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1 Million Trailhead Badges: Lessons from Salesforce.org’s Trailhead Journey

Saleforce Nonprofit

We collaborate across teams and functions — this includes the Trailhead team that provides mentoring for our editors and writers, and all the support that makes the Trailhead magic happen. Broadcast: Tell your network about nonprofit, education, philanthropy, and pro bono badges on social. Tag @SalesforceOrg to extend your reach.

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Interview with Dan Fellini, NTEN's Web Developer

NTEN

On a lower level, one of the most important lessons I learned as a technologist is the importance of systems and project management. But I think it’s critical to approach even the smallest sites as a project, and that means project management. I was lucky that our web team was not only top notch, but also willing to mentor.

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Thoughts on the Future of Open Source and Nonprofits

NTEN

Open source projects are now prominent players in middle layer. Successful open source projects are increasingly emphasizing and devoting resources towards usability improvements, documentation, and ease of installation and upgrades. Commercialization of open source projects is another important trend.

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Sheroes You Should Know: Inspiring Stories for #WomensHistoryMonth

EveryAction

When she wasn't busy mentoring Francis Ford Coppola, pioneering the invention of the boom mic, or accepting her star on the Walk of Fame , Arzner was also the first woman to join the Director's Guild of America. And she did it all in a Victorian gown - slow clap. Elizabeth Cowell. Ready to support more female game-changers? Kiara Nirghin.

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"Google Was Our First Office": Managing a Worldwide Staff

NTEN

This amazing project , initiated by Eli Winkelman, came to life with the help of PresenTense. Each fellow is guided by a personal volunteer, mentor, and a coach, who are professionals in different fields. PT also broadcasts some of the events using livestream.com. Efrat Ben-Dor Erez, NPTech Israel.

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Some Thoughts on Livestreamed Interviews, Engagement, Book Winners, and Finger Puppets

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

that lets anyone with an inexpensive web camera and internet connection to broadcast to the world. Can you shape and identify a beginner starter project (s) that doesn't take too much time? Does reverse mentoring actually work? The tool was a live streaming platform called Ustream.tv

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Bringing Women a Global Voice: Jensine Larsen, World Pulse

Have Fun - Do Good

They broadcast and unite women's voices from around the world into a powerful force for change. We brought professional empowerment mentors and coaches, and also professional editors. You can listen to my interview with Jensine on the Big Vision Podcast website, or on iTunes. We think it's because of the mentorship.

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