The American Alliance of Museums and Wilkening Consulting have created a timely and informative primer for "Cultivating More Inclusive Attitudes Among the Public." Great insights and valuable instruction for all organizations seeking to be more engaging and inclusive ...
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This article from the Chronicle of Philanthropy underscores what many of us have learned from participating in way too many Zoom calls and meetings in 2020. The Goodman Center conducted a study of more than 4,400 nonprofit employees working remotely during the pandemic. The survey findings show how ineffective many online meetings are, and also provides tips to keep participants involved. This instruction is well-timed as we continue to seek ways to effectively communicate remotely.   ...
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Much has been written about how nonprofits need to adapt in order to survive the pandemic and thrive in the “new normal” that will follow. This piece provides a succinct and cogent argument for an approach that focuses on four key dynamics: a nonprofit’s impact, people, finances, and community. We will probably integrate this approach into our future strategic planning work. On a related note: Hargrove International often sources publications and research from the for-profit ...
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Great New York Times article (May 19, 2020) on the loss of tourism in 11 of the most heavily visited places on earth, and residents' reaction to this "bittersweet experience" of having the cities to themselves. What a great opportunity we have to consider new ways of managing the host-guest relationship and offering quality travel exchanges, rather than returning to the days of overtourism and tensions erupting from mass tourism. While Petra (Jordan) is not ...
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Great article about various segments, especially Green (Sustainable) Travel and what consumers will want/need when they start to travel ...
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