197 research outputs found
Introducing Communicating Causes: Strategic Public Relations for the Non-Profit Sector
No full textThis introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book provides support to future communicators in non-profits. Growth in the sector fosters worthwhile career opportunities that can encompass advocacy, fundraising and service communication roles. Communication specialisations range from digital to policy development. Public Relations and communications are strategic when they support the delivery of non-profit organizations (NPOs') missions and goals; be they related to advocacy, income generation and/or service delivery. The need to make public relations more accountable and the communications non-profits more accountable and transparent has been called for. The book identifies how technology, within a corporate digital strategy, can be used to make NPOs more accountable. It highlights the importance of trustees vetting such partnerships. The book examines risk of corporates undermining Non-Governmental Organizations legitimacy when non-profits campaign about social or environmental issues that present uncomfortable truths for big business
NGO communications in a one-party state: The context and characteristics of non-profit advocacy communications in China
No full textIn this chapter, the authors trace the development of non-profit organizations in China. They then identify the context to, and characteristics of communications in the NGO sector focusing on advocacy INGOs and national NGOs. The importance of using a variety of tactics to influence change, from an in-depth case report to digital communications, is illustrated through the case study about Greenpeace’s Hungry Coal campaign. Some challenges of INGO communications are further explored in an interview with an anonymous campaigner
Strategic illustrations of non-profit success? An exploration into the evolution, purposes and ethics of case studies
No full textCase studies, are the ‘golden ingredient of every charity story’ observes non-profit media specialist, Gideon Burrows (2013). Case studies are used to exemplify third sector work, issues and causes. They have been used for centuries as part of non-profit communication strategies to secure social change and to attract support for causes. Their use is still widespread in the non-profit sector across shared, owned, paid for, and earned media. The authors of this chapter explore how fit for purpose they are in the 21st Century in relation to some ethical issues
Alumni Author Nicky P.E. Tomboulides
No full textSacred Heart University\u27s Office of Alumni Engagement hosted an Alumni Author Spotlight on September 17, 2016 at RML. It Is a Green Clean World: The World Travels of Takis and Mimi by alumni author Nicky P.E. Tomboulides.https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/libraryhistoryphotos/1084/thumbnail.jp
It's good to talk in the digital age
No full textOur millennial students may, at times, feel apprehensive about talking face-to-face or on the phone. Whilst the development digital skills is crucial in our connected age, let’s not forget about the importance of verbal communications
Tissue engineered braided hybrid fiber scaffold for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
No full textThe knee joint is the largest and most complex joint in the human body. Its stability is largely dependent on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a dense fibrous connective tissue that attaches the femur to the tibia. Under high tensile and torsional forces the ACL will tear and does not heal without surgical intervention. This is due to the low blood supply and ligament retraction from the synovial tissue that envelops a tear. We explored the potential of a novel ACL reconstructive device composed of a hybrid poly(desaminotyrosyl-tyrosine dodecyl dodecanedioate)(12,10) [p(DTD DD)] and type I bovine collagen fiber scaffold as an alternative to current autograft and allografts techniques. The three phase process initially tested the fabrication and characterization of p(DTD DD) fibers and compared them to poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA), a common biomaterial. Data suggested that p(DTD DD) fibers, with their higher strength, lower stiffness, favorable degradation products and comparable cell compatibility, may be a superior alternative to PLLA fibers for development of an ACL reconstructive device. The second phase tested electron beam (E-beam) sterilized hybrid scaffolds composed of parallel 75% p(DTD DD) and 25% collagen fibers. Hybrid scaffolds were implanted for up to 4 weeks in the ACL space of New Zealand White (NZW) rabbits. At 4 weeks there was far more cell infiltration, vascular tissue and granuloma. Inflammatory cells were concentrated on the outer part of the scaffold, which is the natural repair reaction to surgery and not the implant. The third phase used a similar scaffold in a braided configuration, a larger sheep model and a longer 12 week time point. Analysis showed an increase in the amount of cellular infiltration and vascular tissue after 12 weeks. There was a decrease in the amount of eosinophils and no change in the number of multi nucleated giant cells after 12 weeks. Cellular infiltration was apparent at the center of the scaffold, which suggests that spacing between fibers is large enough to allow cells to migrate freely throughout the scaffold. Data suggests there is a definite potential in using a braided hybrid fiber scaffold composed of p(DTD DD) and Collagen as an ACL reconstructive device.Ph.D.Includes bibliographical references (p. 102-113)by Nicky Tova
A Tear by Nicky Manuputty: a Review of Alto Saxophone Playing Techniques and the Meaning of the Work
No full textA TEAR is a work of Nicky Manupputty who is a Saxophonist. The uniqueness of this song is that Nicky Manuputty uses a distinctive and different tounging. He has his own characteristics in playing saxophone in this work, namely tounging techniques resembling 'del-del' and resembling 'ta-ya' tounging. Therefore, the author is interested in researching the work A TEAR. The author found the technique of combining 'del-del' and 'ta-ya' tounging. The technique is the "dah-ya" tounging technique. In the 'dah-ya' technique, the author finds a tounging sound that is almost the same as that used by Nicky Mannuputty. The method used is descriptive qualitative method, by collecting data through youtube (https://youtu.be/76KrrEAQUek ), observation, literature study, articles/journals and documentation. The meaning of A TEAR is an expression of sadness. The results of this study are: 1) Showing the work of A TEAR live. 2) Introducing the works of Indonesian composers. 3) Knowing the techniques used by Nicky in his work, and the meaning of the work A TEAR
Alumni Author Spotlight September 17, 2016
No full textAlumni author spotlight- Nicky P.E. Tomboulides, Ryan Matura Library.https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/libraryhistoryphotos/1086/thumbnail.jp
Alumni Author 2016
No full textAlumni author Nicky P.E. Tomboulides shared her book, It Is a Green Clean World: The World Travels of Takis and Mimi, Ryan Matura Library September 17, 2016.https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/libraryhistoryphotos/1085/thumbnail.jp
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