Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

Rather than start at the beginning, I’m starting at the end by sharing some tips for a formal reflection process that can lead to improving results of a project or event. A structured reflection process generates insights about what worked and what could be improved. Ask team members to reflect on their lessons learned.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Letting grantees lead: What we’re learning from the BUILD evaluation. The Power of Dialogue about Nonprofit Data and Evaluation. Joint Statement of Associations Advancing Equitable Evaluation Practices. Evaluating a Culture. Cultural Organizing Needed for Equity: A Framework of Belonging.

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Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

NTEN

JANUARY 25, 2022

This evaluation process involves all three equity committees, including board, community, and staff. Our evaluation and review of 2021 have helped us identify some key successes while providing us with some priorities for 2022. Board moving to a co-chair structure; adding the equity committee chair to the executive committee.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Reflect and analyze Review your results from GivingTuesday , including the total amount raised, donor demographics, and the success of your different approaches and social media channels. Update your supporters on how their contributions are making a difference and achieving your organization’s goals.

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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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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

If it doesn’t, then your organization won’t last. At the same time, you’ll need a slightly more formal public relations initiative that shapes and maintains your organization’s image. Start by outlining your organizational structures. That strategy will be constantly evolving and adapting to new facts and circumstances.

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Blue Fox

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Over the past month, we’ve answered these questions a lot: How will changes to the federal overtime law will affect my organization? It’s time to evaluate your people resources. Take a look at each of your staff member’s compensation and overall staffing structure. When do changes need to be in place?

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

They are living documents, serving as a “north star” to guide your organization to success. Take a look at your fundraising totals for the year so far, along with any changes in your organization’s budget that need to be accounted for. Evaluate your progress and determine whether you are on track to meet your targets.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We reflected. Corporate Delegation and Oversight, Organizational Structure (5 percent). Data Handling, Overview, Measurement, Evaluation and Reporting (4 percent). What the Organization Does (22 percent). Provide the following information about the organization and staff. Organization’s Donation Website.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2012

The session was about transparency and conducting evaluations. One of the takeaways was that in order to pursue this type of learning, organizational culture was the key indicator to success. Peter’s post shares some ideas about cultivating a learning culture and while written for funders, these are applicable to nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2015

In addition to a plan and freezing other non-priority project work, reflection is a critical aspect so staff can make adjustments and also share their experience with others in the organization. According to the book, on-the-job learning is successful when: -Staff member has worked with the organization for more than 3 months.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

Further, funders disincentivize risk when they require lengthy applications and reports that may not always showcase reality or the organization’s ability to create impact. As they wait, organizations, ideas, and potential progress suffer, and the riskier and newer a proposal feels, the more it is placed in the wait-and-see category.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Our latest 4th edition of the Nonprofit Trends Report reflects a set of organizations struggling with this imbalance while navigating a rapidly-changing future. Mackenzie Scott garnered plenty of publicity in the past year, with very generous distribution of large sums to a diverse array of organizations. and 26% in Australia.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Your vision for your new organization probably includes vibrant programs, happy donors, tons of community support, and the opportunity to change lives. You need to be clear on exactly what need your organization seeks to fill. What other organizations in your community address this need? How will your organization be different?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 24, 2020

Some people agree that nonprofit employees should be paid equal to their for-profit counterparts, but others believe that they should make less than for-profit employees or even make little more than a small living stipend since they are doing their work out of a “commitment” to the mission of their organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially digital technology and social media related. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after. It is also important to target the right level of authority.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole. This blog aims to examine these challenges and offer all nonprofits leaders methods to increase diversity and BIPOC participation in their organizations.

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CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2022

This can make or break your event so while you’re evaluating your options, definitely consider the ease of use for your staff and participants. This was particularly useful because the organization had used a different platform in previous years and this eliminated any lingering confusion. You can also structure prizes as a raffle.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 18, 2012

Note from Beth : In March, I had the pleasure of co-presenting at the GEO Conference (Grantmakers for Effective Organizations) with Kathy Reich, Director, Organizational Effectiveness Program at the Packard Foundation and Jared Raynor, Director of Evaluation at TCC Group, that helped OE analyze its “goldmine” of grantee data.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Collaborate with peers : Engage with other fundraisers and organizations to share insights and best practices. Current budget numbers reflect your existing program commitments, not your aspirational ones. You are far on your way to securing the sustainable revenue you need to fulfill your organization’s vision.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 23, 2018

According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, “nonprofit leaders must focus more attention on innovation, measuring the impact of their efforts, and creating funding structures that encourage risk taking, according to a report from Independent Sector." Putnam reflects on his previous article “Bowling Alone: America Social Capitalism”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

Osborn, an advertising executive, invented the latter process of “organized ideation” in the 1930’s and popularized the technique in several books he authored called “ Your Creative Power ” and “ Applied Imagination.” Then you reflect on the difference in creative energy – typically yes and has more of it.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Too often organizations forget about trying to turn event attendees into ongoing donors. They’ve still got some consideration and evaluation to do. When it comes to individual giving, an acceptable cost-benefit ratio can depend on a range of factors: Your organization’s history, age, and size. Funding structure.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Large data platforms, especially those that make donations of products and services, are putting high-powered software into nonprofits’ hands at a fraction of the cost that would ordinarily reflect on commercial customers. Should an organization leave one platform ecosystem for another to take advantage of it?

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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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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

As a critical element of your brand, your mission statement needs to represent your organization’s ethos but also be informative, succinct, and moving to your supporter base. A nonprofit mission statement is the messaging an organization shares, displays, and uses as a guiding principle. All right, let’s get started.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

When my sister first started working with a nonprofit museum, she had a lot to learn about the fundraising process for the organization. Nonprofits use donor management software or a donor database to organize their donor data and ensure its accuracy. Donor profiles show the history each supporter has with your organization.

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Software Management Donor Guide 100

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 20, 2019

Leveraging a volunteer’s talents and skills set, in addition to their time, can exponentially increase positive impact for your organization. First, your organization should understand trends in corporate community engagement. Is your executive director steering the organization through a particularly challenging time?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

Note From Beth: A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to participate in a meeting with other capacity builders who work with networks. I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting. How do we evaluate collective impact/ networks? How do these networks evolve over time? How do networks learn?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. What is needed for nonprofit organizations to make this shift? Dormant: At this stage, the organization does not know where to start. Example of A/B Testing Results. What is the difference?

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BoardAssist

APRIL 4, 2017

NFF defines the nonprofit business model simply as how an organization makes and spends money in service of its mission. Revenue that supports mission and pays for the organization’s cost structure (as reliable and repeatable income). Expenses that should not only reflect program and capacity (i.e.,

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Your fundraising program reflects the effectiveness of your overall organization. To take an organization to the next level, a board and CEO must align themselves around the strategic plan, where both parties have a deep understanding of the vision. Which is it? First, Do a Little Detective Work. fundraising, compliance, etc.)

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

In the past year, I''ve seen the conversation shift to talking about impact and sustainability of these projects--how we evaluate audience participation and how we can shift from experimental pilots to more day-to-day implementation. I''d love to hear more peoples'' reflections on this.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

2019 Nonprofit Organizations Institute. 2019 Nonprofit Organizations Institute. Nonprofit organizations have moved well past the time when technology and data were treated as standalone entities. Fundraising & Grants/ @CASEAdvance. Fundraising & Grants. Jan 16 - 19. Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $675.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2020

Either way, it’s critical that you and your organization get a strong grip on technology if you want to continue growing your reach and impact into 2020 and beyond. If your organization tends to not put much strategic thought into its toolkit aside from periodically purchasing new tools, it’s definitely worth your time to get started.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 15, 2015

Katie Bouton is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub and the founder and president of Koya Leadership Partners , a nationally recognized executive search firm committed to collaborating with nonprofit organizations to recruit and retain exceptionally talented and diverse professionals who can make a lasting impact. Look Within.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 25, 2011

In the past year, I've seen the conversation shift to talking about impact and sustainability of these projects--how we evaluate audience participation and how we can shift from experimental pilots to more day-to-day implementation. I'd love to hear more peoples' reflections on this.

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