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Book Review: Engine of Impact – Essentials of Strategic Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week I attended the launch of the book, Engine of Impact: Essentials of Strategic Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector by William F. The book is a great read, packed with insights as well as high level frameworks and practical applications. Not in this book. Meehan III and Kim Starkey Jonker, with a Foreword by Jim Collins.

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Why Empathy is the Key to Outstanding Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As leaders, we have a responsibility to model this behavior, demonstrating an authentic interest in our people as humans. You need to provide opportunities for their continuous learning on the job and mentoring. Model and Celebrate Well-being Practices Creating a robust work culture that incorporates well-being is fundamental.

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Tips for Activating a Culture of Wellbeing in the Nonprofit Workplace

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Mentoring program and cross training.

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Announcing ImpactRising.Org: Organizational Capacity Building Resource for Nonprofits and Consultants

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

A model of generosity. Dan was the sole anonymous donor for the program, which brushed off my indignity and furnished me with a new laptop, a mentor, and monthly checks for books, food and travel. First though, I want to dedicate this post to one of my hero philanthropists, whose spirit ImpactRising’s work strives to embody.

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Thoughts on the Future of Open Source and Nonprofits

NTEN

In this resource-strapped environment, it's arguable that not considering open source options seriously when evaluating your software toolbox is a disservice to your organization, board, constituents, and clients. . and licensing models. Current Trends. Commercialization of open source projects is another important trend.

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[VIDEO] Creative Ways People Contribute to Community

Bloomerang

Weave in stories that are connected to the podcast and I’m going to share some model language for you. . He’s now one of my mentors, advisors, and dear friends. So here’s a model for how you can establish common ground. . But her business model is all about generosity, all about offering.

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3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

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). A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. They pose alternatives.