I'm at the BoardSource Leadership Forum where the theme is Bold Leadership: Taking Risks, Thinking Big. Tim King of Urban Prep delivered a fantastic keynote which included this gem of a quote from Drake: "I'm the type to say a prayer, then go get what I just prayed...
NONPROFIT RESOURCES OF THE WEEK
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – November 1, 2013
The buzz this week originated from Sunday's Washington Post front-page article – Inside the hidden world of thefts, scams and phantom purchases at the nation’s nonprofits. Have a listen to She & Him's Thieves while perusing this week's tweets: on nonprofits, philanthropy, governance and social enterprises: Washington Post: Post...
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – October 25, 2013
Fresh off my visit from the Google campus in Silicon Valley, I'm moderating a session at the 2013 Net Impact Conference this afternoon on hybrid organizations. Have a listen to Al Jarreau singing Chick Corea's Spain ("I can see such brighter days") while perusing this week's tweets on nonprofits,...
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – October 18, 2013
The big news this week was the end of the government shutdown. Back to business (at least for a few months). Have a listen to Todd Rundgren's Bang the Drum All Day (I Don't Want to Work) while perusing this week's tweets: on nonprofits, philanthropy, governance and social enterprises:...
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – October 11, 2013
Nobel peace prize being awarded today. Whether she wins or not, Malala is unforgettable. Have a listen to Sara Bareilles' Brave while perusing this week's tweets: on nonprofits, philanthropy, governance and social enterprises: Philantopic: When Government Shuts Down, the Nonprofit Community Pays http://owl.li/pvU3W Guidestar: IRS scrutiny of nonprofits – five...
Nonprofit Tweets the Week – October 4, 2013
Back home after a great week in New York at the Independent Sector Annual Conference. Unfortunately, the most memorable event of the week was the federal government shutdown. Have a listen to Leonard Cohen's Democracy while persusing this week's tweets: on nonprofits, philanthropy, governance and social enterprises: U.S. Capitol:...
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – September 27, 2013
The past week, New York City was the site for the United Nations General Assembly, Social Good Summit, and Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting. This week, NYC hosts the Independent Sector Annual Meeting. Listen to Alicia Keys sing Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broked Down while perusing...
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – September 20, 2013
The official end of summer and a busy fall conference season ahead for many. Today, Erin and I are attending the American Bar Association Exempt Organizations Committee Meeting with many of our colleagues from throughout the country. Have a listen to Jon McLaughlin's Summer Is Over while you...
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – September 13, 2013
This week was notable for the 12th anniversary of 9/11 and increasing uncertainty about how to address Syria. Listen to Alan Jackson's Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) while you peruse this week's tweets: AAPIP: How philanthropy responds post September 11: The Impact of a Funder Collaborative...
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – September 6, 2013
On Friday, September 6, at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET, listen to the three co-signers of the Overhead Myth letter – Art Taylor, President and CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance; Jacob Harold, President and CEO of Guidestar; and Ken Berger, President and CEO of...