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Gagnier Margossian: A New Take on Investment "Portfolios"
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Monday, March 16, 2009. A New Take on Investment "Portfolios". A bad economy could take its toll on an alternative kind of currency and a different type of capital: civic currency and social capital. Although overnight we are seeing major financial institutions, law firms, and other business leaders close their doors and board up their windows, the philanthropic sector is also suffering. Where did the money come from to fund non-profits and philanthropy generally? Additionally, diversifying outreach to d...
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Gagnier Margossian: On Mergers and Acquisitions...Of Non-Profits
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Friday, March 20, 2009. On Mergers and Acquisitions.Of Non-Profits. Right before an afternoon phone call, I pondered what the final post in our series this week on financial capacity and non-profits would be. Margo and I covered the problems, innovative ways to fundraise, and sustainable revenue sources within our blogs this week. Yet, once I was on my call, my former boss, a non-profit CEO, brought up what will be a growing trend in non-profits: consolidation. What got us into this financial mess? No wa...
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Gagnier Margossian: A Life Online is a Public Life
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Saturday, March 7, 2009. A Life Online is a Public Life. Http:/ www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/business/08digi.html? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Focusing on Life's Strategy. Check Us Out- We Live Online. The Information Broker- Gagnier's Personal Blog. Follow me on Twitter. Archives- Get the Back Story. Do Believe the “Hype”: Broadcast Now on UStream- T. Do Believe the Hype: Tweeting v. Blasting - Tip. Do Believe the Hype: Free and Low Cost Media Too. Americana: The Salvation Armys Red Kettle. The Pr...
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Gagnier Margossian: Services
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Thursday, March 19, 2009. For example, there is currently a freeze on all travel funds for state employees. This means that field agents for some of these state agencies that used to provide essential continuing education opportunities for professionals such as social workers cannot provide these professional development opportunities this year. A nonprofit with a focus on social services advocacy and a knowledgeable. The Nuts and Bolts. The next challenge is finding a facility. This is an area you c...
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Gagnier Margossian: Do Believe the "Hype": Tweeting v. Blasting -- Tip #2
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Do Believe the "Hype": Tweeting v. Blasting - Tip #2. Non-profit executives always have to be mindful of the bottom line. Budgets are tight these days, but the list of goals for the organization keep growing and the ideas keep coming. The name of the game is learning how to do more with less. If used wisely and creatively, social media tools can be a God-send for any non-profit staff. Twitter This and Twitter That. Well, simply put, you can say a lot. Why not just tweet it out?
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Gagnier Margossian: Back to Basics
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009. However, in these difficult economic times, organizations need to get a little creative when trying to fundraise for specific projects. If need to raise just a few thousand dollars, using traditional fundraising methods maybe a good strategy. Time tested methods such as drawings, auctions, and special events are both fun and profitable. Drawings and auctions are another great way to fundraise small amounts to supplement your primary revenue stream. Drawings held at events o...
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Gagnier Margossian: GM Works Communications for Women: Worldwide Change Agents Web Event
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009. GM Works Communications for Women: Worldwide Change Agents Web Event. International Women’s Day may be an event over a century old, but this year’s celebration has a 21st century twist—the use of social media and a live interactive webcast that will unite women across the globe in dialogue. In partnership with UStream.tv. The premiere online live streaming platform, MediaGuns, Inc. Or at UStream.tv at http:/ www.ustream.tv/mediaguns. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Do Believ...
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Gagnier Margossian: The Next California Election Cycle: Bring It On!
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Thursday, March 5, 2009. The Next California Election Cycle: Bring It On! The Sacramento Bee gives all of us eager little politicos a sneak peek at what's in store for us in the 2010 gubernatorial race. It looks like Feinstein will have a pretty healthy lead if she throws her hat in, but it's still early and Whitman will likely be a formidable opponent for any of the Democrats. Whatever happens, this next election season will certainly be a wild and woolly one. I can't wait! Focusing on Life's Strategy.
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