Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

It is important that the people I work with are educated on the process of securing sponsorships so they can build upon the duplicatable skill necessary for heightening their chances of bringing in more sponsorship dollars. When did you first realize that there was a need for the work you do?

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Sponsor Program Articulate Nonprofit 69

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We can help you move analytics to the top of the list by giving you tips to build a business case and how to articulate it to others. Be sure to ask stakeholders in different departments. Improved efficiency that will reduce manual work, optimize processes and eliminate redundancy. Evaluate Your Opportunity Costs.

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Analytics Language Associations Case Study 169

The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 18, 2023

Automation is like having another team member who can seamlessly handle that work for you. If you find that your current tech suite is causing more hindrance than help, it may be time to evaluate a new solution. It’s a simple, straightforward method that works efficiently in the initial stages.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

Nonetheless, many others recognize the value of such a commitment and show up as allies and in solidarity for the work of social change, while also sitting with the discomfort, dissonance, and truth required for such change. Frankly, the search, evaluation, interview, and selection process can be very rigorous and time-consuming.

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Consultant Script Evaluation Nonprofit 111

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

So, if leadership is the difference between a nonprofit’s success or failure, what does it take to be a good leader? The upside is that they know how everything in their organization works and can provide backup for most, if not all, staff positions. Surprises are few and opportunities are easily evaluated and leveraged.

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Skills Leadership Director Nonprofit 119

Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

It’s a remarkably ineffective way of working for an industry built on numbers. . “We Once you know the benchmarks, you can compare your data to them and evaluate how successful your efforts are. Once you have those numbers, clearly articulate your goals and identify what you need to meet your goals. Track your own data.

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Analytics Strategy Fundraising Benchmark 122

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

Work backward from the end goal. Ng’s interviews included asking these questions: What are the most common mistakes people make at work? What would you do differently if you could redo the first years of your career? You’ll learn how to: Build and sustain relationships while working remotely. Think like an owner.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Work backward from the end goal. Ng’s interviews included asking these questions: What are the most common mistakes people make at work? What would you do differently if you could redo the first years of your career? You’ll learn how to: Build and sustain relationships while working remotely. Think like an owner.

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Job Interview Articulate Problem 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Work backward from the end goal. Ng’s interviews included asking these questions: What are the most common mistakes people make at work? What would you do differently if you could redo the first years of your career? You’ll learn how to: Build and sustain relationships while working remotely. Think like an owner.

Job 52

Job Interview Articulate Problem 52

Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

They believe in the long-term impact of your work and may wish to create a legacy for their philanthropic efforts. They may be evaluating their financial and philanthropic goals, and thinking of ways to leave a lasting impact. Engage with them regularly through personalized communications, invitations to events, or one-on-one meetings.

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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.

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Measure Learning Metrics Social Media 103

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. Our work has significant impact on users, partners, and the fields of social enterprise, human rights, disability and the environment. Benetech works in partnerships. We're striving now to fully live up to them!

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Literacy Articulate Open Source Conservancy 145

Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

At Media Cause, we work with nonprofits of all shapes and sizes, focused on raising awareness and driving donations for their specific causes. A brand guidelines document is a set of rules and standards defending the use of different components of your brand. ” back in the early 2010s, no one understood why a brand was important.

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Guidelines Nonprofit Audience International 72

Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

I am not surprised, because I’ve been doing this work for four decades and it’s been ever thus. Big hearts will respond to big-hearted, authentic, clearly-articulated, specific and resonant appeals. I may want to help end homelessness, but not have a clue how to make a difference on a scale that moves the needle.

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Trend Strategy Giving Fundraising 136

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. No one has time to analyze the results of our approaches when it comes to what is and isn't working. They do constant A/B testing to understand what is and isn't working.

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Job Marketing Difference Museum 51

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

As part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I’m facilitating peer exchange groups on measuring the networked nonprofit with 60 grantees. Regularly collects data but in a bunch of different spreadsheets and collected by different people. Articulating measurable goals.

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Results Data Charlotte Measure 95

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. Facebook ads work if your budget allows. Evaluate your Campaign. Know Your Goals.

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Storytelling Audience Channel Story 45

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.

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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.,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

One of the concepts that the group designed was a strategy for collecting data from low income individuals which was identified as a key challenge for some participants who work with homeless populations. The team works on a practical project that take less than four weeks to complete.

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Data Help Measure Analysis 107

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. Demonstrating Inclusion. Invest in diversity training.

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Demonstration Articulate Culture Reflection 36

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

The cornerstone of their presentation rested in the necessity for nonprofits to think strategically about communications plans, working with a definition of strategy by David La Piana: "Strategy is a coordinated set of actions designed to create and sustain a competitive advantage in achieving a nonprofit's mission.

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Model Impact Business Case Study 55

DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

Work with DNL OmniMedia to Preserve Your Nonprofit Branding Strategy. Is it because their efforts are the difference between animals struggling and lonely in a shelter? . This includes your organization’s actions as a whole, as well as those working with you. How to Brand a Nonprofit Organization. Why should a volunteer give?

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Guide Guidelines Nonprofit Mind 52

Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2017

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. This is just one story of how data is at the center of fueling greater collaboration and outcomes.

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Foundation Data Measure Dallas 37

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. It’s no secret that nonprofits rely on volunteer work. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to volunteer recruitment and its importance. What is volunteer recruitment? Request a Demo.

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Volunteer Strategy Guide Local 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2009

When nonprofits look at ROI, the question is not so much about dollars invested, but " Are We Really Making A Difference? " The problem is that nonprofit end up trying to think like social scientists trying to prove causation and like lawyers calculating risk. Isn't best to focus on evaluating results?

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ROI Social Media Media Measure 74

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

What is the difference? The challenge has to do with organizational beliefs and work styles. Whether it be a widely held belief that measurement practice is not worth investing resources. Works with measurement consultants or specialists to improve skills and capacity. Example of A/B Testing Results.

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Culture Data Measure Social Media 115

NTEN

MAY 7, 2009

Here are some of the highlights: If you aren't articulating how IT relates to your mission, expect leadership to cut deep. You need to articulate how IT relates to mission, over and over again. This prompted @jasonricci (CIO at the Energy Foundation ) to reply: IT shouldn't have to "articulate" anything.

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Gartner Org Articulate Leadership 44

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

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. Now that you have your objectives(s), you can identify a task work plan to ensure your objectives are met.

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Grant Award Project Proposal 93

Get Fully Funded

MAY 1, 2023

For example, the Executive Summary might have a very different focus if you are trying to recruit an expert in your service sector to the Board versus applying for a small business loan to open a gift shop. Talk about how lives are changed because of the work your nonprofit does. Evaluation Plan. Organizational Structure.

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Business Nonprofit Summary Homeless 124

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

But it would never work in my museum because my boss would never go for it.” 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. The leadership environment is key. You’ll have to be patient and persistent.

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Place Museum Environment Problem 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

During January, I review my work routines, systems, and rituals to redesign or tweak them to improve productivity. Rituals and routines have many benefits for your personal effectiveness. I also taught networked leadership workshops as part of a larger team working with different social change networks.

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Iowa Facilitation Teach San Antonio 50

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Find Branding That Works and Own It. We try to teach students to catch the fire through finding their passion to make a difference and sharing warm fuzzies (which take on the physical shape of a cotton ball with googly eyes as seen above in super-sized form) by making other people feel good and valuable. Who is your audience?

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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. At Qgiv, we guide our work by keeping our core values top of mind, and one of those values is empathy. Not sold yet? Here’s why you should be! Sound familiar?

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Technology is dramatically changing the way we work and live our lives, and the social good community needs to account for this digital transformation that demands increased transparency and also opens new doors. A tool that can help you evaluate the effectiveness of your program, it forces you to identify your desired outcomes.

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Organization Disaster Boston Blackbaud 26

Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

A nonprofit business plan is slightly different to the commercial sector. Try to articulate your organization’s long-term goals and aspirations in high definition. Create a plan for evaluating the effectiveness of your programs and activities. Financial projections. Strategies for achieving those goals. Get social.

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Effective Business Create Tips 90

Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 14, 2009

The end of a conference is often a time of great enthusiasm quickly followed by a gaping maw of inability to act on that enthusiasm back at work. Especially when working with technology, leading with tools instead of mission-driven projects is a mistake. There are some ideas that will never fly where you work. That’s fine.

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