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To bot or not to bot: Using generative AI in grantwriting

Candid

2012), and artistic engagement serves as a therapeutic outlet, contributing to stress relief and well-being (Stuckey & Nobel, 2010). In summary, the arts play a well-documented role in shaping resilient and well-rounded individuals during their formative years. Read more about AI on Candid insights here.

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Research Friday: Executive Directors’ Top Seven Roles for their Boards of Directors

ASU Lodestar Center

In this study, Chao Guo and I researched what nonprofit executives describe as the most important roles of the board. [1] These individuals provided almost 400 comments, which were organized into 13 roles. Most Important Roles of the Board. Executives from local organizations were more likely to prioritize about this role.

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How to Become a Nonprofit Leader

The Modern Nonprofit

He became the youngest and first openly gay executive director of the Asian Pacifical American Labor Alliance in 2010. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. To find a mentor, look within your organization.

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Facebook Campaigning in Romania

Amy Sample Ward

I had the opportunity to facilitate the IT track and had lots of fun poking, prodding, and supporting some really interesting conversations and sharing sessions. Notes: In June 2010: 253,360 new users joined in Romania – Coming in 3rd in the world for adoption for the month. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Networks and Social Movements

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In her article Unstill Waters: The Fluid Role of Networks in Social Movements , Robin Katcher describes the several of the roles that networks can play in social movements : Building linkages and connection with a broader movement. How can networks facilitate that? Deepen agreement on a shared political frame.

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Alaska: And The Earth Shook Under My Feet

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Yesterday afternoon during the ForakerGroup 2010 Nonprofit Leadership Summit, I experienced my first Alaskan earthquake (4.9). I was scared – the floor swayed and I felt like I was on boat. We had a fantastic conversation about the role of leadership in changing the culture of the organization. Earthquake.

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Meet with your finance committee now: Lessons from the Great Recession’s impact on charitable giving amidst current market shocks

ASU Lodestar Center

Remember the global financial crisis (GFC), aka the Great Recession, of 2007-2010? And, despite slight upticks in 2010 and 2011 in giving, they were still well below pre-GFC levels. To help facilitate this discussion, have your CFO run budgets from 2006-2012 and see how your revenue fluctuated. We just saw this. percent in 2009.

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