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Embracing partnership: A promising paradigm for nonprofit governance 

Candid

However, in the dynamic landscape of contemporary social change, there is a growing recognition of the need to evolve from this conventional approach toward a more collaborative and inclusive model—one grounded in partnership.

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Putting the AI in Education: Stepping Toward Generative Artificial Intelligences 

sgEngage

Adaptive learning models can empower teachers to customize instruction for each student’s needs, and students can even personalize a digital tutoring experience. Imagine being able to ask your AI to review all your saved topics and suggest alternatives and improvements based on related assessments and grades.

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Predicting the Future: Driving Fundraising Outcomes with Models

Connection Cafe

My first experience with modeling happened at the University of Washington development office in the fall of 1992. My job, as the director of research, was to use the modeling results for prospecting—but also to sell them to the directors of development in the schools and colleges. I don’t make models.

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The Nonprofit Cloud: The Right Choice For Total Cost Of Ownership

TechImpact

It’s a way for nonprofits to assess risk, understand the cost of something beyond the ‘sticker price’, and how it compares to an alternative solution or product. These costs, according to Firch’s model, could cost as much as your initial investment. It’s in years 4-6 that the costs incurred by on-premise solutions creeps up again.

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Six Tips for Evaluating Your Nonprofit Training Session

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

” While a participant survey is an important piece of your evaluation, it is critical to incorporate a holistic reflection of your workshop. This includes documenting your session, reviewing your decks and exercises, analyzing your instructional design, and figuring out how to improve it. Can participants apply the skills?”

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How can nonprofits and funders create mutually agreeable performance measures?

ASU Lodestar Center

Share logic models to increase dialogue and understand the theories and assumptions that underlie programs and investment decisions. Use multiple data points that reflect various perspectives, and include results in the same report to show different sides in relation to each other. Develop indicators to include learning as part of PM.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Winning More Grants for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit Hub

Beyond just setting funding goals for the year, you may find it valuable to leverage the SOAR Model to better plan your nonprofit’s priorities. The SOAR Model comes from the Libraries of the University of Missouri and focuses on reviewing your organization’s strengths, opportunities, aspirations, and results.

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