Obesity is a problem in America that most likely everyone is familiar with. The reason for this epidemic is mainly two things; lack of physical activity and bad food choices. With the growing number of video games and reality TV, kids are going to choose to play those instead of going outside and being active. And with the rise of McDonald's and Burger King on almost every corner of every street, it's no wonder that kids are forgoing vegetables for chicken nuggets. What parents don't realize is that kids aren't going to change themselves. They grew up like this and fast food and video games at an excess amount is the norm to them. Playing a sport or going outside and being active is optional and not a necessary part of their lives, according to children. They don't know the dangers that can arise from lack of physical activity and bad food choices. Therefore it is up to the parents to guide kids in the right direction. Teaching your kids the healthy lifestyle can save their lives in the long run. There are many useful tips for parents online about how to get your child to live a more physical lifestyle. Schools are cracking down and eliminating vending machines from their cafeterias. Some schools are going organic and will only sell healthy items on the menu. Gym class is also mandatory for every student. However, the extent of physical exercise in gym class is low, so kids are encouraged to include more physical activity in their day.
Studies were done to show how much physical activity kids get each day and also the eating habits of kids were observed as well. Results of these studies can be seen here.
Showing posts with label social media. Show all posts
Showing posts with label social media. Show all posts
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Teens and Sexting | Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project
As texting has become a centerpiece in teen social life, parents, educators and advocates have grown increasingly concerned about the role of cell phones in the sexual lives of teens and young adults. A new survey from the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project found that 4% of cell-owning teens ages 12-17 say they have sent sexually suggestive nude or nearly nude images or videos of themselves to someone else via text messaging, a practice also known as “sexting”; 15% say they have received such images of someone they know via text message.
Read more from Pew online at: http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2009/Teens-and-Sexting.aspx
Read more from Pew online at: http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2009/Teens-and-Sexting.aspx
Monday, January 25, 2010
The Intrepid Philanthropist
The Intrepid Philanthropist is a brand-new blog from the Center for Strategic Philanthropy and Civil Society at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy. A group effort, the blog offers a series of posts by several respected philanthropic thought leaders. Bloggers include Sally Osberg, President and CEO of the Skoll Foundation; Phil Buchanan, President of the Center for Effective Philanthropy; Venture Philanthropy Partners' Mario Morino; and Joel Fleischman and Edward Skloot of the Center for Strategic Philanthropy and Civil Society.
Read more online at: http://cspcs.sanford.duke.edu/blog
Read more online at: http://cspcs.sanford.duke.edu/blog
5 Social Media Secrets for 2010
Thanks to Slideshare.net for this:
Social media took a wild ride in 2009. The mainstream press fell in love with Twitter, Facebook grew aggressively and a new wave of companies starting taking social media seriously as a business tool. Below are 10 secrets to staying on top of it all in 2010
1. Pay Attention to the Metrics
You can't manage what you can't measure. Chief Marketing Officers are going to pay more attention to metrics and tie in social media more directly to overall business goals, not just web-related goals. When starting up new project agree on what the metrics should be and what goals are appropriate.
2. Scale Good Habits
As you grow, make sure you match your structure, policy and guidelines to your organization size. What works with 2 people won't work with 20 people. All in all your structure should encourage good habits. Your entire team should be motivated to respond quickly, post consistently and talk like a human. Speaking of policies and rules...
3. Have Rules, But Trust People
As your social media strategy matures, you'll add in more rules and guidelines. However, you can't have a rule for every situation. You need to trust your team. Lead by example, don't manage with rulebook.
4. Creativity & Personality Trump Big Budget
Social media is definitely one of those areas in life where more money doesn't always win. Two of the most powerful ingredients in social media are creativity and personality. They are the key to having a viral message and to being a trusted resource. They are also essential to discovering useful strategies and tactics. You can't be afraid to try something new or go against the grain.
5. Listen Listen Listen
Don't focus so much on you and your message. Put that farther down on your To Do List. Focus first on your customers. Hear what they are saying, see what they're up to. Once you've been able to connect, and figure them out, then see how you can help.
Social media took a wild ride in 2009. The mainstream press fell in love with Twitter, Facebook grew aggressively and a new wave of companies starting taking social media seriously as a business tool. Below are 10 secrets to staying on top of it all in 2010
1. Pay Attention to the Metrics
You can't manage what you can't measure. Chief Marketing Officers are going to pay more attention to metrics and tie in social media more directly to overall business goals, not just web-related goals. When starting up new project agree on what the metrics should be and what goals are appropriate.
2. Scale Good Habits
As you grow, make sure you match your structure, policy and guidelines to your organization size. What works with 2 people won't work with 20 people. All in all your structure should encourage good habits. Your entire team should be motivated to respond quickly, post consistently and talk like a human. Speaking of policies and rules...
3. Have Rules, But Trust People
As your social media strategy matures, you'll add in more rules and guidelines. However, you can't have a rule for every situation. You need to trust your team. Lead by example, don't manage with rulebook.
4. Creativity & Personality Trump Big Budget
Social media is definitely one of those areas in life where more money doesn't always win. Two of the most powerful ingredients in social media are creativity and personality. They are the key to having a viral message and to being a trusted resource. They are also essential to discovering useful strategies and tactics. You can't be afraid to try something new or go against the grain.
5. Listen Listen Listen
Don't focus so much on you and your message. Put that farther down on your To Do List. Focus first on your customers. Hear what they are saying, see what they're up to. Once you've been able to connect, and figure them out, then see how you can help.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Working Solo Minute: Marketing in a Tight Economy - January 13, 2010 (#088)
Courtesy of Working Solo:
While recent economic news is a bit brighter, the reports I'm hearing from the front lines are that soloists are still facing some pushback when it comes to selling their products and services. Here are three things to keep in mind when marketing in a tight economy:
1. Specify.
Yes, you still need to sell benefits over features -- the delight, pleasure, satisfaction, relief of stress or fear, or financial returns attained through buying your product or service. But in today's economy, soloists also must be specific and provide as many details as possible. With funds tight, buyers want to know all the details, so they can be assured of investing their resources wisely.
Read more online at: http://www.workingsolo.com/minute088.html
While recent economic news is a bit brighter, the reports I'm hearing from the front lines are that soloists are still facing some pushback when it comes to selling their products and services. Here are three things to keep in mind when marketing in a tight economy:
1. Specify.
Yes, you still need to sell benefits over features -- the delight, pleasure, satisfaction, relief of stress or fear, or financial returns attained through buying your product or service. But in today's economy, soloists also must be specific and provide as many details as possible. With funds tight, buyers want to know all the details, so they can be assured of investing their resources wisely.
Read more online at: http://www.workingsolo.com/minute088.html
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Webinar: Further Discussion of Cross-systems Parenting Initiatives
Monday January 11th, 2010
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. EST
The call will be the first in a series of conference calls designed to increase the value of each NCCP-hosted webinar to ECCS stakeholders. After each webinar, NCCP will host follow-up conference calls on the same topic. The follow-up calls will focus primarily on answering questions that may have come up since the event. This new model is meant to encourage cross-systems communication and allow ECCS stakeholders the opportunity to discuss pursuing opportunities presented in the webinar with partners and others in the ECCS community.
Please note, Project Thrive always welcomes your questions in advance to help shape our interactive events. Email your questions or suggestions to: higgins@nccp.org
Confirmed Speakers:
Susan Perkins and Michelle Gross of the New York State Parenting Education Partnership (NYSPEP) will answer any questions that listeners may have related to their wonderful presentation during the December 9th Project Thrive webinar.
Melanie Bronfin from Louisiana's ECCS initiative--BrightStart-- will tell us about their efforts to make parenting a priority at the state level, including the formation of the Louisiana Parenting Education Network (LAPEN), an association of professional parenting educators.
K. Vilay of First Things First Arizona will speak about the ECCS initiative's progress in distributing Parent Kits and related efforts at regional and state levels.
Although this event is a "conference call", we will be hosting the call through Webex to offer flexibility in participation. You can listen to the call through audio stream on your computer or you may call in. All attendees must be logged in through Webex in order to ask questions through the Q & A panel or over the phone line.
All attendees must register through the link below in order to receive an e-mail confirmation. Please remember to log-in through Webex prior to joining the teleconference.
https://nccp.webex.com/nccp/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=661486368
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. EST
The call will be the first in a series of conference calls designed to increase the value of each NCCP-hosted webinar to ECCS stakeholders. After each webinar, NCCP will host follow-up conference calls on the same topic. The follow-up calls will focus primarily on answering questions that may have come up since the event. This new model is meant to encourage cross-systems communication and allow ECCS stakeholders the opportunity to discuss pursuing opportunities presented in the webinar with partners and others in the ECCS community.
Please note, Project Thrive always welcomes your questions in advance to help shape our interactive events. Email your questions or suggestions to: higgins@nccp.org
Confirmed Speakers:
Susan Perkins and Michelle Gross of the New York State Parenting Education Partnership (NYSPEP) will answer any questions that listeners may have related to their wonderful presentation during the December 9th Project Thrive webinar.
Melanie Bronfin from Louisiana's ECCS initiative--BrightStart-- will tell us about their efforts to make parenting a priority at the state level, including the formation of the Louisiana Parenting Education Network (LAPEN), an association of professional parenting educators.
K. Vilay of First Things First Arizona will speak about the ECCS initiative's progress in distributing Parent Kits and related efforts at regional and state levels.
Although this event is a "conference call", we will be hosting the call through Webex to offer flexibility in participation. You can listen to the call through audio stream on your computer or you may call in. All attendees must be logged in through Webex in order to ask questions through the Q & A panel or over the phone line.
All attendees must register through the link below in order to receive an e-mail confirmation. Please remember to log-in through Webex prior to joining the teleconference.
https://nccp.webex.com/nccp/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=661486368
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Public and Private Partners Join PBS's 'This Emotional Life' Effort to Bring Help, Hope to Millions of Americans
SEATTLE, Dec. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- On the eve of a new year, as millions of Americans struggle to find more meaning in their lives, Vulcan Productions and NOVA/WGBH have brought together a number of national, public and private organizations around a nationwide, multi-faceted project sparked by the upcoming PBS series, This Emotional Life, premiering January 4-6, 2010 (9 p.m.). The two-year campaign aims to bring help and hope to millions trying to improve their lives.
This Emotional Life is hosted by Harvard psychologist and best-selling author of Stumbling on Happiness, Professor Daniel Gilbert, and is a co-production of Vulcan Productions and the NOVA/WGBH Science Unit. The series unfolds across three, two-hour episodes, exploring the nature of the social relationships that are the key to our human happiness (Family, Friends & Lovers); the obstacles to happiness, negative emotions, which we can't live with and can't live without (Facing Our Fears); and the sometimes misguided pursuit of happiness itself (Rethinking Happiness). The programs are produced by Kunhardt McGee Productions. Each episode weaves together the compelling personal stories of ordinary people and the latest in brain science research, along with revealing comments from celebrities such as Chevy Chase, Larry David, Elizabeth Gilbert, Alanis Morissette, Katie Couric and Richard Gere.
Leading medical, health sciences and service organizations from around the country recognize the importance and potential impact of this project and are assisting in developing content, distributing materials and resources and are taking part in events around the country. Partners and contributors include the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); Blue Star Families; the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance; Mental Health America; Mayo Clinic; the National Alliance on Mental Illness; and University of Phoenix.
"The TV series is the cornerstone of a broader project to help people form better, deeper and more profound human connections," said Senior Executive Producer Richard Hutton of Vulcan Productions. "This Emotional Life uses the powerful medium of television to ignite a national conversation about our emotions and our many partners will ensure that the dialogue continues."
"The series is filled with real people coping with real problems typical of us all," said Paula Apsell, Senior Executive Producer, NOVA/WGBH Science Unit and co-producer. "We hope these stories -- which feature new psychological techniques and the latest research on the emotions -- will help others improve their own lives."
This Emotional Life is complemented by a content-rich Web site, www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife. It provides vetted resources and opportunities to build social support networks around topics highlighted in the series, such as the importance of early attachment, how to heal strained or damaged relationships, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stress, depression, grief, resilience and our pursuit of happiness.
As part of the research conducted in the making of the documentary, Vulcan Productions identified two areas that deserved deeper attention. As a result, Vulcan is developing two toolkits: one that addresses early attachment for parents of infants and a second that addresses the emotional challenges faced by military service members and their families during the deployment cycle.
The "Early Moments Matter" toolkit is aimed at parents and caregivers of infants and is designed to educate them about what attachment is and why it's important, a topic explored in the first episode of This Emotional Life. The toolkit also provides parents concrete advice on ways to build attachment, a key to healthy social and emotional development. The toolkit will be distributed in high birthrate hospitals, pediatric doctors' offices, and community-based clinics, as well as through partners who serve the target population of expecting and new parents.
"The Family Guide to Military Deployment," will provide tangible resources and tools to the families and friends of some of the 1.8 million servicemen and women who have been deployed, helping them face the emotional challenges typical of pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment. This Guide was developed through extensive review and discussion with military and mental health experts and feedback from military family members, and includes an accompanying DVD consisting of interviews with service members and their families.
"The Family Guide to Military Deployment" will be distributed through partnerships with government organizations and branches of the armed forces, through military family service organizations such as Blue Star Families, and through private partnerships with organizations such as University of Phoenix. The information and resources available in the toolkits will soon be accessible online through the Web site, www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife.
"So many of our students either serve in the military or have a spouse in the service," said Bill Pepicello, president of University of Phoenix. "In addition to providing these students with educational opportunities, we are committed to helping them find trustworthy resources to manage the emotional difficulties associated with deployment." University of Phoenix is providing funding for the project, and will help distribute the military toolkits to the organization's enormous student base of military service members.
"Many Americans are struggling with mental health issues, suffering from mental illness or simply falling short of finding emotional health," said A. Kathryn Power, M.Ed., and Director of the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). "We need to encourage individuals to understand their emotional lives and if necessary seek effective, evidence-based solutions. This project will be a valuable resource for that information."
As part of this effort, SAMHSA has provided funding for the project and the early childhood attachment toolkit. SAMHSA is also providing fulfillment and distribution for both toolkits, and is using its leadership and influence in the field of mental health to create awareness about and support for the entire two-year campaign. Other partners, including Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Mental Health America, Mayo Clinic, and National Alliance on Mental Illness are providing expert content for the Web site and online resources and are creating awareness and support for the two-year campaign.
"Our hope is that viewers come away with what years of research have shown: individuals who feel connected are healthier and happier and better equipped to deal with stress and adversity," said David Shern, Ph.D., President and CEO, Mental Health America. "Good mental health is much more than the absence of illness - it's about being able to handle life's challenges and even flourish. By focusing on the importance of mental wellness and the crucial role social support plays in our well-being, This Emotional Life will inform and empower those who watch it."
Blue Star Families, another private partner, is actively participating in the creation of the "Family Guide to Military Deployment" and developing opportunities for the campaign to reach military families, including participation in This Emotional Life high-profile events and creating distribution channels for the Guide.
About the Project Partners:
Vulcan Productions is the independent film production company founded by investor and philanthropist Paul G. Allen in 1997. Vulcan Productions devotes itself exclusively to producing independent films of unique vision and artistic quality. Through its collaborative partnerships with established and emerging filmmakers, Vulcan Productions explores creative opportunities that result in engaging and inspirational story telling. www.vulcanproductions.com.
NOVA/WGBH Science Unit WGBH Boston is America's preeminent public broadcasting producer, the source of fully one-third of PBS' prime-time lineup, along with some of public television's best-known lifestyle and children's programs and many public radio favorites. One of its premiere programs, NOVA, is a production of the NOVA/WGBH Science Unit. Now in its 36th year of broadcasting, NOVA is the most popular science series on American television and is seen in more than 100 countries. It is also one of television's most acclaimed series, having won every major television award, most of them many times over. www.wgbh.org and pbs.org/nova
Kunhardt McGee Productions (formally Kunhardt Productions) was founded in 1987 by Peter W. Kunhardt, a veteran of ABC News and the winner of three national Emmy Awards. Dyllan McGee, Kunhardt's longtime colleague, became a partner in the company in 2008. The company specializes in multi-platform documentary programming crafted to bring cutting-edge scholarship to popular audiences. www.kunhardtmcgee.com
Method is a brand experience agency that helps organizations and businesses harness the competitive power of design. With deep expertise in research, strategy, design and technology, Method offers a rigorous, intelligent approach to solving complex brand problems in the physical and digital realms. www.method.com
Cause & Affect is an innovative agency operating at the nexus of media and social change, with the objective of creating meaningful public engagement on a wide variety of issues. Led by Meredith Blake, the architect of the social action campaign accompanying Al Gore's Academy Award-winning documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, Cause & Affect brings widespread attention to causes by partnering with influential individuals or organizations that possess considerable resources, visibility and credibility. www.causeaffect.com
Mission Measurement helps nonprofits, foundations and corporations measure and improve their social impact through strategy and measurement consulting, training and data services. As the result of their work, organizations have been able to improve the effective delivery of their services, increase the visibility of their work, achieve financial sustainability and communicate results to key stakeholders. www.missionmeasurement.com
SOURCE Vulcan Productions
This Emotional Life is hosted by Harvard psychologist and best-selling author of Stumbling on Happiness, Professor Daniel Gilbert, and is a co-production of Vulcan Productions and the NOVA/WGBH Science Unit. The series unfolds across three, two-hour episodes, exploring the nature of the social relationships that are the key to our human happiness (Family, Friends & Lovers); the obstacles to happiness, negative emotions, which we can't live with and can't live without (Facing Our Fears); and the sometimes misguided pursuit of happiness itself (Rethinking Happiness). The programs are produced by Kunhardt McGee Productions. Each episode weaves together the compelling personal stories of ordinary people and the latest in brain science research, along with revealing comments from celebrities such as Chevy Chase, Larry David, Elizabeth Gilbert, Alanis Morissette, Katie Couric and Richard Gere.
Leading medical, health sciences and service organizations from around the country recognize the importance and potential impact of this project and are assisting in developing content, distributing materials and resources and are taking part in events around the country. Partners and contributors include the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); Blue Star Families; the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance; Mental Health America; Mayo Clinic; the National Alliance on Mental Illness; and University of Phoenix.
"The TV series is the cornerstone of a broader project to help people form better, deeper and more profound human connections," said Senior Executive Producer Richard Hutton of Vulcan Productions. "This Emotional Life uses the powerful medium of television to ignite a national conversation about our emotions and our many partners will ensure that the dialogue continues."
"The series is filled with real people coping with real problems typical of us all," said Paula Apsell, Senior Executive Producer, NOVA/WGBH Science Unit and co-producer. "We hope these stories -- which feature new psychological techniques and the latest research on the emotions -- will help others improve their own lives."
This Emotional Life is complemented by a content-rich Web site, www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife. It provides vetted resources and opportunities to build social support networks around topics highlighted in the series, such as the importance of early attachment, how to heal strained or damaged relationships, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stress, depression, grief, resilience and our pursuit of happiness.
As part of the research conducted in the making of the documentary, Vulcan Productions identified two areas that deserved deeper attention. As a result, Vulcan is developing two toolkits: one that addresses early attachment for parents of infants and a second that addresses the emotional challenges faced by military service members and their families during the deployment cycle.
The "Early Moments Matter" toolkit is aimed at parents and caregivers of infants and is designed to educate them about what attachment is and why it's important, a topic explored in the first episode of This Emotional Life. The toolkit also provides parents concrete advice on ways to build attachment, a key to healthy social and emotional development. The toolkit will be distributed in high birthrate hospitals, pediatric doctors' offices, and community-based clinics, as well as through partners who serve the target population of expecting and new parents.
"The Family Guide to Military Deployment," will provide tangible resources and tools to the families and friends of some of the 1.8 million servicemen and women who have been deployed, helping them face the emotional challenges typical of pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment. This Guide was developed through extensive review and discussion with military and mental health experts and feedback from military family members, and includes an accompanying DVD consisting of interviews with service members and their families.
"The Family Guide to Military Deployment" will be distributed through partnerships with government organizations and branches of the armed forces, through military family service organizations such as Blue Star Families, and through private partnerships with organizations such as University of Phoenix. The information and resources available in the toolkits will soon be accessible online through the Web site, www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife.
"So many of our students either serve in the military or have a spouse in the service," said Bill Pepicello, president of University of Phoenix. "In addition to providing these students with educational opportunities, we are committed to helping them find trustworthy resources to manage the emotional difficulties associated with deployment." University of Phoenix is providing funding for the project, and will help distribute the military toolkits to the organization's enormous student base of military service members.
"Many Americans are struggling with mental health issues, suffering from mental illness or simply falling short of finding emotional health," said A. Kathryn Power, M.Ed., and Director of the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). "We need to encourage individuals to understand their emotional lives and if necessary seek effective, evidence-based solutions. This project will be a valuable resource for that information."
As part of this effort, SAMHSA has provided funding for the project and the early childhood attachment toolkit. SAMHSA is also providing fulfillment and distribution for both toolkits, and is using its leadership and influence in the field of mental health to create awareness about and support for the entire two-year campaign. Other partners, including Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Mental Health America, Mayo Clinic, and National Alliance on Mental Illness are providing expert content for the Web site and online resources and are creating awareness and support for the two-year campaign.
"Our hope is that viewers come away with what years of research have shown: individuals who feel connected are healthier and happier and better equipped to deal with stress and adversity," said David Shern, Ph.D., President and CEO, Mental Health America. "Good mental health is much more than the absence of illness - it's about being able to handle life's challenges and even flourish. By focusing on the importance of mental wellness and the crucial role social support plays in our well-being, This Emotional Life will inform and empower those who watch it."
Blue Star Families, another private partner, is actively participating in the creation of the "Family Guide to Military Deployment" and developing opportunities for the campaign to reach military families, including participation in This Emotional Life high-profile events and creating distribution channels for the Guide.
About the Project Partners:
Vulcan Productions is the independent film production company founded by investor and philanthropist Paul G. Allen in 1997. Vulcan Productions devotes itself exclusively to producing independent films of unique vision and artistic quality. Through its collaborative partnerships with established and emerging filmmakers, Vulcan Productions explores creative opportunities that result in engaging and inspirational story telling. www.vulcanproductions.com.
NOVA/WGBH Science Unit WGBH Boston is America's preeminent public broadcasting producer, the source of fully one-third of PBS' prime-time lineup, along with some of public television's best-known lifestyle and children's programs and many public radio favorites. One of its premiere programs, NOVA, is a production of the NOVA/WGBH Science Unit. Now in its 36th year of broadcasting, NOVA is the most popular science series on American television and is seen in more than 100 countries. It is also one of television's most acclaimed series, having won every major television award, most of them many times over. www.wgbh.org and pbs.org/nova
Kunhardt McGee Productions (formally Kunhardt Productions) was founded in 1987 by Peter W. Kunhardt, a veteran of ABC News and the winner of three national Emmy Awards. Dyllan McGee, Kunhardt's longtime colleague, became a partner in the company in 2008. The company specializes in multi-platform documentary programming crafted to bring cutting-edge scholarship to popular audiences. www.kunhardtmcgee.com
Method is a brand experience agency that helps organizations and businesses harness the competitive power of design. With deep expertise in research, strategy, design and technology, Method offers a rigorous, intelligent approach to solving complex brand problems in the physical and digital realms. www.method.com
Cause & Affect is an innovative agency operating at the nexus of media and social change, with the objective of creating meaningful public engagement on a wide variety of issues. Led by Meredith Blake, the architect of the social action campaign accompanying Al Gore's Academy Award-winning documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, Cause & Affect brings widespread attention to causes by partnering with influential individuals or organizations that possess considerable resources, visibility and credibility. www.causeaffect.com
Mission Measurement helps nonprofits, foundations and corporations measure and improve their social impact through strategy and measurement consulting, training and data services. As the result of their work, organizations have been able to improve the effective delivery of their services, increase the visibility of their work, achieve financial sustainability and communicate results to key stakeholders. www.missionmeasurement.com
SOURCE Vulcan Productions
Monday, December 14, 2009
A Note from Kenny Braswell of the NYS Fatherhood Initiative
In his conference opening remarks, David Hansell, former Commissioner of the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), described OTDA’s vision of the next movement in welfare and the integral role that the New York State Fatherhood Initiative plays in that vision. He stated, “at this Responsible Fatherhood conference, we all recognize that fathers are a critical part of the family equation, and a father’s involvement in a child’s life – both financially and emotionally – can make a tremendous difference.”
Following his opening remarks, we hosted New York’s first statewide fatherhood conference. For three days, more than 500 participants from 11 states filled the Desmond Hotel in Albany. We were excited to have national speakers such as CNN correspondent Roland Martin renowned fatherhood experts Dr. Ronald Mincy, David Blankenhorn and John Badalament, as well as State Commissioners Gladys Carrion, Esq. and Amy Barasch, Esq.
Online (www.dads.ny.gov) is a 10-minute conference highlight DVD that captures the breathe, spirit and content of the event. I hope that you will take a few minutes to view this capsulated version of the event. It is our hope that in the future we might be able to stimulate this discussion again.
Thank you for your support and I hope that you enjoy the highlight presentation. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kenneth Braswell at kenneth.braswell@otda.state.ny.us
Following his opening remarks, we hosted New York’s first statewide fatherhood conference. For three days, more than 500 participants from 11 states filled the Desmond Hotel in Albany. We were excited to have national speakers such as CNN correspondent Roland Martin renowned fatherhood experts Dr. Ronald Mincy, David Blankenhorn and John Badalament, as well as State Commissioners Gladys Carrion, Esq. and Amy Barasch, Esq.
Online (www.dads.ny.gov) is a 10-minute conference highlight DVD that captures the breathe, spirit and content of the event. I hope that you will take a few minutes to view this capsulated version of the event. It is our hope that in the future we might be able to stimulate this discussion again.
Thank you for your support and I hope that you enjoy the highlight presentation. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kenneth Braswell at kenneth.braswell@otda.state.ny.us
Stories of Parent Leadership from FRIENDS!
Circle of Parents engaged Story Corps, which is a national non-profit organization dedicated to recording stories of every day Americans, to complete this as a project of the FRIENDS National Parent Advisory Council (PAC). The stories are excerpts from interviews of six parent leaders who work in their communities and nationally to help family support and child abuse prevention practitioners and organizations develop effective and relevant programs and policy.
In their own voices, unique stories are presented about how parent leadership positively impacts personal growth, the well-being of an individual’s own family and one’s involvement as a partner with practitioners so that other families could benefit from effective programs and policy. Either singularly or combined, these vignettes can be used to increase public awareness or as tools to support training for staff, network members, partners, parents and other key stakeholders about the value of parent engagement and involvement. While the length of most vignettes is between 4-6 minutes, a 12-minute version is particularly recommended for intensive training.
Read more online at: http://www.friendsnrc.org/cbcap/priority/storycorp.htm
In their own voices, unique stories are presented about how parent leadership positively impacts personal growth, the well-being of an individual’s own family and one’s involvement as a partner with practitioners so that other families could benefit from effective programs and policy. Either singularly or combined, these vignettes can be used to increase public awareness or as tools to support training for staff, network members, partners, parents and other key stakeholders about the value of parent engagement and involvement. While the length of most vignettes is between 4-6 minutes, a 12-minute version is particularly recommended for intensive training.
Read more online at: http://www.friendsnrc.org/cbcap/priority/storycorp.htm
13 Nonprofits Honored for Outstanding Taglines
A nonprofit’s tagline is hands down the briefest, easiest and most effective way to communicate its identity and impact.
But this high-impact, low-cost marketing tactic is often overlooked or under-emphasized by nonprofits. GettingAttention.org’s 2008 survey of nonprofits showed that 7 in 10 nonprofits rated their tagline as poor or didn’t use one at all. The majority of nonprofits not using a tagline indicated that they had not thought about it or couldn’t come up with a good one.
The Nonprofit Tagline Awards program is designed to address this missed opportunity, and guide nonprofits to craft an effective tagline.
This year’s award winners demonstrate how powerful taglines can work as a first step in branding or as a highly-effective tool to refresh a nonprofit’s messaging, emphasize its commitment to its work and/or revive tired positioning.
Read more online at: http://nancyschwartz.com/articles/index.php/13-nonprofits-honored-for-outstanding-taglines-2009-getting-attention-nonprofit-tagline-awards-winners/
But this high-impact, low-cost marketing tactic is often overlooked or under-emphasized by nonprofits. GettingAttention.org’s 2008 survey of nonprofits showed that 7 in 10 nonprofits rated their tagline as poor or didn’t use one at all. The majority of nonprofits not using a tagline indicated that they had not thought about it or couldn’t come up with a good one.
The Nonprofit Tagline Awards program is designed to address this missed opportunity, and guide nonprofits to craft an effective tagline.
This year’s award winners demonstrate how powerful taglines can work as a first step in branding or as a highly-effective tool to refresh a nonprofit’s messaging, emphasize its commitment to its work and/or revive tired positioning.
Read more online at: http://nancyschwartz.com/articles/index.php/13-nonprofits-honored-for-outstanding-taglines-2009-getting-attention-nonprofit-tagline-awards-winners/
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Hello Twitter, NYSPEP Has Arrived!
If you're on Twitter, be sure to follow NYSPEP for up-to-date information on parenting education in New York State. Find us online at: http://www.twitter.com/nyspep
Or, if you're a Facebook fan, you can find us there too at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/NYS-Parenting-Education-Partnership/79604328595?ref=ts
And even on Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1618077&trk=hb_side_g
Social media is a great way to spread the culture of positive parenting!
Or, if you're a Facebook fan, you can find us there too at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/NYS-Parenting-Education-Partnership/79604328595?ref=ts
And even on Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1618077&trk=hb_side_g
Social media is a great way to spread the culture of positive parenting!
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