Taking a minute to think about potential negative perceptions is a must when making any decision In a crisis that falls decisively under the “what the #$%& were they thinking?” category, a student committee at Northern California’s Carondelet High School for Girls decided that the best way to celebrate Black History Month was with a …
Is there such a thing as being able to minimize documentation? There is if you are creating reference sheets or so-called cheat sheets. These are quick reference guides. They are especially useful for referencing material such as scripts, codes, or shortcuts within science, games, writing, etc. They exist for any topic or any field. They …
Refusing to acknowledge the power of social media is detrimental to your crisis management ability Every year since social media first appeared on the scene, a few pundits come out to say that we’re about to see the end of it. We’ve been riding on the social media bandwagon for a long time now, and …
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Tracking The Progress Of A Fundraising Program – Part II
Creation of an Activities Calendar
by Tony Poderis
As previously noted, the only way to assess the progress of any fundraising process is when that process (the plan) has every step and component listed on a timeline … one that was agreed to by everyone before starting the process.
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Evaluating The Performance of a New Development Officer
by Hank Lewis
A question was raised (in a listserve) about evaluating the performance of a development officer who was hired within the last year,
Many times, we, as facilitators, are not prepared (or ill prepared) for meetings, and that leads to some horrific results – including those feelings you experienced while watching a fellow facilitator suffer through a meeting. What are some things you’ll hear in an unprepared meeting? Look out for these words. And, don’t let this happen to you.
Are organizers prepared to face potentially game-threatening conditions? When it comes to big events here in the States, you really can’t top the Super Bowl. There will be nearly 100,000 physically attending in addition to the 100+ million watching from home. Oh, and did we mention that this year it’s outdoors? In New Jersey. In …
To be a great people manager, you must have an extensive set of skills – from planning and delegation to motivation and communication. for your long-term success, it’s wise to analyze your skills in all areas of management – and then challenge yourself to become better at managing and leading your team. Did You Take …
Are you getting the best out of your team? To be a great people manager, you must have an extensive set of skills – from planning and delegation to motivation and communication. Because the skill set is so wide, it’s tempting to continue using the skills you’re already comfortable with. But, for your long-term success, …
