Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The workshop used design-thinking based on Luma methodology to help participants develop a communications strategy for measuring impact. The process took participants through an assessment of the problems facing them, collective brainstorming, and prototyping. The hot button issue was capacity, skills, and lack of resources.

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Cloud 4 Good

JANUARY 25, 2022

An Elite Group Chosen from 1,200+ Applicants Acting as a lock and key, Talent for Good seeks to address the Salesforce skills gap while simultaneously welcoming historically overlooked talent and helping to diversify the tech field.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

What skills and qualities should you look for in a major gifts officer? The MGO is a big deal because it requires a unique skill set: A love for people A genuine dedication to your cause A good storyteller (and ‘question asker’!) only the soft, albeit very important, focus on relationships). Build a strong major giving program.

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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. Fear of being replaced by volunteers. Reluctance to give up control over the work.

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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. Let’s say your organization advocates for high-speed internet access in rural areas, helping students of all ages achieve digital literacy and support quality education.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

The book is a comprehensive guide designed to help young professionals and career changers navigate these changes,” says Dilenschneider. Dilenschneider : I was inspired to write The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence because I saw a need for a practical, insightful guide to help professionals navigate the rapid changes in our world.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Consider the hours of time you spend reading articles and books, attending webinars, conferences and meetings, watching videos, and whatever else you generally do to explore and develop new skills. Do you think you’re absorbing this information in a manner that helps you to grow? I’m guessing this may be helpful to you as well.

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Twenty Hats

DECEMBER 28, 2021

On the other hand, I feel like the existing posts do a good job of articulating my volunteer engagement philosophy: that quality volunteer engagement cannot occur without motivated, dedicated, and well-trained volunteer managers. The care and support that we give our volunteers is just as important as our leadership skills.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

As a sponsorship strategy coach and educator, I help nonprofit professionals position and package their events so that they can reduce their out of pocket costs, increase their income, and gain new long-term partners. These statements bothered me because I had a solution that I knew would support their needs.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

These nourish the brand to attract more funding, helping the organization become stronger and more successful. It helps nonprofits maintain a good reputation with stakeholders. Leaders need to develop brand awareness, brand commitment, brand strategic thinking, flexibility, communication skills and teamwork.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The art of grant writing, therefore, remains a critical skill for nonprofit professionals, serving as a bridge to these essential resources. Your beneficiaries, staff, supporters – they all help you paint an authentic picture of your work. A well-articulated proposal? And what’s more?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

My New Year’s Reflection Rituals Review the Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. Chris Brogan’s technique is to select three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Sometimes we get one tool – one skill, one talent – and out of habit, we stick with it, never thinking about other tools we might need. It takes an entrepreneurial heart to start a nonprofit, fundraising and marketing skills to grow it, and leadership skills to manage it. They help people understand the need you’re addressing.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2018

CSR trends point to the rise of skills-based volunteerism. The 2017 CECP Giving in Numbers reports that more than 50% of companies have developed skills-based volunteer programs to support community and business goals. Skills-based volunteerism is a powerful resource because its value is far greater than the sum of its parts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

For over twenty years, I do several rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead because they allow me to gain focus and clarity. 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. What about you?

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The most common topic of discussion in meetings lately and the theme of many sessions during this unusual fall conference season is the need to advocate for volunteer engagement as a strategy to help sustain organizations during these challenging times. Where were your strengths? How have you pivoted? leaders.

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

Your nonprofit feels ready or has a clear need to bring in a skilled consultant, but how do you find the right one? . Good preparation up front helps to ensure good results. You’ll create tools to help narrow the field to the best match for you. Emotional intelligence (communication, self-awareness, interpersonal skills).

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2022

It must be articulate enough to measure progress against, inspiring enough to move people to action, and still broad enough to withstand the test of time. She is a substance use disorder professional and a certified peer counselor who has devoted her career to helping others effected by addiction. Scholarships are available.

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Achieve

JULY 27, 2017

How does your organization help people? . Beyond broad responses such as “We connect people to the skills they need” or “We strengthen parents’ engagement in their children’s education,” think more specifically about the effect your programs are having on individuals. Think in reverse: What. One study I examined when writing my book.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

This is where corporate sponsors can help. Corporate sponsorship is a mutually beneficial relationship wherein a company offers direct financial support, in-kind donations , or skilled volunteer services to support a nonprofit in meeting its fundraising event goals. Lending extra credibility to your event to help you draw in donations.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Fundraisers often lament that board members are shirking their commitment to helping fundraise. Set Clear Expectations When you’re introducing prospects to your organization, you explain how their contribution helps the organization carry out its mission. Luckily, fundraising is a learnable skill. Build on Your Momentum.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 12, 2022

Telling great stories helps your non-profit get its message out into the world, connect with new audiences and motivate people to take action like making a donation. But so many non-profit professionals get discouraged by storytelling because they think it’s going to require the unparalleled writing skills of a Pulitzer Prize winner.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

This checklist will help to recognize whether your organization should apply for grants now or focus on organizational growth to prepare for grant-seeking in the future. Readiness to apply : In order to apply for a grant, you must have the skills and capacity to develop a competitive grant proposal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

For over twenty-five years, I do several rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead because they allow me to gain focus and clarity. 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.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Can you clearly articulate the issue you’re hoping to solve? Consider whether your community has a wide range of potential giving sources willing to help out, including individual donors , corporate sponsors, foundations, and government agencies. Is it one distinct problem or multiple issues? Look into: Your primary audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

For over twenty-five years, I do several rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead because they allow me to gain focus and clarity. 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.

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Twenty Hats

AUGUST 17, 2021

Over time you’ll benefit from their brand, skills or pro-bono services and if you play your cards right, financial support. Knowing these little details can help you determine if the motive is for a long-term strategic partner or whether the engagement is short-term to satisfy a different objective for that company.

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VisionLink

MAY 14, 2012

It helps them be able to place their best students on a career path, and it helps you as you can articulate the kind of person you are looking for. The key is to be thoughtful about your sources; go to the appropriate college department or to certain key professors who specialize in the fields in which you need an intern.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2018

Connectivity helps facilitate highly distributed groups of people to work on a campaign, project, or share ideas that spread with unprecedented velocity and reach. We, in the social good sector, especially need to keep honing our skills in unleashing new power for good causes. Each profile is illustrated with an in-depth case study.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 12, 2017

To do so, they need to be skilled collaborators, adept at bringing diverse perspectives together, and confident in their abilities to collaboratively steward supporters at every touchpoint along the ladder of engagement with other teams, departments, and senior leadership. Get Everyone Aligned Around the Culture of Philanthropy.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

And almost everyone involved in your organization—volunteers, staff, and donors—is juggling all the obligations that come with the holidays: planning family meals, shopping for gifts, figuring out whose mother’s house to go to, helping out with church programs, and seeing relatives that you only see once a year—and that’s more than enough!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

Also, as it relates to the hiring matrix and the interview script, be sure to consider the role you wish for the consultant to play and their skills, experience, and expertise, as well as any specialized training required for the role. . Evaluate each applicant’s ability to articulate and demonstrate shared core values. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

For over twenty years, I do several rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead because they help me to gain focus and clarity. Last year, I added another tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2022

The techniques help to grease the wheels of any organizational change. Change management also helps you get buy-in so that your staff will support the project and gives them a clear reason why they are going through the change. Sustainability – Proactively managing change through one project helps set the stage for future projects.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

David Grossman , president and founder of The Grossman Group , published in 2010 a helpful, free eBook titled: Mastering The Art of Messaging. At the same time, leaders continue to struggle with one of their toughest jobs, developing and articulating their overall strategy and priorities, especially during times of change.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

As you implement the strategies given in this guide, you’ll be able to find and recruit people who want to dedicate their time and talent to helping your organization. Learn how Qgiv can help you and your volunteers make the most of your fundraising efforts! Volunteers help nonprofits connect with the community.

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 30, 2018

Many folks who approach BoardAssist worry that all they will do on a nonprofit board is ask their friends for money – instead they want to be involved in using their management and strategy skills to some higher purpose. Can and do board members articulate this focus to others, particularly potential donors?

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