Media Cause

MARCH 10, 2022

Below we interviewed the six female department heads at Media Cause. Read as they share their unique journeys to leadership and even more powerful—the advice they would give to their younger selves. . Share a piece of advice you’d give your younger self. Share a piece of advice you’d give your younger self.

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.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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2015

15-second video interviews are the new elevator pitch. That said, this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference ( view on Storify ) produced sixteen Instagram videos in response to the question: What is your number one piece of nonprofit technology advice? Mona Cade ña of Equal Justice USA. Helene Kahn of Network for Good.

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.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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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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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. When we interviewed her for our book Association 4.0: That’s one of the perks of leadership.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

For example, the answer to the question “Tell me about a project that you’re proud of” usually gets more weight in a job interview than the response to “Describe what you like best and least about your most recent position.” In her previous role, Sue had limited interaction with other teams in the organization.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

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. Customize Present options designed to appeal to the people you interview. Sarah offered this final advice.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

To put our ideas into real-world context, we interviewed leaders who are using this approach to grow their organizations. I’ve summarized advice from our contributors to offer practical ideas for beginning to integrate the Association 4.0 playbook into your organization. Association 4.0:

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin approaching these difficult conversations. They are activities that are frequently governed and controlled by policies and procedures, such as: Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin conversations about risk.

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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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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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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

This is no surprise as recruiting talented staff involves making your organization stand out in a competitive market and maintaining clear expectations, which is an area of improvement for many hiring organizations. For this reason, your organization can list preferred skills in its job description.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

This is no surprise as recruiting talented staff involves making your organization stand out in a competitive market and maintaining clear expectations, which is an area of improvement for many hiring organizations. For this reason, your organization can list preferred skills in its job description.

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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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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.

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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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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. Keep in mind there are many nonprofit organizations asking for funding. You will need to be well organized and tend to deadlines.

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2014

Check out this interview with Steph, follow her on Twitter @StephRouth , and drop her a message to introduce yourself! In a nonprofit advocacy organization, priorities can pivot quickly in a political environment. Beyond your affiliation and organization, you are a passionate advocate for social change. see photo below).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Organization: Women for Women International. Organization Size: Approximately 70 DC/stateside employees; more than 100 field staff employees in eight countries in Africa, the Balkans and the Middle East. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? Title: Multimedia/Online Coordinator.

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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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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Organization: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Organization Size: Medium. 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: Allison Nassour. Title: Social Media Manager.

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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.

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Blue Fox

MAY 18, 2020

Focus On: Leadership, Funding, Positiveness and Re-Engaging Your Organization As some states like our home base of Florida begin to re-open, nonprofit teams are putting their minds together to draw a new map for the future. A map of how to survive, keep a positive mindset and continue to provide critical services in their community.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

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. There’s nothing better than reaching out to donors with an organization's successful story.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 13, 2022

How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation? How can you ensure that the content of the discussion is focused on the key message(s)? How can you ensure the quality of the listening by all parties? How can you set a pace that is both focused and allows for real thinking?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MARCH 7, 2022

Some organizations go further to work in 90-day increments. Let’s say I’m running a fundraising campaign for a brand new program an organization is offering. At the beginning of the arc, I’m going to want to lay the groundwork by introducing the concept of the program and why the organization is undertaking it. .

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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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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 28, 2024

Organized around the four phases of change, Feifer shares personal insights and learnings from his interviews with success entrepreneurs and changemakers who have experienced tectonic shifts in work, culture, and life. Question: What is your biggest piece of advice to readers who want to be more forward thinking? But it's not.

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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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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Here is our final post in our 1-On-1 interview series with Greg Damron of ATD St. In this post, Greg offers insight into his organization''s event planning and member welcoming processes as well as some final words of advice for his membership peers.'

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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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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 whole thing went dark.

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NTEN Interview Management Lesson 78

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. Usually, the campaign is designed to resource the project.

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