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Boston Club report, 2013, of Boston area women and nonprofit organization representation "For over 20 years, The Boston Club has worked collaboratively with local and regional nonprofit organizations of all sizes to identify and recruit qualified women for positions as directors, trustees, and overseers. During that period, we have placed over 175 women on nonprofit boards. We also have conducted over 30 programs about nonprofit board service, with topics ranging from the basic questions a board candidate needs to ask, to the latest issues of governance affecting nonprofits. Through these initiatives, we have met hundreds of nonprofit executives, board and nominating chairs, and women who serve on their boards. We are continually amazed and energized by the missions and breadth of work conducted by nonprofits, their contributions to the economy of Massachusetts, the vital services and programs provided to our citizens, and the dedication their boards exhibit. But even we could not answer the question: how many women serve on nonprofit boards in Massachusetts? Until now. Why is this information important? Nonprofit organizations play a major role in the economies of many towns and cities in the state, generating $234 billion in revenues in 2010. In 2010, nonprofit jobs represented 16.7% of the total employment in Massachusetts 1 . We are known worldwide for our universities, hospitals, and cultural institutions, most of which are nonprofit organizations. Fifty-seven percent of women in Massachusetts are in the workforce. For The Boston Club, which has long tracked the number of women in leadership positions in publically owned companies, the question of gender diversity in the leadership of nonprofit organizations is part of our mission. We believe that the advancement of women to significant and visible leadership roles in all types of businesses will have lasting and meaningful impact on business performance and the economic health of our communities."

"In 2002, approximately 12 million people were employed by nonprofits and another 100 million volunteered their time to help these organizations (O'Neill, 2002). If any sector could be exempt of the glass ceiling - where professional women would advance and be paid at the rate same as men - the nonprofit sector seems like the most viable candidate. An overw helming percentage of nonprofit employees are 3 women, so it logically follows that in this sector, the percentage of female CEOs would be larger than the percentage of male executives and the two groups would be similarly compensated (Hays, et al., 2009; Johnston, & Rudney, 1987; Gibelman, 2000a; Joslyn 2003; Shaiko, 1996; Pynes, 2000; McGinnis, 2009). Perhaps in this se tting, supportive female co-workers would be more likely to confront inequity and encourage women as they work toward promotions. But such scenarios are the exception rather than the norm. It turns out that the glass ceiling of nonprofits is similar in construc tion and resiliency to the gl ass ceilings of government and private industries. "

blog post by Vu Le, February 2, 2015--reflections on SeaHawks' loss to Patriots and tie-in to nonprofits' lessons And I found that the greatest thing about this sport where a bunch of dudes throw an egg-shaped ball and shove each other around, is the community it builds. The last two weeks especially have been great. People were nicer to each other. Everyone seemed happier. And the ice at any meeting could be broken with a simple "Go Hawks." Applied to nonprofits: One of the most important things that nonprofits do is that we build community. This is hard to measure and is not often funded. But we cannot take this for granted. When we do a good job, our organizations and programs instill in people-our clients, staff, board, volunteers, donors-a sense of belonging to a community that cares about them, where they are seen, where they matter. (See "An immigrant kid's reflections on community.")

announcement on peer support groups on Facebook for Nonprofit staff members and EDs of nonprofits

Says it all about why nonprofit leaders might not jump on retiring corporate types to help run their nonprofits or volunteer for them.

Incredible post by Beth Kanter on integrating learning into nonprofits' work, January 2, 2014. Very grounded piece that links to excellent resources. References Charles Jennings' framework of adding learning to work, embedding learning in work, and extracting learning from work. Ends with these questions: How does your nonprofit integrate learning into your work? How do you as a nonprofit professional incorporate professional learning into your work? - See more at: http://www.bethkanter.org/learning-at-work/#sthash.CxcnOOYv.dpuf

From Nonprofit Tech for Good blog, 1/11/14 Interesting to see how this list meshes with the list from 2015 from the business and not for profit side. Top of the list is mobilizing online communications and fundraising campaigns. Although not free and costly to small not for profits, social media and responsive designs for websites, blogs, and e-newsletters will become common. Flat design - making sure everything is optimal for mobile is crucial. Donate buttons on social media sites. Google Wallet will be integrated into Google+ pages. Already on YouTube Channels that participate in YouTube's nonprofit program. Live reporting on social media of org events, maturation of mobile fundraising apps, and increased employment opportunities in new media jobs in the nonprofit sector are the other 2014 trends.

Really wonderful article on nonprofit leadership development and how the lack of it leads to much external executive hiring and high turnover in these roles

a quick video to explain what clouds are for nonprofits; concepts are simple and appropriate for individuals to understand. By NPowerPA, a tech nonprofit that helps other nonprofits with their computer technology needs

Great article on capacity building for nonprofit leadership and staff in communities of color serving people of color

nice post by Kanter on nonprofit leaders using social media authentically and effectively

Blog from Nonprofit Tech for Good 1/5/15 10 processes to turn into goals for the year including: Write LinkedIn Recommendations and endorsements; Add cause awareness days; experiment with at least one new social network; download and study nonprofit mobile apps; refresh your social media training; experiment with crowdfunding; host or participate in a tweet chat; create a social media fundraising success spreadsheet; take an Adobe Photoshop class; take regular breaks from technology

Very valuable assessment of social media that this nonprofit--Nonprofit Tech for Good--decided to drop or continue at the end of 2014. December 28, 2015

five tips by Jeremy B. Koch on storytelling effectively to engage listeners in your nonprofit

ten challenges faced by nonprofits that businesses don't get

Allyson Kapin writes about nonprofits taking advantage of online social media, December 31, 2015.  Includes new ones such as Medium, Periscope. 

nonprofits are acting like forprofit employers by going outside to other nonprofits to hire away their folks; result--short-term gain because pay does not keep new hires in new organization for very long. They are not developing in-house talent for promotion.

great display of infographics for nonprofits/causes to get their stories/desired impact across to viewers

example of nonprofit group on Facebook set up by Vu Le, who writes Nonprofits with Balls blog--closed but with over 200 members

eloquent piece on how nonprofits should equip volunteers and others with information on using fastest forms of public transit and bicycle routes to travel to and from nonprofit location