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From the Kids’ Table to the Adults’ Table: Taking Relationships Seriously in a World of Networks

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Collective impact, funder-supported grantee networks, and cross-sector collaborations are all part of this trend. Funder Support for Relationships. As we see it, the Omaha community is relationships.”. Our own experiences—in philanthropy, consulting, and academia—lead us to applaud the network “crescendo” and join the chorus.

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Happy New Year: What’s Your Theme for the Year?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Facilitator for Learning Network: Most of my work is designing and delivering capacity building projects for nonprofits literally all over the world and here in the US. It also helps participants take risks in trying new techniques because they have the support of their peers. Year in Review.

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Heartland Pride: Winner of the #npfail Little Bets Contest

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The second year we made changes and moved our event to a large park in Omaha and in doing so we were able to save the organization more than 25K in expenses and make it possible for us to retain more of our profits allowing us to provide larger grants and scholarships to help the local LGBT community! Social Media.

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