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Impact to the 3rd Power
In our March newsletter we profiled an Investee with whom we are in our 5th year. That story prompted a long-time Partner and super-volunteer, John Fine, to write back...
EDiquette: 13 Common Courtesies that All Nonprofit EDs Should Follow
Last month, 13 Executive Directors got together, and the topic of ED-to-ED interaction came up. So, in a mostly sober state, we hammered out a list of common Executive Director etiquette, aka "EDiquette.” Here they are, in no particular order...
Occupy the Crib
SVP's Spring Meeting is just around the corner, and we're delighted to introduce some of our featured speakers! First up, Executive Director, Mark Holloway discusses why SVP Portland has gone all in for early learning.
6 Reasons to Come to the SVP Reunion!
Busy next week? No? Good! Because our SVP Partner Reunion is next Tuesday, and we wouldn't want you to miss it.
Circling Back
Someone on staff had the “audacity” to suggest that maybe we should circle back on some of the blog posts over the last few years that have addressed topics like the need for more cross-silo / connected philanthropy, whether SVP should encourage more competition or collaboration, and some of the daunting challenges involved in taking a “hyper-collaborative” approach and talk about where SVP is today.
Social Innovation Fast Pitch 2012 Begins Today!
Today, local social businesses and nonprofits have the opportunity to take their organizations to the next level. After a successful year in 2010, Social Innovation Fast Pitch is back again - this time, with even more capacity building, mentorship, pitch clinics, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals. There are plenty of ways to get involved, both as an applicant and non-applicant, so check out the options and sign up!
Finding the Right Words
Executive Director, Deidre Martin McCormack is a passionate advocate for Summer Search’s mission, but last year she found herself frustrated by its lack of visibility. Very few people had heard the name Summer Search, and even if they had, they didn’t really know what the organization was about. That’s where SVP volunteer Sam Neukom came in.
Being a Nonprofit with Balls, Part 2
Two weeks ago I had lunch with Luke, whom you may recall from “Being a Nonprofit with Balls.” Luke had come to VFA a couple of months ago asking us to rally 15 to 20 community members for a focus group. I had just woken up from my daily ED power nap and was kind of groggy and in no mood to be accommodating, so we got into a fistfight.
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month!
Whether you sorted food with the Family Service Group, spent six months selecting our next Investee, or made all of this possible with your annual contribution – thank you. We are honored to share in your journey to make our community and world a better place.
No Diva's Here
This isn’t the post I intended to publish. My original post was a list of do’s and don’ts for fundraising event organizers. Maybe I’ve attended too many events. Maybe I’m still a little scarred from the last crowded, overly long, poorly catered event I attended. The post was a rant. A pretty angry one.
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