.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

The 4Cs or critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication complement technology and will serve any organization well in competitive markets. Ask probing questions, consider a variety of opinions, including ideas that may be unpopular, and insist on objective analysis. quadrillion floating-point operations per second.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

This is a design aspect called “ Transformative Capacity Building ,” where a cohort of peer organizations come together to practice a skill and get better results. Ask team members to reflect on their lessons learned. All of these work well with small groups and inside of organizations.

Reflection 119

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

You need to constantly evaluate the data and analyze progress. The police, healthcare organizations, religious groups, financial institutions, and news outlets are all subject to greater scrutiny and skepticism. Could the decline in membership be a reflection of the decline in trust? Working on culture isn’t a finite activity.

Associations 221

Associations Leadership Question Wisconsin 221

Candid

MAY 4, 2023

To date, over 54,000 organizations have shared some data about how their staff and/or board identify by race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and/or disability status. i We anticipate a steady increase in organizations sharing demographic information as a result of our recently launched Demographics via Candid campaign.

Demographics 98

Demographics Share Data Taxonomy 98

Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Advanced features enable you to compare program impact, conduct in-depth analysis, and automate report delivery to stakeholders. With our SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, WCAG2, VPAT, and ISO certified case management tools, your organization can protect your data and meet federal and state security and compliance requirements with ease.

Tools 52

Tools Management Los Angeles Demonstration 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2013

Last week, I was lucky enough to be invited to participate in a meeting organized by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation called “ Advancing Social Media Measurement for Foundations.” It was also quite useful to hear and try to t ranslate different evaluation frameworks and methodologies to social media. Elizabeth R.

Measure 101

Measure Social Media Foundation Reflection 101

Media Cause

APRIL 15, 2024

If you want to know why every nonprofit organization should have a MarTech stack, read the second blog here. But, how does an organization begin to piece one together? A few questions to consider include: How do we organize information about our donors, volunteers, members, and constituents? Where is that information stored?

Build 59

Build Map Platform Integration 59

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

The top 50 organizations outperformed the also-rans on a variety of metrics, as they have in the 13 years this study has been conducted (not a surprise). Across the board within the 2021 study, which evaluated employee attitudes during 2020, the data revealed high-water marks in employee satisfaction.

Data 52

Data Work Aggregator Attitude 52

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We reflected. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. Data Handling, Overview, Measurement, Evaluation and Reporting (4 percent). What the Organization Does (22 percent). Provide the following information about the organization and staff. Organization’s Donation Website. Organization’s Fax Number.

Grant 111

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In 2018 analysis by Ben Gose , a reported 57% of nonprofits doubted their ability to continue meeting demand, motiving many nonprofit leaders to consider collaboration with other nonprofits and across sector lines in order to increase organizational capacity. Layer one, internal assessment, is an exercise in rigorous self-reflection.

Collaboration 98

Collaboration Los Angeles Strategy Indiana 98

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 29, 2021

So here’s why reflecting on the acronym “RESULTS” is so worthwhile in our efforts to achieve nonprofit success! Evaluate your initiatives regularly, set up feedback boxes on your website, and create regular nonprofit focus groups. Listening to other organizations. Give your organization and yourself time.

Results 111

Results Nonprofit PowerPoint Map 111

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. More people working in or with grantmaking organizations now have some term related to knowledge work in their titles or job descriptions.

Knowledge 69

Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 69

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

I always think of winter as a time to gather data and plan for the year ahead, spring as a time to implement these strategies, summer as a time to allocate for additional resources and continue executing on the plan, and autumn as a time to reap the harvest and reflect on the year, looking towards planning for the winter and upcoming year.

Reflection 33

Reflection Time Evaluation Metrics 33

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Imagine empowering a teacher with generative AI to improve question-building workflows for online assessments and open-book evaluations. Imagine a coach using an AI to generate a detailed analysis of your best athletes’ movements to help other students learn, model, and improve their own techniques. *No

Generation 96

Generation Education Blackbaud Model 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2014

Here’s some additional thoughts sparked by our conversation after reflecting on various blog posts I’ve written and others. You can do a whole network analysis. Or they can be maps of networks of organizations and communities. Or they can be maps of networks of organizations and communities. Organization.

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Technique Network Tools Map 116

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2012

The session was about transparency and conducting evaluations. One of the takeaways was that in order to pursue this type of learning, organizational culture was the key indicator to success. Peter’s post shares some ideas about cultivating a learning culture and while written for funders, these are applicable to nonprofits.

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Conference Learning Effective Organization 92

3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 22, 2014

3 – Who is responsible for maintaining data quality in your organization? QUESTION: Do you also help clients evaluate database management systems to determine a best fit for a client? GARY: Data policies will vary from one organization to the next, but they should not vary too much. About the same = 27%. 1-2 = 61%.

Data 138

Data Donor Poll Aggregator 138

Whole Whale

MAY 24, 2023

Organize : Once you have clarified each item, organize them into projects and next actions. Reflect : Once a week, take some time to reflect on your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your system. Organize : Once you have clarified each item, organize them into projects and next actions.

Adopt 52

Adopt PDF Model API 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

For the past five years, I’ve been an adjunct professor at Middlebury College in Monterey teaching a graduate course called “ Networked International Organizations ” for students pursuing an advanced degree in International Development. Circles without tables, just chairs helps promote group discussion.

Learning 84

Learning Classroom Classes Student 84

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

One of the newest resources, a free online guide called “ The Data Playbook ,” was recently published by the Schusterman Foundation and written by Rella Kaplowitz, Program Officer, Evaluation and Learning. I would describe less of a handbook on how to use data, and more of a recipe to become a learning organization.

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Resource Practice Data Work 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially digital technology and social media related. ” ADDIE is an instructional design method that stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Develop a first draft of a crowd funding strategy for their organization. First, if the participant takes their poster, notes, and worksheets, they can go back to their organization and share their ideas with others. The learning objectives for the workshop were two fold: Participants understand best practices and how to apply.

Activities 105

Activities Active Activism Integration 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2017

I answered yes to all, but more importantly I think these two methods helped me the most: Carve out time for reflection after each training and do an after-action review with yourself. Evaluate your content, facilitation, and logistical skills against participant evaluations. The statements should express a point of view.

Participatory 76

Participatory Facilitation Technique Asia 76

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

As a critical element of your brand, your mission statement needs to represent your organization’s ethos but also be informative, succinct, and moving to your supporter base. A nonprofit mission statement is the messaging an organization shares, displays, and uses as a guiding principle. All right, let’s get started.

Examples 95

Examples Language Iowa Nonprofit 95

Everyaction

MAY 30, 2018

Stretching resources to maximize output and impact is the name of the game for organizations working to make a difference in the world on limited budgets. This struggle is only compounded by the abundance of nonprofit software vendors on the market, all of which likely offer both pros and cons to any organization considering them.

Technology 49

Technology Comparison Evaluation Template 49

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

7: External evaluation for mission effectiveness. Nonprofits that can lead and develop programs based on an analysis of the problem or need, grounded in useful data that shows impact, and a commitment to getting better over time will move faster together towards solving today’s complex problems. Why should we care about this?

Social 50

Social Analysis Leadership Culture 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2015

I was most interested in Part 2 (pages 17-21) because I think the advice is applicable to organizations beyond those managing head start programs. It speaks to establishing culture norms among staff of curiosity, reflection, and trust. It outlines the practices and skills needed to create a learning culture.

Culture 50

Culture Data Create Reflection 50

Gyrus

MAY 12, 2016

A report by the Rapid Learning institute emphasized that the majority of learners prefer short- e-learning courses, something that their organization is still trying to focus. Analytics tools help an organization to know about their learners and how they are digesting the information. Data Analytics. Gamification.

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Online Learning Trend Learning Online 56

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Your vision for your new organization probably includes vibrant programs, happy donors, tons of community support, and the opportunity to change lives. You need to be clear on exactly what need your organization seeks to fill. What other organizations in your community address this need? How will your organization be different?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

Does a lot of &# drive by&# analysis, but no monthly review of trends. Does not have a reflection process for analyzing success or failure to take into next use or campaign. Presents a report with quantitative analysis that demonstrates value. Staff performance reviews incorporate how well the organization is doing on KPIs.

Results 95

Results Data Charlotte Measure 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. What is needed for nonprofit organizations to make this shift? Dormant: At this stage, the organization does not know where to start. Example of A/B Testing Results. What is the difference?

Culture 115

Culture Data Measure Social Media 115

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2011

. Last week public relations and measurement professionals met in Lisbon for a Summit hosted by AMEC (The International Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communications). The document includes examples from different industries, including nonprofit organizations and for advocacy campaigns.

Measure 115

Measure Social Media Media Metrics 115

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

The convening used participatory methods to identify topics for small group conversations related to the theme and was expertly facilitated by Allen Gunn from Aspiration. ( I wrote a reflection last week about the facilitation techniques here ). Do you need sentiment analysis? Crisis communication strategy. Disaster work.

Social Media 100

Social Media Channel Data Media 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of hearing Michael Quinn Patton , an evaluation guru, speak at the Packard Foundation. He described the challenges of adapting evaluation methods to non-Western systems in developing countries because evaluation has traditionally been deeply rooted in the Western ways of thinking.

Social Media 99

Social Media Culture Create Media 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

I'm happy that my new laptop has an extended battery life so I am writing some reflections on the plane en route to Boston. What I most enjoy about doing face-to-face training workshops is the right after reflection questions: How could this learning experience been improved? Then, I match this against participant feedback/evaluations.

Reflection 50

Reflection Slides Metrics PowerPoint 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

The purpose is to call attention to the problem of Information Overload, how it impacts both individuals and organizations, and what can be done to lessen its impact. Look at your score and ask yourself the following reflection questions. If you are using a RSS reader, evaluate if it is still works for you. What needs to change?

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Awareness Tips Social Media RSS 100

sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2023

Grantmaking organizations must adapt to remain relevant and effective. As you start to feel the priorities of your community evolving, here are four ways to evaluate and respond so your grantmaking organization stays relevant to your community’s changing needs. As communities change and grow, their needs and priorities shift.

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Change Organization Evaluation Analysis 69