Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2013

The conference was framed around the question: Given the convergence of networks and big data and the need for more innovation, what evaluation methods should be used to evaluate social change outcomes along side traditional methods? I followed the developmental evaluation thread most closely. Here are my notes.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2024

Grants managers are adept problem solvers. I think this problem, RFPs vs. Impact, is solvable, but we need to explore new approaches to partnering with technologists who are responsible for contributing to the development, application, and advancement of social sector technologies. Grants managers are adept problem solvers.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

This can include bringing in a national speaker to train nonprofits, investing in leadership development programs, or providing technical assistance via a set number of consulting hours to support strategic planning and evaluation. By investing in community leadership, foundations pave the way for a more equitable and thriving society.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Lifelong learners, problem-solvers, innovators, and creative thinkers don’t want to work in an intellectual vacuum. Do all staffers have the knowledge to be brand ambassadors? It goes without saying that any seasoned employee will have a greater understanding of your association and its industry than a newbie.

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Candid

MAY 15, 2024

Importantly, TBP also acknowledges that funders do not inherently have more expertise or knowledge than grantees do, and that we can only achieve sustainable impact if we work together as equal partners. We only ask for the information we need to understand the proposal and then dive deeper via phone calls.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

And this is a problem. In other words, your Board should help you see problems before they occur, they should evaluate how well things are working, and they should help you find new and better solutions. The Board should also be involved in planning for accountability and evaluation of the strategic plan once it’s implemented.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

Yes, it involves assessing the situation and addressing problems. But scenarios are also a tool that can be used to evaluate longer-term initiatives. Sharon Rice ,orgSource’s Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the process like this: “Scenario planning fills you with information and an understanding of the possibilities.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

This can cause problems when tasks fall through the cracks or emails go to inboxes that no longer exist. As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do. You did it!

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

This blog is sponsored by Wild Apricot membership software : a set of tools for membership administration , event registration , website management , online fundraising - with friendly and knowledgeable tech support. 5 Keys to Effective Knowledge Transfer for Nonprofits. Effective communication â??

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, the ability to harness data for informed decision-making is more critical than ever. In order to unlock its full potential, your team needs to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills. Encourage open discussions and problem-solving within the group.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

In the absence of knowledge of what the right thing is, your Board is probably swinging in the dark because they truly don’t know what is expected of them. Additionally, send out any other information that all Board members should have in order to feel equipped and up-to-speed for the meeting. People-problems are harder to fix.

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Forj

JULY 8, 2021

An eLearning assessment is a tool used to assess your members’ understanding of a topic and document that information in a measurable way. These exercises can measure knowledge gained, skills learned, or even attitudes or mindsets changed. This tests knowledge acquisition. What is the importance of eLearning assessments?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

AI4Good is a somewhat new field that sits at the intersection of big tech companies and the world’s biggest problems. With a growing interest in the “AI4Good” field, Google is sharing this information to help strengthen the ecosystem of people and organizations hoping to solve some our most pressing social challenges with AI. .

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

Identify staffers who can be your IT ambassadors and fill these significant roles: Strategists Strategists are the visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers who inspire curiosity throughout the organization. Strategists are visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers. Test and evaluate as you move ahead.”

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Gyrus

JULY 21, 2016

Continuous learning is an established persistent learning process, designed for bolstering the knowledge and skills of your workforce over time, and presents itself in many forms. Senior level people often have the required information on the tip of their tongue and are more than willing to demonstrate what they know.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Here’s a quick overview of the framework: Stage 1: Pre-contemplation – This is denial where you think not changing is not a problem. During the graduate course in evaluation and research methods, I gave an interactive lecture and lead discussion. My thought is that many nonprofits need to have a growth mindset intervention.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

One of the biggest problems nonprofits face is improving their low donor retention rate. Without that information, you won’t know what you need to adjust, scrap, or continue doing. Without this information, you’re flying blind. Testing is a way to move from opinion to knowledge. Do you know what topics people care about?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Yet the public will expect knowledge, and their decision-making ability is enhanced if they have a significant working knowledge of your mission’s discipline. That level of knowledge builds over time with ongoing training at board meetings, through tours, at events, and by other means. Board Evaluations.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 1, 2011

We solve social problems that otherwise would not be solved. We seek to evaluate our people and our work, and to continue to document and improve our procedures. We rely on open source tools for information exchange and development tools, as appropriate. 3 We do the right stuff right.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

A couple of years ago, outreach, training, and fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding , posted some great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries. Once you plan your project, it will be easier to evaluate specific funding sources (our next step!) Evaluation Plan. Evaluation Plan. Outcomes 3.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2012

I believe that training can solve (or prevent) a multitude of Board problems. From Penn State on a national level to the Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation (KTSC) here locally, we’re seeing a variety of problems that could have been prevented by a Board doing its job. Problem #1. Problem #2. Problem #3.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 22, 2024

Member community and customer relationships Build trust and create meaningful connections by demonstrating that you are knowledgeable about audience preferences. Innovation and problem solving Utilize emotional drivers to achieve a deeper understanding of member needs. Increase loyalty and engagement with thoughtfulness and concern.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2012

Building on last year’s session, we were pleased that this year we had the opportunity to introduce the “crowdsourcing” experiment to collectively solve our nonprofit technology problems." So today I’m really excited to launch the Knowledge Graph, which will help you discover new information quickly and easily.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 16, 2012

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. “I The purpose of this blog post is to summarize the information from this report. The Role of Evaluation. Patsy Kraeger, Ph.D.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2012

I believe that training can solve (or prevent) a multitude of Board problems. From Penn State on a national level to the Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation (KTSC) here locally, we’re seeing a variety of problems that could have been prevented by a Board doing its job. Problem #1. Problem #2. Problem #3.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 3, 2017

To begin, it’s important to evaluate your needs. Will your customer’s information be protected from hackers? These are all questions serious website owners should be asking themselves. Is speed the most important consideration? How about reliability (very important for e-commerce sites that need to keep the money flowing)?

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

While there are many technology consultants available, take the time to evaluate what they specialize in and the services they provide. Be sure to include evaluating consultants in your timeline, as this process can often take weeks to months. Troubleshoot technical problems. Set concrete guidelines. Research top providers.

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Gyrus

APRIL 19, 2016

In the digital world, one can turn to a blog, Wikipedia, social media platforms, online knowledge forums, videos, etc. and get informed on just anything. The information available is abundant. will be a problem if you just let your employees learn on their own. Get as clear and specific as you can.

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.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

A technology assessment is a performance evaluation of your IT systems. The purpose of an IT assessment is to evaluate whether your systems’ functionality and efficiency are in alignment with organizational goals and strategy. We uncover hidden problems and opportunities.” The value is in the journey. Kevin is right.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 18, 2023

Your website should be Easy to navigate Capture new visitor information Enable a seamless donation experience from every page If not, you’re probably missing out on converting qualified prospective donors. Consider a content audit to evaluate how well your website meets search intent.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2010

We accomplish this by: developing information solutions for clients and the social sector industry conducting research on the use of information to support the social sector consulting with social sector organizations regarding information problems. Our mission is to make a social impact through our work with our clients.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2014

Writing people’s ideas on a flip chart or white board helps with the group memory and knowledge capture. If you facilitate and scribe, sometimes it can slow down the conversation and this can be problem if you are doing brainstorming. Some formats are playful and incorporate informality, movement, and fun.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Peter and Madeleine were the among the pioneers in writing about, designing, facilitating, and evaluating networks in the social impact space. ” This books updates their experiences and provides easily understandable, field-tested information on how to form and manage social-impact networks. Generative Social-Impact Network.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This is especially true when it comes to budget projections that will help inform the strategy of your organization in the coming year. Next, use your knowledge of current expenses like wages, rent, utilities, program costs, etc. to project what your costs will be for the coming year.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

” ADDIE is an instructional design method that stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. I obtain a list of participants with their organizational contact information and do a scan and audit of their digital presences if I’m leading a session on digital marketing. This is evaluation.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar or practitioner to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Manager of Knowledge Resources, Research and Academic Affairs, ASU Lodestar Center. We welcome your comments and feedback.

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