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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

sgEngage

We all want to know whether our work makes a difference. We offer some practical tips, some examples of funders doing this work, and some resources. Work with community participants to identify roles and set parameters around what they do and don’t want to do as part of MEL. But is this the right question?

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Human Rights and the Duty to Protect Sensitive Data

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In his January 17, 2014 speech on NSA reforms , President Obama stated: "As the nation that developed the Internet, the world expects us to ensure that the digital revolution works as a tool for individual empowerment, not government control."

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How Mentorship Can Break Down Racial Divides

Saleforce Nonprofit

I received a full academic scholarship to Jackson State in Mississippi, a historically black university with an accredited journalism department. And I made sure to kick the door wide open at every television station I worked in over my 16-year career, so others who were told they don’t belong would feel welcome.

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4 Best Professional Development Practices for Nonprofits

NonProfit Hub

These programs help your staff members develop skills that can be applied at your organization for more efficient processes and a productive work environment. . They talk about a company working to speed up the production process of a product in order to increase profit. One such way is through professional development programs. .

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Nonprofit Public Relations For Beginners: How To Gain More Attention In Less Time

Kindful

If your time is limited, try to limit extra work by reaching out to the media when you can maximize the effort. Are there journals or magazines that could do an article on you? After you’ve shown an interest in their work, introduce yourself and then give them the pitch. Let’s take a look. Reaching out to press.

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How can nonprofits effectively recruit and retain high-performing employees?

ASU Lodestar Center

When recruiting employees, nonprofit organizations must be well versed in the non-monetary and intrinsic rewards of working with their organization. Some examples of non-monetary incentives that are popular in the nonprofit sector are flexible work environments, robust paid time off plans, casual office dress codes, flextime and more.

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Award Winning Combinations for Social Change

Care2

Cristi Hegranes, Global Press Institute – Global Press Institute (GPI) advances both responsible global journalism and community empowerment by offering journalism training to women around the world. Many amazing people do this kind of work in our communities, and you probably know a few.

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