Drucker Foundation Features Youth/New Media Organization

Tue Sep 19 14:53:04 EDT 2000

I subscribe to this weekly newsletter sponsored by the Drucker Foundation.
It's titled "Drucker Nonprofit Innovation of the Week" newsletter and it
features nonprofits implementing innovative ideas and programs.  This
feature seems particularly relevant to the YouthLearn list (you'll need to
scroll down past all the promotional info to find the article.)

Hope this is useful,

Victoria Bernal
Open Studio: The Arts Online

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From: The Drucker Foundation [mailto:info at pfdf.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 10:12 AM
To: innovation at listserv.pfdf.org
Subject: Drucker Nonprofit Innovation of the Week -- Vol. 2 No. 12

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Drucker Nonprofit Innovation of the Week
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A weekly notice from the Drucker Foundation
(See us at <http://pfdf.org>)
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September 20, 2000 Volume 2 Number 12
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An archives of these email notices including a listing of all
Innovation of the Week programs is available at
<http://pfdf.org/innovation/innov_of_week/archives.html>

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* * Drucker Foundation Shares its Vision 2010 * *
Read Peter F. Drucker on the role of nonprofit organizations in
the 21st century and the Foundation's vision for its role in 2010.
(See below or <http://pfdf.org/about/vision.html> for details.)

<p>* * 2000 Leadership and Management Conference * *
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Achieving New Dimensions of Performance:
Leading, Learning, and Innovating to Change Lives
October 30-31, 2000 -- Dallas, TX (See below for details.)

<p>* * Drucker Foundation Self-Assessment Workshops * *
Workshops for leaders and facilitators are offered in cities
across the United States. (See locations and dates below and at
<http://pfdf.org/leaderbooks/SAT/schedule.html>.)

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This week's innovation matches at-risk young adults with
opportunities in the new economy.
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Drucker Nonprofit Innovation of the Week
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September 20, 2000 to September 26, 2000
<http://pfdf.org/innovation/innov_of_week/index.asp>

Are you interested in
- helping at-risk young adults benefit from new media jobs?
- collaborating with employers for mutual benefit?

OpNet promotes career development in the new economy for low-
income 18-25 year-olds from economically disadvantaged San
Francisco neighborhoods. OpNet is also helping to meet the growing
demand for skilled new media workers and linking new media
employers to San Francisco's vibrant diverse communities. Founded
in 1997, OpNet is a project of the Local Economic Assistance
Program, Inc (LEAP).

San Francisco, like other cities where the new media industry is
thriving, is experiencing high job growth and earning potential in
high tech job opportunities. Young people have a natural advantage
in competing for these positions. Their early exposure to
computers and video games strengthens their ease and skill in the
new industry. However, not all young people have such an
advantage. Young at-risk adults often experience a digital divide
that separates the technology (and income/wealth) "haves" and
"have-nots."

OpNet has three distinct services. EntryNet provides new media
software and job skills training to low-income 18-25 year-olds.
InternNet places low-income youth into four-month, half-time paid
positions with new media companies. Candidates must possess basic
computer skills and be motivated to build a career in the new
media industry. SupportNet promotes employment retention with job
placement assistance, continuous training, mentors, counseling,
and peer group support.

The discoveries in this program include effective use of:
- Alliances, partnerships
- Fund development
- Performance measurement

See the complete OpNet profile with contact information at:
<http://pfdf.org/innovation/innovation/innovation.asp?innov_id=66>
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OpNet, Bridge to New Media Opportunities
Local Economic Assistance Program Inc. (LEAP)
San Francisco, California
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This program is from the Drucker Nonprofit Innovation Discovery
Site. See it, and search for other effective programs at
<http://pfdf.org/innovation/index.html>

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-  News from the Drucker Foundation  -
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* * A Look Ahead * *
The Foundation shares Peter F. Drucker on nonprofits in the 21st
century and its vision of the Drucker Foundation in 2010.

"The 21st century will be the century of the social sector
organization. The more economy, money, and information become
global the more community will matter."  --Peter F. Drucker

"The Drucker Foundation will chart the future path for the social
sector to become the equal partner of business and government in
developing responsible leaders, caring citizens, and a healthy,
inclusive society." -Drucker Foundation Vision 2010

See the complete statements at
<http://pfdf.org/about/vision.html>

<p>The Drucker Foundation
2000 Leadership and Management Conference
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<http://pfdf.org/conferences/index.html>

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<p>ACHIEVING NEW DIMENSIONS OF PERFORMANCE:
Leading, Learning, and Innovating to Change Lives
October 30-31, 2000 -- Fairmont Hotel -- Dallas, TX

The Drucker Foundation 2000 Leadership and Management Conference
presents thought leaders with practical experience in the social,
public, and private sectors who will examine critical leadership
issues facing our communities, organizations and selves.
Participants will explore leadership issues and learn innovative
tools and practices necessary to serve and succeed in these times
of rapid change.

Plenary speakers include:
- William Bridges
- Peter F. Drucker
- Christina Gold
- Stedman Graham
- Frances Hesselbein
- Dee Hock
- Dorothy Ridings

Breakout sessions feature:
- Gail Breslow and Rosalind Hudnell
- Emily Duncan and Debbe Kennedy
- Susan Ellis
- Constance Rossum and Vivian Clecak
- Douglas K. Smith
- Gary J. Stern
- 1999-2000 Class of Frances Hesselbein Fellows

For more information, see
<http://pfdf.org/conferences/index.html>.

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Download conference brochure in PDF format:
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<p><p>Self-Assessment Tool workshops
<http://pfdf.org/leaderbooks/SAT/schedule.html>
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Excellence in Performance: The Courage to Lead
(for Board Members and Executives of nonprofits)

Excellence in Performance: The Skill to Guide
(for Consultants and Facilitators who work with nonprofits)

Workshops on organizational assessment for social sector leaders
and facilitators. Learn how to use the Drucker Foundation Self-
Assessment Tool with your organization, or how to lead an
organization through the self-assessment process. See the Web site
for registration contact information.
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Upcoming workshops:

San Rafael, CA -- November 9

For additional information see
<http://pfdf.org/leaderbooks/SAT/schedule.html>
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National sponsorship of Self-Assessment training is provided by
the Target Corporation, Target, Dayton's, Hudson's, Marshall
Field's, Mervyn's California, and the Target Foundation.

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