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October 2011

 

 
Where we are going ...

  

Los Angeles Social Venture Partners: Social Innovation Fast Pitch

 

Southern California Grantmakers 2011 Annual Conference

 

Where we've been ... 

 

Our President, R. Christine Hershey, recently attended the 15th annual Grantmakers for Education (GFE) Conference.

 

Anne Whatley, Vice President of Cause Communications, was the keynote speaker at the Social Media: Getting the Formula Right.

  

Anne Whatley was also the keynote speaker at the Making Good Use of Social Media and New Technology.   


Idealware Software
Tip of the Month   


Is social media working for your organization? That question seems simple enough until you start to think about it. Working for what? Compared to what? Are you doing what you are supposed to be doing? Wait, what exactly are you doing again?

 

Making it Easy to Measure Social Media  

 


Communications News You Can Use is Hershey Cause's bi-monthly e-newsletter bringing you the latest in communications best practices for corporations, foundations and nonprofit organizations.

 



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Topic1
It really does pay to walk-the-walk and 
talk-the-talk! 
 
Values play a huge role in inspiring a workplace. As you begin to reassess your workplace, take a look at this article and prioritize your organizational values.

Take a look at the findings from the recent HOW Report.

Topic2The Importance of Storytelling   

 

A successful organization doesn't just consist of numbers and facts, good storytelling plays a huge part of success! 

 

Check out this article about storytelling from a recent Lucy Bernholz post.

Topic3Graphic Facilitation 

 

In a world fueled by creativity, we can't afford for future generations to lose their right brain. Just another reason why we must support arts programs in school.

 

Check out this article about the arts from a recent ARTSblog post.

Topic4Congratulations PITCH:AFRICA!

 

We are proud to announce that our client, The Annenberg Foundation, is a finalist for the 2011 PRSA-LA PRism Awards for their PITCH:AFRICA project. PITCH:AFRICA is the first-of-its kind rainwater harvesting and filtering system built into a soccer field. This innovative system captures, stores and filters rainwater that will provide clean water on a regular basis where water is scarce or unavailable throughout Africa and other parts of the world. 

 

 Read more about PITCH:AFRICA.

nonprofitAttention LA Nonprofits! 

  

The Carl & Roberta Deutsch Foundation is accepting applications for a new Halo Award celebrating and strengthening volunteer efforts. The winning organization will get $20,000 and $5,000 for a volunteer that goes above and beyond.  

  

Email HaloAward@crdfoundation.org for an application. The deadline for submissions in October 13, 2011.   

 

 

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