13 Oct 2009 07:14:32 GMT Through INSIGHT videos, publications and podcasts we share the best thinking contributed to the sector by nonprofit professionals and board leaders. http://moppenheim.com/insight.php 2009 web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) en http://moppenheim.com/logo_oppenheim_lowres.png http://moppenheim.com/insight.php m/Oppenheim Associates Executive Director Sue Gardner continues our discussion on the challenges of stewarding an international community of writers and contributors, donors, affiliates and readers that together form the world's largest free knowledge project. 3 Feb 2010 9:01:37 GMT http://blip.tv/file/2859217 web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) CFD31168-D357-11DE-91A8-F5896B87171B Executive Director Sue Gardner discusses the challenges of stewarding an international community of writers and contributors, donors, affiliates and readers that together form the world's largest free knowledge project. 27 Jan 2010 9:29:54 GMT http://blip.tv/file/2859270 web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) C3A40330-D35B-11DE-A18F-B889EC1B919F CEO Martin Fisher continues his discussion on how KickStart's business model is solving the problem of rural poverty in Africa. 13 Jan 2010 20:45:33 GMT http://blip.tv/file/2886468 web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) 20CD2450-D871-11DE-AC05-A3D12550125D CEO Martin Fisher describes how KickStart's business model is solving the problem of rural poverty in Africa. 23 Nov 2009 12:33:33 GMT http://blip.tv/file/2886405 web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) 807D07DC-D86F-11DE-A31B-ACFDA6AF4493 Executive Director Bob Rybicki discusses the business of leading nonprofits through times when organizations must be reshaped to provide better service at lower cost. 23 Nov 2009 20:04:33 GMT http://blip.tv/file/2886280 web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) 6AD99A34-D86B-11DE-83D0-8427477203A6 When Terry Dwyer became President of the Orange County Performing Arts Center in 2006, OCPAC was approaching completion of a significant expansion. This article discusses how Dwyer and his team have delivered nationally recognized, innovative and exciting performances and education programming, while extending the Center’s reach into the increasingly diverse communities that comprise modern Orange County. 1 Oct 2009 18:19:46 GMT http://moppenheim.com/Insight/mOppenheim-INTERVIEW-Orange-County-Performing-Arts-Center-Terry-Dwyer.pdf web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) CE674081-4692-43FC-B2CD-C12E643198C5 In 2009 the California Council of Land Trusts organized a conference attended by 300 leaders from 60 land trust organizations. The articles assembled in this document are based on brief speeches delivered by well known leaders in the field. We believe that their ideas have significance not only for conservation organizations, but also for nonprofit leaders and boards serving arts, education, human services and social justice nonprofits. 1 Oct 2009 18:09:28 GMT http://moppenheim.com/Insight/mOppenheim-INSIGHT-Strengthening-Nonprofits-in-Recessions.pdf web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) 9411C5C3-9BEC-4D74-BA46-9B1D0CC67765 Dr. John Long named Vice President of Research & Collections. Dr. Long joins the Museum after serving as Head of Sciences of the Museum Victoria in Melbourne. Having published some 28 books, over 200 papers and articles, and named more than 50 new prehistoric species, Dr. Long was awarded the prestigious Eureka Prize for the Public Promotion of Science in 2001, the Riversleigh Society Medal in 2003, and the Australasian Science Prize in 2008 for his discovery of the world's oldest vertebrate embryos. He assumes responsibility for managing a Research and Collections Department of 55 staff that conduct original scientific, anthropological, and historical research to advance human discovery while enhancing the experience of Museum constituents. 16 Sep 2009 18:29:17 GMT http://moppenheim.com/Insight/Natural-History-Museum-of-LA-VP-RandC-Announcement.pdf web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) BD17CE8F-ABBE-4609-8DFA-5AC8681141C9 An Interview with Director Dr. Jay Xu. Jay Xu leads one of the largest museums devoted exclusively to Asian art. He was previously the Art Institute of Chicago’s Pritzker Chair of Asian and Ancient Art, the Foster Foundation Curator of Chinese Art at the Seattle Art Museum, and also performed curatorial work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Shanghai Museum. We asked Dr Xu to discuss the place that Asian art has in the United States, the challenges that this institution has faced over the years, and his priorities as he leads this important museum into the future. 9 Sep 2009 20:12:33 GMT http://moppenheim.com/Insight/mOppenheim-INTERVIEW-Asian-Art-Museum-Dr-Jay-Xu.pdf web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) F2463508-43D4-432C-B97A-F03DB0F56156 Speaker: Mark Oppenheim - Principal, m/Oppenheim Associates Topic: Thinking differently can pay off, particularly for nonprofits faced with the challenges of operating today. Mark shares some of the experiences of nonprofits that are thinking beyond conventional solutions to strengthen their organizations. 2 Apr 2009 17:37:18 GMT http://blip.tv/file/1948866 web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) 05EC7065-3CF5-4377-A11D-7AF011A56DA4 Speaker: Terry Corwin - Executive Director, Land Trust of Santa Cruz County Topic: Managing both revenue and expense is never more important than when finances are tight. As a CPA and someone with extensive experience in corporate finance, Terry shares the approaches that she has used to strengthen revenue while limiting expense growth at her organization. Event: California Council of Land Trusts 2009 Conference 1 Apr 2009 09:41:03 GMT http://blip.tv/file/1943322 web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) E0189C54-69FD-4D48-A69E-F830EEA589B9 Speaker: Audry Rust - President, Peninsula Open Space Trust (Post) Topic: It is important to develop longterm relationships with donors who fund and otherwise support nonprofits. Audry shares POST's experience in communicating with and engaging donors in the work of her organization. Event: California Council of Land Trusts 2009 Conference 11 Mar 2009 22:08:57 GMT http://blip.tv/file/1938997 web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) 4893405C-F627-46CB-8954-8ABFADB498D1 Speaker: David McMurray - Co-chair, Northern Regional Land Trust Council Topic: Particularly during an economic downturn when funds are tight and costs and strategies need to be carefully monitored, nonprofit board members have specific roles and responsiblities. David discusses these responsibilities with reference to land trusts, but his points are salient for all nonprofits. Event: California Council of Land Trusts 2009 Conference Media files 31 Mar 2009 09:29:50 GMT http://blip.tv/file/1938763 web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) 1A7B3AF1-4C34-4E9E-A141-087060A3041C Speaker: Donna Fletcher - Principal, Mission Driven Topic: During past recessions nonprofits have had to adjust their approaches to raising money and this recession posses some of the greatest challenges that nonprofits have faced. Donna discusses the importance of local constituencies, and of remaining close to donors through these times. Event: California Council of Land Trusts 2009 Conference 30 Mar 2009 18:08:43 GMT http://blip.tv/file/1935907 web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) C36FB9E6-2B65-46E8-B5BD-9CB0C8B5A46C Speaker: Darla Guenzlar - Executive Director, California Council of Land Trusts (CCLT) Coming off of some exceptional accomplishments, land trusts are challenged by the recession to continue their work of protecting and preserving lands. Darla summarizes the accomplishments of the CCLT family and suggests some strategies for strengthening land trust and conservation organizations. Event: California Council of Land Trusts 2009 Conference 30 Mar 2009 08:07:01 GMT http://blip.tv/file/1934306 web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) 800F8E74-05D5-4A84-8146-E4C56BDA0E42 An interview with Dr. Michael Pratt, Head of BRENTWOOD SCHOOL. A native of Virginia, Dr. Michael Pratt leads the renowned Brentwood School in Los Angeles. Over his career, Dr. Pratt has served a number of institutions as a teacher, department chair, NEH program officer, Academic Dean and, for the last 8 years, as Head of School at Brentwood. We asked Dr. Pratt to comment on the challenges faced by independent schools, and how he ensures that his school’s various constituents optimally support the strategies developed by Brentwood’s board, professional and faculty leaders. 26 Aug 2008 00:44:04 GMT http://moppenheim.com/Insight/mOppenheim-INTERVIEW-Brentwood-School-Dr-Michael-Pratt.pdf web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) 671AD9BB-B52F-4468-8031-57E5C08CE590 A discussion of how leading nonprofit executives and boards are preparing for success in 2009 and beyond. This issue includes articles on founder transitions and on strategies used by our nonprofit clients to braoden their base of contributed revenue. 22 Nov 2008 00:57:07 GMT http://moppenheim.com/Insight/mOppenheim-INSIGHT-Nonprofits-and-the-Financial-Meltdown.pdf web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) 3DDC89C8-A188-4052-B5BE-531A61EB66AB This article provides a complete version of the case study summarized in the INSIGHT Newsletter Volume 1, and discusses some of the challenges that founders, boards and new leaders must together confront as they strengthen nonprofits through large scale transitions. 21 Nov 2008 20:32:04 GMT http://moppenheim.com/Insight/mOppenheim-INTERVIEW-Founder-Transition-Case-Study.pdf web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) 59A960C9-A303-499A-AF55-0D0F5983FB5F As recruiting consultants, our principals frequently discuss fundraising with boards, chief executives and candidates. In the process we are exposed to a broad array of strategies used to drive contributed and earned revenue, and learn much about successful and not-so-successful fundraising approaches. This article discusses how successful board leaders and nonprofit executives aggressively raise contributed revenue for their organizations. 21 Nov 2008 20:35:04 GMT http://moppenheim.com/Insight/mOppenheim-TRENDS-Funding-Nonprofits.pdf web@moppenheim.com (mOppenheim Associates) F8051FEB-732A-4EDD-963E-8308BB61CB23