Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Your mission statement and supporting language should clearly articulate why your organization exists and may include elements about the impact you expect to have on the population you serve. Do you have the evaluation expertise required to evaluate grant activities? Do you have a well-defined mission statement?

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Grant Organization Proposal Evaluation 84

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Evaluate how your organization’s and your community’s core values are being articulated and experienced in the stories you tell , in your interactions with the public, and in your communications with donors. Gaining a deeper understanding of a donor’s motivations is an important step in earning and reinforcing their trust.

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Retention Donor Build Strategy 84

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Prior to soliciting proposals from vendors in a formal request for proposals (RFP), you can have informal conversations with them in a request for information or RFI process where you articulate your needs and invite them to provide feedback and express interest in your project. About the Author.

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Websites Analytics Project Proposal 309

Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

proposal letters and pitch decks) to articulate the vision of an event in a way that makes the sponsor’s decision easier to make. A sponsorship deck is a tool that is used to articulate to a potential sponsor who your organization is, who your audience is, what your event is about, and how they can be a part of what you are doing.

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Sponsor Program Articulate Nonprofit 70

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 68

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.

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Consultant Script Evaluation Nonprofit 111

VQ Strategies

JUNE 22, 2021

That’s the first opportunity to clearly articulate the expectations for the volunteer – and to assess whether the role is, in fact, realistic. Discuss how to evaluate the assignment. What will you assess during the project and what will be evaluated upon completion? I often consider this the first vital reality check.

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Volunteer Articulate Evaluation Roles 75

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

This means you’ve got (1) a constituency who cares about your mission, vision and values; (2) a relevant case for support with clearly articulated needs and goals; (3) commitment from all stakeholders; (4) a communications mechanism, and (5) processes in place to steward your resources. Human Resources. Dynamic Functions.

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Place Fundraising Articulate Charity 88

The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 18, 2023

If you find that your current tech suite is causing more hindrance than help, it may be time to evaluate a new solution. As you articulate your thoughts and ideas, the AI tool captures and categorizes them into neat, searchable notes. Many nonprofits start their journey by tracking donors in an Excel spreadsheet.

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Technology Registration Nonprofit Tools 98

Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

This will help you discern what you really need in a consultant, how you will evaluate their suitability up front, and how you will hold them and yourself accountable throughout the project. Do they articulate an understanding of and/or demonstrate affinity for your mission and vision? Evaluation matrix . Interview questions.

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Consultant Process Proposal Nonprofit 122

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. Evaluate Your Opportunity Costs. You probably have a long list of great things you want to accomplish this year…including making analytics a priority.

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Analytics Language Associations Case Study 169

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

The leaders of a foundation must ensure that the foundation’s mission is clearly defined and articulated. Evaluate to learn. Foundation leaders should prioritize evaluation, provide resources to ensure adequate evaluation is done, and be open to adjustments based on results. Establish values and priorities.

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Adopt Foundation Practice Support 52

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

They are setting the stage for transparent communication when evaluating compatibility and complementary “value exchange between partners” are in effect. The degree to which a nonprofit can articulate the strength of its reach, resources, reputation, and capabilities is an important key in securing productive collaborative relationships.

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Collaboration Los Angeles Strategy Indiana 98

Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

They may be evaluating their financial and philanthropic goals, and thinking of ways to leave a lasting impact. Craft a clear and compelling message Develop a case for support , a concise and persuasive message to articulate the importance of legacy giving.

Gift 60

Gift Practice United States New York City 60

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2013

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. We have to look at what the result overall is – it is not just views for the sake of views or comments and likes for the sake of comments and likes.

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Measure Learning Metrics Social Media 103

Forj

AUGUST 17, 2021

In episode 7 of the Managing eLearning Podcast , Jon & Matt sit down with Celisa Steele Co-Founder & Managing Director for Tagoras to discuss the Learning Business Maturity Model , which articulates the characteristics of a mature market-facing learning business or line of business, as well as the stages that typically precede full maturity.

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eLearning Summary Podcast Management 36

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The better you can articulate how you can hit the ground running and will be a problem solver, not a problem creator, the better your chances of getting hired. What metrics will you be evaluated against? Companies aren’t hiring you out of the goodness of their hearts; they are hiring you to help them achieve their goals.

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Job Interview Articulate Problem 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

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. For example, retention rates tend to be higher for mid-level and major donors.

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Analytics Strategy Fundraising Benchmark 122

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Step 1: Evaluate your organization and see if you’re ready to apply for grants. To check if your organization is grants-ready, you should first ask yourself these questions: Can you clearly articulate your mission, vision, and your impact on the population you serve? Do you have adequate staff and time to devote to grant applications?

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Grant Articulate Application Guide 30

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The better you can articulate how you can hit the ground running and will be a problem solver, not a problem creator, the better your chances of getting hired. What metrics will you be evaluated against? Companies aren’t hiring you out of the goodness of their hearts; they are hiring you to help them achieve their goals.

Job 52

Job Interview Articulate Problem 52

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.

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Facilitation Work Chart Technique 106

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

The better you can articulate how you can hit the ground running and will be a problem solver, not a problem creator, the better your chances of getting hired. What metrics will you be evaluated against? Companies aren’t hiring you out of the goodness of their hearts; they are hiring you to help them achieve their goals.

Job 52

Job Interview Articulate Problem 52

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.

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Literacy Articulate Open Source International 145

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Surprises are few and opportunities are easily evaluated and leveraged. You need to articulately describe the need you’re addressing in a way that moves listeners’ hearts. When a leader is a planner, the organization is more stable and the team feels a sense of security knowing what’s coming down the pike.

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Skills Leadership Director Nonprofit 119

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 22, 2011

A theory of change is a specific and measurable description of a social change initiative that forms the basis for strategic planning, on-going decision-making and evaluation. It requires stakeholders to articulate underlying assumptions which can be tested and measured, and it also charts an incremental path towards results.

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Social Media Change Media Social 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

While you also want to always do an evaluation survey so you can quantify the participant’s assessment of their learning and feedback, I find verbal feedback is like doing a mini-focus group – getting feedback from participants right afterwards is always extremely valuable.

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Activities Active Activism Integration 105

Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Or more detrimental—not consistently being able to articulate what the bigger picture even is. . At Media Cause, we do this by making our company values part of how we evaluate and review employees. So what are some ways that you can make your brand top of mind, quite internally?

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Guidelines Nonprofit Audience International 72

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

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The first step of generating a good story is to articulate your goals. Evaluate your Campaign. Evaluation is the last step which is very crucial in determining whether your storytelling campaign is working as you intended. Know Your Goals. Facebook ads work if your budget allows.

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Storytelling Audience Channel Story 45

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 24, 2013

If you can be that vocal member who articulates the need for organization building, how it will result in greater results over time, and how the board must be the champion of and seed investor in organization building, you can create a stronger, healthier nonprofit. Think strategically about who you could. nonprofit is achieving.

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Gift Giving Oregon Nonprofit 92

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

It was articulated as: “We don’t have the skills to analyze, slice and dice, and make sense of our data, so it is hard to do it well.” I hear this too often from nonprofits. The hot button issue was capacity, skills, and lack of resources.

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Data Help Measure Analysis 107

Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Big hearts will respond to big-hearted, authentic, clearly-articulated, specific and resonant appeals. It’s a good time to evaluate where you may have gaps in your technology. Or a new donor responded with bigheartedness to an emergency appeal. . Or people simply chipped in what they could. Nonprofit Giving Trends on the Horizon.

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Trend Strategy Giving Fundraising 136

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

Articulating measurable goals. Conversion, as measured in dollars and cents, as a means to evaluate and justify the time spent on social media. Overwhelmed by data collection process. Technical or Systems Challenges. Getting accurate data and the right information. A streamlined and well designed dashboard.

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Results Data Charlotte Measure 95

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Jara Dean-Coffey discussed impact, with a focus on how organizations should be evaluative , rather than simply doing evaluation. Evaluative thinking needs to be built into the foundation of both strategy and everyday operation, and means much more than deploying an annual survey. Impact: Be Rather Than Do.

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Model Impact Business Case Study 55

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2015

This process of reflection is embedded in the organization’s working style, not a random moment of inspiration after a program evaluation is completed. Everyone on staff understands that the questions are the best teachers and in an effort to sustain learning articulate questions and seek answers to those questions.

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Culture Data Create Reflection 50

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2019

The first step is to evaluate your organization and see if you’re ready to apply for grants. To check if your organization is grants-ready, you should first ask yourself these questions: Can you clearly articulate your mission, vision, and your impact on the population you serve? of that grant money. Are you ready to get started?

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Grant Articulate Application Awareness 21

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