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All New Articles:

Crafting the Language of Vision - Jeff McLinden - The first President Bush wasn't alone in not really getting the "vision thing." My observation is that far too many nonprofits tend to operate a bit on the "pinball" model of defining strategy. ... more

Will they come? Will they give? Will they even care to read our newsletter? - Penelope Burk - In the boardroom, leadership volunteers are discussing a new idea for a fundraising event. The question on the table is, “Will our donors come?” Down the hall, the CEO and Development Director are debating the latest forecast. Their question is, “Wil ... more

How the Great Recession Has Changed Life in America - The Pew Charitable Trusts - Of the 13 recessions that the American public has endured since the Great Depression of 1929-33, none has presented a more punishing combination of length, breadth and depth than this one. ... more

How to's:

What drives creativity? - Harvey Mackay - Imagine if you could turn on creativity like starting a car, rev the engine to get up to speed, cruise along in the fast lane, and then park it in the garage until you needed it again. Is there anything you couldn't accomplish? ... more

Case study: Online tools help increase offline (and online) giving - Andy Robinson - The Sky Island Alliance works to protect the unique habitats and species of the U.S. Southwest and northern Mexico. Its “Bring Back the Cats” campaign focused on restoring large felines—jaguars, mountain lions, ocelots, and other emblematic species— ... more

Down the Up Staircase - Penelope Burke - Several months ago, I made a first-time donation to an organization whose work I have long admired. I knew a bit about their fundraising history and was aware that the value of the gift I made ($500) was well above the average for first-time, online ... more

"I'll never give you a penny again!" Music to my ears. - Tom Ahern - Here's a terrific direct mail concept the client refused to try. Take it if you want ... and if you dare. ... more

Responsible Corporations:

ThinkSocial & PepsiCo Invite Innovative Companies and Consumers to "Join the #Promise" - SCRWire - Leveraging Social and Mobile Media, Corporations Pledge Commitments That Positively Impact the World ... more

Tom's of Maine Second Annual '50 States For Good' Program Invites You to Get Some Goodness Going on in Your Community - Tom's of Maine - Program To Showcase Local Nonprofits And Volunteer Needs Across The Country, Public To Help Direct Funding ... more

SEVENTH ANNUAL CITYARTS FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY TXU ENERGY FINDS NEW HOME AT HISTORIC FAIR PARK FOR THREE-DAY WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA MAY 7 – 9 - TXU - Free festival to boast over 50 acts including headliner Bugs Henderson, Prudential Children’s Area and Art Exhibit, culinary showcase, plus The 500, Inc. Artist MarketPlace juried show featuring 250 renowned artists ... more

Good News: GE's New 40-Watt LED Bulb Will Last 25,000 Hours - GE - GE's New 40-Watt LED Bulb Will Last 25,000 Hours ... more

Strong Communities:

Bacon Lee & Associates :: Newsletter - Bacon Lee & Associates - News from Bacon Lee & Associates ... more

Two Public Meetings on CenterPoint Energy's Proposed Rate In crease - Citizen's Net - Connecting Houston - Two Public Meetings on CenterPoint Energy's Proposed Rate In crease ... more

TANO GRAM - TANO - TANO GRAM ... more

We Need an Ecosystem for The Bottom 80% - Nell Edgington - My post argued that the $50 million federal Social Innovation Fund is only one small piece of the capital the nonprofit sector needs. ... more

Nonprofit Exchange:

Texas Wildlife Association "Sighted In" Newsletter - Texas Wildlife Association - Texas Wildlife Association Newsletter ... more

SNAPtales: Get Your 2010 SNAPCesar Millan Visits SNAP to Launch Latino-Focused Cam - SNAPtales - SNAPtales: Get Your 2010 SNAPCesar Millan Visits SNAP to Launch Latino-Focused Cam ... more

NAM Update- August 2010 - NAM, Northwest Assistance Ministries - NAM Update- August 2010 ... more

GCBO August E-news - Gulf Coast Bird Observatory - GCBO August E-news ... more

Foundations and Funders:

The Latino Digital Divide: The Native Born Versus The Foreign Born - The Pew Charitable Trusts - Technology use among foreign-born Latinos continues to lag significantly behind that of their U.S.-born counterparts. The nativity differences are especially pronounced when it comes to internet use. ... more

Hogg Foundation’s Vicky Coffee-Fletcher is Appointed to National Board - The Hogg Foundation - Program Officer Vicky Coffee-Fletcher has been appointed to the board of directors of the National Leadership Council on African American Behavioral Health. ... more

SAN ANTONIO PHILANTHROPHISTS ISSUE CHALLENGE GRANT FOR SAMMINISTRIES - SAMMinistries - Rex and Deborah Amini, well-known for their philanthropic endeavors not only in San Antonio but also around the world, have issued a $250,000 challenge grant for SAMMinistries. ... more

Pew Report: Adults and Cell Phone Distractions - Pew Internet & American Life Project - Pew Report: Adults and Cell Phone Distractions ... more

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