Sep
1
Using Logic Models for Planning and Evaluation
September 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Don’t miss our current giveaway. Get all of the details here to enter. I know that logic models don’t get everyone’s heart pounding, but you know I do love a good evaluation session. Last week in South Carolina, I spent a very enjoyable day with many of the state’s forensic nurses, and we briefly discussed the issue [...]
Apr
28
Mother’s Day
April 28, 2011 | 2 Comments
Mother’s Day is right around the corner (May 8th), and there are plenty of ways to recognize the important women in your life while also benefiting some worthy organizations. If you are looking for something special, check out some of these ideas:
Feb
22
Building Sustainable Organizations
February 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Another late addition to the webinar schedule, but you know how I like me a good sustainability session. OJJDP is hosting a free webinar Thursday, February 24th from 1-3pm ET, Building Sustainable Organizations: Developing Capacity from the Ground Up. You can register for the session here, but note that the session has a participation cap, so definitely [...]
Nov
15
Grant Writing and Management Academy
November 15, 2010 | 1 Comment
BJA has a Grant Writing and Management Academy available free, online for anyone interested in applying for (or already receiving) federal grants. It provides pretty fantastic training for prospective and seasoned writers alike, and includes topics like problem validation and data gathering, management strategies, and resource development. Given my penchant for all things sustainability, I’m thrilled [...]
Jul
20
Social Determinants of Health
July 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Grantmakers in Health are co-sponsoring a free webinar on July 29th at 3pm ET: A New Way to Talk About the Social Determinants of Health. Now before you yawn and move on to something that sounds far more exciting, just stay with me for a sec.
May
28
Holiday Weekend Wrap-Up
May 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment
I’m off to DC for the long weekend, but before I go, a couple things that might be of interest. The first is the final post over at the sustainability site before we go on hiatus to plan the next phase of the project. Check out our 10 tips for sustainability, and be sure to [...]
May
20
Webinar with Lynn Rosenthal, Hon. Susan Carbon
May 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment
JWI’s National Alliance to End Domestic Abuse is hosting a webinar with Lynn Rosenthal, White House Advisor on Violence Against Women, and the Hon. Susan Carbon, Director of the Office on Violence Against Women. This free webinar will take place June 3rd from 12-1 pm ET. You can register for the session here.
Apr
16
I Never Saw His Face
April 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment
It’s been a brutal week for me personally, and I don’t have much for readers today. The sustainability site has been quiet but for a grant tutorial that might be helpful. However, I do have a great audio file from The Moth that might be of interest. I’ll look forward to hearing your thoughts… I [...]
Feb
5
Weekly Wrap-Up @ the Sustainability Blog
February 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment
There’s some good stuff over at the Sustainability site this week. I hope you’ll check it out: *A new blog in town! NSVRC has added the Engaged Bystander blog. Now the Sustainability blog has a friend:) *An article that had me alternately laughing and a little embarrassed: 6 words non-profits should avoid (for all you grant [...]
Dec
4
Weekly Wrap-Up @ the Sustainability Blog
December 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Heading home from a long, but satisfying week in Miami working with prosecutors at our sexual assault institute. But before I get on a plane, I just want to mention a couple things over at the sustainability site: *A plethora of business management and leadership audio and video podcasts from Harvard Business Publishing (a favorite [...]
