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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

sgEngage

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? Most really good proposals and reports often better reflect an organization’s capacity to hire a great grant writer or marketing expert than their ability to do great work.

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New on SSIR: Innovating at the Speed of Communities

Amy Sample Ward

. “Innovating at the speed of communities&# is a big goal, but something organizations and civic institutions can learn a lot from as a model. Communities As A Model. Leadership and decision making come from adoption not from executive authority. Normally, I make sure to clarify definitions when I start.

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Towards Global Access for the Print Disabled

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

A Policy Update from an engineer, Jim Fruchterman of Benetech June 8, 2010 The international copyright negotiations in Geneva around a proposed Treaty for the Visually Impaired (“TVI”) have been steadily heating up. The Proposals A. Joint Recommendation Proposal (US-JR). The African Union Proposed Treaty (“AUPT”).

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

sgEngage

When we momentarily set aside the many foundation models or toolkits for addressing a particular task, we start to remember that the essence of knowledge is shared meaning making—how we, together, come to understand and engage in community, in the world around us, and in change itself. Whether knowledge is spoken or not, it is public.

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The FCC and Accessibility

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Here are my comments on the big picture and a couple of their proposals. We have a model for this kind of change: TTYs (text telephones) and relay services though the telephone. Specific comments on the proposed Clearinghouse. Specific comments on the proposed Chairman’s Awards.

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Book Review: Connecting to Change the World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Here are the definitions: Connectivity Network: This type of network links people to allow them to exchange experience and information as a result of that exchange learn. Resources: What is the network’s funding model? They act as either individuals or on behalf of organizations. Each one is different in its DNA.

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Vote and Comment for ALL these Awesome Nonprofit Panels at SXSW!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals about or by folks who work with nonprofits and voting. There's even a panel proposal for Slacktivism ). Where does it surpass the traditional advertising model?

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