Policy on the #NNK

Tools and Resources Join the conversation on r/nonprofit : Any recommendations for tools to help with online scheduling of volunteers? Need a social analytics tool? Lightful lets you "plan and schedule your posts in advance to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn." They'll "also give you tips to make sure your social media posts are working as hard as possible, for maximum effect." As for analytics, Lightful writes, "Sometimes it can seem difficult to know exactly how much effect you are having on social media, but our Analytics can change all that. We'll break down your performance at post and campaign level, as well as by social profile so you can see exactly how you're getting on." The tool has a free and several paid options. The Free For Life plan is the company's "social media and campaign management tool suited for those just starting out on their journey to conquer social. Because we’re of the sector, for the sector we believe beyo...

Lancaster County The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors meets Thursday, December 13 at 6:00 pm at the Lancaster County Administration Building. The agenda includes a closed meeting to consider personnel and legal matters, a public input session, presentations (Broadband Authority, Next Generation 911, audit), public hearings, and leadership reports. Following the open meeting, the supes will meet to talk 2019 organization. The Town of Irvington 's annual Holiday Lights Contest takes place Wednesday, December 12 . Entries are due Tuesday, December 11. Entry form (PDF). Lancaster County is looking for a Director of Planning and Land Use . The position involves overseeing, implementing, and enforcing the "county's comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, erosion and sediment control ordinance, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, wetlands ordinance, other regulatory processes dealing with planning and land use..." Interviews are expected to begi...

Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels Hands Only CPR is a thing and WaPo's 'Songs to do CPR to' playlist could be a lifesaving soundtrack and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital explain why you should know how to do it. Making 100/120 compressions per minute is made easier when you sing a song to yourself, the hospital has found. And so they've created a diverse playlist on Spotify. Songs range from "Stayin' Alive" to "The Book of Love" to "Sweet Home Alabama." Like what you see on the blog? Like Policy on the #NNK on Facebook . via GIPHY

Tools and Resources Join the conversation: Good alternative to Eventbrite (r/nonprofit) Folks of r/nonprofit, looking for input demonstrates the power of the subreddit nonprofit . Ask questions; offer solutions, advice, or support; learn something along the way. From Case Foundation, November 30 (newsletter): In 2016, the Milken Institute collaborated with the U.S. Small Business Administration to form the Partnership for Lending and Underserved Markets (PLUM) . The goal was to "develop actionable solutions to long-standing barriers that constrain minority entrepreneurs from accessing capital to start and grow business." The institute formed pilot programs in Baltimore and Los Angeles, documenting their research along the way. This month, the PLUM initiative released a capstone report that investigates the current state of minority-owned small business in order to identify actionable solutions. The report gives seven strategies to overcome capital access barriers, inc...

Lancaster County The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is closed December 24-26 . The Town of Kilmarnock 's free Walk in the Park Wednesdays December 5, 12, and 19 are perfect for all ages. Stroll through Kilmarnock Town Centre Park ( Kilmarnock Town Centre Park on Facebook ) and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season and special activities and holiday goodies. Northumberland County The Northumberland County trash sites will close at 5:00 pm on December 24 and be closed all day Christmas Day . The Northumberland County Wetlands Board is meeting Tuesday, December 11 at 7:00 pm at the Old Courthouse in the Board of Supervisors Room (Heathsville). There will be hearings on 13 permit applications. Read the notice (Word). The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing Thursday, December 13 at 7:00 pm to consider a change to voting precincts (PDF; downloads automatically). The supes will consider an amendment to the Northumberland County ...

Tools and Resources How to Use Facebook Live: The Ultimate Guide (HubSpot) [Tweet Chat] Nonprofit Tech Trends for 2019 , Wednesday, January 16: This Nonprofit Tech for Good and Wired Impact Twitter chat will discuss nonprofit tech trends such as website design, social media fundraising, email marketing, privacy, and web accessibility. 6 ways to create more ethical fundraising stories (How Matters) At work Women of Color in the Era of #MeToo , Monday, December 3: Join the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum for a conversation on how women of color experience harassment in the workplace and what can be done to prevent it. The conversation will explore the momentum of the #MeToo movement and the need to ensure that the movement focuses on harassment faced by most vulnerable workers, who are often women of color in low-wage industries. Webcast . The 6 Email Newsletters That Will Help You Build Leadership Skills ...

Richmond County The Virginia Cooperative Extension Richmond County is asking the public for input about issues in Richmond County. The survey is completely anonymous and should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Go to the survey . The survey closes December 1. Richmond County VDOT Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg District, November 25-December 1 (PDF): Essex County and Richmond County Work Zones Route 360 at the Downing Bridge (New)Monday – Friday, 10p.m. – 6a.m. Expect alternating, one-way traffic on the Downing Bridge over the Rappahannock River for bridge repairs. Automatic flagging devices will be placed near the center span of the bridge to control traffic. Expect overnight delays The Town of Warsaw has two job openings : Wastewater Public Works Assistant and Public Works Operator. The positions are open until filled. Westmoreland County Take the Westmoreland County Community Survey from Virginia Cooperative Extension. Those who work and/or live in the county are ...

Lancaster County Belle Isle State Park will be closed for deer herd management December 10-11 . Celebrate the new year at Belle Isle State Park 's annual First Day Hike Tuesday, January 1, 2019 from 11:00 am to Noon . In addition to the group walk, the event features several contests . Lancaster Community Library will be closed December 24-26 and Tuesday, January 1 . The Lancaster County Public Schools School Board is holding a closed meeting Tuesday, November 27 at 2:30 pm to discuss a student issue. The Lancaster County Public Schools School Board meets Tuesday, December 11 at 6:30 pm . Materials will be in Lancaster County school board's BoardDocs . The Lancaster County Public Schools School Board meets Tuesday, January 8 at 6:30 pm . Materials will be in Lancaster County school board's BoardDocs . Lancaster County Public Schools celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 21 . Schools will be closed. Lancaster County Public Schools has several ...

Today's edition focuses on tools and resources. While they are all directed to nonprofits, some can be used at for-profit business and government agencies. Tools and Resources 501(c)(3)(b)(s): Deprogramming for Organizational Growth debunks the myths of the nonprofit sector. Topics include board development and collaboration. Who's behind the podcasts? Zoot Velasco, MBA, CFRE and the Gianneschi Center for Nonprofits at Cal State Fullerton Mihaylo College of Business. (r/nonprofit) The New Tactics in Human Rights Tactical Mapping Tool (TMT) is a step-by-step tool to help activists better and more comprehensively understand relationships and pathways toward change. The two-minute video on the home page explains and briefly demonstrates the power of the tool. NTEN's online groups have been recommended in r/nonprofit as a way to be active online with peers. Nonprofit Happy Hour is a Facebook group where nonprofit pros gather for support, to share important information...

Tools and Resources Storytelling Tactics: Using Testimonials and Anecdotes to Drive Engagement: Use These Strategies in Your Messaging to Boost Credibility and Evoke Emotion (Action Graphics) Canva 2.0 is here! Features: faster editing with more reliability, publishing directly to a variety of platforms (LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Slack, and more), search capability for templates, website creation, and much more. Year-End Nonprofit Fundraising Checklist (Idealware) Instant Gratification: Young Entrepreneurs Need Patience with a link to This Is Why You Don't Succeed - Simon Sinek on The Millennial Generation (video) Running an online contest for your nonprofit: checklist of tips for success (Nonprofit MarCommunity) At work Adam Grant, in October newsletter : Things I wish leaders would stop saying: "People are the most valuable asset in our company." No, people *are* your company. When No One Retires (HBR) Alternatives for the word "poverty" :...

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors meets Thursday, November 8 at 5:00 pm at the new courthouse (220 Judicial Pl, Heathsville). The agenda includes: Presentations from Northumberand County Public Schools, VDOT, Pamunkey Net County Administrators Report which includes info about building permits, a discussion about the District III voting place, Virginia Department of Fire Programs grant award, appointments needed Public Hearing (7:00 pm): Request by Daniel and Katherine Frasca, owners, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow two (2) piers on one parcel. The property is shown as Tax Map Parcel # 28-(1)-152-A & B and is located at 33 Holly Acre Place. Note: The agenda includes relevant background materials.

The outcomes Ben Paynter describes in These Citywide Behavioral Science Experiments Are Paying Off are becoming more common as governments create behavioral science and nudge units (see TA Tuesday (August 14, 2018) ). This is good news for people and places. One of the most useful elements in the article is the link to the Ideas42 "public playbook" outlining the New York City and Chicago experiments. What are the challenges on the Northern Neck that could possibly be addressed with behavioral science and/or nudges? Share your ideas in the comment section.

Tools and Resources In addition to being a terrific graphic design space, Canva offers tips, guidance, and more. Check out the Canva blog . From there, choose from posts about design, nonprofits, social, and more. How to Use the Facebook Attribution Tool to Measure Your Marketing Impact . Who knew there was such a thing? (Social Media Examiner) Do you do marketing communications for your nonprofit? Do you participate in the monthly #NPMC Twitter chat ? Check it out! It's the last Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm and is open to anyone doing marketing comms (think staff, board members, volunteers, employees, partners). From Alfred at Buffer: Here are a few insightful findings from a recent survey of US teens by investment bank Piper Jaffray: 28 percent of the 15-year-old teens surveyed use Facebook, down from 40 percent two years ago 70 percent prefer brands to share about new products with them via Instagram (vs 40 percent for email) Instagram and Snapchat are teens' fav...

Lancaster County The Town of Kilmarnock is ready for the holidays: Countdown to Christmas, Saturday, November 24 at 5:00 pm : The event features the annual community tree lighting and lots of seasonal treats. At Town Center Park. Kilmarnock Trolley Express tickets are on sale for rides December 1, 2, 7, and 8. Walk in the Park, Wednesdays in December (5, 12, and 19), 6:00-8:00 pm : Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. The Irvington Town Office will be closed Monday, November 12 in observance of Veteran's Day. Northumberland County Northumberland County Public Schools has started FY 2020 (July 1, 2109 - June 20, 2020) budget development. The first order of business is for the school and broader communities to share budget requests. This can be done via an anonymous online survey or email to budget@nucps.net . The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors meets Thursday, November 8 at 5:00 pm at the new court building in Heathsville. The meeting packet will be ...

Tools and Resources On Facebook You Can Now Add Music To Stories, Pin Songs To Profiles, And Display Karaoke Lyrics (Buzzfeed News) 10 Royalty-Free Music Sites Every Online Video Creator Should Know (Adweek) Twitter's Experimenting with a Range of New Features Aimed at Improving Engagement : Writes SocialMediaToday, "Keen to prompt new conversations, Twitter's testing a new 'ice breakers' option, which would enable users to pose a specific question to their audience in order to prompt further engagement." Coverr produces free videos organizations can use on their homepage. Seven are released every Monday. Grammar Girl's 'In Regard To' Versus 'In Regards To' explainer is share-worthy. At work Keep to yourself! Don’t offer co-workers help unless asked is an incredibly useful explainer for people at all levels of an organization. The takeaway: "In some ways, Johnson said that his research suggests workers mind their own busines...

Lancaster County The Lancaster County Wetlands Board meets Thursday, November 8 at 9:30 am at the Lancaster County Administration Building (8311 Mary Ball Rd, Lancaster; in the Board of Supervisors meeting room). The meeting agenda is: Russell and Susan Harper c/o Roger McKinley, Sr., 691 Mill Point Drive, Heathsville, VA 22473; requests permission to construct a 100’ linear foot riprap revetment, 195’ riprap sill, and two 40’ riprap groins along the shoreline of Dymer Creek. Located off VSH 646 (Ocran Road) on Bellows Drive. Tax Map # 35H-1-1. VMRC# 18-1435. Mark W. and Jean Claud c/o Bayshore Design, LLC., P.O. Box 339, Kinsale, VA 22488; requests permission to reconstruct 325’ of riprap revetment, construct one 60’ armor stone breakwater with a 35’ stone spur, construct one 55’ and a 35’ armor stone spur, construct one 260’ armor stone revetment and construct one 80’ armor stone breakwater with 60’ and 40 stone spurs along the shoreline of the Rappahannock River. Located off VS...

The Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship board is urging registered voters to vote no on Ballot Question #1 Tuesday, November 6 (and via absentee ballot). NAPS Urges Virginians to Vote "No" on Ballot Question #1 articulates three reasons why this proposed constitutional amendment is a bad idea: It is "fundamentally unwise for any incentives to be given for building or rebuilding on land with recurrent flooding, especially in a tidal region where relative sea levels are expected to continue rising." Hardening the shoreline negatively impacts abutting properties. Increased "flooding and erosion from the inflow reflected by the protected neighboring property" is common. "Where municipalities offer tax relief, waterfront developers would gain an additional incentive to purchase and build up low-lying properties, further exacerbating flooding of neighboring residents and working waterfronts." If the U.S. Geological Survey...