The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 2, 2023

Are there tasks that can be delegated to volunteers without compromising the quality of your services? Introduce them to staff members and other volunteers, and provide a comfortable environment for them to ask questions and engage in conversation. But wouldn’t it be great to do more than just rely on their goodwill?

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Nonprofit consultants and their services can be serious game-changers for organizations. A nonprofit consulting firm is a partner that provides specialized, expert services to nonprofit organizations. What are your long-term goals for your consulting project? Here’s what we’ll cover: The Basics of Nonprofit Consulting.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

But as we learn these rules, we often forget to question where and how those rules were created in the first place. What were structures in places at the time? . The other day I attended an information session for a new initiative centered around increasing diversity in design. I was there for the same reason.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

If outsourcing the work sounds like an offer you can’t refuse, take the time to find an agency that offers the exact services and expertise your team needs. By amplifying content on Google Search, participating organizations can connect with motivated prospects searching for their causes online. Do Google Ad Grants work?

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Grant Google Management Guide 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Way back in 2009, when I first Peter and Madeline, we brainstormed some questions about the strategic use of social media to build a network. There is minimal structure or roles and as a living organism, the structure changes. Here’s a few ideas, concepts, and insights from the book that resonated.

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Forum One

MARCH 4, 2021

The term “crisis communications” usually brings to mind reputation management and damage control—because that’s how you approach traditional crisis communications planning. The answers to this question will change your approach. Lesson one: It’s time to think about crisis communications differently. Everything you do is communication.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Creating a Request for Proposals can be labor-intensive, time consuming, and stressful, but it's a lot easier when you're not starting from scratch - so we've put together a template that you can fill out as you go, which already contains the structure, sections, and language you'll need. What's the company's reputation in its industry?

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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

Which leads to the question: You’ve been laid off. 2) Know the answers to these three questions: What are your strengths? 2) Know the answers to these three questions: What are your strengths? Be prepared to ask questions about the organization’s mission and where they’re headed. But don’t take it from me.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

A new poster from the National Park Service, based on Rich Black's 2009 image. Each of these women push the boundaries of cultural institutions in different ways, with digital and physical manifestations. The Museum of Impact is a pop-up project of short-term exhibitions on urgent topics of social justice. Want to know more?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

It is a useful technique for creating a more responsive, flexible organizational culture as well as coming up with more innovative ideas for programs and grants that are a good fit. Grantees, Experts, and Partners at the end of the Brainerd Foundation’s 21st Century Advocacy Design Lab.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Elizabeth, I’ve got 2:30 Eastern officially. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 22, 2019

We were lucky to have the opportunity to speak with Amy Mills, CEO of Emancipet , a nonprofit with a mission to supply affordable veterinarian care services to all pet owners. She answered a few questions for us about their success with alternative funding and the journey they went on to create a diversified program.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

In today’s post, Seema and Elizabeth answer some of the questions during the webinar, and share suggestions contributed by participants. Note, some questions have been edited in the interests of privacy.]. Note, some questions have been edited in the interests of privacy.]. Questions.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 6, 2016

As I did at the one-year and three-year mark, here are some of the things I'm most proud of, mistakes I've made, and questions on my mind as we head into the next five years. Abbott Square will include free outdoor public seating, a public food market, and several areas for free art and cultural activities. and it feels amazing.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

She doesn't have a specific idea for a partner event or exhibit, but she feels like we have a lot to offer each other in terms of publicity and a shared focus on enhancing cultural experiences in the community. But then, it turns out we've already said yes to three other groups for the event in question. I love saying yes.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It is important to note, however, that the M&G rate varies across organizations depending on their cost structure. So, what does this mean in terms of the budget? This means the other half will show as a deficit on the income statement or, in layman’s terms: it’ll have to be covered by a different funding source.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Even when there is funding to build a tech solution, perhaps from a large foundation, there is rarely the long-term funding to maintain it, let alone improve it. Nonprofits need to find a way to share the costs of maintaining technology that works for them and that will work for them in the long term. The Open Collective Idea.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

There is no easy answer to the question of build, buy, or customize. I’m often asked to help nonprofits define a technology roadmap – that is, figuring out how to migrate their business from a legacy system(s) to a new solution(s) and beyond. ” The answer is typically “yes.”

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

But most importantly, feel free to chat in your questions and comments along the way. Thanks to all of you for your patience. And I’m so happy to see a full room. It’s April Fools’ Day, but this is a real webinar and this is going to be a good one. This is not a trick at all and you all are really in for a treat.

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

Talk to each other, introduce yourself in the chat if you haven’t already because we will save some time for some Q&A once we kind of get through our scripted questions. In terms of the actual topic, being laid off hurts, plain and simple. What should I be doing to find the next big thing for me? I’m Steven.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2009

Outlined in the brief article below is a new way of using the Web and web services to gather peoples’ stories – anecdotes, video clips, podcasts, blog posts and all sorts of other snippets – and help not-for-profit organizations move into action planning based on the “raw material” of what people are saying and talking about.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 24, 2011

This is the third in a series of posts about Paul Light's book Sustaining Innovation: Creating Nonprofit and Government Organizations that Innovate Naturally. This post features an interview with Sarah Schultz, a museum staffer at one of the institutions Light profiled in the book (the Walker Art Center). Can you give me an example?

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 8, 2010

This morning, in less than fifteen seconds, I saw live video of: a guy on the phone, lounging in front of his computer a guy taking a photo of me while ignoring simple questions a guy who used a mirror effect to look like an alien a penis The penis was the last straw. Occasionally it's a place for a surprising cross-cultural encounter.

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M+R

JUNE 7, 2023

While we push ourselves and our clients every day toward a more equitable future, we’re also continually evaluating our internal structures to determine how we can bring an equity-centered approach to all of our work. to consider the following questions: Who needs to hear more about the advocacy work for a given issue?

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Care2

MARCH 13, 2009

Everything You Know About Web Design Is Wrong When: Friday, March 13th from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Room A Description: Just as early filmmakers struggled to break free from the conventions of live theater, after 10+ years Web designers are still trapped in the structures of the past. Panelist: Dan Willis, Consultant for Sapient 3.

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Social Media Interaction Advocacy Online 44

Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

We have a lot of content, and we know that you’ll have questions. And we’re not using the chat feature with you; we’re using the Q&A box to be in dialogue with you, so please feel welcome to use that at any time as questions arise. And as I said, there’ll be formal breaks in the content where we review some of those questions.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 12, 2012

On Financial Narratives and Financial Footnotes: The Truth Is in the Fine Print Guest Beneblog by Teresa Throckmorton, Benetech's CFO and VP, Finance In a previous blog post, we shared the Seven Benetech Truths : the core values that define our identity and culture, that guide our work, and that tell our story.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

At the intersection of digital and mission-driven work, 2023 was a year of significant changes, big decisions, and growth for many organizations in the nonprofit and government space. For us, it was no different! That’s a rate of over one award per week! Here are this year’s big winners in our world of digital impact.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Introduce yourself if you haven’t, say hi, but ask questions, you know, leave comments. And if there are questions that you’re like, “Oh, this is a really good one,” feel free to just say, “Hey, Julie, we got a good question here.” So thanks for being here, awesome to see a full room.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 19, 2009

She has been named a Haas Public Service Fellow at Stanford, a Top 10 College Woman by Glamour Magazine , and a Person You Should Know by CNN. Kjerstin Erickson is one of those people "shiny" people who lights up a room. Now 26, Erickson is still FORGE's Executive Director. The "collaborative project planning process" is a mouthful.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For many at the intersection of digital and mission-driven work, 2023 was a year of significant changes, big decisions, and growth. For us, it was no different! We are proud to see this great work honored and to say that across our roster of clients, we took home 63 awards and even one Webby nomination ! That’s a rate of over one award per week!

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 25, 2023

They also really come into play after your nonprofit’s event is over and done—tthey’re important tools as you work to turn one-time attendees into long-term supporters. What Does Nonprofit Event Management Software Do? Before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s cover the basics.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Discover how these and other factors are irrevocably changing the ways donors structure their largest gifts of a lifetime. Fundraising. Donor relations. Accounting. Nonprofit technology, and more! What are you waiting for? Leadership. Governance / @usdsoles.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

We are here to talk about how to lead and manage in our new work reality. You want to get rid of all that burnout if we can. Thanks for being here. I know it’s a short week for some of you, but I really appreciate a full room. I’m Steven. I’m over here at Bloomerang, and I’ll be moderating as always. How’s it going?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

We’ll save some time for questions but, most importantly, we would love to hear from you. But do reach out because we’ll have some time for your questions at the end. And also just in terms of our format and our approach today, Steven’s going to be keeping an eye on. I’m so glad to see you all here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2013

While the questions vary between the version for private foundations or small nonprofits, the 990 collects details on the financial, governance and organizational structure of America’s universities, hospitals, foundations, and charities to the end of ensuring that they are deserving of tax exempt status.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 13, 2012

Cultivating an ongoing relationship with the donor is of extreme importance, but it also raises a burning question: Who, exactly, owns the donor? The issue of who owns donors is really a question of who and what the sources of organizational value are in a given donor’s mind. Author: Jennifer Darrouzet. Here’s why.

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