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When a series of home and auto burglaries hit the community of Seven Oaks, Florida, last summer, Andy Denbo of EdgeLineTech.com responded by launching a new website, SevenOaksWatch. The site’s main focus was to gather information, keep residents informed of crimes in the neighborhood, and possibly to help establish a community Crime Watch Patrol. Revamped with a members-only login system to ensure its users’ privacy, the website took off — and soon grew into a full-fledged multi-purpose communit
GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « Good Meeting Strategy Reduces Risk Abroad. Attracting International Members and Assessing Whether to Go Global » Feb. 05. 2009.
It's easy to feel a bit smug when things don't work out quite as planned and you simply shift gears to your pre-determined Plan B. But the current uncertainty requires you to cover a bit more of the alphabet in the options you pre-plan: one backup is not going to be sufficient. And while many are focusing only on doom and gloom, you'd be wise to be working on Plan S: success.
Happy Friday! Here are some “ Mixed Links &# - my version of a Friday cocktail hour of refreshing stuff for nonprofit communicators. Using Social Media (and Looking Good While Doing It). First and foremost, I ask you to contribute to the Nonprofit Technology Network’s Scholarship Fund to get underfunded nonprofits to the Nonprofit Technology Conference in April.
Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business
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on Leadership … by Steven Davis, CAE. Leadership … an Ongoing Discussion. « Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/25/09. Leadership … Continued Discussion 3/4/09 » Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/28/09. In this post, I want to reflect on a leadership quote from Colin Powell. Specifically, his statement that “the day people stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.”.
on Leadership … by Steven Davis, CAE. Leadership … an Ongoing Discussion. « Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/25/09. Leadership … Continued Discussion 3/4/09 » Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/28/09. In this post, I want to reflect on a leadership quote from Colin Powell. Specifically, his statement that “the day people stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.”.
Networks of networks (or associations of associations) are far from rare, but the Ontario Nonprofit Network is especially interesting in how it helps to build cross-sector alliances. It's all based on the constellation governance model, "a way of organizing a group of interested parties to meet a need without having to create a new organization.".( read more ).
GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « Inability to Scale Biggest Mistake in Trying to Grow Globally. Enterprise Level Product Management & Sales in Europe » Feb. 26. 2009.
While I think a good deal of last night’s Oscars merits substantial rethinking, having five outstanding actors individually present the acting nominees offers good inspiration for awards ceremonies at conferences. This mix of presenters allowed us to reengage and honor the past by remembering their own outstanding performances. The stagecraft and production values introducing the presenters were classy and grand.
I’ve opened registration for some brand-new webinars in March, with two more still to come. Best Practices in Nonprofit Marketing. On Thursday, March 5, during “ Best Practices in Nonprofit Marketing ,” we’ll review the fundamentals of a solid nonprofit marketing program , including both the strategic (the what and why) and the tactical (the how), giving you a practical framework — and some peace of mind about where to take your marketing program.
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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Subscribe to receive via e-mail. Thoughts On Strategy: If you can’t innovate now… If you are unable to innovate your web presence now you never will. This may sound harsh, but, honestly, if the dramatic changes all around us are not prompting you to consider your online opportunities, I’m not sure what will! Improving your organization’s web presence is of greater value today than ever before.
We've quickly become used to finding free or low-cost web tools and services for collaborating and communicating online, sharing media across platforms, or bringing new interactivity to our websites. Now, as business models change in response to the economic recession, nonprofits' online toolboxes are changing, too.( read more ). Tags: Widgets Non-profit technology Web 2.0 nptech.
GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « Attracting International Members and Assessing Whether to Go Global. A Billion More Customers Coming to A Regional Market Near You » Feb. 16. 2009.
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
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Claire and I are hosting another live edition of Magic Keys Radio and Podcast tomorrow, Friday, February 20 at Noon Eastern (9:00 a.m. Pacific) - this time on fundraising auctions. Our special guest will be Matt Holiday of Holiday Auctions. Matt has all kinds of great advice on how to make your silent and live auctions raise as much money as possible for your good cause.
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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
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GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « Profiting from Green Meeting Strategy – Beyond the Feel Good. Inability to Scale Biggest Mistake in Trying to Grow Globally » Feb. 12. 2009.
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By Guest Blogger and Fundraising Expert. Gail Perry. More than 100 nonprofits have registered for this week’s webinar, Turning Your Fundraising Event into the Best Party in Town. Want to join us? It’s Thursday, February 26 at Noon Eastern (9:00 a.m. Pacific). Registration is just $35 and it’s also included with your All-Access Pass.
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Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
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Last week I gave a short talk at a statewide conference for the United Way. If I had to pick one slide that summed up my talk, it would be this one: As Claire Meyerhoff, who was also on the panel, put it, you can spend a whole day writing a press release and trying to get a reporter to use it, and get nothing. Or you can spend that time creating your own content, using it in several different places, and having it work for you for months to come.
on Leadership … by Steven Davis, CAE. Leadership … an Ongoing Discussion. « Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/6/09. Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/19/09 » Leadership … Continued Discussion 2/18/09. In a previous post I mentioned a Scott Geller quote about “authentic leaders.” In this post, I would like to examine another one of Geller’s mentions, wherein he comments on statements made by Bill George, also quoted in an earlier post, saying that Geo
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