Category Archives: Nonprofit & Work

Checklist Manifesto

In relation to everything in life – its good practice to have checklists. Recently I read a book entitled “The Checklist Manifesto” by Atul Gawande, that chronicled his journey through hospitals around the world collecting data on if a simple checklist could … Continue reading

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Nonprofit Conversations Roundup

I believe this title will do for my weekly (ish) series of news of note and conversations surrounding the nonprofit community. It should be important for me to come back to my “bread and butter” in a professional sense, while … Continue reading

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A Great Start, A Great Young Year

You really cannot start 2012 off in a better way than having a nonprofit you work with the most be listed as top organizations to follow in the new year.  Actually, you can if you have two! Recently listed in … Continue reading

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Poverty, Still an Issue?

According to this article by Philanthropy Today, poverty seems to know longer be on many American’s radar when it comes to giving. Although giving rose slightly last year, donations to social services declined by 6.6 percent, and many of the … Continue reading

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Starbucks Saves the World?

Earlier today Starbucks, yes that Starbucks that sells coffee to the masses at record profit, announced that they will team up their Foundation with Opportunity Finance Network for the new initiative Jobs For USA. The purpose is to create jobs and prevent layoffs … Continue reading

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Running the Show

As part of my professional life, I conduct what are called “site visits” to monitor and interact with local organizations my nonprofit works with to promote our mission. It occurred to me that even with little formal training, an administrator … Continue reading

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Tips for the Nonprofit Employee Newbie

Recently, I began a new adventure in the nonprofit world. I accepted a job in one of my home states, North Carolina, and began a new chapter as a young nonprofit professional. Its been roughly 3 months now. I’ve had … Continue reading

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