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List Purpose
The Organization Development Network (ODN) is sponsoring this list to provide OD practitioners who work in the Nonprofit Sector, or who would like to do so, with a place to communicate, learn and share resources with one another. In addition, we want to provide a forum for cross-discipline communication, learning and sharing of resources with other people and organizations serving the nonprofit sector in other ways.
On the most basic level, we hope this list will facilitate the kind of interaction that will enhance the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations and the people working in and with them. In addition, we hope to increase the visibility and voice within ODN of those working in the sector. In a larger sense, we hope that the interaction on the list will seed research, models, applications, publications, partnerships and other resources that will inspire individuals and organizations in business, education, government, faith communities and others to learn from the important work of this sector.
Who Can Subscribe
This list is open to anyone who can receive electronic mail, whether you’re a member of the OD Network or not. We encourage participation from both internal and external practitioners who work with large or small nonprofit organizations to share ideas, gain insights or learn about new tools and other resources in the sector. In addition, we encourage leaders and advocates from the nonprofit sector who value the potential contributions of OD tools and perspectives to their work, including funders, evaluators, professional associations, institutes, etc.
Topics
Potential topics that can be discussed on the ODNet-Nonprofits list include, but are not limited to:
- Similarities and differences between the nonprofit sector and other sectors
- Application of OD theories and practices in the nonprofit sector
- Influencing and balancing the roles of boards, executives, staff, members, clients, funders and other stakeholders
- Public and professional attitudes and values that affect nonprofit organizations
- Cross-cultural issues affecting nonprofits
- Balancing a values-based mission and financial sustainability
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