November, 2007

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Wild Apricot Blog : Ten Innovative Ways Nonprofits Can Use Facebook

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When Sharing Met Selling

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Years ago, I had a buddy who managed men's furnishings in our local Nordstrom. He was kind enough to bring me in twice a year to work the men's sales. My wardrobe still enjoys the residual rewards of that employee discount. We were taught that while a guest was trying on a suit it was helpful to gather a few shiort and tie combinations to show him the different looks that could be achieved with his selection.

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Wild Apricot Blog : Tips to Manage your Year-End Fundraising Campaigns

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Wild Apricot Blog : November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Wild Apricot Blog : 6 Unique Online Fundraising Techniques for Your Nonprofit (Part 3 of 6)

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Wild Apricot Blog : 6 Unique Online Fundraising Techniques for Your Nonprofit (Part 2 of 6)

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The "Duh" of Interpersonal Effectiveness

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If you don't want someone to take things so personally, it helps to not offer your thoughts or feedback in a highly personal tone. It's one thing for the sender of a message to say to its recipient: "You shouldn't take it personally." It's quite another for the speaker to thoughtfully reframe remarks so they don't have personal animosity attached to them.

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Flaws and All

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"I wasn't altogether satisfied by Rock 'n' Roll , but I wouldn't have missed it for the world." So said the Wall Street Journal 's drama critic in his November 6 review of Tom Stoppard's new work that played to rave reviews in London and recently opened at NYC's Lincoln Center Theater. I'm seeing the show in December and anticipate reacting somewhat the same.

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Hiring versus Acquiring

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I have several talented friends and colleagues currently searching for work. All of them are frustrated by the lack of jobs being posted in their respective professions or industries. Therein lie the problem: The job posting is a constraint. for both the employer and the prospect. We would build organizational capacity more effectively if we think also about acquiring talent versus just hiring for positions.

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Find New Non-Dues Revenue Streams for Your Organization with This Free Guide

Struggling to generate revenue beyond membership dues? You're not alone. Our free guide, The Ultimate Guide to Non-Dues Revenue for Associations , offers practical strategies to help your organization boost financial health. Inside, you'll explore creative ways to generate income, including: Educational offerings tailored to your audience Event-based revenue opportunities Job boards that drive engagement and income Corporate sponsorship ideas A checklist to evaluate and strengthen your current a

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Going Complaint Free

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Darn it. I want to express my reservations about movements like Kansas City minister Will Bowen's A Complaint-Free World , but to do so would be complaining and that's what the movement is trying to stop. Since I haven't received my complaint-free bracelet yet. or the book. or the t-shirt. I guess I'm still in the clear though. The basic concept is hard to argue with: "Your thoughts create your world and your words indicate your thoughts.