Neil Heslop OBE’s Post

I appreciate this excerpt: “So all of my knowledge around finance came from the mentality of “it’s all about profit and if you manage to maximize profit, everything else takes care of itself.” In my time working with RSF I got a greater appreciation of a different way of thinking about how profit coexists with the mission.” Proud to work for an organization that is so mission-driven! #socialfinance #impactinvesting #missiondriven

Let's look at the facts: "This year, twice as many congressional offices requested fellows than there are fellows available." ~ Jonathan Bagger, CEO of American Physical Society, an STPF founding partner society in our video series of important voices in STPF history. 🎥 Watch here! https://bit.ly/3LC6C4y

In our March issue: FEMA reducing barriers for artists experiencing disasters; how Illinois Arts Council, South Carolina Arts Commission, Oklahoma Arts Council, Virginia Commission for the Arts, ArtsWA / Washington State Arts Commission and others are supporting their states' communities; top-line data from NASAA's annual State Arts Agency Revenues report; new resources about arts councils, arts and economic resiliency, the federal-state partnership in the arts ... and more! https://shorturl.at/cquX2

Tell those forensic students about the free GC-MS training that I have on my website. All the following reources are FREE:   -Lecture and training youtube videos/associated handouts -NIST MS search software -AMDIS deconvolution software for processing EI GC_MS files -MS Interpreter for correlating subtructure to ions -Structure searches -Choice of two drawing programs ~60,000 EI spectra and most associated with structures -test data files   https://lnkd.in/gC88AiVn ⛵ ⛵ ⛵

"Throughout this report, the outstanding service of our dedicated staff members, volunteers, commissioners, and community partners are highlighted as pivotal contributions toward the impact of our work. Through innovative, creative methods centered on values of dignity and equity, CEC is continuing to develop new pathways for more inclusive civic participation in New York City." 🗽 -Dr. Sarah Sayeed, Chair & Executive Director Read our 2023 Annual Report highlighting the impact and scope of our mission to build trust in democracy: https://lnkd.in/eJ_BArwt

Another look back at our Advocate Q&A from this past year brings us to Eugene McFeely, senior director of veteran affairs and services. We talked with McFeely about the importance of the Center, his background, and the future of student veteran impact at Penn State. Read his Q&A here https://ow.ly/H0UB50Ql7hP!

That’s a leader.

Ki a au nei (IMO) the arts strategy should focus on sector sustainability and job creation so that our best artists stay in the game. Many of the artists I went to high school with (even Toi whakaari) gave up on the scene long ago due to the inconsistency of mahi. To maintain the high quality artist, producers and arts business leaders also need to be developed. I have worked on both sides of the camera, on and off the stage, and I have found many artists struggle with the business side of the world. They need more support from those who have dexterity - meaning, those who have a deep understanding (and appreciation) of the artistic process and who are also strong in business. Doubling the creative sector contribution to the GDP is a weird KPI. You’ve gotta spend money to make money. You want those types of outcomes? Invest. Invest in the development and sustainability of the sector. Stop allowing people to come in, shoot their juggernauts, hire our crew but leave out the cast, producers, writers and in some cases directors from the jobs that will help develop our sector. Arts is an essential service. Ki a au nei (IMO)

So true in sports and in business