequently asked where the best place to network is. The short answer is: “it depends.” There are literally thousands of networking opportunities just in the greater Austin area. Yet some of the best networking doesn’t happen at traditional networking events.

 

The better answer is that there’s a right place for everyone, and it probably depends more on their personality then on their profession. The best place to network is in an organization that you’re passionate about where you can truly get involved.

 

Again this will mean different things to different people. For some it might be volunteering more in their church. For others it means becoming the president of their Rotary club. What’s important is that you find something that you truly love and enjoy and make a contribution to the best of your ability. Making great connections will be easy because the people you’ll be working shoulder to shoulder with will be just as passionate about the cause as you are. This provides a great foundation for a long term relationship.

 

There is an incredible opportunity in Austin to find the right leadership opportunity for your interest and skills. Greenlights for NonProfit Success is a local organization that helps strengthen Central Texas nonprofits through consulting, education, networking and resources. They’ve recently launched a program called BoardPlace where they will match individuals with appropriate nonprofit board positions. This is currently a pilot program and you must apply by November 30^th

 

This is a great chance to find the perfect networking opportunity for yourself.

 

Happy networking!

 

Scott Ingram