Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

In fact, “an inability to hire qualified staff within a limited budget” was the most commonly cited challenge in the 2017 Nonprofit Employment Practices Survey , which also found that 81% of nonprofits do not have a formal retention policy. Read more on this topic: Creating the Right Culture at your Nonprofit. Reynolds, Ph.D,

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Evaluating a Culture. Cultural Organizing Needed for Equity: A Framework of Belonging. Justice over greatness: A new year’s reflection. Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Policy Template. Reflections on a Conference for Well-Intentioned Funders: We can do better. Tools: Reflective structured dialogue.

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Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

When you walk into Zappos, the first thing you notice is the unique structure of the building. Zappos has a “come as you are” dress code policy so employees can feel 100% comfortable while working. Culture is highly valued at Zappos -- so much so that the company publishes a yearly Culture Book. Key Takeaways.

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Library Las Vegas Culture Learning 62

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. for my journal or my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” As the part of my monthly review, I reflect on my themes and habits to improve.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole. Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources. Add advancement of BIPOC staff where you can.

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Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2017

The nature of today’s nonprofit workplace – fast paced and heavy workloads – makes it nearly impossible to find the reflective time to put together a learning plan and implement it. They need organizations with a culture that can help them thrive guest post by Kari Dunn Saratovsky, Third Plateau.

Leadership 50

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

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. This is true both of us as individuals, but also in terms of broader policy. ” Widad E.

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Tunisia Reflection NGO Libya 104

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

” This post shares my notes from that session along with a reflection about my session and some resources. The New Social Economy. This session was a high level view of what is happening in the ecosystem in which I do my work.

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Skills Reflection Management Aggregator 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

The morning had two segments, beginning with content and small group exercises on several themes from the Networked Nonprofit including culture change , transparency , and simplicity. Geoff Livingston did a great job at live blogging the first section in the morning. Some Reflections. The Colorado Trust blog has notes here.).

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Reflection People Network Colorado 103

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

Planning is about using structure and rituals to keep organized. It is important for your team to have the right amount of structure in their workflow. Make Solo Time A Part of Your Team Culture. Have a formal policy about sending after hours emails. Reflect on the past six months or the past year as a team.

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Collaboration Tips Tech Nonprofit 120

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2021

arts & culture institutions) may have even experienced a drop in donations compared to 2019. The “how” – program models, operational processes, staffing structures – can shift. Commit the necessary time to reviewing and improving your organization’s DEI policies and practices and reflect that commitment in your budget.

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Environment Hunger Model Phase 49

sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2022

Change is hard and building a strong internal controls structure in your nonprofit when there has not been one previously takes time. Here are seven practices for building an internal control structure that will increase buy-in and stand the test of time. Keep your nonprofit culture (and internal controls) current.

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International Culture Build Structure 92

Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

As policy changes unfold at the federal, state and local levels, the communities and issues we care about as corporate social responsibility professionals inevitably face uncertainty. 2018 Nonprofit Talent & Culture Summit. 2018 Nonprofit Talent & Culture Summit. Council on Foundations Public Policy Summit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2009

Listening may happen at the personal, staff level as a best practice for doing their job whether or not it is embedded in the organization's culture. For listening to become an organization wide activity and more impact, it needs to be part of the organization's culture. That happens when leaders model and encourage it.

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ROI Examples Results Social Media 91

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

I did a scan of the several hundred organizations registered for the webinar, many from Jewish education organizations, looking at their social media engagement practices as well as a literature scan of alumni network engagement with social mediaHere’s some reflections: Alumni Networks: Benefits, Challenges, and Strategy.

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NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

Operating - we keep up; we have stable infrastructure and a set of technology policies and practices. We have HIGHLY innovative staff who push our available technology structures to capacity. Functioning - we keep the lights on; we have basic systems in place to meet immediate needs.

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Adopt Benchmark Tech Technology 81

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

As policy changes unfold at the federal, state and local levels, the communities and issues we care about as corporate social responsibility professionals inevitably face uncertainty. The Just Economy Conference is the national event for community, policy, government and business leaders who work for fairness in banking, housing and business.

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Calendar Conference Las Vegas San Diego 111

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

I’ve managed campaigns ranging from about $5 million to over a billion dollars in health care, education, arts and culture, and advocacy sectors. So strategy really focuses on organizational direction, establishing values, mission, ensuring the organization embodies its cultural ethos. It builds a culture of trust and respect.

Leadership 60

Leadership Fundraising Gift Slides 60

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2005

The agenda didn't have a detailed description, so I thought this might be a case study along the lines of how to influence a UA policy similiar to this one about Trinidad. If you could change the culture of prisons, you could change the culture of the country?" " Oh no. I thought to myself. Cyberspace identity is key.

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M+R

JUNE 7, 2023

We spend a lot of our time working on policy specifics and the political factors needed for change, but at the end of the day our work is really about the people at the heart of these policies. Guiding questions for identifying storytellers Storytellers are often the most critical piece of any media campaign.

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Guide Media Language Storytelling 73

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 12, 2012

On Financial Narratives and Financial Footnotes: The Truth Is in the Fine Print Guest Beneblog by Teresa Throckmorton, Benetech's CFO and VP, Finance In a previous blog post, we shared the Seven Benetech Truths : the core values that define our identity and culture, that guide our work, and that tell our story.

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Story Grant Fund Library 155

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The things that I tell you will not stick unless you are able to reflect upon your own experience and go, “Ah, yes, I think this is what Julie is talking about. ” That reflection is really important. . That facilitator has to be able to manage many different personalities, the different cultures, different experiences.

Community 77

Community Video Slides Survey 77

Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The Digital Media and Learning Conference is meant to be an inclusive, international and annual gathering of scholars and practitioners in the field, focused on fostering interdisciplinary and participatory dialogue and linking theory, empirical study, policy, and practice. Structuring Major Gifts Conference. 11/28/2016.

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Conference Calendar DC Washington 111

Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2006

One of their programs is the Reality Tours, where they bring groups of individuals to regions to look at the social justice issues and other pressing issues, that really color the experience and the culture of a place. It was really tremendous. So we convened our group in Mexico City in March of 2006, and it was an incredible three days.

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Green Global Action Network 40

Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2016

For an organization assessing its own structure, this blog is intended to provide a simplified basis for self-comparison against each of the three models. Think of it as a starting point to inform future strategy for organizational structure rather than as a proposal that explicitly favors any of the models. Brand disciplines.

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Model Impact Structure Government 20

Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

And the book is structured in a way where each of these elements is given its own chapter with a whole bunch of stuff in it. Or maybe even policy makers who have influence over government, you know, budgets, you know, for the CDC or things like that. Who could you engage with? Well, that’s sort of the outer tier. .”

Build 121

Build Video New York City Communication 121

Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

Y’all, no company can build a coherent culture without people who either share its core values or possess the willingness and ability to embrace those values. Flat structures have hidden hierarchy. I was the chief external affairs officer and so responsible for marketing, communications, development, and policy.

Management 89

Management Work Video Slides 89

Bloomerang

APRIL 25, 2024

His extensive work on effective leadership and organizational success offers valuable lessons for structuring boards that not only meet but surpass organizational goals. The goal is not to create a board that reflects just one person’s vision but to build one that embodies the collective vision of the entire organization.

Build 56

Build New Jersey Knowledge Worker Culture 56

Connection Cafe

APRIL 13, 2017

Plan for the meeting to last around 30 minutes and include a review of the organization’s history, mission, and board structure/requirements on the agenda. Board meeting frequency: The frequency of board meetings iss at the discretion of each organization and reflects the organization’s needs and bylaws.

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Causes Strategy Director Nonprofit 36

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 22, 2008

Our desire to "protect kids"--which reflects twenty years of clamping down (at least in the U.S.) Few were able to articulate a response policy that wasn't based entirely on the volume of the ire raised. Imagine an art museum that allowed patrons to bang on the exhibits the way you can in a science center.

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Museum Professional Teen Map 20

EveryAction

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Lambda Legal Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest national legal organization whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. Donate | Stay Informed | Twitter | Facebook. United We Dream.

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Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

Recently, Haji sat down with Care2s Clint OBrien to reflect on lessons learned over the years, including simple life lessons, as well as more complex lessons about how technology is revolutionizing the way that charities advance their missions, not to mention how nonprofits interact with their donors and supporters. Really amazing.

Social Media 28

Social Media Advocacy Interview Online 28

Care2

MARCH 4, 2008

Recently, Haji sat down with Care2s Clint OBrien to reflect on lessons learned over the years, including simple life lessons, as well as more complex lessons about how technology is revolutionizing the way that charities advance their missions, not to mention how nonprofits interact with their donors and supporters. Really amazing.

Social Media 28

Social Media Advocacy Interview Online 28

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2013

But, the forward-looking executive will recognize that the successful and sustainable organizations of the future will be those that are organized and positioned for adaptability and innovation in a marketplace of changing needs, attitudes, preferences, and points of access and that are willing to make structural adaptations to meet new realities.

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