Forum One

JUNE 15, 2022

In a web redesign, for example, thinking ahead and saying out loud, “What if this content doesn’t migrate the way we planned?” You might think, if we are so frequently wrong about how risky things are and how confident we can be in our assessment, then why articulate risk at all? Articulating impacts of delays when they are considered.

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sgEngage

JULY 8, 2022

For as many delightful experiences we’ve had with the technology (autocomplete in Microsoft Office, for example), we’ve had 10x the disappointment in other ventures. AI and machine learning predictions are—essentially—a collection of algebraic equations that articulate the most probable outcome to a very specific question.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

To help you dive right in, this posts provides an overview of the tools available, best practices, and examples to make your chosen AI writing tool work for you. Though it’s startlingly articulate, AI doesn’t think, and it doesn’t know your nonprofit’s goals or supporters as well as you do.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

A project charter is a brief, formal document that concisely articulates the essential details of the project, such as its purpose, scope, goals, and contributors. For example, you will be reviewing your expense management processes as part of this project, but any fundraising management topics will be reserved for a later initiative.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

My goal was to provide a comprehensive playbook, drawing from real-world examples, to empower professionals at any career stage to build influence, lead effectively and use power responsibly. With purpose, adaptability, genuine communication and leading by example, you can build influence with integrity.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Additionally, it can be sometimes difficult to articulate exactly how a CRM can do all these great things we just outlined. For example, if your nonprofit is concentrating its efforts on capturing more donor data (which you should be), you’re going to need a place to store that information. Highlight the critical success factors.

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VQ Strategies

MAY 24, 2021

Effectively advocating for volunteer leadership requires not only an ability to articulate the benefits of engaging volunteer leaders but also understanding what gets in people’s way of delegating and being able to reduce the barriers to delegation. Past experiences that did not go well. Lack of trust in volunteers’ ability to be successful.

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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. Some examples include: Data specific – What data empowers you? An example is how many new members did we acquire last month? What limits you? What do you think about our data? Take action!

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Example: “Datamaking” as engagement I recently worked with an arts and culture intermediary nonprofit that focused on capacity development, network building, and connecting local nonprofits to state agencies and grants. This understanding led me to an approach for “datamaking” that I utilize with groups.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Candidates should be able to quickly articulate a nuanced commitment to both in the form of details about the organization, trends in fundraising, and awareness of traits required to be a strong major gifts officer. Can you give an example of a time when you had to think creatively to secure a major donation?

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Kindful

APRIL 5, 2021

Do people in your community know who you are, but have trouble articulating what your mission is? For this type of video, you should interview people within your organization who can properly articulate what it is you do. Here’s an example of one such video. Here’s an example of this type of video. Call-to-action video.

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Twenty Hats

DECEMBER 28, 2021

There is always something new to share – a different perspective, an emerging trend, or a real-life example of a volunteer manager with a brilliant idea that deserves attention. To figure that out, I took my own browse of the Twenty Hats archives and found the three posts that articulate other important messages.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

For example, a profile about a staff member is not likely to highlight conflict. This kind of story will still articulate values that donors connect with and could be motivating in a different way. For example, let’s say you’re a local children’s theater company. Both of these are examples of problems (i.e.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Use real-life examples, bring your impact to life with heartfelt testimonials. A well-articulated proposal? The Might of a Compelling Narrative Imagine your proposal as a boat in a vast sea, jostling amongst many others. Grab the oars of compelling storytelling , row with gusto and make your application stand out.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 12, 2021

Consider Your Organization’s Goals Your mission statement should succinctly articulate what your nonprofit aims to accomplish. Futuring can be used in a variety of ways, but progressive organizations can use it to better articulate the ultimate purpose behind their actions to outsiders.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Once you understand your part in this matrix of good, you can better tell your story and articulate your value in grant writing. Each step you take to maximize your impact creates a ripple that carries through to create global change.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

If you can fit in examples of how you’ve made an impact in the past, even better. In the below example, Meat Fight clearly articulates the projects their funds will support. In the example below, Fiver uses a specific story of an alumnus who benefited from their program. What does your organization do? Call To Action.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2012

As described in Amy Lyman's new book, The Trustworthy Leader , REI concisely articulates its core values in this series of statements: Authenticity -- We are true to the outdoors. You can learn from Recreational Equipment Incorporated , better known as REI -- an outdoor gear and apparel co-op.

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Nucleus

MARCH 2, 2021

The Nucleus Data Analytics solution lets associations select where they wish to begin and prove the value in one department or program (for example: membership retention, new member acquisition, conference attendance, or non-dues revenue) before introducing analytics to other functions. in 2012 to 65.0%

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

It starts with articulating a clear, authentic, and long-term purpose — something that is true today, and that guides the organization into the future. Here are a few examples of what purpose-driven companies do that set them apart. For example, My Special Aflac Duck is a social robot that helps kids cope with cancer.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Take, for example, Spur Local’s commitment to community strengthening in the Greater Washington region through their annual Giving Tuesday campaign, “Give Local Together”. Let’s dive into crafting a compelling campaign page, guided by best practices and inspired by real examples.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2014

The art part is how you articulate your organization’s measure of success and formulate strategies to realize that success. The science part of the equation starts with a solid methodology and tools. Here are some more examples ). Wondering what a blog carnival is?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

It should be easy to understand and you need to be able to articulate it clearly. For example, if you work for a food bank, a clear, magnetic vision might be to end hunger in your community. Here’s a great example from Best Friends Animal Society with their BHAG of taking the entire U. Notice there’s no jargon.

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VisionLink

JUNE 14, 2012

Expert practitioners have built successful course pathways, reduced the cost of math remediation by $5,000 per course, worked together to jointly author textbooks (increasing quality and reducing duplication), and created articulate programs of study; many other examples exist.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

Articulate your goals. . Start by articulating your virtual campaign, in-person and/or hybrid event goals so you can then create your email communications plan to support those goals. For example, look at your audience by their affinity with your campaign. For example: Top fundraiser . Board member . Team captain .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

For example, I have a daily reflection ritual of walking a few miles a day to think away from screens. Chris Brogan’s technique is to select three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. And, if I’m being honest, I don’t stick to them. I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 3, 2011

A mistake I see very often in RFPs is an imbalance in what is articulated in the RFP, and the kind of work that is required to pull off what’s needed. Here is, in my estimation, the good, bad, and ugly in the realm of RFPs. I’ll start with the bad. Even an hour or two of their time will save you money and headaches.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

For example, retention rates tend to be higher for mid-level and major donors. Once you have those numbers, clearly articulate your goals and identify what you need to meet your goals. For example, it’s more important to know how many donors you have than to know the number of social media followers you have. Do more testing.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 10, 2021

Take, for example, Verizon’s ad campaign during the Super Bowl in 2019. Other examples of mutually beneficial nonprofit-corporate partnerships. This means that companies want their brands to be understood as contributing to the greater social good—in an authentic way.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Making sure that our visions align is crucial, and success depends heavily on communication: asking the right questions from the start and helping whoever the request is coming from to articulate their needs when they might lack the creative language to do so feasibly. Images often speak louder than words. Choose colors with intention.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

For example, if you’re afraid to ask a major donor to write an even bigger check this year, write down your fear. Write down your feelings, especially the ones you have trouble articulating. Ask staff and volunteers to contribute, and regularly contribute yourself to set a good example. Why are you afraid?

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Candid

MAY 20, 2021

For example, performing arts organizations needed to immediately pause their campaigns back in early 2020. Articulate a simple, clear, and compelling case for support that ties together your needs, your community, and the impact that increased capacity will have. Ask for the gifts, in-person or by Zoom as needed.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

Articulating this to your team not only sets appropriate expectations, but also allows users to better understand the implementation process and get excited about new functionalities on the horizon. The ability to articulate current processes and desired outcomes is essential when adopting a new system. Understanding the Timeline.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 12, 2022

A narration of an incident or a series of events or an example of these that is or may be narrated, as an anecdote, joke, etc. But by telling a story, you can not only communicate the services/programs you provide, you can also articulate their impact. A fictitious tale, shorter and less elaborate than a novel. Check out these posts.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

For example, we can build incredibly meaningful opportunities and programs for employees to engage in volunteering, giving, and broader philanthropy, but if we have not addressed our alignment on values and purpose first, then it will be for naught. It needs to be at the foundation of our efforts to drive holistic employee engagement.

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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. Share specific examples and data points that showcase your reputation and trust in the community. Do you have a well-defined mission statement?

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Being able to articulate and quantify how your organization engaged volunteers prior to the pandemic and since the outbreak is equally important to understanding the trends across the sector. Know your own Engagement and Impact. Where were your strengths?

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