Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

Starting a nonprofit organization can be an inspiring way to give back to your community and help those in need. Do your homework to find out if organizations (nonprofit, for-profit, or government) are already doing the same or similar work in your community. However, it is important to understand this process before moving forward.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 31, 2023

Visionlink builds integrated software solutions, with expert consultation and implementation services, to transform people-serving organizations. Our Community Operating System™ is used by large and small nonprofits, 211’s, elder care agencies, state, county, and federal agencies, disaster relief organizations, and many others.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When selecting a volunteer management solution, organizations often prioritize features, functionalities, and pricing. To gain a comprehensive understanding of what your experience should look like, and what to look for when evaluating software, it’s vital to consider how a software provider prioritizes your success.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

If there were holdouts on giving IT a pivotal place in the organization, the pandemic shifted that perspective. Strengthening your EI muscle helps to support others through change and to better understand their reactions to new ways of doing business. Try taking these EI quizzes for a more comprehensive self-evaluation.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As with any paid employee, how you onboard your volunteers is key to their long-term tenure with your organization. Before you get into the nitty gritty of training resources (like these nonprofit webinars rounded up Nonprofit.Courses ), start with these 10 tips for onboarding all types of volunteers! They’re just too valuable.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 4, 2023

It is a key piece of your organization’s strategy and should support your mission and goals. There is a wide variety of CRM solutions available, many of which are specialized to help different types of organizations. There are a few CRM solutions that can accommodate both small and large organizations. Consulting.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

At this point, the question isn’t whether to use tech but whether your tech stack is configured in a way that positions your organization for success. A nonprofit technology assessment is an evaluation of the digital maturity of your organization. Do you need to invest in further staff training?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 9, 2018

Evaluating volunteer programs within nonprofit organizations is a key step in continual improvement and data collection. Systematic evaluation can positively impact the organization by creating more structure, providing results for adaptability, increasing volunteer retention and improving staff-volunteer relationships.

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VQ Strategies

JUNE 4, 2022

The volunteer’s behavior was counter to the expectations shared in training, not to mention the values of respect and inclusion that the organization embraces. Of course, behavior such as stealing from an organization or threatening the safety of staff, volunteers, clients, or the public are grounds for immediate dismissal.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Whether you’re just starting out or already have a Board in place, you need to understand the role of your nonprofit’s Board so you can support people to understand and fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Determine the Organization’s Mission and Purpose Your Board is responsible for determining the mission of the organization.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2023

Organizations that successfully navigate change management have also made culture shifts to ensure lasting change. There are 4 culture shifts that a nonprofit organization needs to make to maintain change management. Adopt a culture that supports flexibility. Adopt a culture that values training. It was too stressful.”

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Candid

MAY 13, 2024

In a 2022 survey, nearly 70% of respondents cited building measurement, evaluation, and learning capabilities as a critical area in which they would like to invest. Tracking feedback across the portfolio to improve grantee support. As such, effective approaches to measurement and learning reflect a multiplicity of stakeholders.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

million volunteers are currently needed to support nonprofits (VolunteerMatch). Onboard and Train Volunteers. They appeal to those who may be interested in volunteering because they enjoy helping others or have a personal connection to the cause that the organization supports. More than 10.4 Process Volunteers.

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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. Replacing staff or volunteer counselors with bots to save money has been viewed as a quick fix for some organizations. Think through co-botting use cases.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Conduct staff training. Be clear about your intentions to alleviate concerns and foster a better understanding of how you’ll use the technology at your organization. It’s important to note that while AI can provide valuable support in these areas, it should not replace your team’s involvement or decision-making.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

A tech-savvy team is essential for nonprofit organizations that want to thrive in the digital age. In this post, I will briefly explain how to pinpoint which technology skills folks need, assess current skill levels, provide training that doesn’t stink, and nurture a technology-positive culture where tech skills are a priority.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

JANUARY 28, 2018

It took Tech Networks of Networks almost two years to organize and implement a series of candid dialogues about data and evaluation for grantors and nonprofit grantees, and now it’s complete. In this article, I am not speaking on behalf of any organization or individual. Putting an emphasis on listening.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As we close out 2023, you probably have some view into the impact your volunteers made, including how much time they worked and other basic information to share with others in your organization. Did your volunteer program save money for your organization? Identify your Organization’s growth.

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Candid

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re continually looking for new ways to maximize fundraising for your mission, expand your organization’s network, and bring in new supporters. Peer-to-peer campaigns succeed because supporters have a personal relationship with the fundraiser asking them to donate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2014

One thing I realized is that training social workers receive as part of their education is also very relevant for change makers inside of nonprofits, consultants, and trainers. We covered the themes of data informed organizations , best practices in learning from your data , and failure.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of community leadership in foundations and discuss how they can support their grantees beyond the dollar.

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

It sounds instantaneous—as if you could type a few commands and new software would magically turn your organization into a super-powered generator of member engagement and delight. Becoming a digital organization means infusing technology into your association’s ecosystem. Offer support to run interference or troubleshoot challenges.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

That’s why we’re excited to share more on our second cohort, which is focused on supporting the livelihoods of Small Scale Farmers in low and middle-income countries. Supporting them is not only essential to the global community’s food supply, but also to the day-to-day well-being of the communities in which they work and live.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A few of the most common expectations that volunteers have include a welcoming work environment, resources and tools needed to complete their job, training and support, accommodations and scheduling flexibility, and ongoing communication. Because of this, ongoing evaluation is crucial. Job Description. Establish objectives.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Train volunteers. Evaluate your volunteer program. Define your volunteer roles.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Confirmation bias is the tendency to place the greatest value on information that supports your pre-existing beliefs. Cloud-based Solutions Amazon SageMaker offers a comprehensive suite of tools for building, training, and deploying machine learning models. How members interact with each other, the organization, and the profession.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

You’d know how your organization will grow in the next three years. And you would feel confident that you made the best choice for your nonprofit organization. You want a system that was built specifically for the needs of tax-exempt organizations. You’d see that the software tracks restricted funds the way you need it to.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

And salaries in many nonprofit organizations can’t compete with the for-profit sector. According to The Council of Nonprofits 2023 Nonprofit Workforce Survey , almost three quarters of nonprofits that completed the survey have current openings at their organization.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The importance of cybersecurity for nonprofits can’t be overstated, and your organization is not immune to the constantly evolving cyber threats that come with sharing information through the internet. Because nonprofits run off of donations, many organizations also have limited access to IT support. That’s phishing!

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

In today’s ever-changing landscape of nonprofit organizations, effective volunteer management is crucial for achieving impactful and sustainable results. To optimize volunteer engagement and ensure a positive experience for both volunteers and organizations, implementing a volunteer engagement survey is an invaluable tool.

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Care2

JUNE 18, 2013

The letter hosted on the website www.overheadmyth.com comes on the heels of Dan Pallotta’s TED Talk and Keynote at NTC13, which sharply criticized funders and nonprofit rating service providers for penalizing nonprofits who spent what they considered too much money on administrative expenses, such as salaries, training, and benefits.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

With an overwhelming number of CMS options available, it’s essential to consider various factors to ensure your chosen platform aligns with your organization’s unique needs and goals. Compatibility with your organization’s technical inclinations is crucial for smooth operation.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Luckily, there are a few best-practices that your organization can put into place to ensure that volunteer supervisors maintain control of a volunteer task, but create a positive experience for all stakeholders at the same time. Make volunteering fun, be supportive. Provide Adequate Training. Evaluation Process.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

This $400 million investment through the National Funders (The Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada, and United Way Centraide Canada) will be used to support Canadian nonprofits to strengthen and transform their operations in post-pandemic recovery. Stay up to date by signing up here. First Nations bands.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

And individual participation is seldom evaluated in any meaningful way. Is it even possible in organizations where the staff has little control over who fills those seats? It’s a good idea to include people from outside your organization’s playing field who can introduce a different point of view and push the group forward.”.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

Studies have found that organizations that embrace a JEDI approach report improved impact, innovation, productivity, and increases in their bottom line. Frankly, the search, evaluation, interview, and selection process can be very rigorous and time-consuming. What is your organization’s public reputation around JEDI?

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Candid

JULY 13, 2023

Instead of a giant stack of papers, you just need to write a few pages to create a LOI that will get the funder excited to support your cause or project. A brief description of your organization and why this particular project is important. How your project and organization will further the foundation’s mission.

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