Are you getting the best out of your team? To be a great people manager, you must have an extensive set of skills – from planning and delegation to motivation and communication. Because the skill set is so wide, it’s tempting to continue using the skills you’re already comfortable with. But, for your long-term success, …

Here's a quick video preview of this coming Sunday's 2014 Super Bowl ads. Companies are furiously supporting their brand, at about $4 million a pop.

#1 The Ethics of Percentage-Based Compensation for Grant Writers – Part I by Lynn deLearie. Not too long ago, I met with a prospective client to discuss helping them start a grant program for their organization. As we were concluding the meeting, the question of compensation came up, and I was asked if I would accept a percentage of grant income that I raised. #2 Tracking The Progress Of A Fundraising Program - Part I by Tony Poderis I thought that I had heard all there was ever to hear from beleaguered development professionals whose bosses are constantly on them for “not bringing in enough money.”

Never rely on your first option working out perfectly So, you’ve put together a killer crisis management plan, heck you’ve even actually practiced it! Good to go, right? Not so fast. As a wise man once said, sh*t happens, and you’d better believe it can, and will, happen when you’re already fighting to keep your …

Will the uproar from NASA and the family of astronauts on the mission force the singer to change her song? We all know pop stars like to use shock value to pump up sales, but a song from Beyonce’s latest album has crossed the line and ticked a lot of people off in the process. …

Technical Writers wear many hats (traits Interviewer, Researcher, Analyst, Editor, Tester, etc.) and possess many interpersonal qualities. Usually, technical writers have some familiarity with their industry terminology because they either have been educated in the industry, or they have had prior experience in the field. For recent graduates and those in transition, how do you …

#1 Sometimes Even The Best Special Events Caterer Screws Up by Natalie Lewis We had an elegant reception event in a beautiful facility ... with a glass wall facing the river; with up-lights illuminating and framing that scene, and we used a lot of interior blue lighting to warm up the room. #2 Are You Thinking About Enrolling in the CFC for the 2014 Campaign? by Bill Huddleston Before enrolling, you should consider why workplace giving really works. That question, or some variation of it is one that I am often asked, and I always give two answers:

Competent, confident, and compassionate – the Three C’s of Crisis Communications Renown Regional Medical Center was the scene of a tragic shooting incident last month when a man calmly walked into a doctor’s office and fired, killing two and wounding two more. As the scene of the crime and a large area service provider, Renown …

Does your crisis management planning include cyber crime? Every year brings new threats to the forefront, and according to experts 2014 is going to see an explosion in the number, and severity of, cyber attacks. If your crisis management plans don’t already include the possibility of data theft, systems being held ransom, or even completely …

Earlier this month, the Stanford Social Enterprise Review published a brief article entitled “The Rise and Struggles of Social Enterprise in 2013.” Here are some of the highlights: