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How to identify and approach private funders
Published on December 22, 2014
When developing large scale community projects, often it is necessary to secure significant funds from corporate, community or private family foundations. Knowing how to identify and prepare for the first meeting with potential funders is critical. -
School Employee Wellness Series: Identify a leader or leaders
Published on December 19, 2014
School employees can make a difference in the health of students through leading by example. -
Members play an essential role in effective meetings.
Published on December 16, 2014
It’s critical for members to understand their authority when making decisions for the organization. -
Initiators, critics and go-betweens
Published on December 16, 2014
Balancing informal roles to make meetings work. -
Mind maps: A brainstorm of success
Published on December 16, 2014
The mind map is a useful tool to visually engage in meeting process. -
Understanding interests is key to building relationships
Published on December 15, 2014
Whether you are working in the public or private sector, building strong, positive relationships is critical to success. -
Parking lots can provide more than a space to put your car
Published on December 11, 2014
The parking lot tool can be an effective way to help keep your meeting on track. -
Do 1 Thing
Published on December 3, 2014
The national program Do 1 Thing gives you easy to follow suggestions and tips on preparing now for a possible emergency or disaster. -
A clear, inspiring mission will help keep the organizational ship on course
Published on November 28, 2014
Developing and following a clear organizational mission will help focus efforts to achieve desired impacts with measurable outcomes. -
Does conflict ever feel smooth?
Published on November 28, 2014
Learning how to manage conflict can reduce employer costs and increase employee satisfaction – conflict training can make conflict situations less intimidating.