Please read the case and do the external factors based on the factors below, and do a discussion
about it .
Case Study:
Mark, the Volunteer
Mark is an employee of a small community drugstore and has volunteered for different
assignments with nonprofit agencies. One of the assignments he thinks that he will enjoy the
most is working as a member of the core committee which organizes and runs the yearly
community festival for the neighborhood. Because of his experience with community events,
Mark has been placed in charge of logistics coordination, planning, security, and public safety.
While this appears to be an extensive workload, Mark has a great deal of previous experience
and understands the tasks that need to be completed. Because the planning for the festival started
a year in advance, he knows that as the festival grows closer there will be additional volunteers
to assist him, so he will not be individually responsible for each one of these areas; for now, the
workload is sufficient for one person.
The Community Festival
The community festival is a nonprofit organization that has a tax exempt status as well as a
history of over 20 years. The organization and the event are run by a board of directors and a
small, permanent staff composed of no more than five employees at any given time. The goal of
the festival is to promote local arts and crafts and to support local artists by providing a venue
through which they can sell their work, advertise their work, and develop and expand their
customer base. Because the festival has been held for many years, it is well-known in the area
and typically attracts supporters of the arts and owners of small and independent art galleries as
well as boutique and specialty stores owners who are in search of unique forms of art for
clientele. As a result, the festival has established a reputation as a well-known venue for local art.
One of the unique aspects of this festival is that it has enjoyed growth and continuity within the
community even though the community itself was part of a much larger metropolitan area in the
southwestern United States. The identity of the festival has remained intact and is considered a
part of the local community. Part of the mission of the community festival Board of Directors is
to educate the community about art in addition to creating a venue for creative expression.
During its growth, the festivals mission gradually expanded to include educational and other
programs which run throughout the year. However, in recent times local artists who used to be
yearly participants have drifted away and local funding used to support the festival is
diminishing, because fewer and fewer local artists were participating. As a result, the Board of
Directors focused on bringing in a nationally known talent and artists in various fields to attract
more participants. Because local funding was lost, more funding now is being sought through
grants. The focus of the festival is gradually chan.
Handouts from the Volunteerism Conference 2012, covering topics such as
- Corporate Volunteerism
- Volunteer Management & Engagement
- Individual Volunteerism
- School and Student Volunteerism
Definition of a charity as “an
institution engaged in relief of the
poor.” These days, charities can
support many causes, from
providing financial aid to those in
need to supporting and spreading
awareness for animal rights or
environmental issues. In the US, the IRS defines a charitable organization in one that “is organized and operated for purposes that are beneficial to the public interest.” The number of charities in the US is vast.
Bob Carter discusses the importance of creating a culture of philanthropy, particularly in Brazil. He argues that while US and Canadian fundraising practices are advanced, charities there have been slow to innovate, and they can learn from countries like Brazil. The key difference between the US and Brazil is that fundraising is viewed as an integral part of achieving community impact in the US, through a culture of philanthropy developed over centuries. For Latin America to strengthen philanthropy, fundraising must be seen as a natural part of community life through culture building within organizations and society.
Engaging Board Members in non-profit fundraising is the most effect method to deliver philanthropy to your organization. Unfortunately, not all organizations have this down pat. Follow this step by step plan based on a real case (Butler Hospital in Providence, RI where Michele R. Berard, MBA, CFRE is the CDO).
This document outlines a step-by-step approach for non-profit boards to engage members in fundraising. It discusses establishing expectations, responsibilities and metrics for board members. Specifically, it recommends boards:
1) Clearly define roles for board members, including expectations for contributing their time, talent, and treasure.
2) Provide a list of non-solicitation tasks board members can perform to contribute financially, like making thank you calls or attending events.
3) Set quantitative fundraising goals for board members to work towards over the year.
4) View board members as "chickens" who can produce "eggs" (community connections and resources) if properly supported in their roles.
Participants will learn about the importance of voting, social advocacy, community leadership, and the importance of volunteering and charity. During this session, participants will be exposed to a myriad of social action opportunities that they can participate in, locally.
Board members often dislike fundraising because they perceive it as begging, fear rejection, and don't know how to do it effectively. However, an engaged board that uses their personal influence and donations can help stimulate funding and make an organization more respected. The document discusses how to engage boards in fundraising through clarifying their responsibilities, orienting new members, and involving them in identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.
Board members often dislike fundraising because they perceive it as begging, fear rejection, and don't know how to do it effectively. However, an engaged board that uses their influence and donations can help stimulate funding and gain respect for an organization. The document discusses how to engage boards in fundraising through clarifying their responsibilities, orienting new members, and involving them in identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors. An engaged board is vital to an organization's success and connection to its community.
Handouts from the Volunteerism Conference 2012, covering topics such as
- Corporate Volunteerism
- Volunteer Management & Engagement
- Individual Volunteerism
- School and Student Volunteerism
Definition of a charity as “an
institution engaged in relief of the
poor.” These days, charities can
support many causes, from
providing financial aid to those in
need to supporting and spreading
awareness for animal rights or
environmental issues. In the US, the IRS defines a charitable organization in one that “is organized and operated for purposes that are beneficial to the public interest.” The number of charities in the US is vast.
Bob Carter discusses the importance of creating a culture of philanthropy, particularly in Brazil. He argues that while US and Canadian fundraising practices are advanced, charities there have been slow to innovate, and they can learn from countries like Brazil. The key difference between the US and Brazil is that fundraising is viewed as an integral part of achieving community impact in the US, through a culture of philanthropy developed over centuries. For Latin America to strengthen philanthropy, fundraising must be seen as a natural part of community life through culture building within organizations and society.
Engaging Board Members in non-profit fundraising is the most effect method to deliver philanthropy to your organization. Unfortunately, not all organizations have this down pat. Follow this step by step plan based on a real case (Butler Hospital in Providence, RI where Michele R. Berard, MBA, CFRE is the CDO).
This document outlines a step-by-step approach for non-profit boards to engage members in fundraising. It discusses establishing expectations, responsibilities and metrics for board members. Specifically, it recommends boards:
1) Clearly define roles for board members, including expectations for contributing their time, talent, and treasure.
2) Provide a list of non-solicitation tasks board members can perform to contribute financially, like making thank you calls or attending events.
3) Set quantitative fundraising goals for board members to work towards over the year.
4) View board members as "chickens" who can produce "eggs" (community connections and resources) if properly supported in their roles.
Participants will learn about the importance of voting, social advocacy, community leadership, and the importance of volunteering and charity. During this session, participants will be exposed to a myriad of social action opportunities that they can participate in, locally.
Board members often dislike fundraising because they perceive it as begging, fear rejection, and don't know how to do it effectively. However, an engaged board that uses their personal influence and donations can help stimulate funding and make an organization more respected. The document discusses how to engage boards in fundraising through clarifying their responsibilities, orienting new members, and involving them in identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.
Board members often dislike fundraising because they perceive it as begging, fear rejection, and don't know how to do it effectively. However, an engaged board that uses their influence and donations can help stimulate funding and gain respect for an organization. The document discusses how to engage boards in fundraising through clarifying their responsibilities, orienting new members, and involving them in identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors. An engaged board is vital to an organization's success and connection to its community.
This document discusses engaging nonprofit boards in fundraising. It notes that many board members dislike fundraising because they perceive it as begging or taking advantage of relationships. However, boards play a crucial role in fundraising through activities like prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The document provides examples of specific actions boards can take, such as hosting events, writing thank you notes, identifying potential donors, accompanying staff on solicitation visits, and evaluating fundraising strategies and prospects. It emphasizes that fundraising is based on shared values and involves building relationships.
This document outlines strategies for improving volunteer engagement presented by Reed Dewey. It discusses trends in how nonprofits are engaging volunteers more strategically. Specifically, it encourages seeing volunteers, donors, and followers as interchangeable stakeholders and cultivating them through social media. It also promotes shifting from a volunteer management to engagement model to appeal to changing generational characteristics and motivations. The document recommends that nonprofits leverage volunteers' skills and involve them in leadership roles to build organizational capacity.
Jonathan Poisner discussed trends in volunteerism, best practices for recruiting and managing volunteers including personal recruitment, recognition, and using volunteers to recruit others. He emphasized the importance of volunteer programs, systems to support volunteers, and moving volunteers to higher levels of engagement over time.
The document discusses the author's platform for activism if elected to a leadership position in their organization. Some key points include:
1) The author has seen their organization benefit both members and the wider community through outreach events. They want to continue including more students and community members in political discussions.
2) In addition to phone banking and canvassing, the author and other members have volunteered on political campaigns. If elected, the author plans to organize larger regional activism efforts.
3) The author aims to keep chapters engaged between conventions through discussions on current issues and debating skills. This will help prevent chapters from dissolving during longer breaks.
4) More efforts should be made to enable every chapter to attend
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This presentation explores careers in the non-profit sector in Windsor-Essex County. Learn about the different types of careers in the sector, what to expect in the future and advice that employers have for you now! If you haven't considered a career in this sector, now is the time to see what opportunities it could have for you!
This document discusses volunteering and provides information about:
1. The legal limits of volunteering, including fundamental rights to free assembly and association as well as distinguishing volunteering from paid employment.
2. The advantages of volunteering, such as connecting with your community, making new friends, and improving social and relationship skills. Volunteering can also benefit mental and physical health.
3. Options for volunteering even with limitations, such as volunteering by phone or computer.
Community Engagement & Volunteerism PowerPointTerri Webb
This document discusses community engagement and volunteerism, especially for youth. It explains that volunteering provides leadership training for youth and benefits communities by allowing youth voices to be heard. The benefits of volunteering include developing skills, enhancing interpersonal skills, building relationships, and gaining perspective. The document also provides several ways for youth to get involved, such as through service, leadership, decision-making, philanthropy, political engagement, and organizing. It encourages readers to find opportunities by considering their interests and passions.
Here’s a presentation I created from my latest blog post on International Volunteerism. It includes helpful tips you can use make sure that your participation in international volunteerism is more helpful than harmful.
Here is a sample webbing exercise to identify potential donors:
You (Your Name)
Co-workers at current job:
- John Smith
- Sally Johnson
- Bob Williams
Friends from college:
- Mike Thomas
- Lisa Brown
- Jennifer Davis
Neighbors:
- The Johnsons
- The Wilsons
Family members:
- Parents
- Siblings
- Cousins
- Aunts/Uncles
Religious/Community Groups:
- Church members
- Club members
This exercise helps map out your existing connections that could become potential donors with cultivation. Remember, everyone knows someone, so don't underestimate your own network!
Small nonprofit struggling with board recruitment, they also struggle to get the right fit of people on their board. This slide help you to discover how you can engaged your board members in fundraising
This document summarizes key points from a fundraising workshop for nonprofit CEOs. It discusses:
1) The strategic role of fundraising in generating funds, demonstrating support, and ensuring sustainability. Fundraising is crucial at different stages of organizational development.
2) The main sources of philanthropic funds which come from institutions and individuals globally. Individual giving makes up the majority.
3) Why donors give, which includes believing in the cause, making a difference, spiritual fulfillment, and appreciation for being recognized. When donors don't feel appreciated or informed, attrition increases over time.
Building Stronger Donor Relations SystemsColin Cumming
In recent years, phrases like “culture of philanthropy” and “donor centricity” have hit the field by storm, often with budget-breaking strategies for implementation and little information about where to start when one may not be a decision-maker. Thus at the Johnson Center for Philanthropy's Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Series, I facilitated a discussion about the importance of donor relations when it comes to long-term fundraising success and ethical fundraising practices. I also talked about the role of fundraising in the context of arts and cultural organizations.
The goal of the event was for participants to walk away with easy to understand ideas for their own organizations and volunteer roles. I discussed: Donor relations and fundraising from a historical perspective; How to integrate engaging donor relations practices into your fundraising program; Fund development challenges specific to membership-based organizations, arts and cultural organizations, and organizations that frequently request general operating funds.
Volunteer Coord March 2015 PublishableGreg Shelley
This document discusses strategies for effectively engaging and managing volunteers. It notes that actions speak louder than words and that both over-supervising and under-supervising volunteers can lead to turnover. Recognition and respect are important for volunteers. The document then provides details about a long-term care ombudsman program and its volunteers. It outlines challenges like communication between staff and volunteers and ensuring volunteers feel connected. Finally, it recommends best practices like recruitment, training, setting clear expectations, seeking feedback, and accounting for volunteer contributions.
Reflection On Community-Based Human Service OrganizationsAngela Williams
Community-based human service organizations play pivotal roles in promoting quality of life for vulnerable individuals and communities. They often provide assistance in times of crisis through services like domestic violence shelters, job training, child care, foster care, and programs for seniors and those with disabilities. However, these non-profit organizations face challenges during economic downturns in finding and maintaining adequate funding to continue operating programs and services.
This document provides information and guidance on volunteer recruitment and engagement for chambers of commerce. It discusses why people volunteer, common reasons they stop volunteering, and how to build a managed volunteer program. The outline recommends focusing on recruitment, management, recognition, and retention (RMRR) through clear expectations, training, feedback, and appreciation. It also presents a case study on revitalizing a declining committee and additional resources for volunteer programs.
Understanding volunteers' motivations is key to recruiting and retaining them. Volunteers may be motivated by professional reasons like gaining skills, networking, or considering a career change. They may also volunteer for personal reasons like contributing to an organization's mission or having an impact. An association can build benefits around common motivators, like providing networking opportunities if that is important to volunteers. Evaluating motivators through surveys and discussions helps tailor benefits that attract and engage volunteers.
This document summarizes a capstone project examining how a nonprofit organization's funding has been impacted by changing trends in philanthropy. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint has seen a 23% drop in unrestricted funding from 2012-2014 as donors allocate money to trendy issues instead of basic operating needs. While new marketing efforts increased the donor database by 19%, most new donations are restricted. The organization risks losing more funds if it does not observe and adapt to changes in what donors wish to support. A strategic action plan is needed to influence the local philanthropic culture and increase unrestricted giving to core programs.
Profitable Non Profits for Park and RecreationJodi Rudick
This document provides information on how to raise funds and support for parks and recreation through nonprofits. It discusses nonprofit models like foundations, friends groups, and land trusts. The benefits of establishing a nonprofit partner are outlined, including providing support, fundraising, advocacy and accessing additional funds. Key steps for starting a nonprofit include developing a mission, recruiting volunteers, and meeting legal requirements. Challenges like staff time, expenses and ensuring funds justify efforts are also reviewed. Fiscal sponsorship is presented as an alternative model. The presentation encourages brainstorming projects for potential community fundraising.
Development funding is shrinking and effects are already seen by the Tanzanian civil society. Read Kepa's analysis about the operating environment: How is the financial sustainability of Tanzanian civil society?
The downslide of funding has made the sustainability discussion more topical than ever as the CSOs are facing the challenge of finding alternative sources for funding. For partners of Tanzanian CSOs it is also crucial to understand the opportunities and obstacles that the Tanzanian civil society is facing in terms of sustaining their work for development.
What donors want fundraising trends for 2012Jim Bush
Jim Bush presented on fundraising trends for 2012. He discussed trends in annual giving such as demand for nonprofit services growing while budgets remain flat, a focus on donor acquisitions over renewals, and the majority of donations now being made online. For major gifts and capital campaigns, trends included donor fatigue, donors giving more time over money, reliance on new donors for campaigns, and multi-year pledges declining. Overall, donors want meaningful relationships with nonprofits and expect to be involved beyond just financial support.
Please help solve! Suppose that X is an exponential random variable .pdfaioils
Please help solve! Suppose that X is an exponential random variable with a mean equal to 1.8 .
Another random variable Y is equal to Y=X+aX where a=5.6. Determine the covariance for X
and Y. Round your answer to 2 digits to the right of the decimal. -17.07 margin of error +/0.01.
This document discusses engaging nonprofit boards in fundraising. It notes that many board members dislike fundraising because they perceive it as begging or taking advantage of relationships. However, boards play a crucial role in fundraising through activities like prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The document provides examples of specific actions boards can take, such as hosting events, writing thank you notes, identifying potential donors, accompanying staff on solicitation visits, and evaluating fundraising strategies and prospects. It emphasizes that fundraising is based on shared values and involves building relationships.
This document outlines strategies for improving volunteer engagement presented by Reed Dewey. It discusses trends in how nonprofits are engaging volunteers more strategically. Specifically, it encourages seeing volunteers, donors, and followers as interchangeable stakeholders and cultivating them through social media. It also promotes shifting from a volunteer management to engagement model to appeal to changing generational characteristics and motivations. The document recommends that nonprofits leverage volunteers' skills and involve them in leadership roles to build organizational capacity.
Jonathan Poisner discussed trends in volunteerism, best practices for recruiting and managing volunteers including personal recruitment, recognition, and using volunteers to recruit others. He emphasized the importance of volunteer programs, systems to support volunteers, and moving volunteers to higher levels of engagement over time.
The document discusses the author's platform for activism if elected to a leadership position in their organization. Some key points include:
1) The author has seen their organization benefit both members and the wider community through outreach events. They want to continue including more students and community members in political discussions.
2) In addition to phone banking and canvassing, the author and other members have volunteered on political campaigns. If elected, the author plans to organize larger regional activism efforts.
3) The author aims to keep chapters engaged between conventions through discussions on current issues and debating skills. This will help prevent chapters from dissolving during longer breaks.
4) More efforts should be made to enable every chapter to attend
inShare
0 views
This presentation explores careers in the non-profit sector in Windsor-Essex County. Learn about the different types of careers in the sector, what to expect in the future and advice that employers have for you now! If you haven't considered a career in this sector, now is the time to see what opportunities it could have for you!
This document discusses volunteering and provides information about:
1. The legal limits of volunteering, including fundamental rights to free assembly and association as well as distinguishing volunteering from paid employment.
2. The advantages of volunteering, such as connecting with your community, making new friends, and improving social and relationship skills. Volunteering can also benefit mental and physical health.
3. Options for volunteering even with limitations, such as volunteering by phone or computer.
Community Engagement & Volunteerism PowerPointTerri Webb
This document discusses community engagement and volunteerism, especially for youth. It explains that volunteering provides leadership training for youth and benefits communities by allowing youth voices to be heard. The benefits of volunteering include developing skills, enhancing interpersonal skills, building relationships, and gaining perspective. The document also provides several ways for youth to get involved, such as through service, leadership, decision-making, philanthropy, political engagement, and organizing. It encourages readers to find opportunities by considering their interests and passions.
Here’s a presentation I created from my latest blog post on International Volunteerism. It includes helpful tips you can use make sure that your participation in international volunteerism is more helpful than harmful.
Here is a sample webbing exercise to identify potential donors:
You (Your Name)
Co-workers at current job:
- John Smith
- Sally Johnson
- Bob Williams
Friends from college:
- Mike Thomas
- Lisa Brown
- Jennifer Davis
Neighbors:
- The Johnsons
- The Wilsons
Family members:
- Parents
- Siblings
- Cousins
- Aunts/Uncles
Religious/Community Groups:
- Church members
- Club members
This exercise helps map out your existing connections that could become potential donors with cultivation. Remember, everyone knows someone, so don't underestimate your own network!
Small nonprofit struggling with board recruitment, they also struggle to get the right fit of people on their board. This slide help you to discover how you can engaged your board members in fundraising
This document summarizes key points from a fundraising workshop for nonprofit CEOs. It discusses:
1) The strategic role of fundraising in generating funds, demonstrating support, and ensuring sustainability. Fundraising is crucial at different stages of organizational development.
2) The main sources of philanthropic funds which come from institutions and individuals globally. Individual giving makes up the majority.
3) Why donors give, which includes believing in the cause, making a difference, spiritual fulfillment, and appreciation for being recognized. When donors don't feel appreciated or informed, attrition increases over time.
Building Stronger Donor Relations SystemsColin Cumming
In recent years, phrases like “culture of philanthropy” and “donor centricity” have hit the field by storm, often with budget-breaking strategies for implementation and little information about where to start when one may not be a decision-maker. Thus at the Johnson Center for Philanthropy's Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Series, I facilitated a discussion about the importance of donor relations when it comes to long-term fundraising success and ethical fundraising practices. I also talked about the role of fundraising in the context of arts and cultural organizations.
The goal of the event was for participants to walk away with easy to understand ideas for their own organizations and volunteer roles. I discussed: Donor relations and fundraising from a historical perspective; How to integrate engaging donor relations practices into your fundraising program; Fund development challenges specific to membership-based organizations, arts and cultural organizations, and organizations that frequently request general operating funds.
Volunteer Coord March 2015 PublishableGreg Shelley
This document discusses strategies for effectively engaging and managing volunteers. It notes that actions speak louder than words and that both over-supervising and under-supervising volunteers can lead to turnover. Recognition and respect are important for volunteers. The document then provides details about a long-term care ombudsman program and its volunteers. It outlines challenges like communication between staff and volunteers and ensuring volunteers feel connected. Finally, it recommends best practices like recruitment, training, setting clear expectations, seeking feedback, and accounting for volunteer contributions.
Reflection On Community-Based Human Service OrganizationsAngela Williams
Community-based human service organizations play pivotal roles in promoting quality of life for vulnerable individuals and communities. They often provide assistance in times of crisis through services like domestic violence shelters, job training, child care, foster care, and programs for seniors and those with disabilities. However, these non-profit organizations face challenges during economic downturns in finding and maintaining adequate funding to continue operating programs and services.
This document provides information and guidance on volunteer recruitment and engagement for chambers of commerce. It discusses why people volunteer, common reasons they stop volunteering, and how to build a managed volunteer program. The outline recommends focusing on recruitment, management, recognition, and retention (RMRR) through clear expectations, training, feedback, and appreciation. It also presents a case study on revitalizing a declining committee and additional resources for volunteer programs.
Understanding volunteers' motivations is key to recruiting and retaining them. Volunteers may be motivated by professional reasons like gaining skills, networking, or considering a career change. They may also volunteer for personal reasons like contributing to an organization's mission or having an impact. An association can build benefits around common motivators, like providing networking opportunities if that is important to volunteers. Evaluating motivators through surveys and discussions helps tailor benefits that attract and engage volunteers.
This document summarizes a capstone project examining how a nonprofit organization's funding has been impacted by changing trends in philanthropy. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint has seen a 23% drop in unrestricted funding from 2012-2014 as donors allocate money to trendy issues instead of basic operating needs. While new marketing efforts increased the donor database by 19%, most new donations are restricted. The organization risks losing more funds if it does not observe and adapt to changes in what donors wish to support. A strategic action plan is needed to influence the local philanthropic culture and increase unrestricted giving to core programs.
Profitable Non Profits for Park and RecreationJodi Rudick
This document provides information on how to raise funds and support for parks and recreation through nonprofits. It discusses nonprofit models like foundations, friends groups, and land trusts. The benefits of establishing a nonprofit partner are outlined, including providing support, fundraising, advocacy and accessing additional funds. Key steps for starting a nonprofit include developing a mission, recruiting volunteers, and meeting legal requirements. Challenges like staff time, expenses and ensuring funds justify efforts are also reviewed. Fiscal sponsorship is presented as an alternative model. The presentation encourages brainstorming projects for potential community fundraising.
Development funding is shrinking and effects are already seen by the Tanzanian civil society. Read Kepa's analysis about the operating environment: How is the financial sustainability of Tanzanian civil society?
The downslide of funding has made the sustainability discussion more topical than ever as the CSOs are facing the challenge of finding alternative sources for funding. For partners of Tanzanian CSOs it is also crucial to understand the opportunities and obstacles that the Tanzanian civil society is facing in terms of sustaining their work for development.
What donors want fundraising trends for 2012Jim Bush
Jim Bush presented on fundraising trends for 2012. He discussed trends in annual giving such as demand for nonprofit services growing while budgets remain flat, a focus on donor acquisitions over renewals, and the majority of donations now being made online. For major gifts and capital campaigns, trends included donor fatigue, donors giving more time over money, reliance on new donors for campaigns, and multi-year pledges declining. Overall, donors want meaningful relationships with nonprofits and expect to be involved beyond just financial support.
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Please help solve! Suppose that X is an exponential random variable .pdfaioils
Please help solve! Suppose that X is an exponential random variable with a mean equal to 1.8 .
Another random variable Y is equal to Y=X+aX where a=5.6. Determine the covariance for X
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For this test, you will need to create the following function. First add the function prototype to
person.h, then put the function implementation in person.cpp and finally invoke/test the function
in main.cpp. Please label your output clearly. E.g. After adding a person, the list is:
Create a function to read a persons information and insert into the list at a given position. The
function returns true if the insertion is successful and it returns false if the array is out of
capacity.
bool addPerson(PersonType list[], int &count);
Sample code in person.cpp
PersonType aPerson;
//read in person name, person citizenship, and age and populate aPerson
//e.g strcpy(aPerson.name, tempName)
//read position to insert inside the function - see sample //run
//position could be read from the user or you could set a //number that is not more than count. If
you read from the //user, check to make sure position is not > than count.
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Sample test code in main.cpp
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{output list}
You must be able to read cstrings with spaces.
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Include a welcome and goodbye message. (See sample run below).
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implementations must be written in the appropriate files.
Do not add header comments for this exam, but you must have function comments for the
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Criteria for Success
Test your program using the following sample runs, making sure you get the same output when
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Welcome to my Citizens Database.
Here is your list so far:
Gayathri;USA;22
Stephanie;USA;27
Priya;India;34
Ahmed;Nigeria;52
Enter your name:
Navid
Enter your citizenship:
Ecuador
Enter your age:
34
Enter position number:
2
After adding a person, the list is:
Gayathri;USA;22
Stephanie;USA;27
Navid;Ecuador;34
Priya;India;34
Ahmed;Nigeria;52
Thank you for using my Citizen Database!!
Welcome to my Citizens Database.
Here is your list so far:
Gayathri;USA;22
Stephanie;USA;27
Priya;India;34
Ahmed;Nigeria;52
Enter your name:
Navid
Enter your citizenship:
Ecuador
Enter your age:
34
Enter position number:
9
Error! Invalid position.
Thank you for using my Citizen Database!!
Welcome to my Citizens Database.
Here is your list so far:
Gayathri;USA;22
S.
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Pls be your own words (1200 -1500 words)
Thanks you..
please! 1. Match and pair the following basic genetic conce.pdfaioils
please!
1. Match and pair the following basic genetic concepts with their respective
descriptions/definitions: 1. Gene a. Two different alleles 2. Allele b. Observable heritable feature
that may vary among organisms. 3. Phenotype c. Two identical alleles 4. Genotype d. Describes
the specific alleles present in the offspring. 5. Homozygous e. Segments of DNA responsible for
producing a particular trait. 6. Heterozygous f. Variants of a gene present for a particular
character. 2. From the figure presented here, determine the following: a. Which letter(s) show a
phenotype? b. Which letter(s) show a genotype? c. In letter (c), are we looking at a homozygous
recessive, a homozygous dominant, or a heterozygous individual? d. In letter (e), are we looking
at a homozygous recessive, a homozygous dominant, or a heterozygous individual?
3. A and a are dominant and recessive alleles, respectively, of the same gene. Which genotype(s)
would result in an individual with the dominant trait? A) AA and aa B) AA and aa C) only AA
D) AA and Aa E) only Aa 4. For Labrador retrievers, black fur color (B) is dominant to yellow
fur color (b). If a heterozygous black male mated with a homozygous yellow female, what would
the puppies look like? Determine the phenotypic ratios. - Step 1: Determine the genotype of the
female and male Labradors. Heterozygous black male: Homozygous yellow female: - Step 2:
Write/Type the cross between the two Labradors. X -Step 3: Do a Punnett Square to determine
the probable genotypes for the offspring and to determine the phenotypic ratio.
-Step 4: Determine the Phenotype ratios of the progeny: s. There are many humans traits that are
fairly simple and that follow the Mendelian pattern of inheritance. However, most of our traits
are much more complex, involving many genes or interactions between genes. For example, hair
color is determined by at least four genes, each one coding for the productions of melanin, a
brown pigment. Because the effect of these genes is cumulative, hair color can range from
blonde (little melanin) to very dark brown (much melanin). 2 Human traits are of great interest to
us and there are few traits that seem to exhibit Mendelian inheritance, such as the ones shown
below (this can be found in your lab manual). Figure 134 some madiy absenutle human
Menoulae tak. Mid-digital hair b. Tongue rolling c. Widow's peak d. Earlobe attachment e.
Hitchhiker's thumb f. Relative finger length With the information provided in your lab manual,
Section 13-3 (pages 172-174), choose one out the six traits presented here and complete the
following table..
Please write out steps )You have genotyped an entire population o.pdfaioils
Please write out steps :)
You have genotyped an entire population of lab mice for a single locus (let's label it F) that you
have noticed have some interesting differences in size at a certain age. Based on your genotyping
work, you calculate the average of the FF genotype to be 68 grams, the Ff genotype to be 42
grams and the ff genotype to be 25 grams. The frequency of the F allele is 0.70. What is the
allele effect of the f allele in grams for this population (rounded to the nearest 0.01)?.
Please write out the steps )_You have genotyped an entire populat.pdfaioils
Please write out the steps :)_
You have genotyped an entire population of lab mice for a single locus (let's label it F) that you
have noticed have some interesting differences in size at a certain age. Based on your genotyping
work, you calculate the average of the FF genotype to be 82 grams, the Ff genotype to be 42
grams and the ff genotype to be 25 grams. The frequency of the F allele is 0.75. What is the
breeding value of the ff genotype in grams for this population (rounded to the nearest 0.01)?.
Please Use The Code Provided below. Thanks Study the Python code .pdfaioils
Please Use The Code Provided below. Thanks
Study the Python code and add add/pop code functions so that to add to the end of the queue and
pop will remove from head node but updates the head node to point to first node. Submit Python
code. Python 3.6 1 l = cur = ["Head", None] \#dummy N 2 for i in range (1,5): 3 cur [1]= [None,
None] 4 cur = cur [1] 5 cur [0]=i.
Please Use the Code Provided below. Thanks Visit LL Queue ; add.pdfaioils
Please Use the Code Provided below. Thanks
Visit LL Queue ; add function pop to remove from the queue head, add function add to add to
queue tail and add function display to print the queue. Submit code.
LLListasQueueA Python 3.6.
Please this is very important Im on a deadline The joint probabilit.pdfaioils
Please this is very important I'm on a deadline The joint probability distribution of two random
variables X,Y is given in the table below. From the information in the table, calculate each of the
following three probabilities. (a) P(X<4)= (b) P(X1,Y1)= (c) P(Y=1)=.
Please solve. In the Assembly Department of Martinez Company, budget.pdfaioils
Please solve. In the Assembly Department of Martinez Company, budgeted and actual
manufacturing overhead costs for the month of April 2022 were as follows. All costs are
controllable by the department manager. Prepare a responsibility report for April for the cost
center.
MARTINEZ COMPANY Assembly Department Manufacturing Overhead Cost Responsibility
Report Difference Favorable Unfavorable Neither Favorable Controllable Cost Budget Actual
nor Unfavorable $$$4 . $.
Please do parts labeled TODO LinkedList.java Replace.pdfaioils
Please do parts labeled TODO
/**
* LinkedList.java
*
* Replace all //TODO tags with your code
*
* Note that below the "//TODO" tag there may be
* something like "return null;", "return 0;", etc.
* That line is just "stubbed in" so the class
* will compile. When you add your code (one or many
* statements), you will want to delete the "stubbed" line.
* By "stubbed in" we mean "mocked" or "faked in" temporarily.
*
* When testing, construct using the static factory methods:
LinkedList.newEmpty()
LinkedList.from(arrayElements)
*/
package model.list;
import java.lang.reflect.Array;
import java.util.concurrent.atomic.AtomicInteger;
import java.util.function.BiFunction;
import java.util.function.Consumer;
import java.util.function.Function;
import model.linearpub.DynamicList;
import model.linearpub.StructureIterator;
//This class is NOT java.util.LinkedList
public class LinkedList implements DynamicList {
//---------------------------------
// Instance Variables
//TODO - declare instance variable(s)
//---------------------------------
// Private Constructor
/** Constructs and returns new LinkedList (no args constructor) */
private LinkedList() {
}
//-------------------- List Statistics ---------------------
/**
* Return number of elements in this list.
*/
@Override
public int size() {
//TODO
return 0;
}
/**
* Return true is this list contains no elements.
*/
@Override
public boolean isEmpty() {
//TODO
return false;
}
//------------------ Accessing Elements --------------------
/**
* Return element at given index.
* Throws IndexOutOfBoundsException if passed index is invalid.
*/
@Override
public E get(int index) {
//TODO
return null;
}
/**
* Return first element
* Throws RuntimeException if list is empty
*/
@Override
public E first() {
//TODO
return null;
}
/**
* Return last element
* Throws RuntimeException if list is empty
*/
@Override
public E last() {
//TODO
return null;
}
/**
* Return a new list containing the elements of this list
* between the given index "start" (inclusive) and
* the given index "stop" (exclusive).
* Throws IndexOutOfBoundsException if either passed index is invalid.
*/
@Override
public DynamicList subList(int start, int stop) {
//TODO
return null;
}
/**
* Return index of first matching element (where searchFct outputs true)
* Return -1 if no match
* Example usage (first list of integers, then employees):
* index = list.find(eaInteger -> eaInteger == 10);
* index = employeeList.find(employee -> employee .getFirstName().equals("Kofi"));
*/
@Override
public int findFirst(Function searchFct) {
//TODO
return 0;
}
/**
* Return index of last matching element (where searchFct outputs true)
* E.g., if searching for employee with name "Kofi" and there is a match
* at index=3 and index=8, findLast will return 8 (the last matching index).
* Hint: start search at end of list and work backwards through list.
* Return -1 if no match
*/
@Override
public int findLast(Function searchFct) {
//TODO
return 0;
}
//------------------- Setting Elem.
Please do Part A, Ill be really gratefulThe main.c is the skeleto.pdfaioils
Please do Part A, I'll be really grateful
The main.c is the skeleton code, the content of main.c is given below:
#include
#include
/* a rtpkt is the packet sent from one router to
another*/
struct rtpkt {
int sourceid; /* id of sending router sending this pkt */
int destid; /* id of router to which pkt being sent
(must be an directly connected neighbor) */
int *mincost; /* min cost to all the node */
};
struct distance_table
{
int **costs; // the distance table of curr_node, costs[i][j] is the cost from node i to node j
};
/*****************************************************************
***************** NETWORK EMULATION CODE STARTS BELOW ***********
The code below emulates the layer 2 and below network environment:
- emulates the transmission and delivery (with no loss and no
corruption) between two physically connected nodes
- calls the initializations routine rtinit once before
beginning emulation for each node.
You should read and understand the code below. For Part A, you should fill all parts with
annotation starting with "Todo". For Part B and Part C, you need to add additional routines for
their features.
******************************************************************/
struct event {
float evtime; /* event time */
int evtype; /* event type code */
int eventity; /* entity (node) where event occurs */
struct rtpkt *rtpktptr; /* ptr to packet (if any) assoc w/ this event */
struct event *prev;
struct event *next;
};
struct event *evlist = NULL; /* the event list */
struct distance_table *dts;
int **link_costs; /*This is a 2D matrix stroing the content defined in topo file*/
int num_nodes;
/* possible events: */
/*Note in this lab, we only have one event, namely FROM_LAYER2.It refer to that the packet
will pop out from layer3, you can add more event to emulate other activity for other layers. Like
FROM_LAYER3*/
#define FROM_LAYER2 1
float clocktime = 0.000;
/********************* EVENT HANDLINE ROUTINES *******/
/* The next set of routines handle the event list */
/*****************************************************/
void rtinit(struct distance_table *dt, int node, int *link_costs, int num_nodes)
{
/* Todo: Please write the code here*/
}
void rtupdate(struct distance_table *dt, struct rtpkt recv_pkt)
{
/* Todo: Please write the code here*/
}
void main(int argc, char *argv[])
{
struct event *eventptr;
/* Todo: Please write the code here to process the input.
Given different flag, you have different number of input for part A, B, C.
Please write your own code to parse the input for each part.
Specifically, in part A you need parse the input file and get num_nodes,
and fill in the content of dts and link_costs */
dts = (struct distance_table *) malloc(num_nodes * sizeof(struct distance_table));
link_costs = (int **) malloc(num_nodes * sizeof(int *));
for (int i = 0; i < num_nodes; i++)
{
link_costs[i] = (int *)malloc(num_nodes * sizeof(int));
}
for (int i = 0; i < num_nodes; i++)
{
rtinit(&dts[i], i, link_costs[i], num_nodes);
}
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Please do number 1 as its my choice for this project but, if there.pdfaioils
Please do number 1 as it's my choice for this project but, if there's an easier option go for it.
I appreciate your help with this since I have a lot of projects to finish in a short time. - Choose
your own project idea, or select one of the following examples: 1. Window Hider Tool - Develop
Window Hider tool 2. The Process of Reporting and Fixing Vulnerabilities in Windows and
Linux Distribution Development: Security vulnerabilities are revealed on a daily basis and each
vulnerability goes through a series of steps from its first discovery to being patched on an end
user's system. 3. Steganography: Implementation of steganography tools for hiding information
includes any type of information file and image files and the path where the user wants to save
Image and extruded file. 4. Develop network monitoring system: The purpose of our tool is to
create a simple and affordable network monitoring system that will allow small and medium
sized enterprises to keep their network secure. It will allow those businesses to still get a proper
network security system even if they don't have the money to purchase a more expensive tool or
the expertise of an IT department.
PROJECT Report Title page Table of contents Abstract Related work Proposed Design OR
Methodology Implementation OR Methodology Testing (Designed system Functionality)
Evaluation or Analysis Summary and recommendations References.
Please show workstepsYou have genotyped an entire population of l.pdfaioils
Please show work/steps
You have genotyped an entire population of lab mice for a single locus (let's label it F) that you
have noticed have some interesting differences in size at a certain age. Based on your genotyping
work, you calculate the average of the FF genotype to be 78 grams, the Ff genotype to be 34
grams and the ff genotype to be 24 grams. The frequency of the F allele is 0.76. What is the
average allele effect of the F locus in grams for this population (rounded to the nearest 0.01)?.
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Please read the case and do the external factors based on the factor.pdf
1. Please read the case and do the external factors based on the factors below, and do a discussion
about it .
Case Study:
Mark, the Volunteer
Mark is an employee of a small community drugstore and has volunteered for different
assignments with nonprofit agencies. One of the assignments he thinks that he will enjoy the
most is working as a member of the core committee which organizes and runs the yearly
community festival for the neighborhood. Because of his experience with community events,
Mark has been placed in charge of logistics coordination, planning, security, and public safety.
While this appears to be an extensive workload, Mark has a great deal of previous experience
and understands the tasks that need to be completed. Because the planning for the festival started
a year in advance, he knows that as the festival grows closer there will be additional volunteers
to assist him, so he will not be individually responsible for each one of these areas; for now, the
workload is sufficient for one person.
The Community Festival
The community festival is a nonprofit organization that has a tax exempt status as well as a
history of over 20 years. The organization and the event are run by a board of directors and a
small, permanent staff composed of no more than five employees at any given time. The goal of
the festival is to promote local arts and crafts and to support local artists by providing a venue
through which they can sell their work, advertise their work, and develop and expand their
customer base. Because the festival has been held for many years, it is well-known in the area
and typically attracts supporters of the arts and owners of small and independent art galleries as
well as boutique and specialty stores owners who are in search of unique forms of art for
clientele. As a result, the festival has established a reputation as a well-known venue for local art.
One of the unique aspects of this festival is that it has enjoyed growth and continuity within the
community even though the community itself was part of a much larger metropolitan area in the
southwestern United States. The identity of the festival has remained intact and is considered a
part of the local community. Part of the mission of the community festival Board of Directors is
to educate the community about art in addition to creating a venue for creative expression.
During its growth, the festivals mission gradually expanded to include educational and other
programs which run throughout the year. However, in recent times local artists who used to be
yearly participants have drifted away and local funding used to support the festival is
diminishing, because fewer and fewer local artists were participating. As a result, the Board of
Directors focused on bringing in a nationally known talent and artists in various fields to attract
more participants. Because local funding was lost, more funding now is being sought through
2. grants. The focus of the festival is gradually changing from community artists to a broader scope
and more national talent.
The Community Festival Organization
The nonprofit agency that was charged with running the community festival was made up of a
Board of Directors consisting of 10 appointed positions, including three to five permanent staff
members, one of whom is the supervisor. The supervisor works at many of the same jobs as the
staff members to support the agency. The supervisor believes that everyone who works at the
agency shares her love of the arts and uses a laissez-faire management style with the other staff
members. The supervisor believes everyone hired at the non-profit understands the need to
support the organization, and employees should not need specific instructions to do so; this is the
general opinion also held by the Board. Because the permanent staff is so small, formal training
for the supervisor and staff is not conducted, primarily because of the lack of funds for training.
All funds are used for the festival and the programs, and the prevailing attitude is that employees
can learn from each other. Although the nonprofit agency has a mission to support local artists,
the Board of Directors sees no need to take the time to develop specifics such as rules of
conduct, expected behaviors, or guidelines. The supervisor follows this example, because she
believes that it is important to use their time for the festival and the programs instead of the
permanent staff, especially because the staff can be managed one-on-one if training needs are
identified. The primary support for the agency initially came from individual donators and, later
on, more grants which supported the annual event and the ongoing educational programs. The
Board of Directors itself consists primarily of those who support the arts and the community.
Some are serving as political appointees and none of the members has any experience in running
a business. Volunteers have noted in the past how there are inconsistencies in the decisions
coming from the Board of Directors, depending on personal interests and sometimes as favors
for friends.
Volunteers and Staffing
Staffing is always a challenge for supervisor and the Board of Directors. Many who have the
interest and the inclination to volunteer hold full-time jobs, and many of those jobs were outside
of the community in the larger metropolitan area; therefore, they have little time to donate
because of the time it takes to commute back and forth from their jobs. Nonetheless, there are
always some volunteers available, but there is turnover from year to year depending on how
much time individuals could contribute, whether or not they have taken a full-time job in another
location, or whether they still remain in the community.
In the past, a member of the Board of Directors has acknowledged that staffing is a concern,
because those who are truly interested are not available, and sometimes, when seeking
volunteers, the organization has to settle for whoever shows up. One of the primary concerns is
3. that some of the volunteers and the permanent staff have exhibited more interest in being "in
charge" than actually supporting the community festival. When individuals are more worried
about who is in charge rather than what needs to be done, there has been an issue about what
priorities could actually be accomplished and whether those were personal priorities or festival
priorities. Nevertheless, volunteers are still needed, so all volunteers are accepted. Some
volunteers have known each other for several years, because they have worked together through
the festival organization, but there was always enough turnover to provide the need for new
volunteers every year.
Internal Issues
Some volunteers have speculated openly over the last few years on the reasons why volunteers
leave. The general consensus among the volunteers is that personality conflicts or authority
conflicts with other volunteers, and even other staff members, drove people away. On some
occasions staff members were also aware of political appointees by the Board of Directors.
These appointees were perceived by the general staff and volunteers to be "untouchable" and
their behavior beyond reproach. Poor interpersonal experiences and ineffective conversations
between volunteers and staff members suggest that staff members are frequently ineffective in
their interactions with volunteers. Such incidents, when they occur, are shared widely and
quickly among the volunteers through the organizational grapevine, a highly effective
communication method for relaying personal dissatisfaction and personal events with the
permanent staff and other volunteers. One example of a personal experience is a conversation
where a permanent staff member told a volunteer "if you don't like the way I do things.then you
can just leave. We can always get more volunteers". A witness to that conversation indicates that
the permanent staff member has this same attitude with other volunteers and has repeated the
same comment or similar comments to other individuals in the organization on various
occasions. Permanent staff members have also developed a tendency to blame volunteers if
something does not go as planned or if something unplanned occurs in a manner that causes
problems. Volunteers have the perception that they are the scapegoats for the staff and, by
default, for the Board of Directors. This has precipitated a perception that staff members hold
themselves in higher esteem and at a different level than the volunteers. Volunteers have become
very sensitive to this and discuss it frequently.
External Issues
Local artists who have regularly participated in the festival provide anecdotal support about
similar interactions with permanent staff. One of the artists indicates that he feels as if he is an
"intruder" when trying to obtain information about dates and events for the upcoming festival.
Others report a similar lack of responsiveness; more specifically, phone calls are not returned
while other artists note a rude tone of voice and curt treatment by staff members. A number of
4. the artists who have participated in the past have now elected not to apply for a vendor position
for the upcoming festival. The loss of local artists has also contributed to the community festival
need to focus on nationally known talent to generate revenues and interest that have been
forfeited through the loss of local artists.
Implementing the Community Festival
About six months before the community festival was scheduled, the Board of Directors
proceeded with the normal activities required to facilitate the festival. Some of these activities
included activating an 800 phone number to facilitate ticket ordering, publishing the brochure for
the festival, and proceeding with efforts to advertise both inside the community and outside the
community about the upcoming festival. The Board approved the brochures before they were
printed and distributed, reviewed all information for accuracy and correctness, and then
proceeded with the brochure printing.
The Brochure Incident
One day, Mark is at work in the drugstore where he serves as an assistant manager when the first
call comes through to order tickets for the festival. Mark is quite surprised, because the drugstore
has nothing to do with the festival. Mark advises the caller that this is the wrong number if the
caller wishes to purchase tickets. That same day, many more calls come in with requests to
purchase tickets for the festival. Mark is puzzled by the number of phone calls, because he is
certain that the phone number is incorrect. He can think of no reason why people are calling the
800 number of the drugstore and asking for festival tickets. He checks with a member of the
Board of Directors the following day and discovers that the 800 number to order tickets that is
printed in the festival brochure is actually the 800 number of his drugstore. The phone calls have
been very disruptive to business in the drugstore.
After numerous complaints and pleas from the drugstore manager to adjust the 800-number, the
Board of Directors discuss the problem and decide that the best interests of the festival are served
taking over the 800 phone number at the drugstore and using it for the festival. This is
completely unacceptable for the drugstore, because it has used this 800 number for many years.
The 800 number is integral to the identity of the drugstore within the community. The drugstore
refuses to give the number to the community festival agency, and the calls continue. Finally, the
festival Board of Directors request a correction be printed in the brochure, and the correction to
the 800-number is made on the front of the brochure. None of the corrections are made inside the
brochure where the 800-number is listed multiple times. The Board of Directors considers the
"brochure incident" resolved. The calls still continue at the drugstore.
Several days later Mark calls in to check on the days he is scheduled to work in the coming
week. At that time he is informed by one of the drugstore employees that he has been removed
from the schedule, and the rumors are that the store manager blames Mark for the phone number
5. problem as well as the lost business that resulted from the phone lines being tied up by calls
seeking tickets to the community festival. Mark is fired because the store manager blames him as
being ultimately responsible for the incorrect phone number, the misdirected phone calls, and the
resulting loss of business.
What Happened?
In an effort to "clear the air" and prove that he is not responsible, Mark approaches a member of
the Board of Directors of the festival organization and explains that he lost his job over the
misprinted phone number in the community festival brochure. The Director with whom he
speaks apologizes for the problems and advises Mark to blame the store. The Director suggests
that he, perhaps, consider filing a lawsuit against the store, because this is not an issue of the
community festival organization or of the Board of Directors but, instead, between Mark and the
drugstore. The Director also offers to write a letter of recommendation to Mark if he needs this to
find another job. However, when Mark needs a letter of recommendation and approaches the
Director several weeks later, the Director refuses to provide the letter. Mark is frustrated,
because he believes he is not being treated fairly. He now writes a letter to the entire Board of
Directors and explains what has happened and asks for an investigation. He never receives a
response or any acknowledgment from the Board of Directors about his request for an
investigation or about the letter addressed to the Board.
Table 2: Environmental Pressures
Fashion
Mandate
Geopolitical
Market decline
Hyper-competition
Fashion
Mandate
Geopolitical
Market decline
Hyper-competition