The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 18, 2023

A Helping Hand in Automation Whether you’re a team of one or one hundred, there’s no denying that fundraising comes with its fair share of repetitive tasks. If you find that your current tech suite is causing more hindrance than help, it may be time to evaluate a new solution. Think of all the time you’ll save!

Technology 98

Technology Registration Nonprofit Tools 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The workshop used design-thinking based on Luma methodology to help participants develop a communications strategy for measuring impact. The process took participants through an assessment of the problems facing them, collective brainstorming, and prototyping. My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd!

Data 107

Data Help Measure Analysis 107

Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

Frankly, the search, evaluation, interview, and selection process can be very rigorous and time-consuming. Has the organization’s policies, practices, and overall culture been evaluated through the lens of a JEDI approach? . Have you evaluated your public-facing JEDI statements and practices? . Avoid labels and stereotypes.

Consultant 111

Consultant Script Evaluation Nonprofit 111

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

They can help the organization set and achieve goals. It can attract a lot of support, with donors and volunteers lining up to help. So, if leadership is the difference between a nonprofit’s success or failure, what does it take to be a good leader? There are lots of tools out there that can help.

Skills 119

Skills Leadership Director Nonprofit 119

Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Another reason you need to embrace this type of strategy is because it will help you understand why your efforts succeeded or failed. Luckily, there are a number of great reports available to help you set a benchmark against industry averages. You should also do this with donors at different levels. Track your own data.

Analytics 122

Analytics Strategy Fundraising Benchmark 122

Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

Here are ten practical steps to help you navigate the process: 1. They may be evaluating their financial and philanthropic goals, and thinking of ways to leave a lasting impact. This committee can help guide the process, develop strategies, and provide support during discussions with potential donors.

Gift 60

Gift Practice United States New York City 60

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

What would you do differently if you could redo the first years of your career? Ng : It’s critical to know how to tell your story—and to position yourself as someone who (1) has done a similar job before, (2) will help the company achieve its goals, and, therefore, (3) are low-risk. What metrics will you be evaluated against?

Job 52

Job Interview Articulate Problem 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

What would you do differently if you could redo the first years of your career? Ng : It’s critical to know how to tell your story—and to position yourself as someone who (1) has done a similar job before, (2) will help the company achieve its goals, and, therefore, (3) are low-risk. What metrics will you be evaluated against?

Job 52

Job Interview Articulate Problem 52

Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A brand guidelines document is a set of rules and standards defending the use of different components of your brand. At Media Cause, asking for brand guidelines is one of the first steps as we set out to help organizations with their marketing effort. They help you develop a robust brand strategy — both internally and externally.

Guidelines 72

Guidelines Nonprofit Audience International 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

As Osborn wrote in his book, “Creativity is so delicate a flower that praise tends to make it bloom while discouragement often nips it in the bud.” The simple rules of brainstorming are typically articulated at the beginning of a session as ground rules and include the following: NO criticism or debate. Quantity matters.

Facilitation 106

Facilitation Work Chart Technique 106

Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

No matter what happens in the economy or world, be it war, recession or natural disaster, people who can help DO. But people are generous, and generally want to help. . Big hearts will respond to big-hearted, authentic, clearly-articulated, specific and resonant appeals. Your job is to help them do so. Philanthropically.

Trend 136

Trend Strategy Giving Fundraising 136

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

What would you do differently if you could redo the first years of your career? Ng : It’s critical to know how to tell your story—and to position yourself as someone who (1) has done a similar job before, (2) will help the company achieve its goals, and, therefore, (3) are low-risk. What metrics will you be evaluated against?

Job 52

Job Interview Articulate Problem 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2013

These are the practice indicators for measurement – for three different areas – analysis, tools, and sense-making. It is about how social media (and other digital tools I might add) help an organization move towards longer-term outcomes in their theory of change or articulated goals. Click to See Larger Version.

Measure 103

Measure Learning Metrics Social Media 103

Museum 2.0

JANUARY 2, 2013

Program staff invent guerrilla marketing techniques, run the photobooths and program evaluations, and send out the follow-up emails. It made me think that this kind of person could help our organization if we could articulate the position properly. And smart people I met there, like Clay Lord , helped me think that through.

Job 51

Job Marketing Difference Museum 51

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 1, 2011

Writing them down has been powerful for us: these truths articulate who we are and how we do things at Benetech. We seek to evaluate our people and our work, and to continue to document and improve our procedures. We're striving now to fully live up to them! Benetech Truths 1 We are committed to social change through technology.

Literacy 145

Literacy Articulate Open Source Conservancy 145

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

It is from the recent workshop that NTEN and NPower in Charlotte, NC to help participants understand the power of data to drive decision-making for nonprofits. It’s a topic that NTEN’s executive director, Holly Ross, has covered with this must-read post: “ Four Ways Nonprofits Can Increase Their Impact With Data.”.

Results 95

Results Data Charlotte Measure 95

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology My Theory of Practice July 10, 2008 I finally had the reason to begin to more completely articulate my theory of practice. My theory of practice is different than my consulting philosophy. Be Helpful.

Practice 100

Practice Open Source Consultant Articulate 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2015

The term “continuous” that the organization has create a virtuous cycle of feedback that repeatedly inspires staff to reflect on what is working and what can be done differently to get better results. There are different views or levels of detail for senior leaders,line staff, or other stakeholders. There are periodic (e.g.,

Culture 50

Culture Data Create Reflection 50

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 5, 2017

In this article, we shall discuss 8-step guide which nonprofits can follow to collect and use compelling stories that will make a difference in their audience behavior. The first step of generating a good story is to articulate your goals. Choosing your audience will then help you know which type of story to collect.

Storytelling 45

Storytelling Audience Channel Story 45

Tech Soup

JANUARY 11, 2017

I think we have all come to realize that just adding a minority seat to your board of directors, or consciously making an attempt to fill that open position with someone from a different cultural background, simply isn’t enough. Evaluate your conflict resolution process. How Can Your Organization Be More Inclusive?

Demonstration 36

Demonstration Articulate Culture Reflection 36

Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Then we’ll give you the strategies you need to find volunteers who can truly make a difference to your organization’s work. As you implement the strategies given in this guide, you’ll be able to find and recruit people who want to dedicate their time and talent to helping your organization. Request a Demo.

Volunteer 98

Volunteer Strategy Guide Local 98

Connection Cafe

MAY 1, 2014

If the organization fails to clearly articulate the expectations a donor should have regarding the post gift-giving process, the organization will likely not meet the donor’s expectations and therefore, lose the loyalty and financial support of that donor. Beyond the Gift.

Arts 37

Arts Culture Donor Wisconsin 37

Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2017

This helps provide a platform for foundations and nonprofits to partner more closely on achieving intended outcomes together. With a deep focus on results and sophisticated technology built to match, we see foundations growing their outcomes measurement maturity and shifting how they evaluate grants, from applications through reporting.

Foundation 37

Foundation Data Measure Dallas 37

DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

Then, we’ll discuss how Team DNL can help you do just that. Is it because their efforts are the difference between animals struggling and lonely in a shelter? . But, they need to identify that your organization is the key to helping advance that mission. We’ll cover the following points: Why is branding important for nonprofits?

Guide 52

Guide Guidelines Nonprofit Mind 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

What is the difference? It is helpful to look at making the switch as an evolutionary process. Testing and Coordinating: At this stage, the organization is regularly collecting data but in a bunch of different spreadsheets and collected by different people or departments. Example of A/B Testing Results.

Culture 115

Culture Data Measure Social Media 115

Get Fully Funded

MAY 1, 2023

Maybe they don’t know what a nonprofit business plan can do to help them. Why You Need a Nonprofit Business Plan No matter where your nonprofit is in its growth or what you’re trying to accomplish, a plan will help you reach your goals faster than if you are trying to operate without one. Who can help you achieve your goals?

Business 124

Business Nonprofit Summary Homeless 124

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

As our speakers in the session focused on “data-driven storytelling” highlighted, analytic reports don’t replace meetings, but they can certainly help them. Think carefully about what questions could result in data points that can help guide funding decisions, smart partnerships, and stronger board relationships.

Organization 26

Organization Disaster Boston Blackbaud 26

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

I can see a lot of potential for how this could help us develop better stuff. The leadership environment Leaders (whether on a team, in a department or institution-wide) have to be open to taking risks, trying new things, evaluating and learning from failures. But it would never work in my museum because my boss would never go for it.”

Place 52

Place Museum Environment Problem 52

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This 6-step GRANTS Writing Formula can help! Or you might start to use different vocabulary that might not translate easily for the key words and concepts that reviewers need to have to score points in certain sections of your grant submission. Most people don’t write grants with this in mind. These are N arrowed objectives.

Grant 95

Grant Award Project Proposal 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

I also have New Year’s rituals that help me prepare for a new year. I also taught networked leadership workshops as part of a larger team working with different social change networks. Organizations must support staffs’ self-care efforts through clearly articulate values, policies, and programs. I did it!

Iowa 50

Iowa Facilitation Teach San Antonio 50

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

The prior evening I had just helped put on the first major fundraising event for a nonprofit of which I am the executive director. As I was going through this process, I kept notes on some lessons I learned to share with you to help your nonprofit plan its next big event. I was physically still tired, but my mind was racing.

Fundraising 28

Fundraising Lesson Nonprofit Student 28

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

In this article, we’ll cover things to consider when evaluating the safety of your event, share some resources, and provide best practices on how to develop your plan. It’s helpful to be present at the venue and to go through a visualization exercise with key staff or volunteers. Have “runners” to help you with this. Here we go!

Personal 52

Personal Sponsor Virtual Volunteer 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

A nonprofit business plan is slightly different to the commercial sector. This will help you stay focused on your goals and avoid getting sidetracked by other priorities. Try to articulate your organization’s long-term goals and aspirations in high definition. Detailed analysis of the needs your mission seeks to help.

Effective 91

Effective Business Create Tips 91

The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In this resource, we’ll guide you through how to holistically evaluate ROI, including direct and indirect costs and savings, how long it will take to get a return, and tying it all back to the goals of your team to make a powerful case for change. Now you’re ready to start evaluating your options for providers. We hope it helps!

Project 98

Project Tech Guide Phase 98

Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 14, 2009

I used the example of two very different exhibitions that solicited visitor-contributed content: Playing with Science at the London Science Museum, and MN150 at the Minnesota History Center. There are several good resources on evaluating participation. Sixth, you need other people to help you. That’s fine.

Project 22

Project Museum Teen North Carolina 22

Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2024

Create groups to send more personalized communications to different membership segments. Offer different membership tiers, each with its own benefits or level of access. Membership software for nonprofits helps automate communications and tracking, saving your staff time and preventing unneeded stress on your team members.

Software 80

Software Tools Associations API 80

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

You need to be able to clearly articulate the need for automation and new low-code/no-code platforms, identify the expenses involved, and define the returns you and your organization can expect to see. With this task automated, gift officers have quick access to helpful information automatically. And the list goes on …. The solution?

ROI 91

ROI Project Business Build 91