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Nerd, Geek, and Gear Herding: Technical Management Techniques for Managers

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By Grant Howe, VP Research and Development, Sage Nonprofit Solutions I've been asked to present a session at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference on "Technical Management Techniques for Managers". Consider this an official "teaser" on a topic we'll cover in detail during the session: Handling a Crisis.

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How to Apply for Grants: A Guide for Parks and Rec Orgs

Achieve

Alongside articulating your need for funding and specific goals and objects, implement storytelling techniques that help you stand out from the crowd. She has an MBA from University of Texas at Austin and a Finance degree from University of Illinois.

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Interview: SXSW4Japan Raises over $120,000 #sxswcares

Amy Sample Ward

South by Southwest ( SXSW ) Interactive is a conference, that takes place each Spring in Austin, TX, with over 20,000 web influencers, emerging tech, and creatives. What were successful techniques or elements of SXSWcares? Did you participate in SXSWCares from Austin or around the world?

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2023 Top Nonprofit Conferences

Whole Whale

Where : Austin, TX & Online (Hybrid). About : Create Good is a 2-day conference to inspire nonprofit communicators to amplify their missions with the latest tools and techniques. SXSW Civic Engagement & Climate Change + SXSW EDU. Note: We combined our summaries for the SXSW bonanza because, Texas.

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Shadowing To Learn Web Video: DoGooder Awards Voting

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

What are some practical techniques for practicing systems leadership skills? One the techniques they teach and apply is called “ Shadowing.” The winners will be announced at the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference in Austin in March.

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How to Prevent Burnout at Your Nonprofit, From the Experts

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MEET KRISTA WILBUR, CASE MANAGER AND PROGRAM EVENTS COORDINATOR AT AUSTIN ANGELS . Krista joined the Austin Angels staff in 2018 without hesitation. You may even consider bringing in an external partner to discuss wellbeing techniques. It’s something small like that that can lighten the stress at work.

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SXSW 2013 – Social by Global: Failure Is Not An F-Word!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This week I was in Austin, TX for SXSW Interactive Festival where I presented or facilitated at several social good sessions or events. Once you understand your own behavior and a technique for letting go of failure, you need to understand other people in your organization and establish this as a way of working.

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