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Methods for Facilitating Innovation in Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The curriculum was based on their “ Innovating for People ” design methods recipe book and “ taxonomy for innovation.” These are methods for developing solutions (any type) in service of people. By applying this approach to program development or strategy, your nonprofit can get more impactful results.

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The Nonprofit’s Guide to Legacy Giving

Qgiv

Keeping detailed records ensures that you can follow up with donors, provide necessary documentation, and properly allocate gifts according to their designations. Draft a plan that articulates your mission and vision for your legacy giving program and set attainable goals for the program.

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3 Top Learning Strategies You Need To Change The World

Bloomerang

Even if you know, or think you know, your preferred learning method, often a combination of these modalities can be helpful. You can get some of the same impact from embellishing a digital document with colors, shapes, arrows and other personal flairs. Take the time to thoughtfully articulate them. Values are powerful.

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5 Building Blocks of Strong Nonprofit Brands

NonProfit Hub

Articulate Your Brand Vision. It might be a valuable sell document, but it’s not as helpful as a well-built website filled with stories and visuals. The methods specified here will help you in this area by creating a better social impact and closer organizational cohesion. Effective Communications through Stories. Author Bio.

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Trainer’s Notebook: Facilitating Brainstorming Sessions for Nonprofit Work

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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. Clarify ideas.

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Nonprofit Market Research: What It Is & How To Get Started

DNL OmniMedia

If you’re struggling to articulate your objectives, consider partnering with a nonprofit marketing consultant early in your market research process. Designing Your Survey Method. One method that yields quantitative data is questionnaires, whether via telephone, on-site, or online. Authoring Your Research Questions.

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My Theory of Practice

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

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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