Archive for May, 2009
Volunteerism…A Great Sport
Originally posted on 5/15/09 at http://parkerdevelopment.wordpress.com/2009/05/15/volunteerism-a-great-sport/. Volunteerism…A Great Sport I’m a sports fanatic, so am continually looking at the benefits of teamwork, strategy and “sports”manship and comparing it to the non-profit community. To me, there are a ton of similarities. The biggest, in my opinion, can be teamwork. Assembling a group of people, perhaps from [...]
May 24, 2009
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Networking for Non-Profit Success
Originally posted on 2/20/09 at http://parkerdevelopment.wordpress.com/2009/02/20/networking-for…profit-success/. Networking for Non-Profit Success I was asked a few weeks ago by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (Northern Nevada Chapter) to be the presenting speaker at the February luncheon. After a good laugh, I asked about the subject matter. The response was Networking. After another good laugh, I accepted…on [...]
May 24, 2009
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Tags: networking, non-profit, non-profit management, social media, traditional networking · Posted in: Latest News
Charities can succeed during tough economic times
Originally posted on 12/8/08 at http://parkerdevelopment.wordpress.com/2008/12/08/charities-can-…economic-times/. Charities can succeed during tough economic times We find ourselves in the middle of very interesting and uncertain economic times. As with many businesses, the sluggish economy is showing its effects on the non-profit sector. Americans donated $306.4-billion in 2007, but fund raising is encountering challenges, [...]
May 24, 2009
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Tags: board involvement, building relationship, charitable giving, economy, fundraising, non-profit, non-profit management · Posted in: Latest News
Charitable Giving…A Wise Investment
Originally posted on 12/6/08 at http://parkerdevelopment.wordpress.com/2008/12/02/charitable-giv…ise-investment/ and featured in a December 2008 of the Northern Nevada Business Weekly.
May 24, 2009
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Tags: business leader, charitable strategy, corporate giving, corporate philanthropy, corporate values · Posted in: Latest News