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Improvisation Over Strategy: What Nonprofit Managers Can Learn from Theater

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Ahmad Odeh on Unsplash In this interview, the CEO of a California-based CDFI offers her observations on what her work as a theater director has taught her about nonprofit management. SD: At a National Community Reinvestment Coalition Conference last year, you mentioned you majored in sociology and theater.

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Digital Friendships

The Agitator

Here, from Stephen Baker at Business Week, is a superb article on the psychology, sociology and anthropology of "digital friendships" — you know, all those online relationships you have on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, etc, etc. But for business and individuals alike, the value in online friendship is poised to grow."

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How to make sure the experience you deliver to donors makes their giving feel worthwhile

iMarketSmart

Charity managers’ perspective. For charity managers, the answer is easy. Let the managers get on with the job. For charity managers, this can be frustrating. Perspective shift: Delivering value. It’s a reality that charity managers often miss. Getting big gifts means delivering big value to the donor.