Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:41:22 -0400 http://www.puzzlenyc.org/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.1.2 http://www.puzzlenyc.org/comments.php?DiscussionID=267 http://www.puzzlenyc.org/comments.php?DiscussionID=267 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:52:14 -0500 mClones http://www.puzzlenyc.org/comments.php?DiscussionID=266 http://www.puzzlenyc.org/comments.php?DiscussionID=266 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:21:34 -0500 Reshard Riggins I am interested in finding out more about how to connect friends that work in the nonprofit field with business writing classes. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know. Thanks a bunch.
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Example ... Non Profit is animals protection related and For-Profit Business is renatl building - Can the non-profit own that building?

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You know changes need to occur, but you are not sure others in positions of authority and influence are on board with your vision. What do you do?

The first step is the creation of a sense of urgency. This is crucial to gain needed cooperation. If complacency is high, few people are interested in working on the problem. Point out the reasons why change needs to happen to people in positions of authority. Use data and examples, feedback from clients and funders. People who have been intimately involved with an organization for a long period can become immune and unnoticing of issues that build up over time. Consultants and outsiders are often a fresh, objective source of observation that can help create honest discussion about the problems.

Next, create a team that will guide the process. Look for those who have power, authority and high credibility. Sometimes, a low-level employee or volunteer can have as much influence as the CEO or board chair. Think about difficult situations in your organization. To whom did people listen? Sometimes, the person who is a reliable administrative assistant or volunteer in a non-leadership position has as much influence with major decision makers as does the CEO.

Create a team to work on the issue. If you want to revise your mission statement, create a committee to do it. The same is true for fundraising. Create a committee for each major task or group of tasks. It will distribute the work load and get more people involved as advocates. Then, you can use your coalition to develop the strategy to create the change.]]> http://www.puzzlenyc.org/comments.php?DiscussionID=261 http://www.puzzlenyc.org/comments.php?DiscussionID=261 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:58:37 -0500 aliciaponcedeleon