“New Skills for a Complex World” was the theme of the seventh annual Nonprofit Management Institute, a two-day conference for several hundred nonprofit leaders sponsored by the Stanford Social Innovation Review and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) earlier this week. I had the honor of being on the faculty to do a master class on leading networked nonprofits. But I also got the opportunity to learn and hear Rob Reich, associate professor of political science, Stanford … [Read more...]
Digital Strategies for Community Foundations: COF Knight Digital Media Center Workshop Notes
At this year's Council on Foundations conference in New Orleans, I had the honor of doing a mini-workshop for CEOs of Community Foundations as part of a half-day pre-conference session organized by the Knight Digital Media Center called "Digital Strategies for Community Foundations." The backdrop is a movement to create "Community News Leadership 2.0" and community foundations are big players in this ecosystem. I got to hear an overview of the ecosystem work that Community Foundation for … [Read more...]
A New Book, A New Look for Beth's Blog!
My blog was way over do for a fresh and new look! I thought the launch of my new book would be the perfect time to make a few changes! In May, 2010. I moved from my old typepad blog to a word press blog that was designed to match the cover colors of my book, The Networked Nonprofit, co-authored with Alison Fine. Today, I'm unveiling a new look featuring the green and blue that is on the cover of my soon be launched next book, "Measuring the Networked Nonprofit," co-authored with KD Paine. … [Read more...]
The Networked Professional: Principles of Effective Online Networking
On Friday, I was honored to lead a session for participants in the TechWomen program, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), designed to offer professional development, networking, and mentorships for women in the Middle East working in the technology and science sectors. This year's 41 participants are matched with mentors from companies here in the Bay Area and do a five-week internship. They also receive training and visit other … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Nonprofit Business Plan
One of the things that I love at the Packard Foundation is the learning culture. Different program officers host regular program forums with nonprofit experts, grantees, authors, and thinkers. This week I attended a session with David La Piana, author and long-time nonprofit consultant, hosted by the Foundation's Organizational Effectiveness Program. David gave a talk about his new book, The Nonprofit Business Plan, and mini-workshop about what makes a good business plan from a … [Read more...]
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