What ‘Star Trek’ Can Teach Us About Nonprofits
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 24, 2024
Some nonprofits act like they exist outside the market economy, but a lesson from "Star Trek" can help your nonprofit embrace reality.
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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
AUGUST 31, 2011
I'm very excited to be a guest editor with the awesome Donna McNear on next year's special technology issue of the Journal of Vision Impairment and Blindness. Help us make this a terrific issue! Of course, this is a peer reviewed journal and being guest editors doesn't give us the power to decide what does and doesn't get published.
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Tech Soup
OCTOBER 29, 2014
Simple Steps for Teaching Privacy. Although privacy issues can be a challenge to teach, Scott recommends a few simple steps for digital literacy educators: Provide basic privacy instruction. Find out what Internet services patrons are using so you can better explain what privacy issues might affect them. spanhidden.
NTEN
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
Whether you call it "data-driven", "data-informed", "evidence-based", or something else, making smarter decisions and strategies for your organization is something every nonprofit leader strives for—and what the latest issue of NTEN:Change is all about.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 13, 2011
What lies beneath a request for technology capacity or skill building or the rush to adopt the newest social or mobile tool? Are there other more pressing organizational issues that should be addressed first such as poor program quality or lack of a overall communications strategy or leadership issues. What you think?
The MatrixFiles
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Higher education and the media have been hard hit with trust issues. Execs agreed on the importance of educating members about trust issues in their field. One exec expressed interest in resources to share with our members to teach them how to have conversations about controversial topics. Track trends in your industry.
Top Nonprofits
JANUARY 13, 2022
On so many vital social issues, we’re either seeing painfully slow progress or problems that are actually getting worse. His clients have included Teach For America, The Nature Conservancy, SaverLife, Congreso de Latinos Unidos, the Open Society Foundations, and the Movement For Black Lives.
Media Cause
APRIL 29, 2021
But for so many of us, this very personal and critical issue is part of our everyday lives. Ten Percent Happier is an app offering guided meditations and practical teachings you can carry anywhere, with courses on stress, relationships, communication, and more. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Day #1: Ten Percent Happier.
Connection Cafe
JULY 14, 2017
But this creates issues for nonprofits. I remember an article from a while back in the Chronicle of Philanthropy titled ‘Overhead Costs Pose Dilemma for Charities’ It highlighted the issue of nonprofit overhead costs vs programmatic or mission costs. Nonprofit Overhead vs. Mission Costs.
Nimble AMS
JANUARY 15, 2024
Initially, Nimble AMS worked hard to teach ASSH staff how to best maximize their technology investments. We had a ticket in the system this week and got a response to resolve the issue the same day,” said Adler. ASSH’s members can now trust that the medical coding information is accurate and accessible.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Instead of being prescribed medication after a 10-minute consultation with a doctor, a holistic provider may do a deeper assessment into all factors that could be creating a medical issue. A holistic consultant can hear those pain points and then speak to those pain points about the possible root issues that might be at work.
Have Fun - Do Good
DECEMBER 8, 2013
issue, gender, race, religious belief, sexual orientation, background). Teaching On Friday, I taught a fun Social Media for Coaches unit as part of a "Building a Successful Coaching Practice: Nuts, Bolts and Social Media" course in San Francisco State''s College of Extended Learning''s Core Strengths Coaching Skills Program.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 25, 2008
As Ryanne Hodson points out, making media together helps kids learn about the issue as well as the technology. What a great way to teach your children to become more thoughtful and responsible about the world we live in. My kids have become more and more interested in playing video games.
EveryAction
JUNE 8, 2023
MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. The former can include creating an issues-related quiz, requesting volunteer feedback through a survey, conducting a volunteer/membership drive, or asking advocates to share an image on social media.
sgEngage
APRIL 12, 2024
Another example–noted in Gump’s book–is the Junior Achievement’s JA BizTown program, which teaches younger students about being citizens, workers, and consumers in society. But it’s much harder to dig up examples of intrapreneurship in the nonprofit world than it is in the for-profit world.
Candid
MARCH 23, 2022
After two years of teaching online in a variety of formats and structures, one thing that I’ve realized is that when the camera is off, people may be long gone—or at least disengaged. . Perhaps you have a technical issue with your camera or internet connection, or maybe you’re just camera-shy. .
Tech Soup
FEBRUARY 23, 2011
Nevertheless, issues like interoperability, security, privacy, and lack of a supportive technology infrastructure persist, leading many CSOs unable to decide if it is right for them. Have a look at some blog posts on the issue from the TechSoup blog below. This was first posted on the GuideStar International blog. read more.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Calderoni’s book teaches you how company character catalyzes loyalty, agility and hypergrowth. However, the events during the pandemic, Black Lives Matter, Stop Asian Hate, and other social issues have forced companies off the sidelines, in part because governments are not doing enough to address these issues.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 22, 2023
No one organization can go it alone on most modern issues. But collaboration among different organizations—even among different sectors—is the key for attacking complex issues. But it’s also an outline that can be used to teach students and executives alike to become bridgebuilders.” What are the three elements of innovation?
Saleforce Nonprofit
MAY 5, 2021
It’s the gift of having my children teach me that everyday actions can make a world of difference. Children are teaching their parents that everyday actions can make a world of difference. It’s important to know a little about the issue and what some good resources are, to help us have those conversations.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
This week I was honored to teach a Happy Healthy Nonprofit Workshop at the 1440 Multiversity Nonprofit Service Week. This past week they opened up the campus to nonprofits and I was lucky enough to be part of the faculty to teach a workshop. They also teach yoga and meditation classes in this room. The photo was my classroom.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 6, 2024
Fortunately, Wiggins’s new book, The New CEO , fills that educational gap by teaching you the 10 components that make for a successful CEO transition – whether you are a newly announced or newly appointed CEO. These 10 components inform the chapters within the book. Get the message right: what you say, and how you say it, sets the whole tone.
Saleforce Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Unsurprisingly, money issues rose to the top of the discussion almost every time. Unsurprisingly, staff wellbeing was a major issue for nearly a third of nonprofits throughout the pandemic. When she’s not managing marketing content, you can find her teaching or taking yoga classes around the San Francisco bay area.
Tech Soup
FEBRUARY 29, 2016
If we really want to get to solving some of the issues, then these organizations will need to step up and invest in the most critical asset they have — their data. I feel like in many cases, they don't provide the public and funders with the power of their work. They present diluted versions of the total picture.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 23, 2023
In their new book, Real-Time Leadership , leadership coaches David Noble and Carol Kauffman teach leaders how to use their unique MOVE framework to help leaders adjust their reflexive reactions and optimize their responses to any situation – including unexpected and complex leadership challenges. Now, the world needs more real time leaders.
Candid
AUGUST 25, 2022
Foundation Directory and Foundation Maps quickly became two of my favorite tools, teaching me about researching funders, finding specific grant opportunities, and making connections in the fundraising and grantmaking landscape of my state. It was such a relief to have access to this information!
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 17, 2021
An instructor travels to your place of business to teach you how to apply your new features to your existing processes, one-on-one. Phone support is also helpful when you want to tackle a complex issue that requires a conversation. These online and webinar training sessions can be private or public. In-person training.
Nimble AMS
MAY 13, 2022
TECH TIP: Teach in-demand skills and provide industry-specific certifications through Salesforce’s Trailhead , accessible with Nimble AMS. Young professionals see the value of volunteering, raising awareness, and charitable acts, whether it’s for a political, personal, or professional issue. Volunteering.
sgEngage
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
She has been recognized with a Screen Actors Guild Award®, an Emmy®, and a Golden Globe®, and has a strong track record of using her platform to stand up to pressing societal issues. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain insights and foster a constructive dialogue on the role of AI in your school.
Bloomerang
JUNE 5, 2024
Make sure you have sound equipment that easily hooks into your stream to minimize technical sound issues. As the big day approaches, your planning committee should conduct a practice run of your event so you can iron out any potential issues you may encounter during the auction. Run through your event.
Cloud 4 Good
JULY 27, 2021
Teach For America (TFA) is an education nonprofit operating in support of a vision that one day all children in the United States will have the opportunity to attain an equitable and excellent education. This issue led to an abnormally high unsubscribe rate that diluted the organization’s messaging effectiveness.
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Black Teach Project is the definition of “small but mighty.” Just this month they held a day of legislative action bringing together members of the community to hear from legislators on bills currently in session and for the opportunity to elevate their voices on issues concerning the community. Black Teacher Project. Higher Heights.
M+R
APRIL 13, 2023
Running large Zoom calls for all volunteers to help deepen their understanding about abortion stigma, get skills-based training to become better storytellers or host teach-ins on their own, learn how to lobby, and participate in phone banks that support states at the local level to stop anti-abortion legislation.
NonProfit Hub
DECEMBER 10, 2020
But we can teach you how to avoid some of these issues! By knowing these issues ahead of time, you can better prepare yourself for possible troubles ahead. A successful fundraising plan has every aspect down to a science. But things don’t always go as planned. Humans mess up, people get busy, and some things just fall through.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
Baird/Sullivan : We might be biased, but we believe the best way to address these issues is to have honest conversations about them. Once leaders ask these questions, it is critical that they “hear” what their employees are saying and commit to actions for resolving the issues surfaced. How do you address these signs?
sgEngage
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
What GivingTuesday Teaches Us About Year-Round Giving. Over the past year, we have been looking at the myriad ways that people give to address pressing issues, support causes they care about, and build the communities and world they wish to live in. Generosity Is Abundant.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 31, 2006
Developed to teach Australian and U.K. students about environmental issues, Adventure Ecology is one example of a growing field of ???serious??? video games that raise awareness about issues like poverty and international strife, and help players assess strategies for solving them.
Bloomerang
MAY 4, 2021
Stories are a form of communication that really shows an audience why something matters by giving an issue a context, a face, and a name. . Stories teach us what has worked for others in the past, and what to avoid like the plague. Think about who in your organization has experienced the greatest transformations.
Blue Fox
APRIL 11, 2022
I've been working really hard to teach myself the finance side but realized I need to close the gap with your expertise. And now, those mistakes are rearing their ugly head, causing a whole shitstorm of re-work, cash flow challenges, and tax compliance issues. I'm looking to gain stability," said our new client.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 13, 2011
The best managers not only want to hear about problems, but also encourage their employees to tell them when they encounter problems or issues they feel are not right. Good managers, therefore, drive results.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 13, 2011
Rob is also a lecturer at Stanford Law School where he teaches the Law of Nonprofit Organizations. Rob also helped me with my recent essay in the Spring 2011 issue of the Stanford Social Innovation Review, For Love or Lucre that offers practical guidelines for social entrepreneurs who want to start for-profit or nonprofit companies.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Dilenschneider , teaches readers how to: Support a company’s marketing and sales Leverage social media Manage government relations Work with the media effectively Communicate with the investment community Support top management in the event of a crisis or scandal Positively position the company commitment to environmental, social and governance issues (..)
Allegiance Group
MARCH 14, 2024
On top of it all, volunteer managers often have to field calls from on-the-ground coordinators to cover these details and other issues, such as volunteers missing a shift. Perhaps it will issue a giving challenge with a matching gift for its employees. A well-run volunteer program also relies on data.
Bloomerang
JANUARY 22, 2024
This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. Before you start a new organization, it’s worth it to fully think through the problem you’re hoping to address and whether a nonprofit is the right way to solve the issue. Can you clearly articulate the issue you’re hoping to solve?
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