Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

You turn to them for help because you know something is amiss, but you might not know where to start or have a frame of reference for how to come up with a solution. If you’re struggling to find someone to share your data woes with, we’re here to help you decipher the signs and get you back on track. Probably not, right?

Associations 319

Associations Challenge Data Taxonomy 319

Whole Whale

APRIL 5, 2024

Leveraging ad libraries can provide valuable insights into competitors’ strategies, industry trends, and best practices, helping nonprofits refine their own ad campaigns and messaging. Provides information on the ad buyer and funding entities behind political/issue ads. May not allow visibility into US ads.

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Library Influence Demographics Nonprofit 104

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

These conversations are limited to bottom-line issues. We can’t predict what will happen, but we can gain an understanding of our organization’s ability to navigate the unknown and develop strategies to manage uncertainty. Frame the Issues Risk isn’t on most directors’ list of favorite topics for discussion.

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Conversation Challenge Evaluation Associations 221

.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. We leveraged our connections during COVID by organizing a weekly call to convene the key players. More likely to be successful in advocacy and public policy.

Milwaukee 221

Milwaukee Wisconsin Collaboration Associations 221

sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

There are millions of wonderful nonprofit organizations working to make this world a better place. Even though these instances are few and far between, your grantmaking organization needs to be prepared. Encourage Grantee Internal Controls All well-run organizations have standard best practices that employees follow.

Grant 94

Grant Policy International Application 94

EveryAction

MARCH 8, 2023

Implementing more modern tools—especially major software, such as customer relationship management (CRM) or fundraising software—can provide your organization with new efficiencies and new capabilities to improve fundraising , marketing, volunteer management, and ultimately do even more to power your purpose. Update your database policies.

Software 226

Software Tips Phase Policy 226

Candid

MAY 8, 2024

Three key factors include a lack of strong work-family policies, occupational segregation, and gender discrimination. Hall concluded that “bias, not pipeline issues or personal choices, pushes women out of science—and that bias plays out differently depending on a woman’s race or ethnicity.” In Double Jeopardy? Williams, Katherine W.

Challenge 64

Challenge Create Policy National 64

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2021

Public policy and the nonprofit sector. Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). At the federal level, we see this threat in tax, regulatory, and spending policies. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Establish support.

Policy 52

Policy Public Impact Illinois 52

Candid

MAY 9, 2024

To help close this racial wealth gap, my organization, Living Cities, has made increasing homeownership across demographic groups a top priority. Many of these cities are tackling the issue of housing and homeownership to create a more equitable economy in their communities. million to member cities to develop such initiatives.

Community 93

Community Memphis Tennessee Minnesota 93

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

With the recent pandemic, civil unrest and racism conversations front and center, nonprofit organizations are working overtime to serve communities deeply affected by these issues. On top of it all is the reality that the diversity needle has not moved much in board of directors’ positions at nonprofit organizations.

Help 96

Help Strategy San Diego Iowa 96

EveryAction

MAY 30, 2023

Virtual lobby days may be accessible to more people than in-person events; new supporters may be looking for a lower-barrier way to get involved; and virtual events can help you build the power in numbers that any organization needs for a successful advocacy effort. on the Mobilize platform for the 2022 cycle.

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Virtual Advocacy Channel Mobile 163

.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Organizations of all stripes were quick to issue statements confirming their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. On the other hand, these barriers may be preventing some organizations from moving their ideals to action. Gather information and resources from organizations that are successfully implementing programs.

Associations 221

Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The services and programs your organization delivers are vital, but improper or ineffective fund management is a disservice to your donors and the people and cause you serve. Your nonprofit’s purpose and mission cannot be fueled by passion alone; your organization needs funds to do the good work you’ve set out to do.

Effective 99

Effective Donation Management Guide 99

Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

At Candid, we believe that sharing and learning from one another helps empower our sector’s collective success.  Candid’s Issue Lab is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing social sector knowledge. To do so, it explores ways to determine BIPOC-led organizations, as defined by BIPOC communities. communities face.

Resource 119

Resource Mississippi Participatory New York 119

Allegiance Group

APRIL 23, 2024

Donors will add a political donation to their overall philanthropic giving; they won’t replace a gift to your organization. Changes in Advertising Policies One important effect of political fundraising to note is its impact on advertising policies, particularly on social media platforms.

Strategy 52

Strategy Fundraising Policy Hype 52

.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

” Kurtzman believed that thought leaders should help shape the way people think about the world by sharing their ideas and insights and by challenging the status quo. Thought leadership helps bring your audience on a journey of shared understanding and insights, in order to drive toward impactful solutions. Look outward.

YouTube 221

YouTube Industry Leadership Podcast 221

Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

While these changes may feel overwhelming, there are easy things you can do with your current staff and set of resources that will help position your association to thrive in 2024. You should be able to observe data points that help to fill in gaps such as years in the profession, years as a member, and member types.

Impact 169

Impact Strategy Associations Data 169

Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2012

Jan Masaoka's California Nonprofit Policy Convention is far from conventional. Rather than cover the tired topics of typical nonprofit conferences like reaching donors or polishing mission statements, Masaoka's convention will challenge mainstream policies and look at policy decisions yet to come. to 4:30 p.m.

California 52

California Policy Los Angeles Issue 52

John Kenyon

APRIL 11, 2024

For nonprofits and grantmaking organizations committed to racial equity, using artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) raises important concerns. The Bias Issue AI systems like LLMs are trained on vast datasets of text, primarily from the internet. Not acceptable for equity-focused organizations!

Language 59

Language Model Sound Voice 59

EveryAction

JUNE 23, 2023

Whether your organization advocates for policy change on the national, state, or local level, mobilizing your supporters to place advocacy calls to their legislators is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal—and with support from the right technology, it can also be one of the most convenient.

Advocacy 158

Advocacy Generation Support Script 158

Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

As such, some organizations have already jumped on the bandwagon and are quickly adapting, while others are hesitating to embrace the potential of this technology. It’s also crucial to remember that by using a public AI tool, your organization’s data can become part of the training dataset.

Associations 317

Associations San Diego Las Vegas North Carolina 317

EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

This means your organization has significant work to do to prepare for the new Congress. Many organizations delayed their policy agenda-setting until they were certain which party would be in control of each chamber of Congress. The 118th Congress has new leadership and plenty of new lawmakers.

Advocacy 198

Advocacy Volunteer Analysis Action 198

M+R

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We’re officially one year out from yet another extremely consequential election (see: all the big issues on the line in the previous paragraph!) from M+R Win will be joined by friends Ankur Asthana from M+R’s digital organizing team and Nehal Mahmoud from our Message and Audience Research team. Also just a tad overwhelming motivating?

Advocacy 95

Advocacy Government Policy Issue 95

EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. You can help by ensuring that your ask is clear. Don’t lose hope!

Advocacy 207

Advocacy Nonprofit Training Train 207

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

It is a networking and development organization that connects executives with education, research, ideas, and people. To help our colleagues build the skills they would need to handle fast-moving technology, we spent a lot of time talking with thought leaders. Learn the steps this organization takes to win its members’ confidence.

Sponsor 221

Sponsor Associations North America Law 221

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Do you have an idea for an organization that will bring good to the world and serve a charitable purpose? million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. In the U.S.,

Nonprofit 82

Nonprofit Files Policy Software 82

Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

Traditionally, nonprofit governance has been perceived through a hierarchical lens, with board members primarily overseeing and guiding the organization’s direction while staff execute the operational tasks. Mission and vision alignment: Ensure alignment on the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Government 59

Government Collaboration Nonprofit Evaluation 59

Nimble AMS

APRIL 21, 2023

Your organization does much to advocate for industry issues—petitioning local and federal level politicians to generate support for association-backed programs. Within the subgroup, encourage your members to discuss current policies or share important documents to increase member engagement.

Advocacy 117

Advocacy Online Guidelines Social Media 117

Blue Avocado

AUGUST 16, 2021

Nonprofit organizations are more vulnerable than ever to fraud or errors in the organization’s financial statements. The post #RiskyBusiness: Don’t Let Internal Controls Slip at Your Nonprofit Organization! However, these are times […]. appeared first on Blue Avocado.

International 116

International Organization Nonprofit Attention 116

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2018

Help I Just Lost My Google Ad Grant – Guest Post by George Weiner. A statement to the international news agency Reuters read: “We revised our Ad Grants policies to help nonprofits be more effective with AdWords and improve the quality of their ads, which will lead to targeted awareness of their projects and mission.”

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Grant Google Adwords Help 82

Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

But that’s okay: by being vulnerable and open to change, you can transform your organization into one that mirrors your constituents and better serves your mission. You want to ensure all voices from the communities you serve are reflected throughout your organization, especially on your board. First, diversity is about representation.

Policy 52

Policy Reflection Culture Training 52

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Across America, Hispanic and Latino organizations are leading the way in every realm, including advocacy, education, healthcare, and social services. Here are just a few of our favorite organizations, which deserve your support this month and all year-round! During National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S., Voto Latino.

Organization 89

Organization United States National America 89

Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. A volunteer handbook gives volunteers the information they need about the organization and its mission, and answers any common questions they may have.

Volunteer 119

Volunteer Create Policy Roles 119

Achieve

MARCH 24, 2022

Community nonprofits, PTA fundraising groups, and thousands of other small fundraising teams struggle with the same issue: finding easy yet effective fundraisers to power their mission without breaking the bank. . To help you carry out impactful campaigns, we'll explore the following top choices for . unique (and easy!) Crowdfunding.

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Ideas Organization Fundraising Gift 59

M+R

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Regardless of the issues that your organization works on, or your c3/c4 status, you know nonprofits play a key role in defining the issues that elections focus on, along with the policies beyond each election cycle. Contact Ankur Asthana about Digital Organizing. It was riveting!

Advocacy 71

Advocacy Contact Advice Roles 71

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2009

Photo by Terry Bain in Flickr I've been hearing a lot lately from folks who work in nonprofits asking for examples of "social media or social networking policies." But, if an organization simply cuts and pastes a social media policy without the internal culture change, it won't be effective. Internet Use Policy.

Social Media 99

Social Media Policy Media Social 99

Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—has been under fire in the past few years over its lax policies on news content, data privacy, and misinformation. These platforms have become essential to people from marginalized communities as they build political power, deliver mutual aid, and have helped many make a living.

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Social Media Media Strategy Social 94