Using "Goal Alignment" To Improve Nonprofit Efficiency
| Posted in Management on Jan 3, 2012 by Sean Conrad |
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Goal alignment is a key business tool that many nonprofits could make greater use of. A way to ensure all staff are working to support organizational goals, goal alignment has been shown to improve profitability and success. So how do you implement goal alignment?
First you need to establish clear organizational goals. In many organizations, these high-level goals tend to more closely resemble slogans or mission statements. Why not use the ...
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Ten Ways To Avoid An Employment Discrimination Lawsuit: Part Two
| Posted in Legal on Dec 19, 2011 by |
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Human Resources professionals know—as well as anybody—that employment discrimination claims are on the rise and that minimizing the risk of these claims must be on the collective conscious of any organization. In my last article, I discussed five ways a business can avoid, or at least minimize the risk, of being sued by an employee or former employee. This article will discuss an additional five "Best Practices" to keep in mind.
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The St. Louis Social Venture Capital Fund And The Social Enterprise Ecosystem Of Support
| Posted in Philanthropy on Oct 28, 2011 by |
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While it may come as a surprise to some, St. Louis is increasingly gaining national and international recognition as a “hot bed” of social entrepreneurship and innovation in philanthropy. In no small part because of the work of Washington University and the YouthBridge Social Enterprise and Innovation Competition, which have invested over $600,000 in seed capital in dozens of local social enterprises over the past six years, our region is ...
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Target And St. Louis Based Organization The Mission Continues Named Finalists For U.S. Chamber Partnership Award
| Posted in GOOD News on Oct 5, 2011 |
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) announced that Target and The Mission Continues are finalists for the Best Partnership Award, a category in the prestigious annual Corporate Citizenship Awards program.
Target and The Mission Continues are recognized for their collaboration to strengthening the connection between the military and civilian communities through service. In 2010, Target and The Mission ...
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7 Tips For Successful Nonprofit Collaboration
| Posted in Management on Sep 28, 2011 by |
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Can collaboration enhance the sustainability of your nonprofit organization? What can be done to maximize the benefits it has on your organization, clients, and community?
There is a general understanding among nonprofits that collaborating around certain issues can make a difference for the clients and communities served, as well as an impact on the effectiveness and efficiency of individual organizations. However, questions linger ...
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Missouri Housing Trust Fund Opportunity
| Posted in Resource Roundup on Sep 16, 2011 by |
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The Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) has announced the availability of funds to provide assistance to very low-income Missourians. The funds, $2,225,000.00 are available from the Missouri Housing Trust Fund.
The Missouri Housing Trust Fund was created by the State Legislature in 1994 to help meet the housing needs of very low income families and individuals. Administered by the Missouri Housing Development Commission, the Trust ...
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St. Louis Celebrates First "Social Enterprise Week"
| Posted in Not For Profit on Sep 8, 2011 by |
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In the face of the worst economy in a generation, social enterprise in the St. Louis region is flourishing. With job creation and social impact advancing side-by-side, the City of St. Louis, County Executive Dooley and Chancellor Wrighton of Washington University will stand on a podium next Tuesday and proclaim the first ever “Social Enterprise Week.”
In line with this historic proclamation, The Mission Center and its partners including the ...
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Ten Ways To Avoid An Employment Discrimination Lawsuit: Part One
| Posted in Legal on Aug 29, 2011 by |
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Today, decision-makers at businesses (owners, executive directors and human resources personnel, for example) are more than ever keenly aware of the risks inherent in the decisions they make, especially when it comes to their own employees. Rightly so, businesses (whether for-profit or not-for profit) want and should do everything possible to avoid being sued.
It is for this reason that the following scenario plays out in lawyers’ offices ...
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Nonprofit Insight Weekly Journal Of Federal Grant Opportunities - Week Of August 15
| Posted in Resource Roundup on Aug 15, 2011 by |
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Missouri Housing Trust Fund Releases Notice of Funding Availability
The Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) has announced the availability of $2,225,000, from the Missouri Housing Trust Fund, to provide assistance to very low-income Missourians.
The Missouri Housing Trust Fund was created by the State Legislature in 1994 to help meet the housing needs of very low income families and individuals. The Missouri Housing ...
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Harnessing The Power Of Fire For Your Organization
| Posted in Management on Jun 14, 2011 by |
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Learning to harness the power of fire was arguably one of man’s greatest accomplishments. It’s power has changed our lives and allowed us to do things that were previously impossible. With the discovery of fire, we now have:
Warmth that helps us survive harsh weather and conditions.
Light that guides our paths and pushes back the darkness.
Energy that lights our homes, runs our businesses, and propels our cars and planes ...
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New Challenge From Danforth Center For New Solutions
| Posted in Philanthropy on Jun 6, 2011 |
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The largest independent plant research center in the world, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, is looking to current and new Center donors to accelerate the mission of improving the human condition through plant science with a new challenge fund.
On May 15, 2011, anonymous donors, recognizing a series of remarkable events in 2011, launched the “Mission Accelerates Challenge Fund.” Through December 31, this special incentive ...
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