Nonprofit around the country have thrown themselves into social media while few foundations or their leaders have utilized these platforms. What’s the right amount? What organizations are best suited for social media and should yours start using it? A few things to consider first: Resources. As in any new initiative, communications or otherwise, you should…
DetailsBurnout is such a critical topic, that our strategies for preventing it have encompassed two posts. Below are additional strategies worth exploring to prevent burnout, which follows from the last post. Empower informal network building amongst employees. One of the best ways to create strong teams is to allow informal networks to develop. An easy way to empower…
DetailsBurnout is one of those topics that it seems like we talk about often, but at the same time, don’t seem to do much about. One of our theories? We’re always trying to stem burnout once its already happened. Our suggestion? Begin employing employee engagement strategies that encourage and help create safety nets to prevent…
DetailsStarfish Impact team member Jen Barth shares her insights for the most useful research resources this year. As we settle into 2016, many organizations are gearing up to launch new programs and campaigns for the year ahead. Before diving in, though, have you carefully considered how much you know about the communities and stakeholders you…
DetailsCorporate Social Responsibility has been a buzzword for several years now, but it seems to take on so many shapes! Despite this umbrella term, which can cover everything and anything from employee engagement and voluntarism, sustainable sourcing to ethical work conditions, to philanthropy and cause marketing, there are a number of strategic partnerships that have…
DetailsStarfish Impact recently had the opportunity to talk with Pegine Grayson, Senior Vice President of Whittier Trust. We’re excited to share a snippet into some of the exciting things we talked about including trends in philanthropy and the next generation of philanthropists: Describe your role in philanthropy. As a Senior Vice President in Whittier Trust’s…
DetailsYou’ve done your research, you’ve read all the resources we gave you last month, and now you’re ready to move forward with impact investing! But how to do that? Impact investing allows you to align your financial interests with your charitable priorities, so you need to first identify the values that speak to you. Do…
DetailsGiving Circles continue to be an exciting way to create impact on causes that speak to you, develop or deepen relationships with friends with similar interests, and think differently about your ability to change the world! Here are a few of Starfish Impact’s most important elements to a great Giving Circle: The opportunity for all…
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