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#60 International Initiative for Impact Evaluation - Annette Brown Dec 20, 2014

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It is one thing to have a non profit that is doing well and making a difference in the world. It is another to know just what that difference is. Results are great but if you don't analyze them you won't know how to move forward.

Annette N. Brown is a Deputy Director for the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) and heads its Washington office. Prior to joining 3ie, Brown held executive and senior management positions at several development implementers, for which she performed technical assistance and research in more than twenty countries across all regions. Earlier in her career, Brown was Assistant Professor of economics at Western Michigan University and held research positions at the World Bank and the Stockholm Institute for Transition Economics.

The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) is a grant-making NGO dedicated to improving lives in the developing world by supporting the production of and disseminating evidence from impact evaluations and related research.

#59 Global Giving - Kevin Conroy Dec 14, 2014

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If you build it, they don't come. So many great causes today don't know how to raise money online. GlobalGiving is changing that.

Kevin Conroy is the Chief Product Officer at GlobalGiving. He manages an amazing team that runs GlobalGiving's technology, marketing, communications, and customer service. He is head-over-heels-in-love with his job.

GlobalGiving.org is the world's first global crowdfunding site for nonprofits in 160 countries.

#58 America Scores - Bethany Henderson Dec 07, 2014

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You may think lots of kids are writing poetry and playing soccar and think how nice it is. But there is more too it then that. These types of programs and others offered by DC Scores are helping kids and building communities.

Bethany Rubin Henderson is an award-winning social entrepreneur whose career has spanned the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, including service as a White House Fellow in the Obama Administration. She strongly believes every child deserves an equal chance and every community deserves engaged citizens. Bethany and her husband have two kids, a dog, and a blog about their struggles to juggle their two-career, two-kid household.

DC SCORES builds teams for low-income DC youth that instill self-expression (through poetry), physical fitness (through soccer), and a sense of community (through service). We are one of the largest DC youth development organizations, and have worked with over 9,000 students.

#57 Bisnow Media - Tania Anderson Dec 04, 2014

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Getting into your readers heads can be difficult - especially considering the vast audience of baby boomers and millennials. Learn more about how to write your content (even if its always the same) for your audience

Tania Anderson is a senior writer for Bisnow Media, covering technology, associations and nonprofits, and commercial real estate. The DC native's background includes stints at Washingtonpost.com, the Washington Business Journal, Potomac Tech Journal, About.com, and Washington Technology.

Bisnow Media, based in DC and New York and launched in 2007, publishes over 30 e-newsletters covering major cities all over the US and Canada.

#56 Wreaths Across America - Wayne Hanson Nov 26, 2014

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We all know the wonderful organization, Wreaths Across America. Find out more about how they got started and how they spread holiday cheer every year.

Born in Concord, NH but moved to Maine in the third grade, so Maine is home. Graduated from Bangor HS and received a BS in Education at the University of Maine Orono. After 7 years of ROTC during high school and college received 2nd Lt Commission in the US Army, Military Police Corps. Served in the Army from 1967-1971 with assignments in Alaska, Vietnam and Alabama. Rose to rank of Captain before leaving service. Received two Bronze Stars for service and achievement in Viet Nam.

What began in 1992 with a trailer load of wreaths, decorated by volunteers and laid at the graves of fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery (See: The Arlington Story - How the Arlington Wreath Project was born) has now become a national organization with over 700 participating locations - all focused on the mission to Remember - Honor - and Teach.

#55 Change.org - Noland Chambliss Nov 20, 2014

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Getting the right information to the right people is an important part of business and marketing. Technology today is helping to make business emails and communications more effective to clients by learning what users might like or need.

Noland Chambliss is the Director of External Affairs at Change.org. He manages the company's outreach to strategic communities and influencers, including high profile brands and public figures. He has previously worked as a brand and communications strategist for a wide range of companies, campaigns and public figures. He is from Kentucky and loves bourbon and loud music.

Change.org is the worlds largest petition platform.

#54 Young Playwrights' Theater - Jeff Gilliand Nov 18, 2014

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How do you teach play writing? Young Playwrights Theater is teaching just that too students. Learn more about how they are helping bring to the arts to young students today.

As the Communications Associate for Young Playwrights' Theater, Jeff Gilliland spends his days promoting events, writing blog posts and designing materials to share the work of YPT and its students with the larger community. He can often be found staring off into space, wondering how to say, "Common Core-aligned, arts-integrated creative writing program" in a hashtag.

Young Playwrights' Theater inspires young people to realize the power of their own voices, teaching English Language Arts, critical thinking and creative expression to public and public charter school students in Greater Washington through the art of playwriting.

#52 Potomac Management Resources - Carol Montoya Nov 12, 2014

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Are you a non profit without a brick and morter office? Learn how an association management company can provide back office support with event planning, program management and more.

Carol Montoya, CAE is the principal officer of Potomac Management Resources (PMR), where she is responsible for client service, business development, and human resources. Carol brings her expertise in nonprofit management and operations, communications, strategic planning, and event management to clients in wide range of industries, from attorneys to general contractors to communications professionals.

PMR provides full service association management—administrative services, board support, communications, meeting and event planning, program management, membership services, and financial management—to nonprofit organizations. PMR currently has 17 clients on its roster, ranging from less than 100 members to over 11,000. PMR is committed to providing the tools, skills, and expertise that volunteer leaders need to bring their strategic vision to life.

#53 Professional Services Council - Stan Soloway Nov 09, 2014

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Sometimes you need someone to help with RFP's. This can be a long and difficult process. That's is where Professional Services Council can help.

Stan Soloway is president and CEO of the Professional Services Council. Soloway assumed the presidency in January 2001. PSC has a membership of nearly 380 companies of all sizes, performing services of all kinds for virtually every agency of the government.

The Professional Services Council is the national trade association of the government professional and technical services industry.

#51 Anne O'Dell Oct 26, 2014

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We had a conversation about how effective is the use of social media and PR for nonprofits. Anne gave us insights into her community engagement efforts, Blake wasn't sure what PR professionals do, and Ernesto pondered how difficult it is to create and manage a nonprofit. One thing we all did agree on is that a nonoprofit is a business and nothing about that is easy.

Anne O'Dell is currently a Candidate for a Masters in Fine Arts in Arts Management at the University of Oregon where her work focusing on cultural planning and arts administration is informed by her experience as a vocal artist living in the US.

This past summer, she interned with an Arlington County organization and was able to see up close and personal how continued professional development impacts effective leadership skills and community engagement and despite the sarcasm in this podcast, yes, she is a feminist.

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