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We're thrilled to announce our Fall 2012 Book Club Pick!
If you love good books that do good, join the club. The NonprofitCommunity Book Club! Members get access to authors, discounts, discussion questions, and more.
This fall 'tis the season for merry measurement! From the author of The Networked Nonprofit and popular nonprofit blogger Beth Kanter and measurement expert Katie Delahaye Paine, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit is a hands-on resource for nonprofit professionals who must be able to accurately measure the results of their social media ventures!
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2012 Gift Giving Guide: Gifts That Do Global Good
The NonprofitCommunity.com Global Giving Guide Oh no, did you forget someone your gift list? No need to head out into the weather to brave the crowds. We’ve put together our 2012 NonprofitCommunity Global Giving Guide that will not only help … Read more.
Special Events for Fundraising: This Free Tool Will Make Yours More Successful
Special fundraising events can be a monetary and marketing bonanza for nonprofits: big ticket galas can produce big donations, and can attract media attention to an organization and the organization’s mission. As the number of nonprofits of all types continues … Read more.
How Will the Fiscal Cliff Affect Nonprofits? Our Authors Speak Out
Almost everyone is talking about the looming fiscal cliff—it seems to be the lead story every day. The combination of several components creates the so-called cliff: several tax provisions will expire at the end of 2012, including the 2001/2003 Bush … Read more.
The Sixth Deadly Sin of Nonprofit Strategy: No Annual Review
This is the sixth post in a series that is unveiling author Robert Sheehan’s Seven Deadly Sins of Nonprofit Strategy. If you missed the 5th Deadly Sin, it’s not too late to catch up! A major complaint about strategic planning … Read more.
Posted in Articles, Nonprofit Management
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From the Editor’s Desk: Happy Thanksgiving!
This Thanksgiving, editor Susan McDermott reflects on her beloved Jersey Shore and how inspiring the recovery from Hurricane Sandy has been. Most of my favorite memories involve the Jersey Shore… my earliest memories of hunting for plastic Easter eggs with … Read more.
Seven Crucial Steps to Building a Strong Nonprofit Board
There are no more important volunteers for your nonprofit than the members of your board. What they understand about the organization and the particular reasons they have been asked to serve will determine your success in fulfilling your mission. Here, … Read more.
Posted in Articles, Boards
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Helping in the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy has left millions without power (58 million as of this writing), thousands with damaged or destroyed homes, countless lost businesses, many family members missing, and worse, people have lost members of their families. As the cleanup and recovery … Read more.
Posted in Articles, Boards, Finance/Law/Accounting, Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, Social Change
Tagged donations, volunteering
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Bronfman and Soloman Master “The Art of Doing Good”
In their new book, The Art of Doing Good, authors Charles Bronfman and Jeffrey Soloman, draw on their own leadership roles in the nonprofit world, as well as interviews with 18 celebrated social innovators, the authors prepare would-be social entrepreneurs … Read more.
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Tagged philanthopy, social entrepreneurism, social entrepreneurs
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Social Media in the Public Sector: It’s Here to Stay!
Dr. Ines Mergel is the author of the brand new Social Media in the Public Sector and Social Media in the Public Sector Field Guide. She is also an Assistant Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs at Syracuse University’s … Read more.
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Tagged citizen engagement, NASPAA, public management, social media
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The Case for Citizen Engagement
Carolyn J. Lukensmeyer, Executive Director of the National Institute for Civil Discourse, and founder and former President of AmericaSpeaks, is the author of the forthcoming Jossey-Bass book, Bringing Citizen Voices to the Table: A Guide for Public Managers. This piece … Read more.
