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 ...