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Mission Possible: How Technology and Automation Propel Nonprofits

The Modern Nonprofit

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. As you articulate your thoughts and ideas, the AI tool captures and categorizes them into neat, searchable notes.

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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. WORD STORM.

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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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Social Media: Ask What’s the Change, Not the Return!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Should nonprofits use a narrow ROI definition in their quest to improve program results? Why not apply a “ Theory of Change &# method? 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.

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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. This consultant can evaluate your nonprofit’s overarching goals and help you define the research objectives that will help you accomplish them. Designing Your Survey Method.

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Trainer’s Notebook: Integrating Thinking and Feedback Activities

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This where design thinking methods and innovation lab facilitation techniques can be helpful. While evaluation surveys are great, they are only one form of feedback. This was the first 90 minutes of the workshop, and while content and interaction kept in active learning mode — the next step was a synthesis.

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How Does Your Nonprofit Use Data To Improve Results?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Does not have a dashboard or simple collection method. Articulating measurable goals. Conversion, as measured in dollars and cents, as a means to evaluate and justify the time spent on social media. Does not know where to start. Does data collection from time-to-time, but not formal reporting. Often overwhelmed.

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