ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A board of directors is a legal requirement to establish and maintain a nonprofit organization and helps to ensure the organization achieves its stated mission and meets the expectations of stakeholders, according to Nick Price. Yet, many nonprofit boards do not reflect the communities in which those same organizations are serving.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2022

A strong recurring gift program provides more long-term security and sustainability than occasional large gifts, and micro donations can help. In this article, I’ll explain what micro donations are and how you can leverage small gifts to make a big difference. Think: asking people to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar.).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Many a time during my career I've been in situations where someone asks, "What is the difference between a vision and a mission?" Or, "How is an objective different from a goal?" And, lots of times, confusion comes when separating strategies from tactics. Reilly for this good clarification from his new book, AMA Business Boot Camp.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Last December, I wrote about the surprisingly complex challenge of aligning on a conceptual definition of BIPOC-led (BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous and People of Color). For example, there are differences of opinion as to how much BIPOC representation is needed to be considered “in power” (e.g.,

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. If you’re watching the recording, hope you’re having a good day because we are here to talk about some creative ways that people are contributing to the community. Full Transcript: – [Lindsay] Okay. . I’m Steven.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

What’s the difference between analytics and reporting? To help answer these questions, we’ve laid out some helpful tips on how to get started and where to go from there. You need reports to help run your business. Some people think that their data needs to be perfect to get started. Why is it important?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

When set up right, your nonprofit accounting system will help you manage your nonprofit and streamline processes like budgeting, projecting cash flow, and even hiring. Most people who start or lead nonprofits aren’t numbers people. While Donor Management is crucial, it’s crucial for different reasons. Maybe that’s you!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. A word on content and AI Search for SEO tips and you’ll read a lot about creating good content that people will want to read.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

How do young people today see their role in making the world a better place, and what are the implications for the social sector? Under this inclusive definition, 70% of respondents said they participated in service on a monthly basis—more than twice the 23% to 28% in studies with narrower definitions and the 33.8%

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Passion plus knowledge is a powerful hook, making people who were about to swipe stay for a while. He defined it as “those people who possess a distinctively original idea, a unique point of view, or an unprecedented insight into their industry.” My YouTube examples don’t quite fit this lofty definition.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The second category , external self-awareness, means understanding how other people view us, in terms of those same factors listed above. Our research shows that people who know how others see them are more skilled at showing empathy and taking others’ perspectives. People frequently enjoy their own observations best.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

For some, it might feel like a continuation of the past three years – learning how to adapt, shift priorities, and engage with members in different ways. Look Beyond Top Line Revenue Most people define success by revenue generated, but in today’s economy, we need to go beyond the numbers. Encourage employees to find solutions.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. Those that are published don’t actually reach many of the people who might want to read them because of affordability. We can use the same ebook file to deliver the content ten different ways.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

By Kayla Matthews , writer at ProductivityTheory.com – a blog dedicated to helping others better their productivity. The social media platform has more than 1 billion users — beating Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok — and is especially popular among people aged 18-29. The platform, however, is different than Facebook or Twitter.

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.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

AI, your new marketing assistant, is happy to help. If AI could only help me with one thing, search engine optimization or SEO, would be at the top of my list. There’s a lot of news right now about people using AI to achieve better results. I definitely see AI playing a role in that space. Your competitors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 20, 2022

Because when it’s for a good cause, people are more than willing to donate (check out this article all about the psychology behind charity ). Organizers generally worry that people won’t buy entries if they can get them for free. We’ve put a simple breakdown together to help you determine which option is right for your nonprofit.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Our goal is to interact with individuals who are struggling with the disease of addiction and help them achieve long-term sobriety, financial stability, stable housing, and build healthy relationships with the people they are interacting with. How can people volunteer for your organization?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

When donors feel like they’re making a difference and that they’re valued for their contribution, they stick around and keep giving. Because a donor relationship is different than other relationships. So, let’s look at what it means to give people a great experience as you build the donor relationship. They want to help.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 28, 2024

Jason Feifer Feifer answers these questions for us: Question: Of the four phases of change, which is typically the most difficult for people to work through and why? That's why I think the hardest phase is really New Normal — because that's where we get comfortable again, and people love comfort. And, will that learning carry forward?

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Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

To help alleviate your fear of dirty data, we have some tips on how to tackle cleaning it up and getting your database in great shape. And a surprise for some – associations can use analytics to help identify where to focus their data cleansing initiatives. Make it easy for people to provide information to you.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 23, 2013

Here's a good definition of the difference between a mission and a vision by leadership book authors George Bradt, Jayme A. Check and Jorge Pedraza: Mission - A mission guides what people do every day. It informs what roles need to exist in the organization. Vision - A vision is the picture of future success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This engagement series of emails would continue for a definite period. Different segments can be placed into different “donor journey” streams for more intensive cultivation. You can drive people to your website, but you can’t force them to give. The techniques are the same; it is just the medium that is different.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Then we explored Emotional Intelligence (EQ), the theory of multiple intelligences, and mindsets that broaden the definition of smarts. Digging deeper: Mindsets : Your attitudes and beliefs about yourself, other people and the world. Developing XQ helps people become better leaders. Know-how : Your knowledge and skills.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2016

Here's a good definition of the difference between a mission and a vision by leadership book authors George Bradt, Jayme A. Check and Jorge Pedraza: Mission - A mission guides what people do every day. It informs what roles need to exist in the organization. Vision - A vision is the picture of future success.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We all want to know whether our work makes a difference. On its face, evaluation seems like a neutral activity, designed to help us understand what’s happened, and to change course where needed. Indeed, if we commit to shifting power, we need to see and understand things differently. But is this the right question?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

They can help the organization set and achieve goals. It can attract a lot of support, with donors and volunteers lining up to help. So, if leadership is the difference between a nonprofit’s success or failure, what does it take to be a good leader? They inspire people, they solve problems, and they build teams.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Many people all over the world face different challenges and problems. We’ll cover: Volunteerism definition History of volunteerism Types of volunteerism Why is volunteerism important? Volunteer programs take place worldwide, and volunteer help has improved the lives of many. Let’s take a closer look at this phenomenon!

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2011

One person can make a big difference in the lives of others. Today I want to share a story about being on the receiving end of the difference one person makes. It was a gut-wrenching 24 hours watching him pass away, trying everything we could, with nothing helping. Broke was definitely a requirement! You know that.

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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. Most people don’t. In addition to keeping it safe and secure, think of how you can leverage it to gain insights to help run your association more effectively. Ask your colleagues questions.

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

Despite the fact 57% of people who watch a nonprofit video go on to make a donation, video still seems skill- and cost-prohibitive for strapped fundraising professionals. 15 Types of Nonprofit Videos to Help You Connect with Supporters. That means it’s time for your nonprofit to get a piece of the pie. Say ‘thanks!’ Get animated.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2023

What makes it different from a normal fundraising campaign? Help us take advantage of this matching gift and make a donation now!” However, if this is a term you’re going to use often and you don’t want to do that every time, include a definition at the start of the campaign and in any resources you send to your fundraisers.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

. —– Whether you are part of a nonprofit organization, an action campaign, a local community, or a school, you know that it is through stories you can showcase your work, change people’s minds, inspire them to make change, or join you to make a difference. Check it out and see if it’s right for your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Jason Feifer Today, Feifer answers these questions for us: Question: Of the four phases of change, which is typically the most difficult for people to work through and why? That's why I think the hardest phase is really New Normal — because that's where we get comfortable again, and people love comfort. But it's not.

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M+R

MAY 31, 2022

Adoption was relatively slow, but by November 28 , more people were using iOS 15 than iOS 14, and by mid-March of this year, 80%+ of Apple users were on the new system — translating to about 40-50% of email users overall. Well, first of all, the definition changed. Now, however, we’ve got three different open rates to think about.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

One thing that is different is the size of the investment: $500 million is an initial figure. “$500 The main question will boil down to: ‘Did we make a difference?’” There are lots of different ways we’re going to be looking at that,” says Im. But the main question will boil down to: “Did we make a difference?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

To do that, you have to connect with them emotionally through a story, a photo, and hero language that makes them feel special and important, like they personally stepped in and made a difference through their gift. You don’t need to dive into details or emphasize the tragedy and past trauma of the people you work with.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I love people. This was my first memory that highlighted how I thought differently than my peers. . While my Mom was never diagnosed with dyslexia, she definitely has some tendencies. dyslexia was becoming a thing that people were getting tested for. I am a dyslexic thinker and proud of it. . Becoming My Best Self.

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