Website of the Week
-- OMG Center for Collaborative Learning
The mission of the
OMG Center for Collaborative Learning is to accelerate and deepen social impact
through strategy, evaluation, and capacity-building. Since its establishment in 1988, OMG has
provided innovative, high impact solutions by blending new business and practice
insights with the context of on-the-ground realities. Prior to 1988, many OMG
staff members were based at the University of Pennsylvania. OMG's predecessor,
the Organization and Management Group, was a part of the Fels Center of
Government from 1986-88, and before that functioned as a subgroup within the
Wharton School's Management and Behavioral Science Center (1980-85). Today
OMG's professional staff brings together a diverse variety of backgrounds
within an integrated professional practice. Go to: www.omgcenter.org
Publication of the
Week -- Donor-Centered Leadership, by
Penelope Burk
From the
publisher: In Donor-Centered Leadership
Penelope Burk tackles one of our most frustrating and costly problems - the
high turnover rate of staff and the financial toll it takes on not-for-profits.
In plain language, backed by compelling research with over 6,000 fundraisers,
Board members, CEOs, and donors, Penelope reveals how not-for-profits can raise
much more money by bringing staff attrition under control. While the book
speaks directly to decision-makers, Donor-Centered Leadership is also an
essential resource for fundraisers at any level, including Development staff
working in or aspiring to management and leadership positions. Penelope puts
real numbers to the coming exodus of senior fundraisers on the verge of
retirement and offers a win-win solution that capitalizes on young workers'
eagerness for more responsibility and earlier promotion. Donor-Centered
Leadership exposes mistaken beliefs and out-of-date practices that make it
harder for fundraisers to raise money and much easier for them to move on. And
it goes further to examine an issue sitting just below the surface - the role
that Leadership Volunteers play in fundraising. Penelope presents a riveting
case for focusing Board members' attention on the things they do best and which
donors say will unleash their philanthropy at a whole new level. Written in a
style that is distinctly hers and with her trademark humor, Penelope draws
readers through a narrative punctuated by compelling research data and
real-life stories towards a conclusion that is nothing short of inspiring.
Donor-Centered Leadership is a must-read for everyone in fundraising and in the
not-for-profit sector.
Trend of the Week
-- NPQ’s 10 Trends and 10 Predictions
The editors of the
Nonprofit Quarterly have chosen to spotlight 10 trends for 2013 and make 10
predictions for 2014. For the complete list of trends and predictions including
commentary, go to: http://www.nonprofitquarterly.org/policysocial-context/23457-as-the-world-turns-npq-s-10-trends-and-10-predictions.html.
Resource of the Week
– 8 Random But Useful Social Media Tips
for Nonprofits
Here is a resource
from Nonprofit Tech for Good: For nonprofit admins who do not have the time to
regularly research social media trends, it can be a battle to stay ahead of the
learning curve. In addition to the time required to create content for social
media and manage social networks, new media managers need at least two hours
weekly to research social media trends and best practices. For those nonprofits
that allocate staff time, embracing early adoption is key to social media
success. That said, here are eight timely and easy tips to help all nonprofits
better utilize social media no matter their capacity. Go to:
http://www.nptechforgood.com/2013/12/04/8-random-but-useful-social-media-tips-for-nonprofits/?goback=.gmr_148346.gde_148346_member_5814389287642238976#!
Tech Tip of the Week
-- Move or Copy Sheets between Workbooks in Excel 2007/2010
- Open the sheet you want to move or copy
- Click the Home tab on the Ribbon
- In the Cells group, click Format
- Under Organize Sheets, select Move or Copy Sheet
- Choose where you want the sheet to be copied or moved to
- Be sure to select the create a copy box if you do not want your sheet moved
