Should a nonprofit add podcasts and video to its website?
August 12, 2011
Denise Moorehead, Communications Director at Third Sector New England, discusses the use of podcasts and video in the nonprofit sector.
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Heather Harker, Consulting & Executive Transitions Director, Third Sector New England
- There is no precise definition of the difference
- Strategic planning relates to direction, vision and mission
- Operational planning is how you will accomplish your mission
- Some organizations make a clear distinction
- Create a document that works for you
What should you look for when you hire a consultant to do an organizational assessment?
November 8, 2010
Heather Harker, Director of Consulting and Executive Transitions, Third Sector New England
- Determine why you are undertaking an assessment
- Some consultants help create a shared process and vision
- Some consultants help measure your performance against standards
What is an organizational assessment?
November 8, 2010
Heather Harker, Consulting & Executive Transitions Director, Third Sector New England
- An opportunity for reflection and taking stock
- Self-assessment by stakeholders
- Organizational audit by an outside expert
- Facilitated self-assessment
How can a nonprofit manager who is a member of the dominant culture begin to shift perspective?
November 4, 2010
What’s the difference between diversity and inclusion?
November 4, 2010
Tyra Sidberry, Director, Third Sector New England Diversity & Inclusion Initiative
What are the important elements of a diversity strategy?
November 4, 2010
Tyra Sidberry, Director TSNE Diversity & Inclusion Initiative
- Leaders and champions
- Understanding of goals
- Patience
- Understanding the impact of race, class and power
How do I as an individual promote diversity in my organization?
November 4, 2010
Tyra Sidberry, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative Director, Third Sector New England
Ask yourself:
- How does your work affect the mission?
- Who is a part of the conversations you have in doing your work?
- Are there perspectives missing, and are constituents involved?
Why should nonprofits concern themselves with diversity?
November 4, 2010
Tyra Sidberry, Director, Third Sector New England Diversity & Inclusion Initiative
What are the benefits of nonprofits working collaboratively?
November 4, 2010
Phillip Davis, TSNE, Grant Coordinator
- Expanding the capacity of individual organizations
- Sharing best practices
- Increasing community impact
- Furthering the field locally and nationally
What needs to be in place for collaboration to succeed?
November 4, 2010
Phillip Davis, Third Sector New England, Grant Coordinator
- Honest dialogue
- System of shared responsibilities
- Opportunities for each organization to benefit from lessons learned
How important is the process of collaboration?
November 4, 2010
Phillip Davis, Third Sector New England, Grant Coordinator for the Capacity Building Fund
- The collaboration process itself provides important knowledge
- Understanding whether collaborators are a good match
- Opportunities to share knowledge with funders and modify goals
How do you reflect your constituents’ voice in your grant proposal?
November 4, 2010
- Attach documentation to your proposal
- Weave community input into the proposal narrative
Why should a nonprofit adopt green practices?
November 3, 2010
Jackie Cefola, NonProfit Center Program Manager
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What green practices can individual nonprofit staff adopt?
November 3, 2010
Jackie Cefola, NonProfit Center Program Manager
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How important is it to reflect constituent voice on your grant proposal, and how do you do that?
November 3, 2010
- Ask stakeholders what they need
- Use face-to-face meetings, mailings or online queries
- Ask stakeholders what they want the nonprofit to provide
When should you start preparing for an audit?
November 3, 2010
Kay Snowden, Fiscal Sponsorship Program Director, Third Sector New England
- Start before the fiscal year begins.
- Follow up on recommendations from the previous year’s audit.
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What should managers think about to prepare for an audit?
November 3, 2010
Kay Snowden, Fiscal Sponsorship Program Director, Third Sector New England
The auditors will provide a list of questions. Make sure you organize your information, document transactions, and have internal controls.
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What is a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.)?
November 3, 2010
An agreement that spells out:
- Scope of services
- Period of service
- Compensation
- Ownership of property
- Conditions of termination
- Resolving differences
Be clear about expectations.
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Why does fiscal sponsorship exist?
November 3, 2010
Kay Snowden, Fiscal Sponsorship Program Director, Third Sector New England
Nonprofits can delegate financial and administrative tasks to a fiscal sponsor.
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What are restricted vs. unrestricted funds?
November 3, 2010
How do you pitch your nonprofit to the media to get coverage?
November 3, 2010
What is the whole systems approach?
November 3, 2010
What are restricted vs unrestricted funds?
November 1, 2010
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