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What We Can Learn From the COVID-19 Philanthropy Commons

Stanford Social Innovation Review

We attribute this failure, largely, to sociological hurdles. After all, users are not product designers and the importance of proper R&D is paramount. So, solely relying on users’ intentions to determine how to set philanthropic coordination efforts is insufficient.

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Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator – Stacy Harbaugh

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Stacy has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Ball State University and studied Women’s Studies at Mankato State University. – Get outside for morning walk and a podcast at 6am (my current favorite is Make Me Smart, but I’m always looking for podcasts that tell great stories or share perspectives on productivity).

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How To Get The Most Out of Your Case Management Software

GiveGab

There’s no better source you can leverage than the people who develop your technology and know the product inside and out. On the other hand, technical proficiency will translate into greater productivity, fewer mistakes, and a competitive edge for your organization.

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Jocelyn Harmon Joins Care2 as Director of Nonprofit Services

Care2

Prior to joining Care2, she was Director of Business Development for InfoGROUP Nonprofit where she was responsible for sales, marketing and new product development. Jocelyn has a Masters of Arts in Sociology from the University of Washington. ? Jocelyn has been a member of the capacity-building community for nonprofits since 2000.

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Improvisation Over Strategy: What Nonprofit Managers Can Learn from Theater

NonProfit Quarterly

SD: At a National Community Reinvestment Coalition Conference last year, you mentioned you majored in sociology and theater. I thought I was appeasing my family by tagging on sociology. For me, similarly in a theater setting, you might have a small production where you are the playwright, actor, and director.

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Averting Disaster through Preparation: A Conversation with Rebecca Katz and Mackenzie S. Moore

NonProfit Quarterly

And there’s a lot of people saying that their way or their product is the best solution out there, but people should check if something is FDA-approved. MSM: It’s a complicated issue, and I think it speaks to what we were saying about how important communication and engagement is and bringing in fields like sociology and anthropology.

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[VIDEO] Exploring Cryptocurrency: Introducing New Giving Methods to Your Nonprofit

Bloomerang

So, unfortunately, for some reason, sociologically, technically, and economically, a lot of times the earliest adopters of new technology, a decent sector of them happen to be criminals. And then as a result, you know, the internet is generally viewed as a productive and safe place for the most part, right?