title: Professional development in national organizations: insights from Girls Incorporated.
abstract: The largest national youth organizations have targeted, comprehensive professional development systems. For one of them, Girls Incorporated, its mission "to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold" drives sophisticated, evaluated professional development for affiliate staff and trustees.
authors.affiliation: Girls Incorporated, USA.
authors.forename: Heather Johnston
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Nicholson
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Houchin
authors.forename: Brenda
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Stegall
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D041923:Adolescent Development; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D003162:Competency-Based Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D009939:Organizations, Nonprofit; D011361:Professional Competence; D024382:Professional Role; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent / Q000193:education*; D002666:Psychology, Child / Q000193:education*; D012947:Social Work / Q000193:education*; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States