TWST in Central Coast – Florence & Newport
Topics: Grassroots Grants | TWST
Over 20 folks came representing nonprofits in Florence, Bandon,
Mapleton, Westlake, and Charleston. There were three broad themes in
our discussion – hardships brought about by the recession, protecting
the environment, and programs for youth and families.
Nonprofits in the Cloud
Gartner reported Earlier this week that "Cloud Computing is the number one technological area you can’t afford to ignore." So what is cloud computing exactly?
TWST in Central Coast – Reedsport
Topics: Grassroots Grants | TWST
Reedsport pulled out all the stops to welcome me to this quaint coastal community. We gathered 47-strong in the Reedsport Public Library. Participants came mostly from Reedsport, but also from the nearby communities of Gardiner, Winchester, and Coos Bay.
Three Words for 2010
Topics: Communications
A few years ago, community and social media leader Chris Brogan developed a meme to help him set goals for the new year:
What do we know about recovery of giving after recessions/depressions?
Topics: Communications
The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University has just published
a report in GivingUSA Spotlight analyzing its research on charitable
giving after The Great Depression and more recent economic recessions,
including the one nonprofit organizations are facing now.
TWST in Lake County – Lakeview
Topics: TWST
It is another beautiful day as we head east to Lakeview, our first stop in Lake County. Along the way, we stop briefly at the scenic RA Booth Memorial State Park about 13 miles out of town. It is a great little park featuring big trees and a nice area for eating.
The view from now
Topics: CEO Messages
We trust you had a delightful summer in this amazing corner of the world, despite the economic challenges we all face. Now that we're in back-at-it mode again, I want to provide another update as part of our commitment to keep you informed about our efforts
What's abuzz in the nonprofit world?
Topics: Communications
Seth Godin --
well known in social media and marketing, often associated with the
concept of "permission marketing" and well known author and speaker in
those circles -- has set off a vigorous and sometimes heated discussion
about how well (or not) nonprofits are doing in adapting to change.
Still looking to do more
Topics: CEO Messages
My message this month continues our promise to keep you informed
about MMT’s ongoing efforts to find strategic ways to help nonprofits
in Oregon and southwest Washington navigate the economic recession that
has affected our area so significantly.
TWST in Central & Eastern Oregon – Baker City
Topics: Grassroots Grants | TWST
The concerns I learned about in eastern Oregon echoed those of the communities in central Oregon. The geographical remoteness and aging population with few large employers challenge those who live here. There is also the lack of family wage jobs
