Richard Branson on why we need more women at the top, how to avoid home business snafus, a rubric for networking, Google versus Apple, and more.
Join Scoop.it for Free
Share ideas that matter on the social web and experience
the benefits of curating the world's best content.
I don't have a Facebook, a Twitter or a LinkedIn account
Already have an account: Login
A compendium of ideas and tools for nonprofit, NGO, government, and community organizations
Curated by
Bill Palladino - MLUI
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI onto Nonprofit Management |
Scoop.it!
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
 Your new post is loading...
Scoop.it!
|
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
Social media consulting for nonprofits (Attracting young people to your nonprofit http://t.co/f5ozD7b4bv)
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
Ah yes, young people in our nonprofits. How do we get them in the door, and keep them there? It's a challenge many of us face. What do you do to engage young people in your nonprofit?
Kedisa Johnson's comment,
May 16, 6:13 PM
A compelling mission will pull them in. Keeping them is the greater challenge. So how can organizations truly retain energetic and vibrant young talent? Two strategies: Engage and develop. Engagement has a lot to do with acculturation. Often times young talent aren't appropriately on-boarded into the organization. Development is training and then some. I think skill identification and asking the question "how do I utilize this individual?" is also a part of it.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
Pinterest is highly visual, so any marketing campaigns or swag can be displayed beautifully here and re-pinned by supporters. A nonprofit can create special boards for items with price tags, and links to purchase.
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
It's amazing how many technologies are available these days to assist nonprofits in fundraising. Here's a short list of smart phone apps that may help.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
Highlights of the 2013 Nonprofit Finance Fund Survey. The survey had 6000 participants and a wide range of data including on financial and funding issues.
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
Survey suggests things are looking up in the nonprofit service sector.
Kedisa Johnson's curator insight,
May 16, 4:02 PM
Collaboration is essential. Good to see a fair percentage of organizations are combining efforts to reduce duplication of services and leverage shared strengths.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
When employees help set your company's goals, they'll be more committed to seeing them through. Here are some strategies to better engage employees... (RT @AMAnet: Why Employees Need a Say in Your Business Planning.
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
Hey you! Yes you, the employee reading this. Do you know your organization's strategy? No? You're not alone.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
RT @J14Magazine: Yet another reason for #beliebers like @bieberarmy to be proud! @justinbieber is about to break a record! #makeawish http://t.co/loJGdLfud9
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
Never thought I'd post an article about the Beeb here. But "Good on ya" Beebs! The way I see it he's still got a long way to go to beat Santa and the Tooth Fairy.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Rescooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI from Coaching Leaders |
Scoop.it!
It's the secret to high-performing teams -- and strong marriages.
Which is more effective in improving team performance: using positive feedback to let people know when they're doing well, or offering constructive comments to help them when they're off track?
New research suggests that this is a trick question. The answer, as one might intuitively expect, is that both are important. But the real question is — in what proportion?
Via David Hain
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
It's a fairly obvious notion, but people do perform better when there is a generous sprinkling of criticism. It works well for children too. And why not?
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
Note from Beth: I made a personal goal for myself to get past my dislike of spreadsheets and become more fluent. First I had to "Stop Fearing the Spreadsheet" and then started to interview nonprofit data nerds about their Excel secrets.
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
There's nothing quite like a juicy techno-tip. Especially when it comes to Excel and speeding up your ability to bring in the big bucks. Share this with you data nerds inside your nonprofit.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
Know these five details before entering any fundraising pitch, especially if you are a social entrepreneur.
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
It's the first day of spring 2013 and I thought I'd help you celebrate with another must-do/must-know list. This one's from Inc. Magazine so it has some real teeth. Worth the read, and possibly even printing off to leave on the bulletin board (do we even still have those?) of your favorite nonprofit.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
Missouri Community Foundations Find Common Ground and Make a Stand - USDA.gov (press release) (blog)
Missouri Community Foundations Find Common Ground and Make a Stand
USDA.gov (press release) (blog)
Collaboration, cooperation and coordination are good words, especially when all three can be used to describe an action.
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
What a fascinating study this is. Put me on the list to read it when it's all done.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
Michigan's EAA receives $10M grant from Broad Foundation Detroit Free Press The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation has awarded a $10 million grant to the Michigan Education Excellence Foundation for the Education Achievement Authority of Michigan to...
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
Quite a nice St. Patrick's Day gift for the folks at the Education Achievement Authority of Michigan.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
Brackets for Good: connecting hoop fans and fundraising Indianapolis Star With help of a former co-worker Dave Cornelius, 29, a web developer, they introduced “Brackets for Good,” a charitable organization that provides free web-based fundraising...
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
What a great idea. It's estimated that millions of dollars are bet and won each year during March Madness. Why not turn that into good for communities?
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
Young Non-Profit Professionals of New York City
City Limits
Do you have a personal mission and want to learn the best route to pursue it?
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
Live in or near the Big Apple and want to start your own nonprofit. Here's a startup nonprofit class from the Young Nonproft Professionals of NYC.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
It’s been too long since my last post. During the absence, I formed a new firm and acquired my old firm, so my apologies for the delay. Of course it does give me something to write about in a future blog...
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
In light of all the gun violence conversations, this article on how to protect your nonprofit from its board seemed appropriate.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
Small, nonprofit hospitals struggle
Tribune-Review
The nonprofit hospital industry is facing a number of financial challenges, including falling patient volume and lower payments from the government and health insurers.
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
The hospital industry changes exteremely fast. As a consultant with dozens of hospitals and hospital association clients, it's a chore to keep up with their organziational structures. This article from the Twin Cities details some of the struggles of nonprofit hospitals.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
I sense a lot of panic when young people ask me questions about finding a nonprofit job. Yes, panic! Not just because they aren't sure of what they want to do (and how to get there), but also becau...
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
I've had more than a few nonprofit jobs over the decades. The search is never joyful, but oft times fruitful. Happy to be exactly where I now.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
Interesting read: How to Improve Your Charity’s Mobile Fundraising http://t.co/d9BOWtzivJ
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
I'm in the middle of creating a new smartphone app for the nonprofit I work with. Here's some good advice on the subject.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
Re-Imagine Nonprofit Reporting for Greater Impact Huffington Post (blog) Chances are, if the internal staff of a nonprofit is reflecting on the same barrage of point-in-time data that it is delivering to donors then there's little understanding of...
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
I'd agree with most of what this article suggests. Nonprofit annual reports are, for the most part, staid, boring, and often filled with balderdash. How do we move to a new form of reporting that shows true impact in exciting ways? How does your nonprofit do this?
Ken Dickens's curator insight,
April 19, 1:36 PM
Non-Profit reporting should be about impact. Not admin costs, not, percentages. It should tell a story to potential donors as to the results their donations will produce. Sounds like a business, doesn't it? Ken
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
No. All directors have a right to vote on each matter presented to the board of directors for action.*
* applicable to California nonprofit corporations. See Cal. Corp. Code Secs. 5211(c), 7211(c), 9211(c).
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
This is a short and direct article covering a couple myths about nonprofit boards. Remember, this is an opinion based upon California corporate law. So make sure you get clear advice from an attorney in your own area.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
In an editorial piece by Cnet, Nicholas Merrill describes his upcoming Internet service, Calyx, as a "non-profit telecommunications provider dedicated to privacy, using ubiquitous encryption".
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
A nonprofit game-changer for certain. This looks like it will shake up the Internet and put a point on testing federal communication security laws.
R.G. Riles's curator insight,
April 8, 10:59 AM
Would you be interested in an internet where all of your information is kept private and marketers, commercials, spam-bots never ruined your "surf sessions?" Check out this nonprofit Internet Service Provider!
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
Recently, I told someone that yes, I would definitely go on their website and make a small gift. I didn’t. Not because I didn’t mean to, but, frankly, it got lost in all the other things I needed to do.
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
Wouldn't you prefer to cut the discomfort with fundraising for you and your board? Janet Levine tells a good story with a lesson attached in this article.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
It’s my birthday.That’s not a particularly big thing in my life—I’ve never been the birthday girl type. Indeed, I have a hard time remembering my birthday let alone the birthdays of my kids and grandson. But this one is … Continue reading →...
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
Ah yes. Whose job is it to hit the pavement with that organization tin cup? While we resist the answer, it's fairly obvious isn't it?
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
If you have ever made a donation, let alone are in the social sector – you need to watch Dan Pallotta’s TED talk “The way we think about charity is dead wrong”.
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
Dan Pallotta hits the nonprofit nail on the head in this TED Talk that's got a big buzz going in the social change world. What are the ethical roadblocks that you see preventing your nonprofit from doing its best work?
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
The idea of engaging non-profit board volunteers is sometimes treated by thought-leaders as a simple idea; however, in reality it is really hard. A few days ago I had this conversation with a board...
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
Board engagement is a constant challenge for many nonprofit boards. How do you keep your board members involved, in the know, and doing the right work for your organization?
Markham Rollins III's comment,
March 11, 8:05 AM
Bill. This is so true. As board chair of a nonpfofit, I work very hard with the executive director and executive committee to make sue each board memebr is engaged and board meeting are fun, exciting and engaging. It is hard work but makes for a much better organization.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
Sarah Durham
Chances are, your board is looking for details that help them feel they’ve done right by the organization.
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
Think I just found one of my new favorite nonprofit blogs. Sarah Durham writes this lovely, short & sweet, post about spicing up those dreary board meetings. You know what we mean right? Oh, she's speaking to my heart. Her blog emphasizes effective communications for nonprofits. Put this one on your "rinse and repeat" list.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
|
|
Scooped by Bill Palladino - MLUI |
Scoop.it!
Enterprises run by nonprofits offer a compelling way for people with limited educations and minimal employment histories to lift themselves from lives of dependency and extreme poverty.
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:
This is right in my sweet spot of thinking. Nonprofits need to begin changing thier business models a bit. Look closer at internal assets that might be revenue centers.
Delete the scoop?
Are you sure you want to delete this scoop?
Yes
