We ended up identifying our niche by that process of engaging the community in the conversation. Laura McNulty, Executive Director of Health Horizons International, on how the programs were developed in an interview with WFYI public radio’s Barbara Lewis. Sounds smart to me!
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Nonprofit Data Visualization: a Gallery
This is a good compilation of effectively constructed infographics and well-stylized reporting by charitable entities. Worth a look and some thought about how to apply the most resonant pieces to your own organizations.Nonprofit Data Visualization: a Gallery
As the official authority on all things related to bagels, I hereby declare that this is not ok. Just get an everything bagel and satiate that craving. End of story. This is the same reason that popcorn ice cream is so wrong; popcorn is meant to be tasted in the form of popcorn and not… Continue reading
Official MLA guidelines for citing a tweet.
The blog least helpful shared this gem today. There’s so much ridiculousness to point out here, so instead, I’ll share what I learned through amazon research of Justin “justin G”. He has written 6 other reviews that definitely are in his voice (though a little more ‘normal’), purchased items including breaking glass sound effects, A World History of… Continue reading
In New York City’s Fast Pace Culture, Should Companies Keep Up?
[Note: I wrote the below article for WECREATE NYC. They’re a super cool bunch of innovators interested in generating lasting economy and social change. Enjoy and share!] By Jen Bokoff, a Brooklyn-based non-profit professional dedicated to facilitating discussions around philanthropy, sociology, and DIY ideas. New York is inarguably a fast-paced city. From the way we walk… Continue reading In New York City’s Fast Pace Culture, Should Companies Keep Up?
NPR’s Ask Me Another gives fun challenges
I’m going to a live taping of NPR’s puzzle, trivia, and games show Ask Me Another, which is a lot of fun to listen to. You could check a box saying that you’re open to being a contestant, and I received an email with a (super long but really fun and humbling) quiz that runs… Continue reading NPR’s Ask Me Another gives fun challenges
Atlantic Avenue Subway Station I know graffiti is “just graffiti” and I shouldn’t read into it, but I did. I generally agree with the sentiment here (access to affordable, healthy food should be human right, especially according to the values on which our country was founded), but don’t think it accomplishes anything. Clearly, the intended… Continue reading
Thinking about “Networking”
My friend Alisha thinks very similarly to how I do about “networking,” and she just wrote a great post about it. Here’s an excerpt describing what networking should be and what a lot of people try to make it: What is networking, even? To be honest, I hate the term. Networking to me is a… Continue reading Thinking about “Networking”
New website alert! Done.com
You find screened, skilled neighbors to help with tasks - grocery shopping, babysitting, fixing things, party planning, etc. - and then hire them. Once a task is complete, a task is also done for a child in need (sponsored by Unicef). I also love Done.’s values statement, which includes such items as assuming good intentions… Continue reading New website alert! Done.com
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