Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

What problems are you trying to solve? The goal is after reading the scope, the prospective vendor should have a clear idea of your overall objectives, the problems you are trying to address and solve with the redesign, target audiences, which features are most important, and technical and other constraints. Target audiences.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

As AI is increasingly used in high-impact ways such as writing and assessing grant proposals, how can we make sure that it is used ethically, minimizing the risk of harm? We addressed these problems through data investigations and corrections, and enhancements to how we sample data. The harmful impact of these early problems was clear.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Summit makes short work of analyzing plenty of tough problems. Applying reflection, reasoning, and individual experience to problem-solving is not part of the Summit supercomputer program, but it is an approach that is invaluable in making advantageous business decisions. Welcome every proposal. Don’t waste valuable brain power.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Every change, every burst of creativity, begins with the identification of a problem or opportunity that somebody finds meaningful. Even if your team has experience with brainstorming, make sure everyone understands the ground rules for this current session : Brainstorming is about generating ideas, not solving problems or making decisions.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice how to create an effective year-end fundraising appeal: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m planning ahead to prepare this year’s annual fundraising appeal, and could use a little help getting started.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 20, 2013

Although I do not claim to be an expert, I am happy to share what I’ve learned in more than a decade of mining the Internet for information to support grant proposals. Try using fewer key words in your initial search, particularly if you are having problems getting hits. you are proposing is effective in solving the problem?

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Qgiv

APRIL 2, 2024

Nonprofit grant proposals can be a daunting task for fundraisers, but it’s a key way to help gain more sustainable funding for your organization. From finding the right grants to writing and applying for them, grant proposals require a lot of research and attention to detail! What is a grant proposal?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

I've questioned whether or not this a good way to find the best solutions for complex social problems, although it can certainly add a halo effect and spread a brand's message. I've just returned from a trip to India where there is a different approach to solving complex social problems using social media and the Internet.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 5, 2009

They seem to be collateral damage in a larger debate over the question of intellectual property. Many of the comments critical of the proposed treaty come from parties that object in principle to copyright exceptions, rather than having a direct stake in the issue at hand. And this raises the central human rights question.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

But all too often, foundations, corporate grantmakers, and donors end up unintentionally causing problems instead of helping to solve them. Here are five common ways foundations cause more problems than they solve: Providing short-term funding for a long-term outcome. And if you’re unsure, here’s a hint: ask your grantees.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 1, 2022

As far as security is concerned, Drupal releases frequent security updates and fixes and is supported by a strong team of developers who proactively work to resolve problems. Submit a request for proposal (RFP). Review plans and get your questions answered. Comparing both platforms.

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NTEN

AUGUST 1, 2011

may prove to be a key resource for solving some of our most pressing real-world problems," according to game designer Jane McGonigal in The Wall Street Journal. Gamers are already helping tackle real-world problems, just by playing games. Each time period offers five trivia questions and a countdown timer. When we play, we.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

You’ve completed thorough prospect research , cultivated and provided a site visit, prepared a first-rate proposal and secured a meeting to make a solicitation, but the major donor prospect responds with a “no.” If timing is a problem, you always can explore a payment schedule over a mutually agreed period.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on ways to stay in touch with potential donors who have major donor potential. . So before getting to the solution, try sussing out the problem. Both are reasonable objectives. .

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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. Diagnostic analytics .

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Ensure they agree with your proposed budget for consulting services and understand the potential return on investment of hiring a consultant. Create a request for proposal (RFP). Once you have narrowed down your potential consultants to a few top candidates, send them your RFP to compare their proposed solutions.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 14, 2022

What a consultant does Those new to nonprofit consulting sometimes assume that consultants start an engagement by pinpointing problems, rather than the nonprofit presenting specific areas in need of improvement to the consultant. Determine problem areas. This is also why it helps to work with a defined set of problems ahead of time.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

Winning Grants Step by Step: The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals by Tori O’Neal-McElrath, Lynn Kanter, and Lynn English. BeneFactors: Why Some Fundraising Professionals Always Succeed  by Joshua M. Birkholz and Amy S. Become a catalyst for innovation at your nonprofit.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The Turing Test, proposed by Alan Turning in 1950, said that a computer would exhibit intelligence if it could hold a conversation with a person, in writing, and the person wouldn’t know they were chatting with a computer. As with predictive maintenance, this proactive activity can help find small problems before they do damage.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Impact Challenge ” is based on Google’s belief that artificial intelligence can provide new solutions to old problems and improve people’s lives. I’ve been leading this work at Google.org for five years and was previously at The Bridgespan Group where I helped nonprofits and foundations address strategic questions. aichallenge.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Communications Director and Content Strategist Highway Twenty A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a common way nonprofit organizations invite bids for products and services. Time and money problems usually mean an organization hasn’t sought input from digital specialists during the planning stages, so the plan and budget aren’t based in reality.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

Perfect Phrases for Writing Grant Proposals and Perfect Phrases for Fundraising by Beverly Browning. If you have additional questions or want assistance navigating Candid’s educational resources , reach out to our team of online librarians at onlinelibrarian@candid.org or via chat during business hours. Happy reading!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

Takeaways: Bernard started with the 5 P’s that you use to influence your donor: passion, proposal, preparation, persuasion and persistence. S – Serotonin: mood, feeling pride that they can solve this problem. 4 Keys to Answering Your Donors’ Most Fundamental Question. D – Dopamine: anticipation, motivation .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Talk to your team to see what questions people are asking. . A story that compels includes a protagonist your audience cares about, important problems that must be overcome, a solution that overcomes the problem (something to root for), and (4) an ending—hopefully a happy one. . Here are a few things you should do today: .

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning. Learning, we do naturally. Data is a decision.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

While creating a Request for Proposals can be labor-intensive, time consuming, and stressful, we've put together some tips to make the whole process go a little smoother. When defining the scope it’s just as important to ask yourself some questions as it is to ask a vendor. Some questions should include.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

You’ve completed thorough prospect research , cultivated and provided a site visit, prepared a first-rate proposal and secured a meeting to make a solicitation, but the major donor prospect responds with a “no.” If timing is a problem, you always can explore a payment schedule over a mutually agreed period.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! For some reason, and I’m not sure how this ever got started, some nonprofits think grants are a magical solution that will solve all their problems. “Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The California Association of Nonprofits is seeking feedback from the broader nonprofit community about these proposed guidelines. Questions about the implications for existing Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and for possible DAF regulation in the future as crowdfunding companies reconfigure their giving platforms as DAFs.

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Forum One

AUGUST 10, 2021

Here are the answers to some of the most common questions we hear from our government clients. For example, if you have an IT budget allocation for your agency and you know you need more, which is a common problem, this is not a fund to top off your existing IT budget. FAQs on government digital transformation.

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Care2

DECEMBER 27, 2010

For 2011, I propose the following challenge. The problem? To learn more about the social marketing approach, download this free, Basics to Social Marketing guide. Go Beyond The Message. When it comes to the work of doing good, many often default of the marketing "P" of promotion. We are left with too much untapped potential!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Concerns about human agency, evolution and survival emerged as well as proposed solutions can be found in the full report. AI for Social Good: The McKinsey company recently released its “ AI and Social Good Report ,” which includes a landscape analysis of how AI is currently being used to solve big hairy problems.

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Forum One

MAY 3, 2021

When starting a government modernization project or website redesign, broadly, you want to think about three major questions: What are your needs? A general, open-ended Request for Information (RFI), in which you ask for approaches to solving specific problems can also help but adds a step to the process. This gets at the requirements.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 17, 2018

When your nonprofit needs a new vendor or consultant, the standard course of action is to send out a Request for Proposal (RFP) - indicating that your organization is interested in receiving information from vendors. When defining the scope of your RFP, it’s just as important to ask yourself some questions as it is to ask a vendor.

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Forum One

JUNE 1, 2021

Policies are the proposed courses of action your organization implements as part of your governance plan to produce desired outcomes. These questions will help you operationalize the right set of policies that help you run things effectively and meet your organizational goals. What policies exist? Which policies are missing?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2021

Remember to stick to the questions you developed in advance. Avoid asking questions that have to do with your personal preferences; instead, ask questions that support competence and capacity for the work. The questions can be asked in rotation. . That will help minimize bias and help you compare apples to apples.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2023

Do the Homework : Oftentimes, nonprofits have to jump through countless hoops just to be invited to submit a proposal. It prioritizes new ways of approaching problems or issues—along with the financial health, stability, and sustainability of the organization. It’s based in fear. Put simply, it’s an opportunity mindset.

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