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Reflections from Independent Sector and Blackbaud Conferences

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As part of my role as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation, I had an opportunity to coach Independent Sector on their conference social media integration. There was an excellent discussion about silo busting techniques and the role of leaders in bringing down the cubicle walls.

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How to Prevent Burnout at Your Nonprofit, From the Experts

Classy

A: With many nonprofit leaders holding multiple hats and roles in their organizations, we constantly hear that they are exhausted. Sudden cynical attitude about the job, company, or working conditions . It is okay to not always have a “can-do” attitude if your plate is already overflowing. Compassion fatigue is real.

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Grant Writing and the Perfect Storytelling

Tech Soup

Before MADD, there were little to no legal consequences for driving while intoxicated; her organization transformed American attitudes about drunk driving and successfully fought for stricter laws across the country. But storytelling still plays a prominent role in all requests that I write. Start Your Grant Proposal with a Story.

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E-Mediat Day 1: A Networked Mindset To Capacity Building

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’m the lead for Zoetica where my role is to deliver training, advise on the curriculum and coaching methods, model transparency, and serve as meta network weaver. Once we mapped the network on the wall before our eyes, we reflected on the following questions: * What are the points of connection?

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Maximizing Nonprofit Impact: A Roadmap to Sustainable Fundraising

The Modern Nonprofit

From Inspiration to Cultivation – The Board’s Role While personal contributions light the way, board members play an equally decisive role in nurturing your donor garden. The board’s attitude towards fundraising. Their seasoned insight, like a trusty sidekick, balances lofty ambition with a spoonful of pragmatism.

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The Public Argument About Arts Support as Seen through the Lens of the Detroit Institute of Arts

Museum 2.0

I'm focusing on the community response to the prospect of the millage and the way the public debate reflects broader conversations about the public value of the arts. Many comments on the DIA fell in this category, e.g. "I would rather my $20 goes to my local schools, police, or fire if they are going to raise my tax."

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[VIDEO] You’ve Been Let Go From Your Nonprofit Job – Now What?

Bloomerang

So yeah, the local church filed for bankruptcy. I like that attitude and the way you framed it. So I think it’s an opportunity to really reflect and also, you know, as Sarah mentioned, that you might be juggling different priorities, you know? About a week after that furlough began, they filed for bankruptcy.

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