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Whose media?
posted Nov 13, 2008
Whose Media? Our Media! is a publication from smartMeme & the SPIN Project. Its subtitle is Strategic Communications Tools to Reform, Reclaim, and Revolutionize the Media, and that pretty much says it all. It walks one through the tools of strategic communications – planning, framing, messaging, creative campaign tactics — and offers special spotlights on digital media/Web 2.0 and funding. Download it for free, here.
Management Categories: Communications
Picking a consultant
posted Oct 27, 2008
Choosing a consultant to help you with strategic planning, fundraising, and the like often boils down to personal recommendations - someone recommended by a friend or allied organization. But if you're not finding options you like in your immediate area, you can cast your net much wider by visiting Idealist's consultant directory. Over 1,200 to choose from, by category and location, here.
Management Categories: Board Governance, Communications, Fundraising, Inspiration, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Technology, Tools and Tips
Directors and Officers Insurance
posted Oct 10, 2008
Nonprofit organization directors and officers work hard for their mission every day, but if a claim is made against them for liability for something unexpected done on behalf of the organization, this can be incredibly costly. D/O insurance protects these people and the organization - this is a key capacity question: a single unexpected claim or legal case can seriously damage a nonprofit. While D/O insurance is widely available, the Irwin Siegel Agency offers top notch coverage to members of the Orion Grassroots Network. If you are a member, log in to the 'manage your benefits' section to learn more.
Management Categories: Tools and Tips
Grassroots organizing audio
posted Sep 19, 2008
The Network's conference calls cover a wide range of topics, usually in nonprofit management, but also in advocacy. Listen here to a great piece of audio on how you can make change with grassroots organizing, with Steve Max of the Midwest Academy. Their book on this topic, Organizing for Social Change, is the most comprehensive available.
Management Categories: Tools and Tips
idealist.org’s Nonprofit FAQ
posted Jul 30, 2008
The Nonprofit FAQ lists questions and answers about nonprofit organization, regulation, development, management, and resources. More expansive than one might think. Click here to check it out.
Management Categories: Board Governance, Communications, Fundraising, Inspiration, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Technology, Tools and Tips
Orion magazine
posted Jul 30, 2008
"America's finest environmental magazine" (Boston Globe). Orion is an influential forum for re-imagining humanity's relationship to nature, culture, and place. America's foremost writers and artists are featured in the magazine. Members of the Orion Grassroots Network receive a free digital subscription as well as a 50% discount on the print edition - $20 for 6 issues for US mailing addresses/$30 Canadian/$40 everywhere else. Just log in here, click on 'manage your benefits,' and click on the link next to the Orion magazine cover to get the deal.
Management Categories: Inspiration
BoardSource
posted Jul 30, 2008
BoardSource is a well regarded organization, committed to strengthening an organization's boards of directors in order to strengthen the organization. BoardSource offers annual conferences, governance consultants, training programs, and further resources (print, web, cd) on nonprofit governance and management. The website is well organized.
Management Categories: Board Governance
Non-Profit Guides
posted Jul 30, 2008
Looking for help writing grants? Check out Non-profit Guides. Proposal guidelines, examples, and links are listed here for your benefit.
Management Categories: Fundraising
National Council of Nonprofit Associations
posted Jul 30, 2008
National Council of Nonprofit Associations provides a variety of programs and services to assist the leadership and partnership of non profit organizations. With the help of NCNA, organizations should be able to further discuss public policy and positively influence local and national communities. "National voice, state focus, and local impact" is their tagline and it sounds good to me! They offer technical assistance, e-newsletters, policy updates, research analysis, networking events, and case stories on relevant information to their members.
Management Categories: Board Governance, Communications, Fundraising, Inspiration, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Technology, Tools and Tips
Grassroots Jobsource
posted Jul 30, 2008
Grassroots Jobsource -- Post job openings and search job offers in the non-profit (and beyond!) fields. Members of the Orion Grassroots Network post for free. Click here to learn more. If you are a member of the Network, go here to post a listing - follow the directions under 'Post a Job' to get the coupon code to post for free.
Management Categories: Tools and Tips
