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Contemplation by Bradford Shank It is good To put the world together now and then Into an unbroken piece And to contemplate it whole. If done in sincerity This form of prayer Dims the cutting lines Of past abstraction Permitting us to carve out New fragments Of greater utility And beauty. Or If you like it better We can reverse the analogy And recommend the periodic destruction Of our verbal maps Our outward habits Our ingrown attitudes So that Out of this rubble We may build A new world Better
Getting ready for a new employee to start. The process reminds me how important it is to document processes and procedures so that someone else can step in to a position without having to recreate the wheel. Why is that so hard to do?
Executive Connections. « Maintain the Value of Your Career | Main. | Guest Blogger Gloria Zamora: SLA Cabinet Members Work Hard » 23 October 2008. SLA Granted Observer Status in WIPO. I am delighted to let you know that SLA has been granted observer status to meetings of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). WIPO, an agency of the United Nations, was established in 1967, "to promote the protection of IP (intellectual property) throughout the world through cooperat
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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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Off Stage. Oct. 23, 2008 - The Monsters on Your Back. OK, so this financial meltdown isn’t going to be over for a while. Your membership numbers are going to stay low, and the members you have are going to become much more frugal and not so quick to purchase your education programs and other member services. So what’s an AE to do? You’ve got a three or four year period of this economic ‘readjustment’ in which to continue operations and continue to provide member ser
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, October 20, 2008. Lessons from an Economic Crisis. It has been three weeks since the Dow sharply reminded us of the severity of the financial crisis in which the U.S. is embroiled. Unfortunately, we did not respond as a nation with the collective determination that this, too, shall pass and that, together, we will weather the storm.
skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, October 20, 2008. Lessons from an Economic Crisis. It has been three weeks since the Dow sharply reminded us of the severity of the financial crisis in which the U.S. is embroiled. Unfortunately, we did not respond as a nation with the collective determination that this, too, shall pass and that, together, we will weather the storm.
Since the earliest days of world exploration, maps have told compelling stories to people who may never see the places depicted. Topographical lines on paper only go a small way to recreate the traveller's experience, however, and the rest depends on the viewers' imagination. Now, personalized and interactive maps are stretching those boundaries, and helping nonprofits to bring their messages home.
These days, I am hip deep in two domains of the non-profit world. By day, I toil in the vineyards of the Massachusetts Medical Society, a professional membership association. By night (and weekends), I am volunteer co-president of the Needham Education Foundation , a charity in Needham, Mass., the Boston suburb where I live. NEF funds innovative grants created by teachers and parents for our public school system.
At the Women's Leadership Luncheon we listened to Annette Meeks and Cathie Hartnett, the "Polichicks' from Radio Station 107.1. There were major philosophical differences between the two ladies, but the discussion was fun, pleasant, calm, and respectful. No name calling, no bickering, no ugliness. Quite a concept. The Politicians should take a play from their playbook.
Executive Connections. « The Librarians Behind the Laureates | Main. | SLA Granted Observer Status in WIPO » 21 October 2008. Maintain the Value of Your Career. Through Stephen Abrams blog , I learned that the editors of The Futurist magazine have selected their top 10 forecasts for 2009 , and one particularly caught my eye: "Professional knowledge will become obsolete almost as quickly as its acquired.
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
Parting with a proud legacy of literary tradition, I will begin this posting with the conclusion… so, in conclusion: We cannot let the effect of our past become the cause of our future. I would encourage you to apply this thought as much to your personal life as your association life; however, since this blog is entitled “Assocation 2020″ and not “Life 2020″, I will focus on the association implications.
In the shadow of today’s economic climate it is inevitable that questions about and pressure to make sudden shifts in strategy, business plans, and direction will be brought to bear on association leaders. Rushing off in a new direction at … Continue reading → You are reading Leading In Uncertain Times from the Wired 4 Leadership blog.
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Social Technographics Ladder, from Forrester Research. Forrester Research has updated the fabulous Social Technographics study that was the star of the recent book Groundswell , and results are amazing. Forrester found that the percentage of US online adults who are “spectators” has grown from 48% to 69%. The number of “inactives” has fallen sharply – from 44% to 25%.
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.
Let's just vote and get this all over with. I know all I am going to know about the candidates. There is no changing my mind. I just do not think I can listen to/read about/ or see one more ad. My name is Kathy Johnson and I approved this message. Like I said, enough already!
Executive Connections. « Running on Sweat Equity | Main. | Maintain the Value of Your Career » 07 October 2008. The Librarians Behind the Laureates. Tony Stankus, blogger for SLAs Biomedical & Life Sciences Division, points out in his most recent posting that behind every Nobel laureate there is a great information professional. Tony posted an inventory of the journals in which the work of each winner of this years Nobel Prize for Medicine has appeared before the New York Times e
skip to main | skip to sidebar. BlogClump - Blogging About Associations From a Gen Xer. A Gen Xer giving his thoughts and opinions on the Association world. Friday, October 10, 2008. Lots of Changes. I am so sorry I havent blogged in a while. 9 days between posts is a lot for me. But, I traveled last weekend to see my beloved Wolverines get crushed by Illinois.
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Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
For nonprofits, a well-run contest is often enough to raise a significant amount of money in ticket sales, entry fees and straight-forward donations But what about those contests that don't have an entry fee or other fundraising tool connected with them? What does the organization gain from the trouble and expense of putting on such an event? Attention.
Last week, my organization released our annual Massachusetts physician workforce study. This is the seventh year we’ve done this, and it’s become eagerly anticipated by many people in the field. We spent a lot of time planning its release – we honed the messages, the audiences, and the timing. We put all of our old and new skills to the test. Naturally, we did old fashioned media relations.
Just read this in 180 Ways to Walk the Leadership Talk by John Baldoni: "GET LOST! Occasionally make yourself unavailable and inaccessible. Let people know that when you're gone, you expect them to assume responsibility and make decisions. This technique is great for fostering leadership." And so, I am out of here, traveling for a family get-a-way at Lutsen.
Executive Connections. « Why SLA Will Not Endorse, or Oppose, a Candidate for Public Office | Main. | The Librarians Behind the Laureates » 03 October 2008. Running on Sweat Equity. As we congratulate the winners in our 2009 Board of Directors election , I continue to be amazed at the level of commitment each demonstrates to SLA and the information profession.
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skip to main | skip to sidebar. BlogClump - Blogging About Associations From a Gen Xer. A Gen Xer giving his thoughts and opinions on the Association world. Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Associations Shouldnt Be Like Verizon or the DMV. Yesterday I went to my local Verizon store to get my new cell phone. I compare the experience to the DMV. I walk in and there are kiosks (that I walk right by).
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Thank you. It's a powerful pair of words, and that simple statement of appreciation, spoken one-on-one, can go a long way to tell volunteers how much their work is valued — but you want to do more. A special effort or long-term commitment, in particular, calls for a special acknowledgement. What does your organization do to thank its volunteers? CASA of Camden County acknowledges its volunteers by sending birthday, anniversary, holiday, and thinking-of-you cards at intervals through the year â
Nonprofits often take lessons from corporate research into what drives the "citizen-consumer" — especially teens and young adults, the first generation born into this high-speed, high-tech world. Miriam Kagan (GenerationYGive) has been wondering, along those lines, could catalogs be Gen Y's version of direct mail?
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