article thumbnail

Healthy Nonprofit Work Culture: Shouldn’t That 2 Hour Conference Call Have Been An Email?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We all have too many meetings and many organizations have a meeting culture that spawns more meetings, and the cycle of wasted time continues, stealing our creativity, energy, and getting in the way of getting results! That is a slogan on a t-shirt, and while meant as a joke, it is all too familiar for many nonprofits.

Culture 50
article thumbnail

Data as Decision in Grantmaking

sgEngage

The following image conveys what this looked like in practice for the same cultural intermediary that used the matrix tool above. We are taught to create an organizational chart or a program activity graphic or a network diagram of organizations needed to address an issue like homelessness or educational equity.

Data 96
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Staying Relevant In A Fast-Changing World

Eric Jacobsen Blog

And, how uncovering those lessons, success and sometimes struggles help chart the course for other businesses. Overcome financial, cultural, and psychological barriers to change. As you read the book, you’ll discover how to: Read the signs that it’s time to shift business strategy. Turn threats into new ways to extend a band’s promise.

Change 52
article thumbnail

Trainer’s Notebook: Facilitating Brainstorming Sessions for Nonprofit Work

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The ideas can be captured on a flip chart or participants can write them down on sticky notes and post them on a wall. Write them on a flip chart, white board, or slide so everyone can see it. Write the initial topic on a flip chart, whiteboard or slide where everyone can see it. Creating a positive culture of brainstorming.

article thumbnail

How To Stay Relevant In A Fast-Changing World

Eric Jacobsen Blog

And, how uncovering those lessons, success and sometimes struggles help chart the course for other businesses. Overcome financial, cultural, and psychological barriers to change. As you read the book, you’ll discover how to: Read the signs that it’s time to shift business strategy. Turn threats into new ways to extend a band’s promise.

Change 40
article thumbnail

How To Stay Relevant In A Fast-Changing World

Eric Jacobsen Blog

And, how uncovering those lessons, success and sometimes struggles help chart the course for other businesses. Overcome financial, cultural, and psychological barriers to change. As you read the book, you’ll discover how to: Read the signs that it’s time to shift business strategy. Turn threats into new ways to extend a band’s promise.

Change 45
article thumbnail

How To Stay Relevant

Eric Jacobsen Blog

And, how uncovering those lessons, success and sometimes struggles help chart the course for other businesses. Overcome financial, cultural, and psychological barriers to change. As you read the book, you’ll discover how to: Read the signs that it’s time to shift business strategy. Turn threats into new ways to extend a band’s promise.