Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When you’re looking for an employee, it’s not a decision you undertake lightly – especially when it’s someone who will have as much of an effect on your organization as a Major Gifts Officer (MGO). How do you ensure that major donors feel engaged and invested in your organization beyond their initial gift?

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has not been kind to the nonprofit sector and many organizations have had to undergo massive staffing cuts, eliminate programs, and struggle through maintaining minimal viable operations to avoid closing permanently. Many organizations are now finding that a crisis management plan is not the whole story.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 18, 2022

Ken Blanchard You'll also learn why developing effective communication and relationships across generations through mentoring can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

“Resources, symbolic attraction of alliance members, and expanded networks” as stated in a review from AIM Alliance , are all compelling benefits to joining forces, however, organizations should proceed with caution as these solutions are not sole problem solvers. Layer one, internal assessment, is an exercise in rigorous self-reflection.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

1) Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” I also use it as a reflection as the year progresses. What about you?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

Ken Blanchard You'll also learn why developing effective communication and relationships across generations through mentoring can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

The organization is a Packard Foundation grantee. For the past 24 years, they organize an annual grassroots, volunteer event called " International Coast Cleanup " where hundreds of thousands of volunteers hit spend a few hours removing trash and debris from coastlines, keeping track of every piece of trash they find.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

Note From Beth: Many of us don’t value taking the time for intentional learning within our organizations. We are so focused on getting things done, checking it off the to do list and the forward momentum that it requires, that we miss an important opportunity to hit the pause button, reflect, and improve process. Design Protocol.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Ken Blanchard You'll also learn why developing effective communication and relationships across generations through mentoring can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2020

Ken Blanchard You'll also learn why developing effective communication and relationships across generations through mentoring can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Instead, it’s designed to help your organization’s culture be defined and its fundamental foundation be made crystal clear. Additionally, it should be unique to your organization. You can ask yourself at a minimum these questions as you formulate your CPS: What do we deeply care about as an organization, both internally and externally?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

The good news is that it’s possible to set up your nonprofit organization for success. With the right mindset and planning, you can organize and execute a seamless fund accounting software implementation that meets your needs—both for today and for the future. Avoiding Roadblocks. Configuration (days 30–60).

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

Nonprofit branding is all about how others view your organization and your efforts. In a perfect world, charitable organizations would not have to worry about creating a strong brand image to have a successful organization. Articulate Your Brand Vision. Reflect on your past failures and learnings.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Instead, it’s designed to help your organization’s culture be defined and its fundamental foundation be made crystal clear. Additionally, it should be unique to your organization. You can ask yourself at a minimum these questions as you formulate your CPS: What do we deeply care about as an organization, both internally and externally?

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Nonprofit membership programs can help your organization raise money, build your network, and give members a louder voice in your organization or community. Your organization advances its goals while members receive exclusive benefits in thanks for their help—everyone wins! How do I effectively grow my membership?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. Chris Brogan’s ritual suggests selecting three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. Here they are: My Three Rituals. What gave me joy?

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 30, 2016

The Leap Ambassadors Community is a group of nonprofit leaders who are passionate about “inspiring, motivating and supporting nonprofit and public sector leaders (and their stakeholders) to build great organizations for great societal impact.”. The pillars range from leadership to management to evaluation for mission effectiveness.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2011

And, among all domains of leadership that the role requires (leading self, leading others, leading the organization, and leading externally), executives believe they are least effective when it comes to leading others. One-third of executives said that they do not spend enough time managing and developing staff. Like this article?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Ken Blanchard You'll also learn why developing effective communication and relationships across generations through mentoring can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this.

Mentoring 40

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Ken Blanchard You'll also learn why developing effective communication and relationships across generations through mentoring can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this.

Mentoring 40

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2019

Ken Blanchard You'll also learn why developing effective communication and relationships across generations through mentoring can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this.

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Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2017

Ken Blanchard You'll also learn why developing effective communication and relationships across generations through mentoring can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

Seasonal Reasons – Shorter days, colder weather, and the year coming to a close present a seasonal cue for less activity, a time for reflection, and positive changes we want to see in our futures. Your nonprofit’s donors do not belong to you alone; you’re likely in competition with many like-minded organizations.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

We thought so, so we put together a short list of items we felt could trigger meaningful conversations just in time for end-of-year reflection and 2019 planning. . As connections increase, it becomes essential for organizations to have a holistic view of all of their activities. Takeaway #1: Think holistically about your program .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2023

Instead, it’s designed to help your organization’s culture be defined and its fundamental foundation be made crystal clear. Additionally, it should be unique to your organization. You can ask yourself at a minimum these questions as you formulate your CPS: What do we deeply care about as an organization, both internally and externally?

Culture 52

Culture Build Impact Lesson 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

Instead, it’s designed to help your organization’s culture be defined and its fundamental foundation be made crystal clear. Additionally, it should be unique to your organization. You can ask yourself at a minimum these questions as you formulate your CPS: What do we deeply care about as an organization, both internally and externally?

Culture 52

Culture Classes Build Lesson 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

This week I attended a session with David La Piana , author and long-time nonprofit consultant, hosted by the Foundation’s Organizational Effectiveness Program. David gave a talk about his new book, The Nonprofit Business Plan , and mini-workshop about what makes a good business plan from a funder’s point of view.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2017

Ken Blanchard You'll also learn why developing effective communication and relationships across generations through mentoring can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

Your organization won’t survive and thrive with only great fundraising technicians. Without a culture of philanthropy in your organization, you simply won’t have all the pre-conditions in place to be truly effective at fundraising. Others in the organization don’t want to get their hands “dirty.”. Or their organization.

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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.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

Effectively inspiring millennial donors to get involved in your next peer-to-peer campaign requires. Achieve found that 90% of millennials who donate are motivated to give by a compelling mission, rather than a specific organization. . a thorough fundraising strategy. rooted in proven best practices. In fact, in its annual.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Creating a nonprofit business plan is an important step for any organization whether you’re about to launch or are well established in your community. . It’s a strategic plan that outlines the key elements of your organization, including: Mission. Long-term term direction of your organization. Financial projections.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

This blog post includes some reflections on the instructional design, delivery, and insights that I hope will inform the field building discussion taking place over at the Packard OE Program site. Grantee organizations will measure what matters. organizational change, and technology. Program Design.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

This guide provides a deep-dive into nonprofit branding, from how to craft your organization’s brand narrative to how you can communicate that brand to staff members, volunteers, and supporters alike. How to Brand a Nonprofit Organization. But, they need to identify that your organization is the key to helping advance that mission.

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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?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Note From Beth: A few weeks ago, I wrote a reflection on an article in CNET called " Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0 " based on an interview with Toby Daniels of Think Social and Scott Harrison of charity:water. I work at Acumen Fund and I manage the organization's social media work. Photo by Thomas Hawk.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

Osborn, an advertising executive, invented the latter process of “organized ideation” in the 1930’s and popularized the technique in several books he authored called “ Your Creative Power ” and “ Applied Imagination.” Then you reflect on the difference in creative energy – typically yes and has more of it.

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