Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Check out who they are fundraising for next as they stay focused on the causes their customers care about most. I frequently talk about Mark Horvath and Invisible People in my presenations. Last week I talked about cause products in my newsletter. A great article from HBR. Marketing Your Cause 1. Worthy of your time.

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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

A good article from HBR to share with your corporate partners: how to make kindness a core tenet of your company. Next, read this article on how to tell stories about complex issues. The c-store chain is selling swag, including buttons, bandanas, bags and tees, with proceeds benefiting the Sheetz for Kidz Foundation. Check out St.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2012

HBR has a nice post this week on quieting your mind - and recharging it. Do not think about work but rather something you like to imagine, like a dream trip. You can check out the whole article here , and I’ve posted a quick summary. Try one or all of these three practices: 1. Try to focus only on that.

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Energy 56

The Agitator

MAY 5, 2013

It’s about the remarkable turnaround of Netflix. Take time to read — and share — Eddie Yoon’s HBR piece for the full story, plus learn how other ‘generous’ companies like Nordstrom’s, Gillette and Southwest Airlines place consumer-centric behavior at the heart of their growth strategies. Read and heed.

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 19, 2023

He described something you talk about, three types of organizations. And this was just a way to honor the folks that are doing the work, and to give ourselves the space and time to think about the work and the luxury of being able to reflect on what success looks like. We weren’t there to talk about the compost pile.

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Beth Kanter

AUGUST 17, 2021

This way, people can comment on or start a discussion about a certain item directly within the document – both asynchronously or in real-time. You can then have a productive discussion about what people have already shared. The meeting facilitator can also facilitate these activities by preparing a summary at the meeting.

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Collaborations Nonprofits Activism Public and Nonprofit Management 144

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

To understand how you may be getting stuck in competing commitments, you must build deeper awareness about your emotions and the stories you tell yourself in key choice moments. Then ask yourself, “Why do I care about personal sustainability?” What stories are you telling yourself about being a leader or a change agent?

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