Thu.Sep 18, 2014

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From Big Data to Big Insights: Using data science to transform your work

NTEN

'Miriam Young. Communications Specialist. DataKind. What do the Beverly Hillbillies theme song and data science have in common? Ah data, that “black gold” that is now everywhere. In fact, many have pronounced that “data is the new oil,” yet we’re still struggling with how to harness its potential. Worse still, many people are struggling just to understand what it really means.

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What To Do After Reprimanding An Employee

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'"A reprimand should end with a reaffirmation of the person''s past performance," explains authors Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge in their book, Helping People Win At Work. They provide this example: "The reason I''m upset is because this is so unlike you. You''re one of my best employees, and you usually get your reports in on time." "The reason this step is important is that when you finish giving someone a reprimand, you want him thinking about what he did wrong, not how you treated him.

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Tell Your Community's Story with NetSquared

Tech Soup

'With less than two weeks to go, TechSoup’s Storymakers campaign is roaring along. Submit your digital video, five photographs, or a super-short story now, because we have $13,000 in prizes available! Looking for inspiration? We have webinar recordings , tools, and resources to help you make stories that stand out. Or if face-to-face is more your style, join your local NetSquared group — NetSquared groups are holding digital storytelling events all month.

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Why Your Year-End Ask Should Last 12 Months

NonProfit Hub

'This article originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. In our September/October edition, we explored year-end giving. To reserve your free copy of our November/December issue on creating a solid marketing plan for 2015, sign up today. . ———————————————————————————————.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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IBM Grants Nonprofits Technology Consulting to Help Better Serve the Community - Xtra xtra

AFP Blog

'IBM Grants Nonprofits Technology Consulting to Help Better Serve the Community - Xtra xtra'

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2014 NTEN Awards at 14LCS

NTEN

'This year''s inaugural Leading Change Summit brought together an amazing group of attendees: passionate people who know they aren’t alone in believing there’s another way to tackle a social issue, who see the world in a multichannel network, and who are looking to flip our cycle of adopting new technology on its head. As part of 14LCS, we at NTEN were excited to recognize a few individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond to push the limits, redefine the way we approach social i

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