Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

My research at the University of San Diego focuses on managing risk in the face of climate change. Equipping communities with resilience hubs When disasters strike, local groups and neighbors play critical roles in stabilizing neighborhoods. Nichole Wissman is an assistant professor of management at the University of San Diego.

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

It should be a great conversation between (check out the panelists below) social networking providers and their non-profit users. She holds an MBA and other degrees from Stanford and Oxford Universities and was a Skoll Foundation Scholar. Charles holds a bachelor’s degree in International Development from McGill University.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 13, 2025

In their caterpillar stage, they also play an important role as herbivores , keeping plant growth in check. Eliza Grames is an assistant professor of biological sciences at Binghamton University, State University of New York. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2007

Santa Clara University invited Bill Coleman (founder of BEA and Cassatt), Jeff Miller (VC at Redpoint Ventures) and me to speak recently on the topic of "Working to Change the World." It was a great hour of conversation around social change and the tech community's role. The opportunity is for us to take it to the next level.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. The prior CEOs, who actually were mentors to both of us, have now stepped into global chair roles. My introduction to co roles started at the office level. and Fast Company.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

Emotions including anger, fear and guilt play a key role in the ability of activists to create moral urgency and force issues into the spotlight. But history shows that disruptive tactics have long played a role in forcing attention to urgent issues. George Ferns is a senior lecturer in business and society at the University of Bath.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Founded in 1898, Dallas Baptist University (DBU) offers a variety of educational opportunities for individuals of all ages and academic backgrounds. Pardot has played a huge role in the university’s increased success in recruiting and admissions. Unifying a Connected Campus with Pardot.

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Singularity Hub

APRIL 22, 2025

But in a new study, published in Physical Review Letters , my colleagues and I show that both could be linked to one of the most elusive ingredients in the universe: dark matter. Dark matter makes up around 85 percent of the matter in the universe, but it does not emit or absorb light. Read the original article.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

That dramatic entrance has changed the role of CTOs. If you’ve participated in a website redesign or AMS conversion, you know it is not always an easy process for either the experts or the novices, especially when teams are unaccustomed to working across disciplines. The role of CTO isn’t getting easier. Be honest about this.)

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Recently I had the opportunity to get introduced to Gerald Nelson , senior climate change researcher and Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. This week, on September 10-12 at Purdue University, CIMSANS will be co-hosting a workshop and summit focused on improving food systems data and models.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

From the team behind the Masters of Scale podcast, Rapid Response features candid conversations with todays top business leaders navigating real-time challenges. I think that that’s something that often gets lost in the conversation about public radio is the overall percentage of funds that go directly to local stations.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Below, I’ve shared my keynote remarks and slides and I hope you’ll share your ideas and further the conversation in the comments. What roles are needed? And finally, you want to identify the roles needed to create, facilitate, and implement the programs and services you design with the community.

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sgEngage

MAY 17, 2021

A: Colleges and universities have shown huge dedication to this work for a long time, including things like need-blind admission, outreach and service programs, scholarships and financial aid, and other approaches. Q: In 2020, giving to colleges and universities decreased by 5.4% compared to the previous year.

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The Next Web

MARCH 4, 2014

The Attentional Flexibility Network has the important role of monitoring what’s going on around us, as well as inside our brains, and switching between the Imagination Network and Attentional Control for us. After a survey showed that up to 82 percent of people find overhearing cellphone conversations annoying , Veronica Galva?n,

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2011

My latest post is up on the Stanford Social Innovation Review – you can read it and join the conversation at SSIR or read the repost below. —– I’ve been thinking about slacktivism a lot lately. My guest lecture notes cover the first point, and today I want to share a few ideas about slacktivism as a gateway to change.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 7, 2022

In a previous blog post written by Kestryl Lowrey (Managing Director, Technology Services) and Stephen Earheart (Director, Campaign Services ), Cloud for Good explored the role of data warehouses in nonprofit technology strategies. The role of a data warehouse is to serve as a collection point for an organization’s data.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 2, 2024

So maybe it’s not surprising that there is no singular career path to a top fundraising role. So maybe it’s not surprising that there is no singular career path to a top fundraising role. Catherine University at the same time Heather was starting out in annual giving at my alma mater, College of Saint Benedict.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 30, 2009

Many cool people attend, and the quality of the conversations is terrific. That's why conversations can cut right to the issue that people are debating. But, to engage in a realtime conversation with them is completely different. This actually works out fine, but don't expect to be doing PowerPoint out there!

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

EdSights uses AI chatbots to help colleges and universities identify students who might be at risk of dropping out, in part by increasing student engagement. Over the last year, CodeSignal also launched a product called Conversation Practice to help engineers and developers who are newer to the job market improve their soft skills.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Arizona State University (ASU), for instance, needed an easier way for its students, faculty, and staff to communicate, share lesson plans, and gather feedback. ASU became the first university to adopt Slack campus-wide, launching it across five campuses and more than 200,000 users, including students, faculty, and administrators.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In today’s episode, you’ll hear some ideas from Mary Aquino of Blackbaud University about how finance and development can build connections and better work together to support the mission. Starting a conversation with “I want to know more…”. The role of technology. Key differences that pop up between these two groups.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Prior to his current role, Lazar spent more than 10 years in broadcast television sales management, most recently at Sinclair Television Group. Why is SMS the perfect conduit for richer and more holistic consumer experiences within mobile universe? This year I celebrated my 45 th birthday. Here’s a brief overview. Is it intrusive?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

Davidson was right: It not only transformed our conversation, but the entire nature of my day. He is the founder and director of The Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison , where he conducts groundbreaking research on emotions and the brain, as well as meditation and contemplative practices.

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

Keep Pace With Competition There was a time when associations ruled their universes. We start with a conversation. Culture, strategy, and talent play important roles. The point is, as Kevin and Dawn suggest, hidden challenges may be keeping your group from realizing its full IT potential. Now, the aliens have landed.

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Tableau

JULY 19, 2021

As data has become more accessible and recognized for its value, however, those conversations have shifted. Working with a group of visionary educators, we’ve been able to achieve amazing milestones, such as introducing Tableau to all first year students at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore in 2018.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 28, 2010

Amplified Leicester is managed by the Institute of Creative Technologies, De Montfort University in partnership with the DMU Centre for Social Action and Phoenix Square Digital Media Centre. Roles cards. The project is commissioned and supported by NESTA , an independent body with a mission to make the UK more innovative.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 11, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of June 11th).

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 3, 2025

And as Generation Z professionalsthose born between 1997 and 2012 increasingly seek personalized career paths , managers are tasked with helping employees find meaning in their roles while also meeting organizational goals. Additionally, many Gen Z professionals seek roles that align with their values.

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Forum One

AUGUST 5, 2021

Conversational marketing is the norm, not the exception. As organizations explore heading back to the office, cultural institutions re-open, and nonprofits relaunch in-person opportunities to connect, conversational marketing is a valuable way to deepen connections with online visitors. Modernized communication.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2021

In today’s episode, you’ll learn more about that process as you listen to Jeannie Sager and Jaquie Ackerman of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute, part of the Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, talk about this year’s Women Give report. The changing roles of women’s influence in household financial decisions.

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Candid

JUNE 4, 2024

Here we’ll share what we’ve learned through a series of conversations with our grantee partners. The New York Civic Engagement Table (NYCET), which plays a coordinating and support role for GoVoteNYC, has heard of similar challenges from peers across the country.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

We’re also thrilled to bring together several special guests for keynotes and fireside chat conversations! Terri has over 30 years of success in higher education, politics, international affairs, and nonprofits, including roles as Provost at Menlo College, Vice Provost at University of Texas at Austin, and positions on numerous boards.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2022

The Cassie robot captured the internet’s imagination ( ours included ) when it debuted in 2017 through a series of Oregon State University YouTube videos. Commercial applications, however, are a different conversation entirely. The conversation spanned 30 minutes and includes a look at Agility Robotics’ early pitch deck.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Here’s how the experts that host Baratunde Thurston spoke to on this week’s episode are leading the conversation. California State University, East Bay Supports Students Through the Pandemic. In her role as program assistant for student support services, Darice Ingram uniquely understands the challenges students face.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2017

Recently, I was invited to participate in a staff “Lunch and Learn,” by Connor Diemand-Yauman , CEO of Philanthropy University , about building a culture of wellbeing in the nonprofit workplace and capacity building. This is a common challenge for many nonprofits.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 8, 2025

Donor Journey Mapping borrows from the for-profit sector, which has long understood the importance of customer journeys and the role this plays in creating exemplary brand experiences. Donors is a big category thats too general and universal to approach with a single strategy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

"Without that sense of connection, employees will never each their full potential," states Stallard.

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