Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Here are signs your work may be in the danger (red) or caution (yellow) zone, rather than full speed ahead (green) zone: Your budget has stayed the same for quite some time, or it has shrunk. Any culture where almost everyone follows, and few people lead, is one with a power dynamic that’s easily corrupted. First, assess where you are.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 30, 2009

NEWS This week, Echoing Green partnered with Jobs for Change on a new Be Bold Podcast. In the first edition of this partnership, I interviewed Erin O'Connor Jones , the Director of Candidate Services and Managing Associate at Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group. It's been a been a busy few weeks! Early registration deadline is Nov.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 29, 2010

"If we start losing cultural diversity, we begin to lose our whole sense of community because community is defined by culture. My dad is the co-founder of the Global Center for Cultural Entrepreneurship. Before moving to Santa Fe, he was the Director of Aid to Artisans , an international artisan enterprise development NGO.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2013

The opening keynote by Hallie Preskill, Managing Director, FSG talked about the trends setting the stage for new evaluation methods, but also cautioned that these methods would not replace traditional methods. Need a culture of inquiry, sharing what works, what doesn’t. Evaluation is not an add-on task.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 18, 2015

I sat down with Emilyn Green, Executive Director of the Community Science Workshop Network , to learn more about their history, design, and engagement strategy. Do you think there is also a cultural/ethnic aspect to the kind of access and design you use? I knew I could learn a lot from it. For example, kids and tools.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

2012 Stacey Edgar, Founder, Global Girlfriend listen 2011 Gabriela Masala, Founder, One Love Alliance listen Robert Wolfe, Co-Founder, Crowdrise listen Aneesha Raghunathan, Founder, Hope Line Fashions listen Rachel Cohen, Founder and Executive Director, Hand2Paw listen Kathy LeMay, Founder, Raising Change.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Without proper “education,” landing an interview let alone a job working in digital marketing was a pipedream—I found myself stuck, making minimum wage, wearing a well-known green apron simply for the health benefits. Having Tiffany Rivers (Sr.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

listen read Jessica Prentice, Co-Owner, Three Stone Hearth: A Community Supported Kitchen. Listen / Read Elizabeth Pomada Co-Founder, Writing for Change Conference Listen Read Marsha Wallace, Founder, Dining for Women Listen Read Shalini Kantayya, Filmmaker, A Drop of Life.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2014

Again, using design-thinking facilitating methods, the process started with a presentation from the executive director on the strategy for the year and measurement. While technical topics such data and measurement processes emerged, so did a lot culture change issues. They created a concept map of the different themes that emerged.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2011

It seemed clear that this experience would be quite different from my previous visits to cultural institutions. Jay Geneske is the Director of Online Communications at Echoing Green, and has also worked for other nonprofits like Carnegie Hall, Shedd Aquarium, and Steppenwolf Theatre. By Jay Geneske, 2011.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2009

Leadership and culture are important. A Learning By Doing Organizational Culture: Witzel says that there organization's DNA incorporates learning by doing. The culture allows the experimentation On the ground, Witzel says, his program group is experimentating. We don't want to hurt our partners.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But with increased testing and heightened security, and many other demands on schools and teachers today, are gardens just a green frill, or are they a good use of a school’s time and money? The results are undeniable: the gardens do change lives,” said Nick Henry, director of the Community Food Resource Center at the food bank.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Here are signs your nonprofit may be in the danger (red) or caution (yellow) zone, rather than the full speed ahead (green) zone: Your budget has stayed the same for quite some time or it has shrunk. And the outside world, including the board of directors, loved it. . Some ideas won’t pan out; that’s OK.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 1, 2013

The data discussed in this presentation was pulled from 200 Altru customers, which are organizations in the arts and cultural vertical of the nonprofit market, and is from the last 12 months ending in Q1 2013. Of the data presented, these arts and cultural organizations have 55% of their records with email addresses. Membership Data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

It is a useful technique for creating a more responsive, flexible organizational culture as well as coming up with more innovative ideas for programs and grants that are a good fit. How do we leverage the “rain” of culture change?3. How might we reimagine our goals so they aren’t trapped by old power values and/or culture?

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BoardAssist

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Common dashboard components include pie charts, thermometers, and red/yellow/green traffic light-style graphics. The board of directors needs only the big picture to ensure that the organization is sustainable, while the finance committee needs to know more to assess the business plan. Create custom reports for each audience.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2006

She is the co-founder and co-director of Women's Global Green Action Network , a nonprofit that cultivates global partnerships of grassroots women environmental leaders by providing access to communication tools, support services and networking capabilities. Below is a transcript of an interview with her from the Big Vision Podcast.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2011

By Jocelyn Harmon, Director of Nonprofit Services, Care2 Unless you've been living under a barrel, you know the demographics of the U.S. In addition, the study found that Executive Directors of color mostly lead local or regional organizations, not national organizations. are changing. I encourage you to read the entire article.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Drawing on such examples as Amazon , Zappos , Timberland , and Green Mountain Coffee , Ardi explores what it takes to build a Beta company – one that is positioned for success. She has served as a Partner/Managing Director at CCMP Capital and JPMorgan Partners, and was a Partner at Flatiron Partners. I call it Alpha. Dana Ardi, Ph.D.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Remember September 11th: Be of Service Tuesday's Children: WE Volunteer Charity of the Month And 1 new post up on the Global Center for Cultural Entrepreneurship blog (GCCE) : How Independent Bookstores Are Using Twitter The 15th episode of Echoing Green's Be Bold Podcast: Create a Career with Impact is up (I'm the show's host).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 22, 2014

Drawing on such examples as Amazon , Zappos , Timberland , and Green Mountain Coffee , Ardi explores what it takes to build a Beta company – one that is positioned for success. She has served as a Partner/Managing Director at CCMP Capital and JPMorgan Partners, and was a Partner at Flatiron Partners. I call it Alpha. Dana Ardi, Ph.D.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

NTEN Education Director, Ash Shepherd recommends connecting with folks you may have heard of or interacted with online, but never met in person. Get cultured. If you''re in town for a few extra days, Karly recommends heading over to Zilker Park , a great green space for pick-up sport games.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 25, 2015

Rory Green is a guest blogger for Nonprofit Hub. Her day job is connecting donors with opportunities to make a difference, as the Associate Director, Advancement for the Faculty of Applied Science at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia Canada. Culture (more than branding) is what matters in a start-up environment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 21, 2014

Drawing on such examples as Amazon , Zappos , Timberland , and Green Mountain Coffee , Ardi explores what it takes to build a Beta company – one that is positioned for success. She has served as a Partner/Managing Director at CCMP Capital and JPMorgan Partners, and was a Partner at Flatiron Partners. I call it Alpha. Dana Ardi, Ph.D.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Recently, Jennifer Ahern Lammer who is the program director for the Alliance of Nonprofit Management , shared several good design points developed by Peter York from TCG and how she applies it. It’s been great to discuss instructional design with other trainers that Deborah has brought together.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2009

WiserEarth's vision comes from NCI’s Executive Director, Paul Hawken , who recognized its need when researching his latest book, Blessed Unrest: How the Largest Movement in the World Came into Being, and Why No One Saw It Coming. “I WiserEarth is more than a "green" online social network for individuals, although you join as an individual.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2006

Image & Identity: Culture behind clothes Deadline for submissions: May 1, 2007 Appearances aren’t everything, or are they? Clothes can express a part of who we are or the culture we represent. Are green, recycled, or eco-chic clothes a part of your wardrobe? Browse our exhibit and give us your views. How do you express yourself?

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

” In response, technology directors and CIOs ask, “I know we can customize this, but is it a good idea?” Think Green. Do you want to start (or persist) a culture of customization? This works great for a lot of organizations with developers, unique needs, and/or a a DIY culture. Be Aware of Precedent.

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Classy

JULY 13, 2021

By Alison Green and Jerry Hauser. With topics including how to set clear goals and hold people accountable to them, create a results-oriented culture, and hire, develop, and retain a strong staff, this book can help you elevate your management skills and reach your goals. Download the 2021 State of Modern Philanthropy Report.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 9, 2005

The next session I went to was Building the Local Green Economy presented by Kevin Danaher, co-founder of Global Exchange. He also listed the following Green Economy Trends that are also available here : 1. There is a growing movement focusing on building the local, green economy as an alternative to the transnational corporation.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 9, 2007

I mean, San Francisco is now a green city, and that's right from the heart of Mayor Newsom. And being green is also part of saving the planet, saving the earth. Britt: How are you making the event green? We're giving away free green bags from Mollie Stone's - totally recyclable and totally free and totally green.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Peer-to-Peer Events Arts & Culture Events Community Events Educational Events Events for Grown-Ups Events for Kids & Families Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Events Peer-to-peer events raise funds and generate buzz by having your supporters and participants get their networks involved in your event. The possibilities are endless!

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 4, 2010

When I sat down to talk with the co-Directors, Melinda Kramer and Amira Diamond, in early March, they had literally just returned from the West African Woman and Water Training in Ghana. They shared stories from their experience there, and talked about how they are trying to do development and social change work differently.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

And I started my whole company in support of founders, CEOs, executive directors that are out there. I use CEO, executive director, and founder interchangeably. Each board member had a give of 500, a give of 5,000 and if it was in the green for that quarter, that meant they were on track. A culture doesn’t like silence.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Learn from others (we love the Teaching Transgender Toolkit by Luca Maurer and Eli Green). Read, continually, about life from the perspectives of those from cultures other than yours (one of us recently found this read particularly impactful). What are some of the cultural issues going on in their communities or programs?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

In 2006, Sarah Bunting, who writes the blog Tomato Nation , a culture and humor blog, offered to shave her head if her blog readers donated to DonorsChoose.org , a site that allows donors to purchase school supplies for needy classrooms. I don't mean some wear-a-red-outfit-with-a-green-hat, only-go-outside-to-buy-milk bullshit either.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2011

At this month's packed Online Community Meetup (also referred to as #OCTribe), Jen Burton , director of Community and Support at Causes.com , spoke about Facebook's largest fundraising platform and its role in supporting nonprofits. Case Study: Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California. Twitter at @Scav.

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