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Why Kansas City Has a Shot at Bridging the Digital Divide

Tech Soup

I had the opportunity to participate in the launch of the new Kansas City Digital Inclusion Fund. It addresses the thorny problem of bringing the 25 percent or so of people in the city who are still not participating in the information age to inclusion. So why is Kansas City investing more money on digital inclusion?

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

Their educational focus areas include new designs to advance learning, pathways to postsecondary success, leadership and teaching to advance learning, public understanding, and integration, learning, and innovation. Areas served: Kansas City/Missouri. Areas served: Worldwide. Global Fund For Children. The Skillman Foundation.

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Leadership Lessons From Women Who Mean Business

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Every year, the Kansas City Business Journal honors 25 women business leaders in the Kansas City metro in its " Women Who Mean Business " awards competition. Attitude is something you can't teach." Never, ever, ever react in anger to anybody." Loyalty is not something you can spot right away; attitude is.

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Insights From "Women Who Mean Business"

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Every year, the Kansas City Business Journal honors 25 women business leaders in the Kansas City metro in its " Women Who Mean Business " awards competition. Attitude is something you can't teach." Never, ever, ever react in anger to anybody." Loyalty is not something you can spot right away; attitude is.

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Why Engaging Your Volunteers Will Help Your NPO Thrive

NonProfit Hub

HALO, which works with disadvantaged youth in Missouri and Africa, gives this award as part of a handful of awards at an annual happy hour to honor the volunteers. “We We gave one woman the grammar nazi award, it might not seem like much, but it is stuff she’s able to do.”. “We We are a part of their lives,” she said. “We

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What To Think About For Next Year

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Dont limit your time for only your direct reports.