2007 Method Organization Survey 
ASU Lodestar Center
AUGUST 28, 2017
As organizations serving public interests, nonprofits answer to the voices of multiple stakeholders. The complex accountability relationships facing nonprofit organizations include responsibilities to donors, clients, community partners, staff members and volunteers.
ASU Lodestar Center
APRIL 18, 2017
A study cited by Nobel (2015) showed that individual donors are averse to funding organizations with high overhead rates. Building the infrastructure needed to properly support an organization as a whole is vital to the entity’s sustainability. Four methods to address the challenges of slim administrative budgets are: 1.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 25, 2017
I answered yes to all, but more importantly I think these two methods helped me the most: Carve out time for reflection after each training and do an after-action review with yourself. I learned this technique from Alan Gunn from Aspiration over ten years ago at 2007 Penguin Day. Did you read books, take classes, or have a coach?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
One of iconic icebreakers that Gunner has used is the “ Human SpectraGram ” that I first observed Gunner do at 2007 Penguin Day. In some instances, you might need a longer amount of time to do this exercise, but the way this was facilitated with 50 people was highly productive and efficient.
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JULY 10, 2008
A theory of practice, in my mind, outlines the methods and ideals behind how I get work done with clients. The client is quite knowledgeable about their organization, mission, and goals for a project, but often not knowledgeable about technology. My theory of practice is different than my consulting philosophy.
ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 18, 2016
Nonprofit organizations are vital to the nation’s economic well-being and have nearly doubled in the last 30 years (National Center for Charitable Statistics, 2015). It may be time to rethink how these important social organizations are funded. Social enterprise models may well offer an answer.
ASU Lodestar Center
APRIL 10, 2017
Qualitative yet empirically-based impact evaluation bridges the gap left by other evaluative methods providing the context of mission fulfillment for a nonprofit organization. Impact evaluation in the arts, and its broader use for leaders of any nonprofit, can drive results. The ogre under the bridge isn’t as scary as you might think.
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