ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Unfortunately, in the nonprofit boardroom, this change has yet to be reflected. Strategies to diversify nonprofit boards can be divided into three broad phases. Phase 1: Triple A’s - awareness, attitude and action. Phase 2: Implementation. This phase starts with evaluating current board composition using a board matrix.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

Over the years, I have worked with many founder-led (or until-recently-founder-led) organizations. As anyone who has witnessed Founder’s Syndrome can tell you, the first leader is often abruptly shown the door, maybe under a cloud, leaving the organization in crisis. Stepping away is part of the nonprofit circle of life.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 28, 2021

As we say goodbye to 2021 and look ahead to 2022, we are reflecting on our work in the last year. Why You Should Measure Impact in Addition to Outcomes A Collaborative, Inclusive Approach to Brand-Building How to Choose Diverse and Inclusive Photos The Phases of Service Design What Does Digital Transformation Mean for Nonprofits?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

The good news is that it’s possible to set up your nonprofit organization for success. With the right mindset and planning, you can organize and execute a seamless fund accounting software implementation that meets your needs—both for today and for the future. Avoiding Roadblocks. Testing and go-live (days 60–90).

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

“Resources, symbolic attraction of alliance members, and expanded networks” as stated in a review from AIM Alliance , are all compelling benefits to joining forces, however, organizations should proceed with caution as these solutions are not sole problem solvers. Layer one, internal assessment, is an exercise in rigorous self-reflection.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 18, 2022

The mission statement should reflect this. Further, mentoring often goes beyond coaching in that mentors serve as: Brokers by making introductions to powerful, influential and otherwise useful individuals in the industry or organization. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has not been kind to the nonprofit sector and many organizations have had to undergo massive staffing cuts, eliminate programs, and struggle through maintaining minimal viable operations to avoid closing permanently. Many organizations are now finding that a crisis management plan is not the whole story.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

The top 50 organizations outperformed the also-rans on a variety of metrics, as they have in the 13 years this study has been conducted (not a surprise). That said, differences in percentages of positive responses between 2021 and other years were less pronounced for both his and other organizations ranked in each year’s top 50.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

The Four Phases of Responsive Fundraising Listen Listening is where effectively reading donor signals is incredibly important. Your engagement should reflect that. Tracking donor signals looks different at each organization. Staying organized with different forms of data typically requires a good nonprofit CRM.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 6, 2024

Reflect your nonprofit’s company culture and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in your email content. Given the hundreds of emails your candidates might receive in a day, making your messages eye-catching and user-friendly can help your organization stand out from your competitors. Use calls-to-action.

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Forum One

APRIL 6, 2021

In the mission-driven world, organizations can find themselves needing to change course when the world around them changes. Even when an organization works hard to create a consistent brand, a brand by itself doesn’t guarantee that you will be able to reach your audience and share why your work should matter to them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

The mission statement should reflect this. Further, mentoring often goes beyond coaching in that mentors serve as: Brokers by making introductions to powerful, influential and otherwise useful individuals in the industry or organization. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon.

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EveryAction

JUNE 19, 2017

Organizations need a structured and effective way of following their grants throughout the grant's lifecycle so they can easily manage this very important revenue stream and track these funds in the same place as major gifts and other sources of revenue. Many nonprofits receive anywhere from 10-90% of their revenue from foundation grants.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

But it is not just a new buzzword, a box to be checked, or even a singular phase in the grant cycle. 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. Learning, we do naturally. Fast forward to today….

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The mission statement should reflect this. Further, mentoring often goes beyond coaching in that mentors serve as: Brokers by making introductions to powerful, influential and otherwise useful individuals in the industry or organization. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon.

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Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

That’s why you have to develop a fundraising strategy for your nonprofit that consists of a variety of different approaches, reflects elements like campaign strategies and budget planning , and helps your organization meet its goals. What are you aiming to change within your organization during your next fundraising campaign?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2020

The mission statement should reflect this. Further, mentoring often goes beyond coaching in that mentors serve as: Brokers by making introductions to powerful, influential and otherwise useful individuals in the industry or organization. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

No matter the size of your organization or the scope of your marketing budget, it can be difficult to know where you sit in the journey towards marketing maturity. And, if you’re like many organizations you are trying to tackle all aspects of marketing with the same level of effort. UX design and content. Technology.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

The post-emergency phase sees many organizations grappling with a decline in donations, a critical period where strategic donor engagement can make a difference. According to research, monthly donors stay with an organization 50% longer than one-time donors. Surveys are another simple way to gain direct feedback.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 27, 2012

This message is to inform you of the upcoming “Phase 2” enhancement to ADP Security Management (formally ADP Netsecure). Effective August 3th, ADP Security Management will reflect a new user interface. Please review the following information: • Click here to view more details of the enhancements in Phase 2 (links lead to [link].

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Forum One

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Within Forum One, and among the mission-driven organizations we work with, I sense that more people understand that accessibility isn’t a box to check, but rather an integrated part of project design and delivery. There are several ways we approach accessibility at Forum One that all organizations, of any size, can adopt or adapt.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The mission statement should reflect this. Further, mentoring often goes beyond coaching in that mentors serve as: Brokers by making introductions to powerful, influential and otherwise useful individuals in the industry or organization. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2019

The mission statement should reflect this. Further, mentoring often goes beyond coaching in that mentors serve as: Brokers by making introductions to powerful, influential and otherwise useful individuals in the industry or organization. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2018

When is the last time your organization held a staff retreat? The planners of this event offered some valuable lessons for any organization on how to design effective and engaging retreats. Knowing those principles, I anticipated that the retreat would be meticulously planned and organized, with clear intent about goals.

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Media Cause

MAY 31, 2023

When is the last time you read through your organization’s privacy policy? But if you engage in targeted advertising or use Google Analytics to track website visitors, privacy-first marketing should be a priority for your organization. I used these tools to quickly review an organization’s website in the US and EU.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

The exact dollar amount that’s considered a major gift varies from organization to organization. For some organizations—especially those that are small or are just getting started—a major gift may be $1,000. Next, you should look at past giving patterns—both to your organization and to other nonprofits as well.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2019

The mission statement should reflect this. Further, mentoring often goes beyond coaching in that mentors serve as: Brokers by making introductions to powerful, influential and otherwise useful individuals in the industry or organization. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon.

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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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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Because of these nuances and our desire to ensure that every organization’s presence reflects its individual mission and personality, establishing an ownable and unique visual direction for the work is critical. Our ultimate goal is to help the organizations we serve create the greatest impact. . Why are style guides used?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2017

The mission statement should reflect this. Further, mentoring often goes beyond coaching in that mentors serve as: Brokers by making introductions to powerful, influential and otherwise useful individuals in the industry or organization. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Here are five tips to keep your members happy and engaged so they don’t abruptly cut ties with your organization. The soon-to-be-released Community Brands Member Engagement and Loyalty Study suggests there’s room for organizations to get members more involved. Here are five ideas: 1. Focus on engagement. Get personal.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2021

Still, with cases on the rise, mutations popping up, and a post-holiday wave, organizations across sectors are preparing for at least several more months of quarantines, safety measures, and virtual work environments. alone according to GivingTuesday, the organization behind the campaign. billion was donated to nonprofits in the U.S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2017

The mission statement should reflect this. Further, mentoring often goes beyond coaching in that mentors serve as: Brokers by making introductions to powerful, influential and otherwise useful individuals in the industry or organization. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon.

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Everyaction

MAY 30, 2018

Stretching resources to maximize output and impact is the name of the game for organizations working to make a difference in the world on limited budgets. This struggle is only compounded by the abundance of nonprofit software vendors on the market, all of which likely offer both pros and cons to any organization considering them.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 2, 2014

Purposes for the Visual Design phase include: Agreeing on a creative vision and personality for the web presence. The visual design really begins with the brand of the organization. Some organizations come to us with a very clearly articulated brand that has accompanying logos, fonts, colors, photography, copywriting and more.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 13, 2020

At DNL OmniMedia, we help nonprofit organizations use their technology for more effective fundraising and donor stewardship. In the realm of our planned giving example, let’s say the organization has decided that their audience will be older prospects with a strong philanthropic history and displayed interest in their cause.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 24, 2018

And, as nonprofit professionals, our organizations could benefit immensely from a little spring cleaning. What spring cleaning can you and your organization do? These sort of questions can help you trim the unneeded fat from your organization, leaving you with a lean, mean, positive impact machine.

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