Donating for Impact? Don’t Restrict Your Dollars
Funders may tell you that restricted funding increases nonprofit transparency, but what exactly are funders so afraid nonprofit leaders will do if given the flexibility and implied trust that comes with unrestricted funding?
3 Essential Strategies for Instituting Change
When looking to disrupt consumer behaviors, you need to see the process through to the end
Why is change so difficult? At its core, change is intrinsically personal. While organizations may collectively seek to change, the decision resides at the individual level. As we seek to change behaviors, we need to incorporate three actions to succeed:
Buzzwords: Scalable
An ability to invest time and energy in systems that allow small businesses to grow while still handling increased demands.
Poll: How would you handle an applicant seeking advice publicly?
The Band Plays On
The Americana rock ‘n’ roll band, The Nickel Slots went to Belgium for two weeks this summer for its third European tour, playing 11 straight shows.
Dilemma of the Month: Retracting a Job Offer
I recently made an offer to a new director of communications for my company. However, I then found out this individual had posted to Facebook asking friends for feedback on two job offers — one for my company and another for a local competitor. I was horrified and I want to remove my offer. Any advice on how to tactfully prevent this from happening in the future?
Startup of the Month: Shenanigans Inflatable Pubs
With Irish imports, family business taps into inflatable pub trend
Inflatable Pubs can be rented for corporate events, weddings, birthday parties or any other type of festivity. Prices range from $400 to $600 per day with additional shipping fees for deliveries outside the region. Right now, Shenanigans has two inflatable pubs, imported straight from Ireland.
They Come Hat in Hand for California’s ‘Green’ Money
It should come as no surprise that when the California Legislature recently began the process of divvying up proceeds from the state’s cap-and-trade auctions, a cavalcade of local officials, community activists and lobbyists rushed to Sacramento, with hands out.
Hunger in U.S. Drops to Lowest in a Decade as Economy Improves
The number of people facing hunger in the U.S. declined last year to the lowest since 2007 as unemployment fell and some states strengthened child-nutrition programs.
The Capital Region’s Small Wineries Offer Something Napa Cannot
“Farm to Fork” is not just an advertising slogan: It reflects a
big part of the region’s identity, and that reputation is
growing. Wine has become one of California’s most recognizable
crops and production has grown tremendously over the last two
decades. California is home to 4,700 wineries and produces more
wine than any other U.S. state.