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Designing Digital Navigation Paths

Forum One

As we started off, I was immediately struck that, as much as each view was unique, they all started to blend. Navigation shouldn’t require effort; it should, in fact, blend into the background and just be a given audiences don’t think about. In key places, there are outlines with local rocks and dead branches from adjacent trees.

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Some Reflections About Civil Society 2.0 and Why I’m Not On A Plane To Tunisia Right Now

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

They are accustomed to thinking that a government controls its citizens — that a film or documentary cannot be produced without government approval. I believe that social networking can do better by thinking about network structures, understanding roles of people, making organizations more sociable and blending social media.

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Not Business As Usual!

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Charity, business, and government, all accomplish great things but have their limitations. And lastly, government. We know that government is rightly tackling many problems for our common good. But innovation is difficult in government because of the constraints that government often operates under. First, charity.

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Are Social Enterprises Viable Models for Funding Nonprofits?

ASU Lodestar Center

Charity and government support remain crucial but are insufficient to address the magnitude of the task at hand. Solving basic social problems requires a level of sustainable investment that donors and government cannot provide alone. Social enterprise models may well offer an answer. In 2014, Goodwill received $3.94

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When Your Powers Combine: Why Nonprofit Mergers Should Not Be Feared

NonProfit Hub

The Stanford Social Innovation Review cites three issues that stop nonprofit mergers from happening : getting the boards aligned, finding roles for senior staff and blending the brands. It helps to consult with an attorney to make sure the transaction is in compliance with all your local state laws. We Can Work It Out.

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Maximizing Nonprofit Impact: A Roadmap to Sustainable Fundraising

The Modern Nonprofit

Goals – Blending Aspiration with Pragmatism Here’s where board members roll up their sleeves. Government Grants and Contracts Local, state, and federal governments offer grants and contracts for specific projects or programs. Regular brainstorming and skill-sharing sessions can also serve as nourishing fertilizer.

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52 Nonprofit Event Ideas That People Will Love

Neon CRM

Golf Tournament Bring together avid golfers and local philanthropists—in many cases, they’re one and the same—for a day on the greens. Sports Tournament Organizing a sports tournament can attract local teams and sports enthusiasts to compete in games like soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, and more.

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