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Reflection and Evaluation

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Reflection and Evaluation March 10, 2008 Michele Martin, one of my fave bloggers, has a great post today on Reflective Practice. Unfortunately, none of them had an answer to that question.

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Are Associations Losing Their Members’ Trust?—The Leadership ColLAB Explores This Critical Question

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The problem might be something you’ve never considered. Could the decline in membership be a reflection of the decline in trust? But there was agreement that membership retention and loyalty problems might be symptomatic of declining confidence. Maybe stale programming is stopping the love? Could the issue be trust?

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How to Recruit More Participants for Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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Mark Becker, Founding Partner at Cathexis Partners – Mark founded Cathexis Partners in 2008 to help nonprofit organizations get the most from their existing technology tools, implement new technology to address gaps, and find the best overall approach to using technology to support their missions.

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Research Friday: Leadership Development & Performance Management - Reflections from Daring to Lead 2011

ASU Lodestar Center

Problems can become exacerbated if an organization lacks the adequate systems to swiftly and carefully handle personnel issues. Not only will performance management processes help to mitigate problems when they occur, they also provide leaders with tools and a framework to do more of the things they enjoy — developing and supporting staff.

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Interview with Lindsay Gruber: Building Corporate Resilience through Pro Bono Volunteerism

Saleforce Nonprofit

However, it is equally, if not more important to reflect on the things we’ve learned, and what we’re grateful for. We did a survey of hundreds of professionals during the 2008 and 2009 downturn, and found that often wasn’t the case. It is important to acknowledge that the last few years have been really difficult.

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5 Foundation Trends That Will Continue in 2018

Connection Cafe

Grants that are Hyper Issue-Focused with Holistic Approaches to Problem Solving. Foundations have consistently remained conservative in their grant and operational spending since the financial market crash of 2008 and have been looking to do more with their limited resources. However, it isn’t just about diversity in staff.

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Blog Action Day 2010: Water

Amy Sample Ward

Whether you were, or weren’t, I’m hoping you’ll join with me for a few minutes to think, and reflect. TapIt water bottle refilling network was founded in 2008 to give New Yorkers free access to clean sustainable water on the go. But it also means thinking about today.

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