The two women came from different walks of life, but the connection was still evident as they strolled together across Regis’ North Denver (Lowell) Campus. Rigoberta Menchú Tum, Nobel Peace laureate, brought with her decades of experience fighting for social justice, human rights and the protection of indigenous people in her native Guatemala and around [...]
[By Richard Male, Professor for Regis University's Master's of Nonprofit Management degree program.] For several decades a favored measurement tool for businesses of all sizes in addition to nonprofit organizations, a SWOT (“strengths-weaknesses-opportunities-threats”) exercise is a group process that provides a baseline assessment that is a snapshot in time of current status. It can be [...]
[By Richard Male, Professor for Regis University's Master's of Nonprofit Management degree program.] It was George Bernard Shaw who observed that “the greatest problem in communication is the illusion that it has occurred.” You’re busy, you work long hours, and you’re passionate about your nonprofit mission. Unfortunately, it’s entirely possible that you are less effective in [...]
Over the last six months, we have focused each article in this series on Theory in Practice, Theory Integration and the work that The Youth Connection (TYC) has and continues to do throughout the Denver Metro Area. In the last article, The Impact of Incorporation Youth Voice in Collaboration and Solution Creation, we discussed a [...]
Over the last six months, we have focused each article in this series on Theory in Practice, Theory Integration and the work that The Youth Connection (TYC) has and continues to do throughout the Denver Metro Area. However, in lieu of recent events that have devastated our community, we were asked to discuss and highlight [...]
Anyone out there wish they earned more? For all the lame jokes about nonprofit compensation being ridiculously low and in spite of the “scarcity mentality” that too many nonprofit professionals still embrace, it is actually possible for you to explore–yes, even negotiate–a better salary. First, let’s look at some considerations if you are currently working [...]
In the previous articles of this series, (insert previous links) we discussed how one can incorporate multiple theoretical, psychological, and philosophical approaches taught in a Master’s in Counseling program into practical application while working with disconnected youth populations. In addition to understanding the impact of these various perspectives, one must also look at other approaches [...]
[By Richard Male, Regis Nonprofit Affiliate Faculty member.] I had an opportunity this past week to work with a room of supervisors, all public sector employees, in a workshop-style review of leadership versus management. Most of them–indeed, most all of us–are called upon to fulfill both roles in the course of a day. What happens when [...]
In his Presidential Proclamation, President Obama states, “Service is a lifelong pursuit that strengthens the civic and economic fabric of our Nation. With every hour and every act, our lives are made richer, our communities are drawn closer, and our country is forged stronger by the dedication and generous spirit of volunteers.” Service to others [...]
[By Richard Male, Regis Nonprofit Affiliate Faculty member] Almost every organization has a tendency now and then to drift away from its mission and start down a path of following money. Ironically, this drift can occur as a result of success–particularly successful growth. Once an organization enters the mature stage of its development, the executive director’s [...]
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