Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2021

Every social sector organization can and should be doing impact management ! There are three main components to integrating impact management practices in your organization: continuous evidence building, participant-centered program management, and integrated financial management.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

In this blog post, we will share some insights and best practices from our recent webinar, Change Up Your Questions: Exploring and Shaping What You Ask Grantees and How You Ask Them , where Marshall Ginn of Capital Philanthropy discussed how to evaluate and improve your application questions. If you want examples, ask for examples.

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Application Review Evaluation Reflection 76

.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

The 4Cs or critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication complement technology and will serve any organization well in competitive markets. Set the example by modeling the behavior you would like to see. David Caruso, whose company Highroad Solutions has been a remote workplace since 2005, offered this example.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Conducting meetings that take conversations down rabbit holes that cause widespread frustration amongst the members of your group. Specifically, you’ll learn about Horwath’s Strategic Quotient (SQ) , a validated assessment tool which evaluates an individual’s ability to lead and think strategically. Horwath : Killing meetings.

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Leadership Evaluation Brain Business 92

.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Our research included interviewing thought leaders, organizing think tanks, and surveying professionals. But we didn’t anticipate a pandemic that would force every association to become conversant in digital solutions. ” Engage Broadly To promote that collective focus, engage employees across the organization.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

I led a group of fellow volunteers who evaluated applications from diverse organizations. The winning organizations were consistently exhibiting interesting characteristics, but we weren’t asking questions targeted at those characteristics. Or cover it during a conversation instead of the application. Take it out.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

Fundraising is the bread and butter of nonprofit organizations—without gifts from generous donors, your nonprofit wouldn’t be able to work toward its mission. For example, if you’re an animal shelter nonprofit, you could label your $25 donation option with “a month’s worth of food for a puppy.” Conversion rate.

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John Kenyon

APRIL 11, 2024

For nonprofits and grantmaking organizations committed to racial equity, using artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) raises important concerns. For example, there are fewer quality online materials representing the viewpoints of certain racial groups. Not acceptable for equity-focused organizations!

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Donor retention is how many donors continue to support your organization year over year. For example, you might attract 150 new donors and retain 55% of your existing donors within a year. Evaluate past fundraising and acquisition campaigns. Craft a conversion journey. Nonprofits usually report retention as a percentage.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

To successfully implement changes to your grantmaking application, you need to communicate the benefits of data-driven and user-centered design to your leadership, tie the benefits to your organization’s overall goals, and involve your leadership in the decision-making process. For example: Does your application represent your mission?

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Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 91

Association Analytics

APRIL 8, 2021

In today’s world, organizations simply cannot afford to invest their time and limited resources in initiatives that do not demonstrably deliver outcomes that support their goals. For example, your organization may have a 2021 goal of “increasing membership.” Developing a SMART goal is seldom complex from a data standpoint.

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sgEngage

JULY 12, 2022

While there are many considerations for beginning (or expanding on) a grantmaker’s DEI journey, all organizations must prioritize the commitment from their leadership, their internal processes, and their grantmaking practices. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion must come from the leaders of the organization.

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Application Grant Evaluation Practice 98

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

We focused on principles for community building and community organizing, as well as examples of both short-term and long-term engagement. Would love to hear if you have examples or tips to share! Principles of Community Organizing. Here are the slides! The key is that that’s okay!

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Community Build Organization Case Study 253

Media Cause

APRIL 15, 2024

If you want to know why every nonprofit organization should have a MarTech stack, read the second blog here. But, how does an organization begin to piece one together? As your nonprofit team begins that conversation, be sure to write down the answers. If you want a refresher on what MarTech is, check out the first blog here.

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Build Map Platform Integration 59

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Here’s the good news: with preparation and a pulse on the right data and information, it is possible to get a handle on the task and get a big picture of your organization’s needs. Below is a list of processes and procedures you can take to prepare yourself and your organization to start your website build or redesign on a solid footing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

How do you get your appeals in front of your Facebook audience despite the significant decline in organic reach and the resulting reduction in engagement caused by changes to the News Feed algorithm? 1) Set up a conversion event and create a campaign. 2) Identify your target audience. 2) Identify your target audience.

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Facebook Fundraising ROI Virginia 245

Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

It is the responsibility of senior management to plan the use of AI carefully in order to ensure that no harm is done to people inside and outside of the organization. While researching and writing our book, The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human Center in an Age of Automation , we found many examples of chatbots misbehaving in the world.

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Literacy Advice Test Training 138

.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

As the home of organizations that draw on decades of history, it’s not surprising that we love the security of time-honored strategies. Our books “Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption” and “An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” summarize those conversations. To the organization?

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Advice Course Associations Change 170

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We suggest that you have a conversation and not send a survey. Some examples include: Data specific – What data empowers you? An example is how many new members did we acquire last month? The outcomes you can achieve tend to fall into four buckets that benefit your organization. Evaluate Your Opportunity Costs.

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Analytics Language Associations Case Study 169

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

Additionally, in a study conducted by Yordanos Eyoel, Millennials have reportedly low levels of trust in civil society and demand accountability from organizations. They have historically been left out of the conversation, but want to give their time and resources to make the biggest social impact possible. Recommendations. Conclusion.

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Generation Milwaukee Wisconsin Donor 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Conducting meetings that take conversations down rabbit holes that cause widespread frustration amongst the members of your group. Specifically, you’ll learn about Horwath’s Strategic Quotient (SQ) , a validated assessment tool which evaluates an individual’s ability to lead and think strategically. Horwath : Killing meetings.

Leadership 58

Leadership Evaluation Brain Business 58

Forum One

JULY 13, 2021

Apple’s latest privacy updates will affect data sources commonly used by mission-driven organizations. Let’s explore how your organization can adapt to the changes. For organizations running ad campaigns, these changes could impact results and data in numerous ways.

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Impact Organization Track Analytics 46

Forum One

JULY 15, 2021

A step-by-step approach to personalization allows organizations to start delivering unique content sooner than later. Just like the private sector, mission-driven organizations need to ensure they are providing personalized marketing and digital experiences in order to effectively engage their online audiences.

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Personal Test Demographics Analytics 101

sgEngage

JUNE 22, 2021

Here are some examples: User Interviews. Examples of questions include: How did you come to be involved with our organization? These pages may represent a potential donor’s very first impression of your organization so be sure they’re optimized to drive deeper engagement on your site.

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Method Research Test Analytics 76

Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Social media for nonprofits is one of the best ways for organizations to reach out, engage with the community, and promote the work they do. Learn how your organization can take full advantage of social media in this guide! One of the biggest reasons your organization should use social media is how cost-effective it is.

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Social Media Media Guide Social 52

NTEN

JUNE 29, 2023

NTEN has had an increasingly distributed team and a flexible work schedule throughout our 23 years as an organization. So when everyone shifted to working from home during the pandemic, we already had half the staff working remotely, which allowed us to better adapt than many organizations. We are a team of humans with full lives.

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sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

These hurdles are a few of the challenges facing school business offices and nonprofit organizations doing their best to evaluate and keep track of employee purchases day-to-day. Of course, there are caveats to consider when evaluating new tools. Many cards also supply organizations with additional travel benefits.

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Nonprofit Track Doc Evaluation 73

Forum One

JULY 6, 2023

Customer experience (CX) is the sum of every interaction a member of the public has with your organization. How do your audiences feel about your organization and brand? There has never been a more critical time for mission-driven organizations to prioritize creating an inclusive customer experience.

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Measure Websites Metrics Track 66

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Google has emerged as one of the most influential and powerful organizations of our time. Eligible charitable organizations apply to Google to receive $10,000 a month to use on Google Ads. Once an organization receives an Ad Grant, it gets to keep it indefinitely, as long as it meets basic compliance standards.

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Grant Google Problem Analytics 98

Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

When asking for a legacy gift from a donor to your nonprofit, it’s important to approach the conversation with sensitivity and professionalism. Research and identify potential donors Begin by identifying individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Many of these virtual events were born from a spirit of innovation and resiliency from organizations that were forced to evolve in a matter of days and raise much-needed funds in new ways. This was evident in the new partnerships we saw forming between for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Trend Fundraising Virtual Haiti 261

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. More people working in or with grantmaking organizations now have some term related to knowledge work in their titles or job descriptions.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 68

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The exact donation amount that you consider to be a major gift will depend on the highest donation amounts your organization typically receives. For example, if your largest donations tend to be between $25,000 and $50,000, you might designate that range as your major gift range. Evaluate external threats and opportunities.

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Gift Raise Guide Relationship 98

VQ Strategies

JANUARY 18, 2021

Day, designated as a National Day of Service, I was interviewed by Meghan McCarty Carino for National Public Radio about how organizations have adjusted their MLK Day of Service plans given the pandemic. The events of the last ten months have forced organizations to rethink and re-engineer how to do business.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Note from Beth: If you’ve been following my blog lately, you know I’ve been having this conversation with Marnie Webb about abundance. How Abundance Can Connect Arts Organizations With Audiences by Marc van Bree. It also sparked a conversation on Twitter among some classical music people. All in one day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2008

I'm prepping for a workshop on Social Media and wanted do a round up of recent compelling examples of arts organizations using social media strategies and tools. I was particularly interested in examples using blogs, Twitter, Flickr, Youtube, and Facebook. All evaluations are private; all artists are unnamed.

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Arts Social Media Examples Artist 74

sgEngage

MARCH 11, 2024

Ultimately, this helps major gift teams focus on what matters most—building relationships with donors and helping their organization make an impact. An integration with Momentum, for example, connects donor portfolios with automation and generative AI for email communications for Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® and Blackbaud CRM customers.

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Gift Game Philanthropy Fundraising 83