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» Interesting Discussion About Web Standards Posted Monday, March 12th, 2007 at 10:07 am by Tim (35 posts) There is an interesting discussion following an AlistApart.com article entitled Where Our Standards Went Wrong , in which the author, Ethan Marcotte discusses two sides of the web standards debate. In the discussion following the article, several people touch on this aspect, and even (gasp) offer some solutions. MORE
Dozens of studies have come to the same conclusion: online discussions strengthen student engagement and learning. But what can you do to increase student participation in online discussions? We’ve been doing some studying of our own and found a dozen tactics that will help you get students more involved in online discussions. Why online discussions are essential to the learning experience. How to increase student participation in online discussions. MORE
I am excited to say that we have created a bit more content, a new discussion group, and are planning a roundtable discussion for December! Global Scale Purpose: Bonnie and I were inspired by conversations with each other on and offline but knew there were many more people who should be involved in discussing, sharing and learning. Global Scale Discussion Group. As I announced in August , Bonnie Koenig and I are cultivating a learning space at [link]. MORE
Nonprofits insist every dollar counts, and that's true, but they're looking at the big picture. When all those dollars are combined, they can make a big impact with those collective dollars. The same is true on the donor side. While not discounting the importance of individual giving, if multiple individuals with similar philanthropic goals pool their money together, they can make a bigger difference in their preferred cause. Individual Giving Multicultural MORE
Flickr: ePublicist A recent discussion thread on NTEN's main community email list really hit something home for me. Sean's post brought up some good discussion on the list from other nonprofits and consultants working on the same issue. Sean and others on the NTEN Discuss list are getting to the crux of the issue: change is hard, and many nonprofit organizations avoid it at all costs – usually behind (valid) arguments about being too resource-strapped to take on any change project. MORE
Let the discussion sink in. Don''t rehash the discussion later. As a leader , the time will come when you will have to speak with an employee about his or her poor performance. That time may be just about right now as the year ends and a new year is about to start. So, here are six steps that will guide you through that process: Tell him what performance is in need of change and be specific. Tell him how his actions negatively affect the team. MORE
The post Discussion Corner: Accounting Rules for Silent Auctions from Donated Articles? Current Issue Discussion Corner Finance Taxes InventoryDear Blue Avocado, I have organized silent auctions for a nonprofit senior center for years. MORE
Let the discussion sink in. Don't rehash the discussion later. As a leader, the time will come when you will have to speak with an employee about his or her poor performance. Here are six steps that will guide you through that process: Tell him what performance is in need of change and be specific. Tell him how his actions negatively affect the team. Set expectations of performance improvement and time frame, and get his agreement on the desired outcome. MORE
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is holding another in its series of free online discussions on Tuesday, June 2 (tomorrow). The discussion will be archived, so even if you can’t attend, you can at least read the transcript. Here are the details: What: Promoting Causes on Online Social Networks. When: Tuesday, June 2, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern. Cost: Free. Where: Online. Questions are submitted via keyboard, and answers come the same way. MORE
At this event you will hear these political insiders discuss their views on: the emergence of the internet and how it is changing political campaigns. What do the following have in common: a kickass panel on politics (moderated by the openly gay half-sister of a former Republican Presidential candidate) ; a one-of-a-kind venue; and YOU.? Answer: One heck of an evening! MORE
I’ll be at SXSWi Festival next week to moderate a panel and discussion on Free Agents and Nonprofits in a Networked World on Sunday, March 13 at 3:30 pm. Our panelists include Danielle Brigida, National Wildlife Federation, Mark Horvath, Invisible People, and Jessica Dheere, SMEX Beirut. Illustration by Jonny Goldstein who will provide live graphic facilitation of this highly interactive and fun panel. MORE
The post Building Diverse & Equitable Nonprofit Boards: A Panel Discussion with Sector Experts appeared first on CharityVillage. Original Broadcast Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021. MORE
The Chronicle of Philanthropy has another online discussion coming up that may be useful for many nonprofit fundraisers and marketing pros. It’s a free discussion so if you’ve got the time, it could be a valuable session. Here are the details from their announcement: When: Wednesday, January 21, at 1 p.m. Eastern time. Where: Online at [link]. Cost: Free. read more. MORE
Not only are the devices critical during … Continued The post Continuing The Discussion On Mobile Revolution appeared first on Tech Impact. Yesterday we talked about how many potential online donors give up before completing a transaction when using a mobile device. We know mobile devices are here to stay. If anything, the use of smartphones and tablets is only going to grow, and nonprofits need to keep up. MORE
Here is some great advice about the emerging practices for performance and development dialogue with an employee from the new book, Reinventing TheOrganization. Authors Arthur Yeung and Dave Ulrich recommend your conversations switch from : Having a conversation about performance at one point in time TO having performance conversations in real time (ongoing). Focusing on ability TO focusing on effort to help create a growth mindset in the employee. Praise efforts as well as results. MORE
This panel discussion focuses on the generational divide, with the following panelists: Wendy Harman and Suzy DeFrancis, American Red Cross. Intro from Kari: When the Case Foundation was first discussing with partners what they wanted to get out of the Summit, they talked about how to bridge the generational divide. fundraising liveblogging discussion donors innovation mds11 millennialsToday, I’m live blogging a few sessions from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit. MORE
We've covered The Chronicle of Philanthropy's online discussions before , and they're always engaging. Next Tuesday, November 9, The Chronicle of Philanthropy will host a live, online chat called Does Size Matter? How Technology Can Stretch a Nonprofit's Reach. TechSoup Global founder and co-CEO Daniel Ben-Horin will be one of the special guests. read more. MORE
Let the discussion sink in. Don't rehash the discussion later. As a leader, the time will come when you will have to speak with an employee about his or her poor performance. Here are six steps that will guide you through that process: Tell him what performance is in need of change and be specific. Tell him how his actions negatively affect the team. Set expectations of performance improvement and timeframe, and get his agreement on the desired outcome. MORE
Let the discussion sink in. Don't rehash the discussion later. As a leader, the time will come when you will have to speak with an employee about his or her poor performance. Here are six steps that will guide you through that process: Tell him what performance is in need of change and be specific. Tell him how his actions negatively affect the team. Set expectations of performance improvement and timeframe, and get his agreement on the desired outcome. MORE
Flickr Photo: Peat Bakke Sharing and lessons learned is what the NTEN Affinity Group Discuss list is all about. Some excellent resources emerged from this discussion, so I thought I'd share highlights here and invite you to join the conversation on the NTEN Discuss list. (If You should jump over to the NTEN Discuss list to read the rest and add your experiences with Document Management Systems. MORE
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Tagging Discussion January 6, 2007 Beth started a cross-blog discussion about tagging and folksonomies, and I thought I’d weigh in. MORE
The Activity Level Discussion in Museums: Is a Role Marketplace an Answer? Written by Seema Rao and Robert J. Weisberg A few years ago, I had this crazy idea to write a book to support a single conference session. I wasn't alone in my zeal. A friend, Robert J. Weisberg, had the same idea. Together we wrote a how-to manual for organizational change, called Change at Work: Not Just Surviving but Thriving. MORE
The post A Discussion of The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership– Live Q&A appeared first on Blue Avocado. Thursday, November 4, 2021, 11 a.m PT, 2 p.m. MORE
Peter Campbell. Legal Services Corporation. Navigating a contract can be the beginning of a beautiful customer/vendor relationship. The 15NTC session, “ Software and Service Contracts: How To Negotiate Reasonable Terms in the Cloud Era ” is the third in my series of, “How wonky can we get?” information exchanges. contract negotiation customer satisfaction Leadership Policy MORE
Let the discussion sink in. Don''t rehash the discussion later. As a leader, the time will come when you will have to speak with an employee about his or her poor performance. Here are six steps that will guide you through that process: Tell him what performance is in need of change and be specific. Tell him how his actions negatively affect the team. Set expectations of performance improvement and time frame, and get his agreement on the desired outcome. MORE
The post Sharing Knowledge Keeps Associations Strong—Review Newest Survey Results and C-Suite Discussion appeared first on.orgSource. Early in my career, I was drawn to the nonprofit world. My attraction centered around the idea of sharing. MORE
We’ll discuss: Current virtual event trends: Virtual galas, virtual walkathons, and more! We’re having our first ever Virtual Fundraising Roundtable to bring life to your next virtual event! In 2020, 84% of nonprofits had a virtual event, or were planning an upcoming one. MORE
Our community members are really great. They''re always willing to help each other out and share their knowledge. With that in mind, we wanted to share the top ten examples of our community sharing what they know with each other from the past year. Reasonable remote support options Web content filtering #GivingTuesday taking over Times Square What’s your biggest pet peeve on a website? Are you using Google+ Open source vs proprietary CMS Just what is a data scientist anyway? MORE
And from a starting points discussion of throughput and nodes, look at the protocols for connecting the nodes and the ways to build the functional capacity and strength of those connections. Tony Proscio''s riff on a presentation by the president of the Helmsley Charitable Trust, John Ettinger, arguing that when foundations group their grantees into networks it “may lead to quicker learning and more efficient operations.” MORE
Let the discussion sink in. Don''t rehash the discussion later. As a leader, the time will come when you will have to speak with an employee about his or her poor performance. Here are six steps that will guide you through that process: Tell him what performance is in need of change and be specific. Tell him how his actions negatively affect the team. Set expectations of performance improvement and time frame, and get his agreement on the desired outcome. MORE
In any DevOps discussion, API should be there as they allow the development team to separate the large applications into smaller and faster ones who build a specific functionality. API tests at the interface level to make sure that component behaves properly. API allows the channel to develop the occurrence of microservices and also allow the exposure of the functionality throughout the channels. MORE
And from a starting points discussion of throughput and nodes, look at the protocols for connecting the nodes and the ways to build the functional capacity and strength of those connections. Tony Proscio's riff on a presentation by the president of the Helmsley Charitable Trust, John Ettinger, arguing that when foundations group their grantees into networks it “may lead to quicker learning and more efficient operations.” MORE
Post 2 : Facilitating Blog Discussions. I've been reflecting on some of the points made about the pros/cons of the NpTech Tag and the comment that Laura Quinn left here. I scan the tagged items every week and do a pattern analysis and summary of these undifferentiated items. Obviously, it ain't no taxonomy and it shouldn't substitute for one. I think that the scanning the NpTech Tag can provide a zeitgeist. of our connected conversations and resource finds. MORE
A few months ago I wrote a post on the topic of whether nonprofits should delete old donor records. The same topic came up recently on the APRA''s listserve, PRSPCT-L. The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share. There seems to be a feeling we should remove any records that have not had an action in 7 years. I’m a bit worried by this. Does this make sense to others? MORE
Let the discussion sink in. Don't rehash the discussion later. As a leader, the time will come when you will have to speak with an employee about his or her poor performance. Here are six steps that will guide you through that process: Tell him what performance is in need of change and be specific. Tell him how his actions negatively affect the team. Set expectations of performance improvement and time frame, and get his agreement on the desired outcome. MORE
Via Stephen Downes I discover a post by Doug Johnson called Ten Commandments of Panel Discussions. Thou shalt plan for at least one-half of allotted time for discussion based on attendee questions.It is a panel discussion , not sequential lectures, after all. This is great advice as I have phone calls to discuss panel sessions at conferences over the next few months Flickr Photo by Yeah It's fIxed (and hoping my roof problems are too). MORE
To even start the discussion I had to place a value on the life of a premature infant. Armstrong violated a basic rule of public disputes: You can’t enter into a rational discussion of a community problem when your poster child lives next door to everyone, and is viewed as a powerless victim. In the next blog installment, we’ll discuss what keeps us from discussing the undiscussable. posted by Lance Decker President LL Decker & Associates, Inc. MORE
Panel Discussion: ?. I hope the Panel Discussion and this information helps your organization host a more successful virtual fundraising event this season. Hosting an Engaging and Successful Virtual Event. ?. August 26, 2020. ?. ?. MORE
The new world of the non profit blogosphere is a discussion started by Patrick O'Heffernan at Socialedge. He summarizes from "The Emergence of the Progressive Blogosphere: A New Force in American Politics," a report recently released last week by the progressive New Politics Institute think tank and provides some resources. I don't see some obvious nonprofit blogging resources or blogs on his post -- so stop by and let folks know about you in the comments! MORE
I'm a member of several LinkedIn discussion groups, but my participation is lukewarm at best. One of the biggest problems is spam--the noise is drowning out the signal. There doesn't seem to be a way for moderators to review messages before they're posted or for participants to flag spam for review by moderators. As a result, one of the groups I belong to includes the following off-topic messages: Vacancy advertising on the UK's leading job boards from only £99. MORE
On a day full of client calls regarding the news of GoFundMe acquisition, Classy CEO Chris Himes chatted with NonProfit PRO about the deal, potential new features — like tying crowdfunding campaigns to nonprofit causes, evolving workplace giving and gathering donor preferences — and the future of nonprofit technology. Crowdfunding News/Stats/Studies Software/Technology MORE
In the latest episode of the Pursuant Go Beyond Podcast, NonProfit PRO’s president/publisher Chris Lyons joined Kelly Stewart, executive vice president at Pursuant, to review this year’s nonprofit trends. MORE
Duke’s Center for Strategic Philanthropy and Civil Society has just published Disrupting Philanthropy: Technology and the Future of the Social Sector , by Lucy Bernholz of Philanthropy 2173 with Edward Skloot and Barry Varela. As Bernholz explains, the paper took more than a year to research and write – and a remarkable feat, too, given the pace of change in technology! Here’s how she describes what it’s about: The point: data are the new platform for change. MORE
This panel discussion focuses on the generational divide, with the following panelists: Wendy Harman and Suzy DeFrancis, American Red Cross David Smith and Michael Weiser, National Conference on Citizenship Moderated by Kari Dunn, Case Foundation Intro from Kari: When the Case Foundation was first discussing with partners what they wanted to get out of the Summit, they talked about how to bridge the generational divide. Collaboration discussion donors liveblogging Millennials MORE
Discussion Related Topics .orgSource
DECEMBER 7, 2021
The post Sharing Knowledge Keeps Associations Strong—Review Newest Survey Results and C-Suite Discussion appeared first on.orgSource. Early in my career, I was drawn to the nonprofit world. My attraction centered around the idea of sharing.
Blue Avocado
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The post Discussion Corner: Accounting Rules for Silent Auctions from Donated Articles? Current Issue Discussion Corner Finance Taxes InventoryDear Blue Avocado, I have organized silent auctions for a nonprofit senior center for years.
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NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 14, 2022
On a day full of client calls regarding the news of GoFundMe acquisition, Classy CEO Chris Himes chatted with NonProfit PRO about the deal, potential new features — like tying crowdfunding campaigns to nonprofit causes, evolving workplace giving and gathering donor preferences — and the future of nonprofit technology. Crowdfunding News/Stats/Studies Software/Technology
CauseVox
MARCH 8, 2021
We’ll discuss: Current virtual event trends: Virtual galas, virtual walkathons, and more! We’re having our first ever Virtual Fundraising Roundtable to bring life to your next virtual event! In 2020, 84% of nonprofits had a virtual event, or were planning an upcoming one.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Nonprofits insist every dollar counts, and that's true, but they're looking at the big picture. When all those dollars are combined, they can make a big impact with those collective dollars. The same is true on the donor side. While not discounting the importance of individual giving, if multiple individuals with similar philanthropic goals pool their money together, they can make a bigger difference in their preferred cause. Individual Giving Multicultural
Robert Weiner
JANUARY 15, 2015
A few months ago I wrote a post on the topic of whether nonprofits should delete old donor records. The same topic came up recently on the APRA''s listserve, PRSPCT-L. The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share. There seems to be a feeling we should remove any records that have not had an action in 7 years. I’m a bit worried by this. Does this make sense to others?
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JANUARY 6, 2007
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Tagging Discussion January 6, 2007 Beth started a cross-blog discussion about tagging and folksonomies, and I thought I’d weigh in.
Charity Village
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The post Building Diverse & Equitable Nonprofit Boards: A Panel Discussion with Sector Experts appeared first on CharityVillage. Original Broadcast Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
Blue Avocado
OCTOBER 4, 2021
The post A Discussion of The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership– Live Q&A appeared first on Blue Avocado. Thursday, November 4, 2021, 11 a.m PT, 2 p.m.
Amy Sample Ward
JUNE 22, 2011
This panel discussion focuses on the generational divide, with the following panelists: Wendy Harman and Suzy DeFrancis, American Red Cross. Intro from Kari: When the Case Foundation was first discussing with partners what they wanted to get out of the Summit, they talked about how to bridge the generational divide. fundraising liveblogging discussion donors innovation mds11 millennialsToday, I’m live blogging a few sessions from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit.
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
JUNE 29, 2019
In any DevOps discussion, API should be there as they allow the development team to separate the large applications into smaller and faster ones who build a specific functionality. API tests at the interface level to make sure that component behaves properly. API allows the channel to develop the occurrence of microservices and also allow the exposure of the functionality throughout the channels.
TechImpact
JULY 16, 2013
Not only are the devices critical during … Continued The post Continuing The Discussion On Mobile Revolution appeared first on Tech Impact. Yesterday we talked about how many potential online donors give up before completing a transaction when using a mobile device. We know mobile devices are here to stay. If anything, the use of smartphones and tablets is only going to grow, and nonprofits need to keep up.
Achieve
AUGUST 27, 2020
Panel Discussion: ?. I hope the Panel Discussion and this information helps your organization host a more successful virtual fundraising event this season. Hosting an Engaging and Successful Virtual Event. ?. August 26, 2020. ?. ?.
WBT Systems
MAY 8, 2018
Dozens of studies have come to the same conclusion: online discussions strengthen student engagement and learning. But what can you do to increase student participation in online discussions? We’ve been doing some studying of our own and found a dozen tactics that will help you get students more involved in online discussions. Why online discussions are essential to the learning experience. How to increase student participation in online discussions.
NTEN
DECEMBER 26, 2013
Our community members are really great. They''re always willing to help each other out and share their knowledge. With that in mind, we wanted to share the top ten examples of our community sharing what they know with each other from the past year. Reasonable remote support options Web content filtering #GivingTuesday taking over Times Square What’s your biggest pet peeve on a website? Are you using Google+ Open source vs proprietary CMS Just what is a data scientist anyway?
Robert Weiner
NOVEMBER 11, 2009
I'm a member of several LinkedIn discussion groups, but my participation is lukewarm at best. One of the biggest problems is spam--the noise is drowning out the signal. There doesn't seem to be a way for moderators to review messages before they're posted or for participants to flag spam for review by moderators. As a result, one of the groups I belong to includes the following off-topic messages: Vacancy advertising on the UK's leading job boards from only £99.
Amy Sample Ward
NOVEMBER 4, 2010
I am excited to say that we have created a bit more content, a new discussion group, and are planning a roundtable discussion for December! Global Scale Purpose: Bonnie and I were inspired by conversations with each other on and offline but knew there were many more people who should be involved in discussing, sharing and learning. Global Scale Discussion Group. As I announced in August , Bonnie Koenig and I are cultivating a learning space at [link].
Wild Apricot
MAY 13, 2010
Duke’s Center for Strategic Philanthropy and Civil Society has just published Disrupting Philanthropy: Technology and the Future of the Social Sector , by Lucy Bernholz of Philanthropy 2173 with Edward Skloot and Barry Varela. As Bernholz explains, the paper took more than a year to research and write – and a remarkable feat, too, given the pace of change in technology! Here’s how she describes what it’s about: The point: data are the new platform for change.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2019
Here is some great advice about the emerging practices for performance and development dialogue with an employee from the new book, Reinventing TheOrganization. Authors Arthur Yeung and Dave Ulrich recommend your conversations switch from : Having a conversation about performance at one point in time TO having performance conversations in real time (ongoing). Focusing on ability TO focusing on effort to help create a growth mindset in the employee. Praise efforts as well as results.
Robert Weiner
JANUARY 20, 2009
The Chronicle of Philanthropy has another online discussion coming up that may be useful for many nonprofit fundraisers and marketing pros. It’s a free discussion so if you’ve got the time, it could be a valuable session. Here are the details from their announcement: When: Wednesday, January 21, at 1 p.m. Eastern time. Where: Online at [link]. Cost: Free. read more.
Network-Centric Advocacy
JANUARY 23, 2015
And from a starting points discussion of throughput and nodes, look at the protocols for connecting the nodes and the ways to build the functional capacity and strength of those connections. Tony Proscio''s riff on a presentation by the president of the Helmsley Charitable Trust, John Ettinger, arguing that when foundations group their grantees into networks it “may lead to quicker learning and more efficient operations.”
NTEN
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Flickr Photo: Peat Bakke Sharing and lessons learned is what the NTEN Affinity Group Discuss list is all about. Some excellent resources emerged from this discussion, so I thought I'd share highlights here and invite you to join the conversation on the NTEN Discuss list. (If You should jump over to the NTEN Discuss list to read the rest and add your experiences with Document Management Systems.
Eric Jacobson
FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Let the discussion sink in. Don't rehash the discussion later. As a leader, the time will come when you will have to speak with an employee about his or her poor performance. Here are six steps that will guide you through that process: Tell him what performance is in need of change and be specific. Tell him how his actions negatively affect the team. Set expectations of performance improvement and time frame, and get his agreement on the desired outcome.
NTEN
JANUARY 20, 2015
Peter Campbell. Legal Services Corporation. Navigating a contract can be the beginning of a beautiful customer/vendor relationship. The 15NTC session, “ Software and Service Contracts: How To Negotiate Reasonable Terms in the Cloud Era ” is the third in my series of, “How wonky can we get?” information exchanges. contract negotiation customer satisfaction Leadership Policy
Eric Jacobson
OCTOBER 4, 2015
Let the discussion sink in. Don't rehash the discussion later. As a leader, the time will come when you will have to speak with an employee about his or her poor performance. Here are six steps that will guide you through that process: Tell him what performance is in need of change and be specific. Tell him how his actions negatively affect the team. Set expectations of performance improvement and time frame, and get his agreement on the desired outcome.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 24, 2008
Via Stephen Downes I discover a post by Doug Johnson called Ten Commandments of Panel Discussions. Thou shalt plan for at least one-half of allotted time for discussion based on attendee questions.It is a panel discussion , not sequential lectures, after all. This is great advice as I have phone calls to discuss panel sessions at conferences over the next few months Flickr Photo by Yeah It's fIxed (and hoping my roof problems are too).
Network-Centric Advocacy
JANUARY 23, 2015
And from a starting points discussion of throughput and nodes, look at the protocols for connecting the nodes and the ways to build the functional capacity and strength of those connections. Tony Proscio's riff on a presentation by the president of the Helmsley Charitable Trust, John Ettinger, arguing that when foundations group their grantees into networks it “may lead to quicker learning and more efficient operations.”
Tech Soup Blog
NOVEMBER 2, 2010
We've covered The Chronicle of Philanthropy's online discussions before , and they're always engaging. Next Tuesday, November 9, The Chronicle of Philanthropy will host a live, online chat called Does Size Matter? How Technology Can Stretch a Nonprofit's Reach. TechSoup Global founder and co-CEO Daniel Ben-Horin will be one of the special guests. read more.
Eric Jacobson
AUGUST 10, 2013
Let the discussion sink in. Don''t rehash the discussion later. As a leader, the time will come when you will have to speak with an employee about his or her poor performance. Here are six steps that will guide you through that process: Tell him what performance is in need of change and be specific. Tell him how his actions negatively affect the team. Set expectations of performance improvement and time frame, and get his agreement on the desired outcome.
ASU Lodestar Center
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
To even start the discussion I had to place a value on the life of a premature infant. Armstrong violated a basic rule of public disputes: You can’t enter into a rational discussion of a community problem when your poster child lives next door to everyone, and is viewed as a powerless victim. In the next blog installment, we’ll discuss what keeps us from discussing the undiscussable. posted by Lance Decker President LL Decker & Associates, Inc.
Robert Weiner
JUNE 2, 2009
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is holding another in its series of free online discussions on Tuesday, June 2 (tomorrow). The discussion will be archived, so even if you can’t attend, you can at least read the transcript. Here are the details: What: Promoting Causes on Online Social Networks. When: Tuesday, June 2, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern. Cost: Free. Where: Online. Questions are submitted via keyboard, and answers come the same way.
NTEN
JUNE 22, 2011
This panel discussion focuses on the generational divide, with the following panelists: Wendy Harman and Suzy DeFrancis, American Red Cross David Smith and Michael Weiser, National Conference on Citizenship Moderated by Kari Dunn, Case Foundation Intro from Kari: When the Case Foundation was first discussing with partners what they wanted to get out of the Summit, they talked about how to bridge the generational divide. Collaboration discussion donors liveblogging Millennials
Allegiance Group
MARCH 12, 2007
» Interesting Discussion About Web Standards Posted Monday, March 12th, 2007 at 10:07 am by Tim (35 posts) There is an interesting discussion following an AlistApart.com article entitled Where Our Standards Went Wrong , in which the author, Ethan Marcotte discusses two sides of the web standards debate. In the discussion following the article, several people touch on this aspect, and even (gasp) offer some solutions.
NTEN
AUGUST 4, 2011
Flickr: ePublicist A recent discussion thread on NTEN's main community email list really hit something home for me. Sean's post brought up some good discussion on the list from other nonprofits and consultants working on the same issue. Sean and others on the NTEN Discuss list are getting to the crux of the issue: change is hard, and many nonprofit organizations avoid it at all costs – usually behind (valid) arguments about being too resource-strapped to take on any change project.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 9, 2011
I’ll be at SXSWi Festival next week to moderate a panel and discussion on Free Agents and Nonprofits in a Networked World on Sunday, March 13 at 3:30 pm. Our panelists include Danielle Brigida, National Wildlife Federation, Mark Horvath, Invisible People, and Jessica Dheere, SMEX Beirut. Illustration by Jonny Goldstein who will provide live graphic facilitation of this highly interactive and fun panel.
Care2
OCTOBER 16, 2012
At this event you will hear these political insiders discuss their views on: the emergence of the internet and how it is changing political campaigns. What do the following have in common: a kickass panel on politics (moderated by the openly gay half-sister of a former Republican Presidential candidate) ; a one-of-a-kind venue; and YOU.? Answer: One heck of an evening!
Eric Jacobson
DECEMBER 19, 2014
Let the discussion sink in. Don''t rehash the discussion later. As a leader , the time will come when you will have to speak with an employee about his or her poor performance. That time may be just about right now as the year ends and a new year is about to start. So, here are six steps that will guide you through that process: Tell him what performance is in need of change and be specific. Tell him how his actions negatively affect the team.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 5, 2007
Post 2 : Facilitating Blog Discussions. I've been reflecting on some of the points made about the pros/cons of the NpTech Tag and the comment that Laura Quinn left here. I scan the tagged items every week and do a pattern analysis and summary of these undifferentiated items. Obviously, it ain't no taxonomy and it shouldn't substitute for one. I think that the scanning the NpTech Tag can provide a zeitgeist. of our connected conversations and resource finds.
Museum 2.0
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The Activity Level Discussion in Museums: Is a Role Marketplace an Answer? Written by Seema Rao and Robert J. Weisberg A few years ago, I had this crazy idea to write a book to support a single conference session. I wasn't alone in my zeal. A friend, Robert J. Weisberg, had the same idea. Together we wrote a how-to manual for organizational change, called Change at Work: Not Just Surviving but Thriving.
Eric Jacobson
MARCH 28, 2013
Let the discussion sink in. Don't rehash the discussion later. As a leader, the time will come when you will have to speak with an employee about his or her poor performance. Here are six steps that will guide you through that process: Tell him what performance is in need of change and be specific. Tell him how his actions negatively affect the team. Set expectations of performance improvement and timeframe, and get his agreement on the desired outcome.
Eric Jacobson
MARCH 20, 2012
Let the discussion sink in. Don't rehash the discussion later. As a leader, the time will come when you will have to speak with an employee about his or her poor performance. Here are six steps that will guide you through that process: Tell him what performance is in need of change and be specific. Tell him how his actions negatively affect the team. Set expectations of performance improvement and timeframe, and get his agreement on the desired outcome.
Eric Jacobson
JUNE 3, 2014
Let the discussion sink in. Don''t rehash the discussion later. As a leader, the time will come when you will have to speak with an employee about his or her poor performance. Here are six steps that will guide you through that process: Tell him what performance is in need of change and be specific. Tell him how his actions negatively affect the team. Set expectations of performance improvement and time frame, and get his agreement on the desired outcome.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 18, 2005
The new world of the non profit blogosphere is a discussion started by Patrick O'Heffernan at Socialedge. He summarizes from "The Emergence of the Progressive Blogosphere: A New Force in American Politics," a report recently released last week by the progressive New Politics Institute think tank and provides some resources. I don't see some obvious nonprofit blogging resources or blogs on his post -- so stop by and let folks know about you in the comments!
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