.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

It’s “All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” kind of advice. Uncovering an issue that’s silently creeping through your organization demonstrates your control over the situation. When I was interviewing leaders for our Association 4.0 Fortunately, finding colleagues with whom you can share ideas and advice is easy.

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Advice Associations Problem United States 221

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2021

When a nonprofit organization decides to undertake a capital campaign, it has most likely identified a need and developed a project to address that need. For many organizations, information about the project is first shared with key supporters during a feasibility study. A key part of our relationships with donors is building trust.

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Campaign Build Donor FAQ 76

.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Make time to audit the impact working from home is having on your organization. shared this valuable advice. Early in our relationship, my executive coach reminded me that every CEO gets the organization they deserve. Early in our relationship, my executive coach reminded me that every CEO gets the organization they deserve.

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Team Evaluation Attitude Interview 221

.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

People Architecture inspires and builds innovative HR business solutions one client at a time. However, the data you gather will depend on what information proves to be most useful for your organization. Consider whether there is someone in your organization who could advance to fill that position. On a recent Association 4.0

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Application Statistics Culture Job 221

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

But how do you get to know someone when all you know is that they gave your organization a bigger-than-average donation in the last year? You can say something like this: “ Thank you again for your generous gift to XYZ organization! An in-person meeting will be more productive in terms of building a relationship.

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Relationship Question Donor Build 126

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

NetSquared’s February series exploring “Online Community Organizing” includes three different interviews; I’m really excited to participate! I’ve included my interview below, but you can also read it and join the conversation on the NetSquared blog. Quite the opposite! Q: What makes a community?

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Community Organization Online Netsquared 179

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

I’m not exaggerating: while organizations and their RFPs vary widely across industries, almost everyone has a distaste for RFPs, and usually for the same reasons. This may sound similar to the last item, but it’s more actionable and your organization should be prepared to carry this one out. Looking for more RFP advice?

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Action Proposal Nonprofit Consultant 199

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2018

I recently interviewed Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink, Head of Product Impact, who designed the challenged to learn more. At Google.org, we want to empower organizations on the front lines of solving today’s biggest challenges to apply AI to the problems that they know best. Interested organizations can apply on our site at g.co/aichallenge.

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Google Challenge Interview Impact 84

Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

I came up with a process for matching volunteers with capacity-building roles that was very successful. My efforts were simple, but impactful for various members of my organization. I worked closely with those teams to help build committee role descriptions for the various events.

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Roles Process Volunteer Colorado 70

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Organization: The Nature Conservancy. Organization Size: +1 million members, +3800 staff. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? Which tool has been surprisingly useful in getting out the word about your organization and its programs? Name: Amy Ganderson. Website: www.nature.org.

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Social Media Conservancy Interview Media 206

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 28, 2024

If you want to learn how to more effectively embrace change, read Build For Tomorrow , by Jason Feifer , Editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of the podcasts Build For Tomorrow and Problem Solvers. “My Question: What is your biggest piece of advice to readers who want to be more forward thinking? But it's not.

Change 57

Change Phase Demonstration Podcast 57

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Organization: Big Cat Rescue. Organization Size: 125 exotic cats, 9 paid staff, 107 volunteers, 80,000 supporters. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? Which has helped your organization the most and how? Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ? Name: Carol Baskin.

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Social Media Interview Examples Media 254

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Organization: National Wildlife Federation. Organization Size: 400 employees. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? Back in 2006 when I joined the organization we had a MySpace page with 25 friends.

Social Media 190

Social Media National Interview Examples 190

EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

That means now is the perfect time to take stock of where your organization stands, especially as we head into the always-busy year-end giving season. What will be the most important strategic asset for your organization at end-of-year and for years to come? Which strategies have worked well to keep donors engaged with your mission?

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Virtual Site Support Fundraising 190

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In essence, these services are typically performed in silos , and sometimes this is all an organization needs. If your organization needs to improve its grant writing skills, it is likely you are only going to seek grant writing consulting. Instead of asking a nonprofit leader, “How’s your organization doing?”

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Consultant Culture Nonprofit Issue 86

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

This guide will review these tips for bringing in more donations: Prioritize building strong supporter relationships. Prioritize building strong supporter relationships. Generic communications like mass emails sent to everyone in your organization’s donor database do little to form meaningful connections.

Donation 110

Donation Strategy Nonprofit Gift 110

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Today brings the new book, Build For Tomorrow , by Jason Feifer , Editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of the podcasts Build For Tomorrow and Problem Solvers. “My Question: What is your biggest piece of advice to readers who want to be more forward thinking? But it's not. Feifer : Consider why change is so hard.

Change 81

Change Phase Action Demonstration 81

NTEN

MARCH 26, 2014

This month''s theme is building community, on and offline - a perfect time to interview Bethany about her inspiration for working in nonprofit technology and more! I continued because I appreciated the efficiency and effectiveness tech could bring my organizations. Don’t forget to build community within the organizing group.

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NTEN Interview Community Program 59

The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

Newsletters are an unquestionably good way to build relationships with your constituents, in particular, donors. When done well, your newsletter can even help your organization raise money. Content is the backbone of your newsletter and it’s in your organization’s best interest to select great content.

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Newsletter Profit Content Ideas 86

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Organization: The Humane Society of the United States. Organization Size: 11 million supporters, 500+ staff. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? Which tool has been surprisingly useful in getting out the word about your organization and its programs? Name: Carie Lewis.

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United States Social Media Interview Examples 236

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Two reports have been released on the topic of capacity building: “ Supporting Grantee Capacity: Strengthening Effectiveness Together ,” from GrantCraft, a service of the Foundation Center and “ Strengthening Nonprofit Capacity ” from GEOfunders. This is “meeting the organizations where they are it.”

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Report Build Evaluation Nonprofit 50

Candid

JUNE 7, 2022

There is a glaring gap in the representation of Black people in top positions in organizations, along with a general lack of resources, support, and opportunities for Black leaders and Black-focused organizations. Founded in 1971, ABFE has organized, advocated, and strategized on behalf of Black people inside and outside philanthropy.

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Research Demographics Analysis Leadership 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Organization: Taproot Foundation. Organization Size: 40 Employees. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? Which tool has been surprisingly useful in getting out the word about your organization and its programs? Name (s): Dupé Ajayi and Megan McDonald. LinkedIn: taproot-foundation.

Social Media 189

Social Media Foundation Examples Media 189

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Pulling from these interviews, the book provides the details about what CEOs wish they had done differently and the advice they wish they had sooner – including how to: Handle the weight of responsibility of the job–and the loneliness. Build a team by harnessing your gut and data. Engage the board and investors early.

Lesson 67

Lesson Culture Challenge Attention 67

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A few months ago brought the new book, Build For Tomorrow , by Jason Feifer , Editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of the podcasts Build For Tomorrow and Problem Solvers. “My Question: What is your biggest piece of advice to readers who want to be more forward thinking? But it's not.

Change 52

Change Action Phase Demonstration 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Boorstin shares that whether you’re a woman looking to rise in your organization or taking on a new leadership position, or a male leader looking to empower women in your organization this book is for you. How women build smart teams by embracing a growth mindset and welcoming varied perspectives.

Leadership 67

Leadership Benchmark Story Structure 67

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

An Interview with Matt Roberts-Davies , General Manager of M-Changa – an official partner of the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. Finally, M-Changa seeks to build trust from both local and international donors. Focus on building relationships first, fundraising is different to begging, you must offer value to the person giving.

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Kenya Trend Mobile Giving 194

NTEN

JUNE 25, 2014

One Economy Corporation was a non-profit organization which was focused on harnessing technology to improve the lives of low-income families and individuals. If you had to give one piece of advice for nonprofits about organizing events, what would you suggest? So the first lesson that I learned at One Economy was flexibility.

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NTEN Interview Management Lesson 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 23, 2011

A few weeks ago, she reported back to the group some of the results of our work with some insights based on Google Analytics charts. Shonali kindly agreed to an interview to share this story more broadly. What’s elevator speech for the organization, he campaign and your role. Click Image to see larger version.

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Analytics Interview Story Phase 99

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

After 20 years of working with corporations to build a more diverse and inclusive culture, authors Mark Kaplan and Mason Donovan wrote, The Inclusion Dividend. These competencies are broad, touching all levels of the organization, from intrapersonal interactions to the organization’s interface with the marketplace.

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Create Organization Mentoring Culture 40

The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. In this story, you are highlighting a problem that your organization solves, what it matters that you keep solving it, and how donors can help set you up for success in the new year.

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Story Money Raise Storytelling 78

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Boorstin shares that whether you’re a woman looking to rise in your organization or taking on a new leadership position, or a male leader looking to empower women in your organization this book is for you. How women build smart teams by embracing a growth mindset and welcoming varied perspectives.

Learning 52

Learning Leadership Benchmark Story 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

King also recommends you develop and benefit from three information networks : Informal Advice Network – the people you go to for advice regarding a challenge or problem you are experiencing at work. To build your reputation as a leader, it is important to regularly reflect on how you can be more clear, transparent, and consistent.

Work 72

Work Journal Studies Benefit 72

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

From office space to employee wages, it may seem like counting paper clips, but if your organization makes better use of what it already has, then you will have more to offer in mission delivery and therefore more to show to potential donors. They will have good advice about ways to structure your nonprofit finances responsibly.

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Nonprofit Advice Skills Studies 92

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

I’m a huge fan of Joan Garry’s blog and podcast. I consider the “Dear Abby” of the nonprofit world, dispensing practical and brilliant advice to nonprofits with her wonderful sense of humor. The chapter includes a highly useful and practical guide to building a crisis management plan.

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Review Leadership Guide Chapter 102

Allegiance Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

How often have you asked yourself, “How can my organization improve its fundraising campaign results?” ” is the one that most organizations struggle with. Our Allegiance copywriters will often interview clients to get to know them better and hone in on the case for giving. Why give now?

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email Effective Fundraising Language 52

Achieve

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

But as technology advances, you can’t help but think about the ways that your organization might not be keeping up with the times. However, it’s easier than you think to build a prospering online community of your own, and doing so will help you engage members , retain them in the long term, and attract new ones.

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Associations Community Create Online 52