Dan Pallotta’s TED talk The way we think about charity is dead wrong and summary below. http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pallotta_the_way_we_think_about_charity_is_dead_wrong.html Compensation Notion that NFP’s shouldn’t make money out of helping other people, while commercial companies make money out of not helping people (e.g. selling violent video games ). NFP staff = get low pay (economic sacrifice). Stats back … Continue reading
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How a barcamp is better than a (badly managed) panel
In the last few months I’ve been to a badly managed panel and Barcampnfp – an unconference, to hear more about digital and the charity sector. I preferred the unconference. Here’s why: Meet new people V sit quietly and watch people At a Barcampnfp you can meet new people with the same interests and needs as you, or … Continue reading
Charity / Content Strategy / Digital / Events
Why you can leave your nerves at the door for Barcamp NFP
I wrote a guest blog post for Barcamp NFP, which I’ve copied below, or read the original on the Barcamp NFP site. One of the great things about working in the charity sector is how much we share knowledge and success, and how much we support each other. So when I turned up to Barcampnfp … Continue reading
Elena Plaiter 