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Guest Post: Networking Tips for the 2011 NTC from a Former Newbie

NTEN

Here, she shares some of her networking tips that will make anyone look like an NTC pro. Bonus tip: use your name badge as your business card holder. Bonus tip: early birds at breakfast always get coffee. Attending a session with an interesting topic (intellectual property law, anyone?) Bonus tip: bring cash.

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Community Building begins with Community Organizing

Amy Sample Ward

Would love to hear if you have examples or tips to share! But both the community and your organization want to see certain laws passed, things improved, programs created or groups supported. We focused on principles for community building and community organizing, as well as examples of both short-term and long-term engagement.

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Why Nonprofit Workplaces Are Stressful and What To Do About It

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Over the last 25 years, we’ve shifted from leisure time as status to busy and stressed out as a badge of honor. This is already happening in Europe (France has a no after hours email law ) and many Scandinavian countries focus on work life balance. Here is a simple recipe and tips for getting started. How To Change.

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Use New-Hire Employee Badges

Eric Jacobsen Blog

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! Don't Praise.

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Personal Fundraising in Second Life: Yonder Doesburg Raises Money for Make A Wish

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Make A Wish Donation Box in Second Life On the Web, you can become a messenger for your cause by adding a charity badge or fundraising widget to your blog or web site. My brother in-law (the boy's father) has an account in SL and together we designed the Make A Wish donation boxes and set up the first donation site in 2006.

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NpTech Tag: Roundups from and about Facebook and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This articles provides some excellent tips and strategies for a successful group approach to blogging. The Technovist offers some 5 tips for nonprofits to get started with social networking sites. Web-Based Software Apps The nonprofit marketing blog gives us some tips for using Google Checkout. hard to use ?"

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Four Tips And Observations For Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! Don't Praise.

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