Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

September 17, 2007 There is an interesting discussion happening between Holly Ross, soon to be ED of NTEN, and Allan Benamer , about web statistics, and whether or not nonprofits should be “transparent&# and publish their web statistics. Why bother having a web site at all? 3 David Zeidman 09.18.07 It’s quite disappointing.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

I review both fundraising and friendraising techniques and how to take them, to varying levels, online – from email solicitations and events to social media and websites. Proposed solution: CC developed Red House 2009, which had three event components: Traditional cocktail party for its major donors, Nonevent called Stay@Home, and.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 25, 2011

For this week’s post, we welcome Angela Francis from Nonprofit Finance Fund to discuss NFF’s recently released State of the Sector survey findings. Since we started this undertaking in 2009, weve heard each year that demand is on the rise, and that remains the expectation for 2011. 5% feel able to discuss their debt burden.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. The "Fall Festival" advertised on their homepage is for 2008, and the "events" link opens up to a May 2009 calendar.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2011

This week Nonprofit Management and Leadership student Rosela Martinez discusses her research on the role of Ethnic Identity in positive youth development. Received ethnic–racial socialization messages and youths’ academic and behavioral outcomes: Examining the mediating role of ethnic identity and self-esteem. Arizona State University.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 17, 2007

at 12:32 pm Hi Michelle, Our Social Media Director came across your blog this morning, and passed the link along to me. Being that here at ReadyTalk we have a socially conscious Corporate vision, we strive to reach out to the NonProfit sector. I’m stepping back and thinking a bit more about this. { In our case that was $299.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Actions and messages were contextualized based on the issues and discussions taking place at both the global and local level. Not just monitoring twitter or tracking who the influential reporters and bloggers are that discuss our programs or issues. But, the organization remained community driven. We need to be listening for action.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? By the end of 2009, Charity Navigator is doing two extraordinary things. But, as we discussed in class, measuring RESULTS – how effectively a nonprofit delivers their services – will be far more complex than growing and mowing an acre of hay.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 18, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. The data were collected in the summer of 2009 by asking people to reflect on their volunteering during all of 2008.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 29, 2010

Social Media Veterans (#smvets). What : This meeting is for for people at orgs who have been using social media for several years and will be a forum to exchange advanced level tips and stories, as well as share what’s worked and what hasn’t. . Finding Networks and Connections in Social Media – [Juniper] (#netconx).

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 7, 2010

I started this project back in July of 2009 at the prompting of a friend who was out of state and was having a birthday. I think that the earlier we can teach people about kindness, the better opportunities we have for positive results. I have two friends who are part of the social media "do good world." She runs Operation Nice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2009

Today, I am moderating a panel at SXSW about Social Media Nonprofit ROI in the format of a poetry slam. A creative report on non-profits, social media, and effective ROIs delivered as poetry slam and expertly judged including interactive crowd participation. SXSW Poetry Slam Slides View more presentations from kanter.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Thursday, September 23, 2010 How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader LinkedIn members continue to offer their insights on my recent discussion question about whether playing high school and/or college sports can help to make you a better business leader. I particularly found the following insightful from a discussion participant.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 23, 2010

Earlier this year, various discussion groups on the social media site LinkedIn helped me build a list of favorite leadership books. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Let the discussion sink in. Dont rehash the discussion later. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Then, use the web and social networking for research. You made your point.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 3, 2010

Then, discuss with him how the mistake happened. If not, teach him what he needs to do differently to avoid the mistake from reoccurring. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

The Leadership Challenge -- "This book examines the practices that make leaders effective and teaches aspiring leaders how to inspire and lead others," explained Burkus. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

In fact, a recent study published by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that its participants understood the tone they were imparting in only about half of their emails. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Streetside uses written, oral and digital storytelling to teach young people in the most underfunded Bay Area public schools how to write autobiographical stories. Ill be teaching a blogging class and doing some mentoring. youth technology public health social entreprneurship

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2010

Learn more about how to host an effective meeting by reading the booklet, "Best Life: Tips for 2009." so annoying and takes away from being present at the meeting) I'd love to find out where to buy the "Best Life: Tips for 2009" booklet. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 2, 2010

Li explains in her new book what it means to be an open leader and why having those skills and behaviors are vital for effectively communicating with customers and employees in todays social media landscape. The test and discussion regarding authenticity and transparency are particularly important. Great read.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

Or, perhaps youve heard a vendor use them, particularly if your company is expanding its social media play. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Leaders on the LinkedIn Executive Suite group came up with these nearly 50 words in answer to a discussion topic I posted in the group forum: " A Good Leader Is [insert one word]." Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 26, 2010

Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2011

Monday, January 17, 2011 New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reach That Goal Social psychologist, Heidi Grant Halvorson, wrote Succeed to help you understand how goals work, what tends to go wrong, and what you can do to reach your goals or to help others reach theirs. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

According to Emarketer, the proportion of companies using dedicated blogs as a marketing channel—excluding blogs on social networks and microblogs such as Twitter—will rise to 39% in 2011 and to 43% by 2012. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions.

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