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My 3 Words 2014

My 3 Words 2014

MY 3 WORDS 2014 Last year I was inspired by Chris Brogan’s ‘My 3 Words for 2013’ post. Like Chris Brogan, I have found that the concept of ‘three words’ allows me to focus on what I want to do with my life and helps me apply many tangible goals instead of focusing on specific tasks that often come with typical New Year’s resolutions.  Chris explains his process here. In 2013, my words were Renew, Optimism, and Creativity. These 3 words guided me in 2013. When confronted with most situations I checked the experience against my 3 words.  I enthusiastically moved forward or gracefully I moved…read more →

Anti Social Media for Social Good

Anti Social Media for Social Good

Are You Anti Social Media for Social Good   Is Your Organization Not on Social Media? Will Social Media Help You? Are you still not sold on social networking and social media as a great way to boost your organization, your mission, your success and or your business? You are not alone (but you will be soon).  Social media tools like Facebook and Twitter are extremely important for any kind of organization today, whether online or off. There are a number of important benefits to using these sites, so it’s time to get on board and get SOCIAL! Social media…read more →

Program Officer: Friend or Foe – Part 1

Program Officer: Friend or Foe – Part 1

The Program Officer: Friend or Foe  The word “philanthropy” derives from the Ancient Greek phrase philanthropia, meaning “to love people.” When you think about a foundation program officer do you imagine a benevolent professional who loves, or at least cares, about the very people who benefit from the grant awards or do you feel like program officers are all politics, pressure and power? Would you be surprised to know that your perception and your actions have more to do with your answer than it has to do with the position of a program officer, philanthropy or foundations? Sure, grants have…read more →

My 3 Words 2013

My 3 Words 2013

Join me in the My 3 Words 2013 Challenge Its January 2013. For many of us, the new year gives us pause to reflect on the past year and to set goals for the new year. Like many folks, I usually feel compelled to declare a new year resolution. These resolutions are often directed towards a single goal, like “losing weight”, “getting a better job”, or “managing debt”. These resolutions are fine pursuits, but I invite you to join me in the 3 Words 2013 challenge. I am inspired to take a larger perspective for 2013. In 2006, Chris Brogan began…read more →

Telework, its the LAW!

Telework, its the LAW!

First, what is “Telework”? You may be familiar with the terms “telecommuting” and “flexible workplace” and both are used to describe what the government now generally refers to as “telework”. In practice, “telework” is a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work, during any part of regular, paid hours, at an approved alternative worksite (e.g. home, telework center).   Does Your Organization Promote / Support Telework? Technology has allowed us to be more mobile, but many people aren’t keeping pace with this transformation.  Is your organization managing their workforce with models that are decades old? Do you or does your…read more →

Building Virtual Trust to Win Grants

Building Virtual Trust to Win Grants

Build Virtual Trust to Win Grants Building trust is key to fundraising, grant seeking, partnerships and client services. is important, including grant seeking.   Building virtual trust is an essential element to building trust for your organization. Our world is wired to share information and build our reputations. Your reputation as an agency, as a board, as a program, and as a professional can impact the organization’s ability to secure funding. Building your online reputation and online relationships is vital to your organization’s reputation and you will increase your fundraising and grant seeking success. Grantors and donors feel entitled to having your…read more →

Your Grant Writer – Coach, Researcher, Development Specialist, Collaborator

Your Grant Writer – Coach, Researcher, Development Specialist, Collaborator

Coach, Researcher, Project Development Specialist, Collaborator Copied and adapted from an article by Marie-Noël Appel “Proposal writing represents the last phase of thorough project development.”   Development of a grant proposal typically starts with an idea that will enhance, enrich and or increase current operations.   This idea must link seamlessly to an organization’s mission and strategic long-range planning objectives. To build the proposal and launch the project, the grant writer must be fully versed in these fundamental aspects of the organization.   The grant writer can be a staff member on the development team, an external consultant, or the person…read more →