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Disruption Sunny Side Up 

.orgSource

I hope you enjoy this snapshot of a conversation that left me with more questions than answers, a place where I always love to be. They get invited to places like Davos, but it’s not their speed. You need to be able to clearly articulate: Draw a distinction between yourself and the competition. It takes courage. “If

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What does a Purpose-Driven Company Look Like?

Saleforce Nonprofit

It starts with articulating a clear, authentic, and long-term purpose — something that is true today, and that guides the organization into the future. For example, at the heart of Alaska Airlines is a sense of stewardship for the people and places it serves. So, how do organizations pursue purpose successfully? What’s next?

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How to Get Donations for a Fundraiser: 10 Best Practices

Allegiance Group

By focusing on connecting with these donors, showing them how their investment in your cause is making a tangible impact, and offering alternative ways to get involved, you can support steady or increased retention at your organization. Clear, effective communication that articulates the nonprofit’s message and goals.

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Trainer’s Notebook: Facilitating Brainstorming Sessions for Nonprofit Work

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As Osborn wrote in his book, “Creativity is so delicate a flower that praise tends to make it bloom while discouragement often nips it in the bud.” The simple rules of brainstorming are typically articulated at the beginning of a session as ground rules and include the following: NO criticism or debate. Quantity matters.

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What software freedom means to me

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I realize that I haven’t talked about this in a while, and I’m not sure I’ve actually ever articulated this completely on this blog. I could easily argue that for the overwhelming majority of places you need an operating system, the free and open source alternatives are better (if you count the BSD core of the Mac OS.

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Managing Your Not-for-Profit’s Endowment – How to Ensure Present and Future Success

BoardAssist

5) Does the nonprofit’s governance requirements place any special limitations on the investment portfolio, such as by donors or particular constituencies? Alternatively, does the mission of the organization state that certain investments should be excluded or others included?

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Fascinating Meeting at the Copyright Office

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I came away with a much better understanding of the issues they are exploring and certainly did my part to articulate why I support the positions we have. already has a good copyright exemption in place, as do many of the richer countries. Long post alert!] Nothing I heard from the Copyright Office made me think they were pro-Treaty.

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