Fall 2004 Issue
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Listening Post Survey: Potential Crisis Looming

Organizational Performance: Perception vs. Realities (COA)

Nonprofit Innovation In . . .
Fundraising
Family Service of the Cincinnati Area painstakingly researched its long history for its 125th anniversary, and what it found provided an opportunity to reach out to the community in a new way.

Advocacy
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois implemented a policy governance structure for its board of trustees that empowers the trustees to focus on big picture social issues.
 

Partnering
By Nancy Hughes and Jonathan Cohen
More than children benefited when Andrus Children’s Center and KaBOOM! teamed up to raise fund and build two playgrounds—many of the agency’s neighbors became strong supporters after learning how it helps children and families.

Leadership Development
Taking a proactive approach to expanding leadership skills among managers, Kids Hope United, Northern Region created its own leadership development program for its staff. The result has been a program that creates resonance with the organizational culture.

Also in this issue . . .

National Family Week: Turn Up the Volume
National Family Week 2004, November 21-27 is the biggest and broadest celebration in the campaign’s 36-year history. It includes a number of Alliance members striving to make significant and systematic change, as well as national nonprofits that believe in the importance of strengthening children, families, and communities.

Conference To Get “Creative”
“Once you’ve seen Derek’s presentation, you’ll know you’ve seen something extraordinary,” is how one Alliance member describes Derek Young, the keynote speaker at the Directors of Programs and Services Conference in March in New Orleans. Learn more about this opportunity for growth.


National Perspective
Bucking Trends While Meeting Needs
By Peter Goldberg

Development Efforts Deserve Appreciation
Development efforts and impacts may not be understood and under recognized, this column serves as a thank you to development executives and staff.

How to Protect Your Agency and Your Employees
The large number of communications devices your employees use can lead to problems for both employer and employee. Learn how to establish policies for maximum protection.

Cover photo: History—including many poignant photos—played a large part in Family Service’s 125th anniversary celebration. (Photo is from the Cincinnati Historical Society Library.)