Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Learn more Clearly demonstrate impact to funders and donors Impact reporting Reporting tools help you visualize and analyze data, develop comprehensive reports, and generate compliance reports. Learn more Safeguard program and participant data Secure data management Having a secure data environment is imperative.

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Tools Management Los Angeles Demonstration 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2021

“I’ve spent almost the last 15 years researching why we are so bad at learning and what we can do about it,” states Bradley R. And that’s primarily what prompted him to write his book, Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive. Reflection and relaxation. We rush to answers instead of asking questions.

Learning 52

Learning Knowledge Worker Exercise Problem 52

.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

To align your mission with your brand and reflect that symmetry through products and services, you need to bring membership and marketing to the Equator. Content is easier to produce and more effective when all communicators understand the desired outcomes.” Don’t write outcomes in stone. Data is an important connector.

Collaboration 221

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

The Outcome of Our Outcomes – guest post by Victoria Vrana. Outcomes, indicators, metrics, logic models, flow charts galore – measurement and evaluation are in season these days. One of the biggest lessons it learned was the need to set sharp and clear goals at the start. What do you hope to learn?

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Evaluation Measure Seattle Lesson 95

Association Analytics

APRIL 8, 2021

But you want to make sure those decisions deliver outcomes that support your goals. In today’s world, organizations simply cannot afford to invest their time and limited resources in initiatives that do not demonstrably deliver outcomes that support their goals. It will be an inevitable outcome. Engage in Analysis.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. But, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks and approaches may not be as objective as they seem. For whom is monitoring, evaluation, and learning being done? Where does the learning go?

Participatory 82

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 82

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Now that we’ve done our audit (at least until next year), I’m taking a moment to reflect on key takeaways from our compliance initiative that all nonprofits can benefit from. In this blog, I’ll share lessons learned from our SOC 2 audit to help you build a culture of nonprofit compliance.

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Culture Build Policy Nonprofit 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Our track was one of three tracks for participants to dive deep into a topic and learn from peers through dialogue. Here’s what I learned: Facilitation Teams. As someone who has been in the nonprofit field 35 years, I can sum up my experience as: ”Remember, it’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

This is a terrific write up of the session I presented on “ Learning in Public “ Bridge Building or Trust Busting – a Warts-and-All Reflection on “Learning in Public”? Some of the findings about Learning in Public? – Guest post by Stefan Lanfer.

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Reflection Public Learning Build 92

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

The intention was not to shame or punish the child for "mistakes" in behavior, but provide an opportunity for reflection and learning. Here is a quick brainstorm of questions we could ask that might help networks reflect more effectively. Questions to Help Deep Reflection Occur. Questions to Help Deep Reflection Occur.

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Reflection Social Media Learning Media 89

.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

In 2002, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills identified a set of qualities they consider most important for learning in the digital era. A culture of learning, where curiosity is valued and debate encouraged, creates fertile ground for critical thinking. It moves people away from “I” and toward “we.”

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Skills Collaboration Communication Classroom 221

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

By looking at the outcomes of previous work, those on the board of directors or committees can propose actions that continue a positive trend or shift a negative trend. With a greater understanding of available information, better decisions can happen to recover from past problems and change future outcomes.

Analytics 135

Analytics Associations Business Software 135

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Adaptive learning models can empower teachers to customize instruction for each student’s needs, and students can even personalize a digital tutoring experience. Imagine a coach using an AI to generate a detailed analysis of your best athletes’ movements to help other students learn, model, and improve their own techniques.

Generation 93

Generation Education Blackbaud Model 93

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Reflection and Evaluation March 10, 2008 Michele Martin, one of my fave bloggers, has a great post today on Reflective Practice. Unfortunately, none of them had an answer to that question.

Evaluation 111

Evaluation Reflection Open Source Journal 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2014

In mid-March, I had a whirl wind day at the Grant Managers Network Annual Conference where I did the following: Panel Session : Outcomes, Impact, and Communication with Roberto Cremonini and Danette Peters. The session was about why it is important to track outcomes, some examples, and discussion. Organizational Amnesia.

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Conference Grant Network Learning 110

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2019

When Learning As A Leader : Reflect on what people have told you. Give people a stake in the outcome. Consider the “what if” question: “What if we looked at the situation like this?” Leverage the “why” question: “Why do we do it this way?” Employ the “how” question: “How can you do this?” Think about what you have not observed.

Learning 40

Learning Tips Demonstration Influence 40

Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

At worst, it can provide conflicting outcomes, not ultimately reflecting the truth of what’s happening.” . When helping with the Nimble AMS Member Lapse Solution, Stark and other employees learned an important lesson in data hygiene. Learn more about how to leverage your member data through dashboards.

Associations 136

Associations Data Benefit Practice 136

Media Cause

JULY 14, 2023

Beyond website traffic, consider metrics that reflect the impact on equity, such as engagement from marginalized communities or positive social media sentiment. Continuous Learning and Improvement: Digital marketing is a dynamic field. It is important to embrace a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and flexibility.

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Project Digital Marketing Impact 52

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Letting grantees lead: What we’re learning from the BUILD evaluation. Lessons Learned from Two Decades in Philanthropy. Survey: Nonprofits Struggle with Demonstrating Outcomes. Justice over greatness: A new year’s reflection. Reflections on a Conference for Well-Intentioned Funders: We can do better.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2013

” Workshop curriculum should include time for participants to synthesize what they learned into some ”reporting out and up” takeaways to share with their organization. .” She said the workshop gave her the time to get started working on it and was confident that she’d be putting it into practice immediately.

Training 98

Training Train Reflection Design 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2013

The main part of the meeting was two working sessions where we were divided into five small groups to focus defining outcomes, strategies, key performance metrics, and measurement methods for five outcome areas that may be common to many foundation’s communication’s strategies. Elizabeth R. Elizabeth R.

Measure 101

Measure Social Media Foundation Reflection 101

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? If your application has not changed in more than three years, it may not reflect your current goals, strategies, or priorities. If your organization values equity, diversity, inclusion, or innovation, does your application reflect that?

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Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 88

sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Here are a few lessons we learned along the way. In its blog post “ Practical Tools to Help Grantmakers put Learning First ,” the Johnson Center for Philanthropy reminds us how challenging this can be. Your questions should also reflect your values as a funder. would those questions reflect that funder’s value of equal access?

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Question Application Reflection Philanthropy 82

sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

They demand the online giving experience to be nearly instantaneous, easy, secure, personalized, mobile-friendly, and reflective of your brand and mission. Deepen your learning with the Donation Form Workbook , a comprehensive guide to enhance your donation form strategy. Want to know more?

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Donation Online Canada System 94

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2012

A few days ago I opened the door on a new learning journey. I am very excited about upcoming peer learning projects that I’m working on in 2012, including several for Packard grantees in India, Pakistan, and Africa as well as the e-Mediat project in the Middle East. Content Delivery Is Not Learning.

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Experiment Learning Create Exercise 116

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2012

This peer learning exchange is designed to help state-based groups to be more effective in engaging their networks toward covering uninsured children. I’m working in partnership with Spitfire Strategies. We used to help us design the program, determine process outcomes, and help us evaluate participant’s progress.

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Network Build Learning Strategy 97

The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Importance of Testimonials Testimonials are personal endorsements, typically in the form of a statement or story, that reflect a person’s experience with your nonprofit. They help potential partners, supporters, and beneficiaries see the tangible outcomes of your work.

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Story Guide Support Analysis 104

Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

They also know first-hand the pain, money, and time that is wasted, and the impact and outcomes that are reduced or even lost when nonprofits and schools don’t get the help they need. They would rather share and learn with and from their competitors than let that happen! Driving Equitable Outcomes. See you at Unite!

Collaboration 122

Collaboration Effective Australia Global 122

Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

The Role of Coaching in your Learning and Development Program. As Learning and Development professionals it is time to ask ourselves… What does this mean to our industry? As Learning and Development professionals it is time to ask ourselves… What does this mean to our industry? Turn this into a weekly tradition.

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Develop Program Learning Comparison 63

Gyrus

JUNE 28, 2016

How We Learn – Capitalize On Knowing. This post is written based on my personal understanding and could reflect deficiencies experienced in my own personal learning process. To begin we should evaluate what a younger version of myself experienced in the learning process. Do the one-size fits all approach not work?

Learning 49

Learning Instruction Instructional Training 49

Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

Read on to learn more about how the responsive framework and donor signals can help you make sure to have the right people in the right room for the right event. Through the steps of listen, connect, suggest, and learn — responsive nonprofits learn more about what is important to their donors and how to provide the most value.

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Donor Survey Social Media Database 104

Candid

JUNE 16, 2022

The pandemic, and then the racial reckoning following the murder of George Floyd, has illustrated all too well the connective tissue between inequality and negative outcomes for the most vulnerable. Invest in, support, and learn from intermediary organizations, many of which can help you adopt participatory approaches to grantmaking. .

Guidelines 106

Guidelines Participatory Case Study Philanthropy 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2011

If you deliver training on webinar platforms, you need to understand how people learn. This post summarizes some learning research and offers some tips for delivering effective webinars. His research shows that professional development learning experiences need to be as interactive as possible to boost retention.

Design 107

Design Effective Experiment Learning 107

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

As nonprofits are in the business of seeking change within various populations, diversification within leadership in order to ensure the best outcomes of goals for all population demographics comes with the need for additional characteristics within its members. A diverse board provides additional expertise.

Kansas City 52

Kansas City Impact Kansas United States 52

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

JANUARY 28, 2018

What you see here are a few notes that reflect my individual experience. As far as I can ascertain, this series was the first in which grant makers and nonprofit grant recipients came together in equal numbers and met as peers for reflective structured dialogue. My Recommendations. Funders can help by: .

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Grant Data Boston 52

sgEngage

JUNE 20, 2023

During the year, you will likely have your own management reports that focus on programmatic and financial outcomes. To learn more about how to set your organization up for audit success, check out our webinar with Paul Preziotti, CPA, Partner, Johnson Lambert, Audit Readiness: How to Ace Preparation for Your Financial Statement Audit.

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Report Help Leadership Software 78

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

During the year, we have our own management reports that focus on programmatic and financial outcomes. Want to learn more about preparing for a successful audit? Do we need to leave our auditors the opportunity to focus that 20 minutes on strategic initiatives? In my experience, the answer is often no.

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Leadership Nonprofit International Results 88