Connection Cafe

APRIL 9, 2020

Data science will play a critical role in saving lives, but it also has other uses, some of which can help us navigate P2P during these unpredictable times. For this, we look to personas derived from complex statistical models. Recently, Blackbaud data scientists performed a cluster analysis of 1.4 Healthcare and Hospitals.

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Data Analysis Virtual Education 42

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

There are a few core elements of the way communities work that we can learn from as a model for innovation as well. It’s that distance from financial consequences that let communities put best interest and opportunity ahead of other influencers. Community-Driven Model. Communities are flexible. Principles.

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Library Model Adopt Community 241

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2009

I've also summarized the story of a how one social media guru, David Armano, leveraged his large network to help a family a need and has stepped into the role of donor steward and even service delivery. He has a large network, is an influencer, and used Twitter and his blog to raise money at the speed of light.

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Campaign Reflection Free Fundraising 70

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2016

The team laid out the figure below: Benetech's Equilibrium Change Model Looking at this summary of how Benetech operates, it was clear to me that our theory of change matched the framework from Osberg and Martin. We can just blow up the old model while striving for the next phase of equilibrium change. The first was the ebook.

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Change eBook United States Conservancy 100

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Daring to Lead found that many executives doubt they can influence their boards’ performance. The report’s writers emphasize only 4 calls-to-action at the end of the 2011 report, and “Recognition by executives of their own important role in helping to improve the performance of the board” is a recommended action.

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Question System Training Train 51

Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 24, 2007

Fair Trade is this exciting new model for addressing poverty around the world. So, our role at TransFair is to work with the companies to certify their supply chain, to audit their books and to give consumers that guarantee that when you see the Fair Trade Certified label on a product, you know the farmers got a fair deal.

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Nicaragua Interview Companies Brazil 40

EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is the only national conference expressly designed to prepare 400+ college students for a career in the social sector. This year, the Yale Philanthropy Conference will explore the evolving role of philanthropy within this ecosystem of change. Cultivating Student Philanthropy. Leadership.

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Calendar Conference San Diego DC 177

Museum 2.0

MAY 4, 2007

If anyone out there is considering creating an industry catch-all site for museum-related content, I highly recommend Gamasutra as a model. Two of the articles that most influenced me were written by Don Carson, Disney imagineer turned video game designer, about "environmental storytelling." I eat dots and avoid monsters."

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Game Storytelling Lesson Museum 20

Forum One

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

The Department of State should develop a Young Diplomats Program which would provide students with the opportunity to advance their understanding of the core topics and issues relevant to the foreign service. The program would run for the entire academic school year and rely on long-term engagement with students. Vote for this Idea].

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Ideas Share Disaster Government 47

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2007

This issue is so massive that it is going to take an ongoing effort from many different angles -- educatiing young people with help from teachers and parents as well as everyone who is using the Internet now - to model good behavior and continue to the dialogue around this. SHARE - Plan to show this video to your students.

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Blogher Classroom Podcast Blogger 50

Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 16, 2009

I think about how hesitant I was to become an artist, because I didn't see role models, and even to this day how hard it is for me sometimes to find peers who are women of color, because of how systematically they are pushed out. Who are some of your influences? Everyone is entitled to art in their life.

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Artist Digital Arts San Francisco 40

Non Profit Quarterly

OCTOBER 7, 2021

We welcome and celebrate the innovation of the private sector, and the role of democracy is to come in and to ensure that we harness the great benefits that innovation can bring to society and really try to limit or mitigate the harmful effects that also happen. There’s actually a role for everyone to play in this process.

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System Tech Government Classes 75

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Some of the most powerful players in the world today— from #GivingTuesday to Donald Trump to Airbnb® to the Parkland students—are successful because they understood one thing: people powered mobilization. Citizen movements play an enormous role in leading social change. People want meaningful participation, not one-off actions.

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