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Tariq West Walt Whitman, Jeans and the Ethos of Gen-Y: What we can learn from a Levi's commercial » http://bit.ly/b2AEar

4 days ago from Brazen Undergrads, Personal Branding, I am Gen Y, Social Entrepreneurs and Nonprofiteers 3 more

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Chris Jeanty: The age of an art's creation doesn't prohibit a poem's timelessness. And this poem is indeed timeless. Good job pointing this commercial out Tariq.
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Theresa Duncan: Tariq - what an insightful analysis of this campaign. I felt strange when I found a commercial to be a beautiful work of art - though it's ...MoreTariq - what an insightful analysis of this campaign. I felt strange when I found a commercial to be a beautiful work of art - though it's probably every ad firm's dream to create an ad campaign that is relevant, serves as a call to action to not only buy blue jeans, is timeless, and moving.
23 hours ago

Andy Huston Is it better to start a nonprofit career in a big inter/national org or a smaller local one? (inspired by @DavidSpinks #u30pro #brazen)

2 days ago from Nonprofiteers

Josh Hawkins: It depends on your financial needs and your own professional goals. A smaller NPO will give you more flexibility and more opportunities to be a ...MoreIt depends on your financial needs and your own professional goals. A smaller NPO will give you more flexibility and more opportunities to be a part of the decision making process. You can also embrace the challenge of building a smaller organization into something larger.

The smaller organizations will not pay as much as let's say, the Red Cross but you will have more creative control.
2 days ago

Theresa Duncan: I agree with Josh, in that at a smaller non-profit you have more ability to help shape the organization- to a have a vision and work toward that, ...MoreI agree with Josh, in that at a smaller non-profit you have more ability to help shape the organization- to a have a vision and work toward that, and see your results more directly.
Big or small, in the non-profit field it is more important to gravitate toward a cause you genuinely believe in. Non-profit work can be grueling sometimes, and is and should always be a labor of love.
23 hours ago

Charles Oh Hi everyone, I'm currently with a venture foundation based in Asia and heading up a potential media production company that will be aimed at featuring various social entrepreneurs throughout the ...MoreHi everyone, I'm currently with a venture foundation based in Asia and heading up a potential media production company that will be aimed at featuring various social entrepreneurs throughout the world. I have a lot of questions and ideas so if anyone is interested, please feel free to comment or contact me. Thanks.

5 days ago from Nonprofiteers

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shiphali: Hi Charles, in India we have lots of channels in media but as of now we dont have a single tv channel that spreads awareness, nd media is the ...MoreHi Charles, in India we have lots of channels in media but as of now we dont have a single tv channel that spreads awareness, nd media is the fastest way to connect with both literates and illiterates but at the same time we need to show them a film depicting realities like a child saying i want to study so it has to be designed in such a way that its a wonderful film eye capturing and voting lines, discussion with a group of normal people after the skit and then government will also monitor its performance and will become answerable.i am naive but i had this thing in mind. i hope it solves 1% of ur purpose bye.
5 days ago

Nick Petten: Hi Charles,

I am currently working on an initiative called, The Power of Peace Network. The mandate of the organization is to support ...MoreHi Charles,

I am currently working on an initiative called, The Power of Peace Network. The mandate of the organization is to support diverse cultural and social self-expression using modern tools of information communication technology. We hope to set up a global system whereby individuals are able to film and document their social realities and be able to share them on a wide distribution platform.

There are so many people in this world doing great work and we want to find a way to promote that work using cost effective and widely available technologies to do so.

The initiative is being supported by UNESCO (United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and the University of Waterloo. Please see the website for more information at www.thepowerofpeacenetwork.com

Good luck on your initiative.
1 day ago

Tariq West I'm putting together my reading list for the next 6-12 months. Here is what I have so far: http://bit.ly/dmI6dn | ...MoreI'm putting together my reading list for the next 6-12 months. Here is what I have so far: http://bit.ly/dmI6dn | Which books do you think are essential to the well-rounding/grounding of a young mind?

5 days ago from Brazen Undergrads, Nonprofiteers, Entrepreneurs, Washington D.C. and Bay Area Bunch 3 more

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Jay Hepner: Whitman and Jeans? Gotta love it. Dan Pink's Whole New Mind also a must.
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Tariq West: @Jay - I will never forget my first and only meeting with Dan Pink - he spoke at my high-school and stuck around after to chat with my econ class. ...More@Jay - I will never forget my first and only meeting with Dan Pink - he spoke at my high-school and stuck around after to chat with my econ class. If I could change anything, I wouldn't have been a smartass and told him he looked like Bob Sagit - he gets it all the time and he is not amused by it. I'm gonna have something redeemingly smart to say next time I meet him.
3 days ago

Erin Klema Hi! I'm a recent college grad with journalism background, and I'm looking for a communications job/internship at a non-profit in the DC area. Any suggestions?

1 week ago from Nonprofiteers

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Erin Klema: Thank you, Amber. Idealist.org is definitely a great resource. Do you know of any other online job boards for non-profits?
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Amber Lehmann: Erin -- I haven't been extremely successful with this, but others have been: MoreErin -- I haven't been extremely successful with this, but others have been: http://asi.careerhq.org/search/browse/.
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Blake Carson Poston Looking for nonprofit work in the Atlanta area, any suggestions.

8 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

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Blake Carson Poston: Community and Economic Development
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Betsy Wallace: @Blake - The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is a good first resource and almost all of the nonprofits in Atlanta use opportunityknocks.org to post ...More@Blake - The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is a good first resource and almost all of the nonprofits in Atlanta use opportunityknocks.org to post jobs.

Also - if you're on FB/ twitter, follow Kwanza Hall. He is a City Council member who is absolutely awesome at using social media and will communicate tons of events/opportunities/local happenings that way.
2 weeks ago

Stacy Paid Social Media Fellowship available at innovative San Francisco-based nonprofit, EARN (www.earn.org). This is a full-time, ...MorePaid Social Media Fellowship available at innovative San Francisco-based nonprofit, EARN (www.earn.org). This is a full-time, paid fellowship that includes health, dental and vision benefits. The fellowship term runs for one year from the date of hire, and may be renewable for the summer and/or beyond.

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Betsy Wallace Any nonprofiteers working in Wisconsin? If so, we'd love your help with a new blog about Wisconsin's third sector (to keep it inclusive - not limited to just nonprofits!). We're hoping that this ...MoreAny nonprofiteers working in Wisconsin? If so, we'd love your help with a new blog about Wisconsin's third sector (to keep it inclusive - not limited to just nonprofits!). We're hoping that this is one small step towards creating a stronger and more innovative nonprofit infrastructure in the state. We'd love this to be a collaborative effort - so any guest posts, ideas, tips, thoughts or suggestions you have would be much appreciated!

3 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

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Betsy Wallace: I just found this and got really inspired/excited about the possibilities...

MoreI just found this and got really inspired/excited about the possibilities...

http://www.socialjusticecamp.org/dc/about/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BarCamp

2 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman: Yeah! We'll have to add this to the agenda to talk about on Friday. Love it.
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Emily Moore Hey folks - some people have been talking about looking for jobs with NGO's, and this is my professor's blog. He worked in DC with a NGO, and still does work with affording housing organizations. ...MoreHey folks - some people have been talking about looking for jobs with NGO's, and this is my professor's blog. He worked in DC with a NGO, and still does work with affording housing organizations. Definitely check it out and feel free to ask him questions!
http://bricksandmortar.wordpress.com/

3 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management and Nonprofiteers

Angie Roach: What a great resource and blog! I wish I had a professor like this. Thanks for sharing!
3 weeks ago

Emily Moore: He was a great prof to have, I'm glad to offer his insight as a resource to others.
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Timothy Johnson III Curious if anyone here has worked for EngenderHealth? It's a nonprofit in New York City. I just applied for a Communications & Marketing Assistant job there and I was curious if anyone had any ...MoreCurious if anyone here has worked for EngenderHealth? It's a nonprofit in New York City. I just applied for a Communications & Marketing Assistant job there and I was curious if anyone had any insights/FYIs I should know about the company. If this post applies to you, I'd love to hear it! (This was cross-posted in the NYC Brazen group as well)

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Rebecca Thorman: I haven't and I just looked it up on Glassdoor.com and didn't see any info there. For other employers, that's oftentimes a good place to look. ...MoreI haven't and I just looked it up on Glassdoor.com and didn't see any info there. For other employers, that's oftentimes a good place to look. Good luck!!
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Timothy Johnson III: Hi Rebecca. Thanks for the reply. I'll take a look around the web and see what I come up with.
3 weeks ago

Cameron Plommer As a big fan of the 37 Signals approach to running a business, I wonder if their principles could be applied to non-profits. Specifically that companies should build a product or service, charge ...MoreAs a big fan of the 37 Signals approach to running a business, I wonder if their principles could be applied to non-profits. Specifically that companies should build a product or service, charge money and make profit, while not taking VC money. Should more non-profits try to be social enterprises?

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Blake Carson Poston: I am very fond of businesses adopting a double bottom line (making a profit and maintaining a social agenda). With many nonprofits currently ...MoreI am very fond of businesses adopting a double bottom line (making a profit and maintaining a social agenda). With many nonprofits currently entrenched in an antiquated business model that tends to limit expansion and organizational development- establishing oneself as a social enterprise will allow companies to recruit the highest talent at competitive pay rates. It is possible to earn a living while still doing good works. For additional information on this topic please look at justmeans.com under social enterprise editorials.
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Emily Moore: I was just discussing this on another network. Thanks for the link, Blake! I really would like to hear more about this.
3 weeks ago

Devin Cowens Hi Everyone! I am moving to DC this summer and am looking for a job in the non profit sector as an administrative assistant or something similar. Does anyone have any suggestions or contacts that ...MoreHi Everyone! I am moving to DC this summer and am looking for a job in the non profit sector as an administrative assistant or something similar. Does anyone have any suggestions or contacts that might help? Thanks in Advance!

3 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

Bunmi Akinnusotu If you're on twitter..i strongly encourge you to follow @fundraiserhelp if you're in Development, So what types of work does everyone do?

4 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

Bunmi Akinnusotu Hey everyone! I was just promoted to Business Development Officer at my job(woohoo!). Im sort of nervous because the corporate fundraising has taken a hit. For the seasoned fundraisers, how are ...MoreHey everyone! I was just promoted to Business Development Officer at my job(woohoo!). Im sort of nervous because the corporate fundraising has taken a hit. For the seasoned fundraisers, how are you reengaging corporate america in your np's mission?

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Shannon M. Marshall: Congrats!
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Bunmi Akinnusotu: thanks Shannon! :) and Angie thanks for the suggestion. We definitely could empower them more to make those asks.
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Jessica oops...it's Gillooly

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Jason H. Parker: Thanks, Jessica. Much appreciated! I will contact her at some point this week.
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Jason H. Parker Hi all, I'm moving to DC in a few weeks and am currently searching for a nonprofit position that would allow me to utilize my fundraising/sales/marketing skills. Anybody have any tips, leads or ...MoreHi all, I'm moving to DC in a few weeks and am currently searching for a nonprofit position that would allow me to utilize my fundraising/sales/marketing skills. Anybody have any tips, leads or suggestions that would help my search? Your help is greatly appreciated.

5 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

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Jason H. Parker: Jessica, that's great news. Thanks for the lead. Do you have a contact there, or an idea of whom I should contact regarding the vacancy?
MoreJessica, that's great news. Thanks for the lead. Do you have a contact there, or an idea of whom I should contact regarding the vacancy?

Anyone else have any tips, leads or suggestions? Appreciated!
4 weeks ago

Jessica: Try contacting Hayley Gollooly, she's the Development Associate. I can't remember her email but the phone is 202-785-8683.
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Anna Babcock Hello! I'm an administrative associate for a Nonprofit in St. Louis. I love the agency I work for, but am looking to break into development/fundraising. Any suggestions or leads would be great!

13 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

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Jessica: I would suggest volunteering for an organization. As a fundraiser for 6 years, I always welcome volunteers who want to help with fundraising. ...MoreI would suggest volunteering for an organization. As a fundraiser for 6 years, I always welcome volunteers who want to help with fundraising. Also, consider joining a board of directors and join the development committee.
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Angela Palmier: Hi Anna,
I'm in Illinois---but close to "The Loo" Development is hot right now. If you're good at it, you may want to consider ...MoreHi Anna,
I'm in Illinois---but close to "The Loo" Development is hot right now. If you're good at it, you may want to consider "Development for Commission". You could have a hard time breaking into Development because so much is at stake--they need the $ for programs and are hesitant to invest in a newbie---even though they need the development person. Steer clear of "last week in December/guilt" methods-get people to believe in cause first/get them involved-then they'll invest $
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Charlene Blacer Hello, I am new to starting a non-profit and just founded my first 501c3 charitable foundation, HelpMe2Stop.org helping Trichotillomania {hair-pulling disorder} sufferers. Currently I am working ...MoreHello, I am new to starting a non-profit and just founded my first 501c3 charitable foundation, HelpMe2Stop.org helping Trichotillomania {hair-pulling disorder} sufferers. Currently I am working with hair salons {mine} in NY and PA with hopes to expand to other states and partner with more Women's, Health Related and Beauty Industries. I appreciate any guidance, comments, suggestions from the group and emails from members. Thank you.

9 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

Tiffany Burke: Hi Charlene, I just wanted to say I think that your idea is really great! As a former sufferer, I just think it's wonderful to see something to ...MoreHi Charlene, I just wanted to say I think that your idea is really great! As a former sufferer, I just think it's wonderful to see something to help others with it.
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Angela Palmier: Look for Integrative Healthcare organizations---this will help. Great conference coming up in NYC Feb 25-27 Integrated Healthcare Symposium.
5 weeks ago

Akhila Kolisetty Hi everyone! I'm a senior and will be graduating in June. How do you recommend getting your foot through the door for non-profit jobs? There don't seem to be too many entry level jobs in the ...MoreHi everyone! I'm a senior and will be graduating in June. How do you recommend getting your foot through the door for non-profit jobs? There don't seem to be too many entry level jobs in the sector! I've been scouring idealist.org and it's a great resource, but are there any better ways to find out about potential entry-level jobs where I could start working in June? ANY tips for an entry-level job search appreciated! Thanks!

9 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

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Sarah Matz: Have you ever been to twitjobsearch.com? I often see things on indeed.com and simplyhired.com (it's my job to search for jobs, basically) and if ...MoreHave you ever been to twitjobsearch.com? I often see things on indeed.com and simplyhired.com (it's my job to search for jobs, basically) and if the nonprofit has a website they'll definitely post there first if they indeed post like Blake said. Getting to know people working in the area definitely helps. And if you're already in the area, volunteering is a Fantastic way to find out about other opportunities!
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Angela Palmier: Sometimes "volunteering" for a job NOW can help. It will add to your resume-get your foot in the door, etc. I'd caution you to shoot for ...MoreSometimes "volunteering" for a job NOW can help. It will add to your resume-get your foot in the door, etc. I'd caution you to shoot for entry-level though. If you're passionate about non-profits-a specific cause would be better---download "Tribes" by Seth Godin and go for it! Shoot for the top and you'll land higher than if you shoot for the bottom!!!
5 weeks ago

Tiffany Burke Does anyone know anything about creating a tribute journal? The nonprofit I'm working for is interested in putting one together as part of an award and fundraiser. If anyone has an idea of a ...MoreDoes anyone know anything about creating a tribute journal? The nonprofit I'm working for is interested in putting one together as part of an award and fundraiser. If anyone has an idea of a service we could use for this type of thing, please point me in the right direction! Thanks!

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Seth Rosen: Tiffany, this can be a lot of work, but it is a great way to add extra revenue from the event. A couple of items: set prices for full, half, ...MoreTiffany, this can be a lot of work, but it is a great way to add extra revenue from the event. A couple of items: set prices for full, half, quarter, and eighth page ads. Then draft a pitch and order form, and send it to the honorees list, and your vendors.

Also, see if you can get a local printer to do the project pro bono, or at a reduced cost. For typesetting, if you can't do it in house, ask for recommendations for freelance designers.

Message me if I can be of help, and good luck!
6 weeks ago

Allison Jones Have any of you used idealist.org to find a job opportunity? I think idealist.org is a phenomenal resource to the nonprofit sector which is why I am asking you all to read this heartfelt letter ...MoreHave any of you used idealist.org to find a job opportunity? I think idealist.org is a phenomenal resource to the nonprofit sector which is why I am asking you all to read this heartfelt letter from executive director and founder Ami Dar asking for support in this tough economic time. http://bit.ly/9phxne

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Tiffany Burke: I found my current job through Idealist. I really wish I could help, but my entire paycheck goes towards my student loans right now, so I'm ...MoreI found my current job through Idealist. I really wish I could help, but my entire paycheck goes towards my student loans right now, so I'm unable. It's really a great resource and I hope it can continue.
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Jung Fitzpatrick: Tiffany, I totally understand the need to pay back student loans on a nonprofit salary! Good luck with that and your tribute journal--sounds ...MoreTiffany, I totally understand the need to pay back student loans on a nonprofit salary! Good luck with that and your tribute journal--sounds interesting~
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Blake Carson Poston Hi Nonprofiteers! I am new to the scene and looking to network with like minded individuals. I have just embarked on my own 501(3)(c) while also looking for work in the Atlanta area as a ...MoreHi Nonprofiteers! I am new to the scene and looking to network with like minded individuals. I have just embarked on my own 501(3)(c) while also looking for work in the Atlanta area as a nonprofit consultant- or development specialist. Looking forward to chatting with you all.

9 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers