In 2016 we created the Fellowship For Female Founders, a 6 month+ program to support women from the New England area looking for their 1st outside capital to get the support they deserve.
This fellowship helps them Own Their Story, Own Their Numbers and Own Their Network so they can confidently OWN THEIR RAISE.
Have you lost some of your best people to your competition? Learn from an Executive Search Consultant what makes your people impossible to recruit. These slides were taken from a webinar on FXConferences
Money Matter - Bringing you insights into the dynamics of moneyAndre Jankowitz
101 Business Insights is the first business networking site that rewards members for their time and input. As a member you get real, asset-backed rewards for commenting, posting or even simply hanging out at the site. It’s our way of thanking you for engaging with and growing the network, and for being part of the most vibrant business community on the net.
In 2016 we created the Fellowship For Female Founders, a 6 month+ program to support women from the New England area looking for their 1st outside capital to get the support they deserve.
This fellowship helps them Own Their Story, Own Their Numbers and Own Their Network so they can confidently OWN THEIR RAISE.
Have you lost some of your best people to your competition? Learn from an Executive Search Consultant what makes your people impossible to recruit. These slides were taken from a webinar on FXConferences
Money Matter - Bringing you insights into the dynamics of moneyAndre Jankowitz
101 Business Insights is the first business networking site that rewards members for their time and input. As a member you get real, asset-backed rewards for commenting, posting or even simply hanging out at the site. It’s our way of thanking you for engaging with and growing the network, and for being part of the most vibrant business community on the net.
Startups have many different funding options available to them. In this lecture to university entrepreneurship students, global climatetech entrepreneur Bryan Guido Hassin shares lessons learned from having raised ~$100M across nine ventures. These ventures, as well as others he has advised, have cumulatively created ~$100B exit value.
Why You Should Approach Philanthropy Like A Business ExecJeff Greenstein
Successful philanthropies operate very much like a business enterprise with an organizational structure, core values and mission, and short-term and long-term goals. Business executives with experience running and operating a business can use their skills and knowledge to help these organizations flourish. Consider these five key reasons why you should approach philanthropy like a business executive.
Investing Early Is About the People First and ForemostJeff Greenstein
An investment decision is heavily weighted on assessing the individual or individuals leading the charge. Here's a look at a series of intangible traits that define a genuine leader. The existence of these traits don’t guarantee success, but it’s hard to imagine achieving enduring success without them. Recognizing these intangible traits through subtle clues should be a key focus for anyone who is accustomed to betting early on people.
Tips for Nonprofits from Industry Experts for 2010 DonorsGuideStar
Nonprofits reputation, both online and off, drives contributions. This presentation gives ideas to polish your image in 2010 from experts in the fields of online marketing, branding and sustainable fundraising. To view the live version and more webinars - go to www.guidestar.org.
Key Things A Donor Should Consider When Choosing A Philanthropic OrganizationJeff Greenstein
If you’re looking to get involved with philanthropic giving this year, first and foremost you should take the time to seek out organizations whose values reflect your own. Supporting a cause close to your heart can be extremely rewarding.
“There are three levels of giving that progressively get more difficult and demanding but at the same time more valuable and impactful; giving one’s money; giving one’s time; giving one’s home and heart.”
5 Lessons We Can Learn From Successful Early Stage Philanthropies Jeff Greenstein
Organizations such as Brothers For Life are designed to operate much like a successful start-up business. They are driven by a talented team of volunteers and board members, a clear mission statement and strategic plan, and passion and dedication to their cause. Here are five important lessons Brothers for Life can teach us about successful philanthropies
While entrepreneurship is THE thing now, it is not as easy and rosy as it seems. Success for an entrepreneur doesn't come by easy and one has to face numerous roadblocks to get to a certain level of achievement. Many startup founders face severe depression in their chase for recognition and survival.
This deck is an opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to understand the attitude and lifestyle to be adopted to sail through the rough times with minimum pain.
7 Characteristics of a good financial leaderDavid Kiger
We have gathered 7 characteristics of these amazing leaders and how they work and how they should be to have a fluent relationship with all the areas of the organization.
It has been said that Social Media is the future of advertising. .docxchristiandean12115
It has been said that Social Media is the future of advertising. What is your opinion of social media? Does it empower or exploit?
I believe that Social Media can be both and operates on a fine line. For those over the age of 18, you are aware of the information you are putting out there and the privacy levels of which it is shown. I personally am not bothered by the targeted advertising of which social media is the vehicle because I choose what I participate in and what information I am offering up. For the younger audience that is less aware and more malleable it can work both ways. It can be a great outlet to further self expression, but it can also be detrimental in influencing young minds to look to external sources for self acceptance.
Is social media really worth the kind of money that investors are paying?
Yes, as we move away from print and cable, social media and streaming services are becoming the easiest way to get marketing impressions. If done successfully, items or campaigns trend and reach a huge audience for a lower cost.
Explain what “Like”ing someone’s post on Facebook means to you.
For me "like"ing is a way for me to express my interest in something someone shared. I am fairly selective about liking and only do so when I agree with something, fing entertainment from the content, or have an emotional connection to something shared. I only like content that resonates with me. For some others I think "like"ing something is just a way to identify they read or watched the content and were listening.
Does knowing others “Like” what you “Like” influence you? Explain.
I would not say it particularly influences whether I like something, but does expose or impress upon me new content I might be interested in. I find I enjoy content of those who have common "likes" since we have similar taste. Facebook actually use an algorithm to gear your feed to show content of those who you "like" more. For example, during the presidential elections you likely got more content that agreed with your viewpoints as you liked others who had similar viewpoints and that content then got prioritized on your feed. This can be good because you may not be interested in content of which does not resonate with you, but also bad in limiting your viewpoint.
How do companies use social media to advertise?
Mostly, social media is used by companies to produce targeted marketing through big data or as a vehicle to create trendy content that catches like wildfire. For example, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which raised awareness and donations for ALS by inciting popular content people wanted to be involved in. Marketing till social media was largely hands off, now it's all about the power of the people.
Is social media empowering or exploiting teens?
I think it can be on both ends of the spectrum. From their perspective I think most teens feel they now have a vehicle for their voice and a way to express themselves. From a more adult perspective I.
Startups have many different funding options available to them. In this lecture to university entrepreneurship students, global climatetech entrepreneur Bryan Guido Hassin shares lessons learned from having raised ~$100M across nine ventures. These ventures, as well as others he has advised, have cumulatively created ~$100B exit value.
Why You Should Approach Philanthropy Like A Business ExecJeff Greenstein
Successful philanthropies operate very much like a business enterprise with an organizational structure, core values and mission, and short-term and long-term goals. Business executives with experience running and operating a business can use their skills and knowledge to help these organizations flourish. Consider these five key reasons why you should approach philanthropy like a business executive.
Investing Early Is About the People First and ForemostJeff Greenstein
An investment decision is heavily weighted on assessing the individual or individuals leading the charge. Here's a look at a series of intangible traits that define a genuine leader. The existence of these traits don’t guarantee success, but it’s hard to imagine achieving enduring success without them. Recognizing these intangible traits through subtle clues should be a key focus for anyone who is accustomed to betting early on people.
Tips for Nonprofits from Industry Experts for 2010 DonorsGuideStar
Nonprofits reputation, both online and off, drives contributions. This presentation gives ideas to polish your image in 2010 from experts in the fields of online marketing, branding and sustainable fundraising. To view the live version and more webinars - go to www.guidestar.org.
Key Things A Donor Should Consider When Choosing A Philanthropic OrganizationJeff Greenstein
If you’re looking to get involved with philanthropic giving this year, first and foremost you should take the time to seek out organizations whose values reflect your own. Supporting a cause close to your heart can be extremely rewarding.
“There are three levels of giving that progressively get more difficult and demanding but at the same time more valuable and impactful; giving one’s money; giving one’s time; giving one’s home and heart.”
5 Lessons We Can Learn From Successful Early Stage Philanthropies Jeff Greenstein
Organizations such as Brothers For Life are designed to operate much like a successful start-up business. They are driven by a talented team of volunteers and board members, a clear mission statement and strategic plan, and passion and dedication to their cause. Here are five important lessons Brothers for Life can teach us about successful philanthropies
While entrepreneurship is THE thing now, it is not as easy and rosy as it seems. Success for an entrepreneur doesn't come by easy and one has to face numerous roadblocks to get to a certain level of achievement. Many startup founders face severe depression in their chase for recognition and survival.
This deck is an opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to understand the attitude and lifestyle to be adopted to sail through the rough times with minimum pain.
7 Characteristics of a good financial leaderDavid Kiger
We have gathered 7 characteristics of these amazing leaders and how they work and how they should be to have a fluent relationship with all the areas of the organization.
It has been said that Social Media is the future of advertising. .docxchristiandean12115
It has been said that Social Media is the future of advertising. What is your opinion of social media? Does it empower or exploit?
I believe that Social Media can be both and operates on a fine line. For those over the age of 18, you are aware of the information you are putting out there and the privacy levels of which it is shown. I personally am not bothered by the targeted advertising of which social media is the vehicle because I choose what I participate in and what information I am offering up. For the younger audience that is less aware and more malleable it can work both ways. It can be a great outlet to further self expression, but it can also be detrimental in influencing young minds to look to external sources for self acceptance.
Is social media really worth the kind of money that investors are paying?
Yes, as we move away from print and cable, social media and streaming services are becoming the easiest way to get marketing impressions. If done successfully, items or campaigns trend and reach a huge audience for a lower cost.
Explain what “Like”ing someone’s post on Facebook means to you.
For me "like"ing is a way for me to express my interest in something someone shared. I am fairly selective about liking and only do so when I agree with something, fing entertainment from the content, or have an emotional connection to something shared. I only like content that resonates with me. For some others I think "like"ing something is just a way to identify they read or watched the content and were listening.
Does knowing others “Like” what you “Like” influence you? Explain.
I would not say it particularly influences whether I like something, but does expose or impress upon me new content I might be interested in. I find I enjoy content of those who have common "likes" since we have similar taste. Facebook actually use an algorithm to gear your feed to show content of those who you "like" more. For example, during the presidential elections you likely got more content that agreed with your viewpoints as you liked others who had similar viewpoints and that content then got prioritized on your feed. This can be good because you may not be interested in content of which does not resonate with you, but also bad in limiting your viewpoint.
How do companies use social media to advertise?
Mostly, social media is used by companies to produce targeted marketing through big data or as a vehicle to create trendy content that catches like wildfire. For example, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which raised awareness and donations for ALS by inciting popular content people wanted to be involved in. Marketing till social media was largely hands off, now it's all about the power of the people.
Is social media empowering or exploiting teens?
I think it can be on both ends of the spectrum. From their perspective I think most teens feel they now have a vehicle for their voice and a way to express themselves. From a more adult perspective I.
So you want to start a social enterprise?Pilotlight
As the funding climate for charities becomes increasingly challenging, many are seeing social enterprise as a way of diversifying their income streams to create a sustainable business model. However, with failure rates for new businesses in the private sector running at nearly 50% in the first five years, how can charities give their ideas the best chance of converting to ventures that deliver?
At Pilotlight we bring teams of business leaders, our Pilotlighters, together with charities and social businesses to give them the strategic support they need to become more efficient, effective and sustainable. We asked some of our Pilotlighters who have built their own businesses, to share the questions that they think every organisation should ask before starting a social enterprise. They’ve also provided the answers that we hope will help you think through and start to plan your new venture.
Q1: Why set up a new business?
Q2: Who are our customers and what are they looking for?
Q3: What do we want the business to look and feel like in a few years time?
Q4: Will we have the cash available to fund what we need, when we need it?
Q5: What might go wrong and how could we respond?
Q6: Do we have the capability to deliver the social enterprise effectively?
Q7: How do we build the right team to plan and launch it?
Q8: How will we build customer awareness and demand for our offering?
Q9: How do we make sure that our current employees and volunteers don't see the social enterprise as a threat to what they do or what the charity does?
Q10: How do we know if we’re making progress?
Q11: We have never attempted anything quite on this scale, how do we set ourselves up for success?
Q12: What kind of partnerships will help us succeed?
Other things to consider
The Global Center for Nonprofit Excellence is an orchestrated network that brings Nonprofits, Funders and Recognized Experts together for the greatest impact. With scores of weekly encounters with nonprofit leaders from all corners of the community, obvious trends have emerged.
A unique perspective on what skills are needed for people wanting to work in or make a career of CSR
To keep updated on postings and events go to www.csrtraininginstitute.com and sign up for the newsletter. If interested the CSR Knowledge Centre http://bit.ly/CSRknowledge contains a series of short, pragmatic articles on CSR Strategy, Management and related areas.
Susie Bowie (Community Foundation of Sarasota County) and Tina Arnoldi (Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina) designed and presented this fun and interactive session at the Council on Foundation's Fall Conference for Community Foundations in Charlotte, NC. Join the ride!
This presentation was given at the Community Foundations conference on 9/14/10. A lot of the information about social media strategy and ROI is useful for anyone.