I’m folllowing Kivi on the NPBlogtipping bandwagon. I think it’s a great idea, although I’m one day late. I promise in April I’ll be right on time (oooohh, that could be fun, April Blogtipping on April fools day …) By the way, I think blogtipping is a great idea for our sector, and it’s a great way for me to think more about all of the blogs that I read.
I have one note: I feel a little strange giving tips – a lot of the blogs I really like are way better than mine. But anyway …
What I like: I like reading Ed’s perspectives on organizations, how they work, and the kinds of strategies and approaches that are around to work within organizations. I like the wide variety of resources he brings to bear – he’s introduced me to a lot of great writers and thinkers in varied areas. I like the design of Ed’s blog as well.
My tip (more of a request): I’d love to hear more about your perspectives on how technology can help (or hinder) organizational management, dynamics, and change.
2) Jonathan Piezer’s Philantherapy blog.
What I like: As a longtime fan of JP’s, it’s great to hear his perspective on the nonprofit sector. He’s down to earth, ruthlessly honest, and gets right down to the heart of things. I like JP’s take on the development side of nonprofit issues.
My tip: JP, write more! And tag your posts so more people can find them – they are gold.
3) Deborah Finn’s Technology for the Nonprofit and Philanthropic Sector.
A note: Deborah is an old college friend of mine.
What I like: I hear about a lot of new things from Deborah, and she explores a lot of new tools, and asks good questions. She uses her experiences to talk about technology issues. Her posts are thoughtful and accessible for non-techies. I like that she includes graphics in most of her posts. She has a fabulous, and up to date blogroll/link list.
My tip: Allow non-registered users to comment – I imagine you’d get more comments that way. Also, a minor technological thing – the RSS feed is a bit wonky sometimes (strange formatting, and it’s not always clear when there are new items.)
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Dear Michelle,
Thanks for the Blogtipping! Acting on your suggestion, I’ve changed my settings so that readers can post comments without registering. Comments will be moderated, but at least you won’t have to sign in (or go through one of those lame character-recognition tests) to post something.
Sorry about the wonky RSS feed; I haven’t figured out how to fix it yet.
Warm regards from Deborah
Deborah Elizabeth Finn
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
deborah_elizabeth_finn@post.harvard.edu
http://www.cyber-yenta.org
“What is good…but to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your god?” (Micah 6:8)
Thanks, Michelle–I appreciate the kind words, and it’s an honor to be in such good company.
I also appreciate the suggestion to bring my interest in technology to bear on my writing on management and related topics. Ironically, I’m actually involved in a number of tech initiatives through my Leadership Coaching work at Stanford. Who knew?
I’m enjoying finding ways to integrate tech and personal/organizational development, and I’ll look to do more of that in my writing. Thanks again–I hope all’s well with you.
Ed
Great stuff, Michelle! Thanks for participating in the wackiness this month.
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