Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

By Elizabeth Ngonzi , is an Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs where she teaches Digital Storytelling, Innovation and Fundraising. She has worked with Candid, Cornell University, the United Nations, and Vital Voices Global Partnerships, among others.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Working from home, whether full-time or on a hybrid schedule, may have increased in popularity due to the pandemic, but this trend is expected to stick around. There are a variety of online tools to help you manage your time, organize responsibilities, and prioritize your work. When confronted with a problem, try setting a time limit.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

Steven brings a problem-solving approach to all his work, and excels in collaborative iteration with clients. “A Most of the time, clients are looking for success that others have found, and we can apply our internal learning and knowledge to iterate on previous work, moving the whole sector forward,” he said. Steven hold a B.A.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

Activities they considered “service” included “working with others to make the community or campus a better place” (81%), “acting to benefit the common good” (80%), “everyday acts of kindness” (76%), “acting to raise awareness about a campus, community, or global problem” (72%), and “working with others to address social inequality” (68%).

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

Uplifting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) Shaw University, located in Raleigh, NC, was the first HBCU organized in the South and is the birthplace of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). At Howard University, we used to sing the song during convocation.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2020

Today’s Q&A is with Tim Snyder, associate vice president, Alumni and Donor Services at Wake Forest University. In his role, Tim is responsible for the overall management of Alumni Services, the Wake Forest Fund, and Donor Services and Advancement Services at the university. My how time flies!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2022

The only problem? Sewanee The University of the South started providing donors the ability to make stock donations through DonateStock in 2021. Cardwell said this ability is crucial, especially at peak times for donations, such as the end of the year. It was such a pain, I never did it again,” Latham said.

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Candid

AUGUST 9, 2023

For example, Sarah Wiley, a DBA candidate at the University of Missouri, St. Another example is the work of Brad Fulton, associate professor in the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. Louis recently used Candid’s data to explore the link between nonprofit mission statements and fundraising efforts.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 28, 2021

More importantly, apprentices are hired as full-time employees whereas interns are often unpaid, or at best part-time or temporary employees. You’re right, universities can be very expensive. And don’t forget the opportunity cost of going to school full time. Forgone earnings are a big expense.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Now more than ever, you can’t afford to treat training and the time required away from your office as a perk for a job well done with no real changes after the training is complete. What problems still vex them? What training would help address that problem, and why? Mary’s University of Minnesota.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2022

International Women’s Day is on March 8 th , 2022, and it’s a time to reflect on the state of women and girls worldwide, how current events may make violence and abuse even worse than they were, and how to move forward by empowering each other. The universality of violence against women. The state of women and girls around the world.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 13, 2021

And if you’d like to go back and watch — or rewatch — any sessions that you may have missed the first time around, they’re all available for you to catch on demand through our new streaming platform, Salesforce+. Tom also shared incredible success metrics the university has seen since using Education Cloud.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Getting an MBA takes time and money, making it inaccessible to many people who want to take charge in the business world. I found this concept difficult -- does the problem lie with me?" Question : How does spending 12 weeks using the book compare to the length of time to earn an MBA degree?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

When you are working on a tough issue or an innovative solution, sometimes it helps to learn from others who have tackled that problem or are working on a similar idea. Trends in Impact and Outcomes Reporting in Grantmaking Measuring the impact of your grantmaking can be difficult and time-consuming.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

This culture can bring about the desired outcomes of staff, volunteers, and members who reflect the community, having a team possessing strong problem-solving skills, and leadership that embraces innovation. This takes time. Yet, this is what can bring out better results when problem solving and making sound decisions.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Matt Hugg, President and Founder, Nonprofit.Courses – He’s the author of the Guide to Nonprofit Consulting, and teaches nonprofit management at several universities, via the web, and in-person in the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Remember, a volunteer can leave at any time.

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Candid

AUGUST 26, 2021

Ann Mei will lead Candid in harnessing the precision of data, the power of technology, and the compassion of the social sector to increase our collective ability to do good during this unprecedented time of disruption and need. Sylvester John, chair of Candid’s board of trustees and head of the search committee. She earned a B.S.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 24, 2018

He considered himself a “problem-solving lawyer” and warned me against getting involved with “problem-creating lawyers!” He taught me that 95% of the time I didn’t need help from him or another attorney. I was actually born at Georgetown University Hospital just one year after Gerry launched his legal career from there!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2022

Most jobs will have some parts of it automated, freeing up those people to do more human things like build stronger relationships and solve complex problems. By automating grunt work and freeing up time for staff, there is an opportunity for a kinder and vibrant workplace culture. You can read the article here.

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JANUARY 1, 2014

Image courtesy of University of Texas. Often times members of the same organization working in very different parts of the organization may be experiencing similar problems with their processes but for different reasons. Will a switch to cloud computing across the board be viable to solve one small problem? Probably not.

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Candid

MAY 12, 2021

There’s no universal date for filing 990s; instead, the end of an organization’s fiscal year determines when its 990 is due at the IRS. Add in six-month filing extensions and IRS processing time, and it can be two years before we receive all the returns for a specific year. The additional delays exacerbate this issue.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Inequitable access to funding in the social sector remains a persistent problem, negatively impacting our collective ability to do good. Addressing these inequities and inefficiencies is inherent to Candid’s promise to support a social sector capable of tackling the critical challenges and opportunities of our time. .

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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. There’s no better time than now to work on strengthening the nonprofit sector.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2015

Hartsook professor of fundraising at Indiana University. Sargeant said the problem wasn’t just the board, but also who the board was selecting to lead the fundraising efforts. “A In the United States, more than 70 percent of people who make a first-time donation don’t make a second one. Communicate with a Purpose.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Dear Between, What your campaign plan is coming “between” is an age-old problem; one that can be addressed and fixed with a little creativity and understanding. The problem you describe is that of accounting and development not speaking the same language. . — Between a Rock and a Hard Place.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Read time: 3 minutes. But an email system migration and a sea of related problems meant they were soon unable to reliably land in the email inboxes of their millions of supporters. Everyone on the file was eventually emailed, and those that re-engaged automatically fell back into their active universe and regular messaging.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

There is much need for spending time with community members, learning their culture, beliefs, and needs. This process requires humility, patience, dedication, and intentionality, but is well worth the opportunity to include the knowledge and experiences of a more diverse array of individuals in solving problems through joint efforts.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

And while the issue of stable housing isn’t unique to the Bay Area, as a region that’s home to global companies like Levi’s, Facebook, Uber, Apple, and yes, Salesforce, it offers a stark example of just how pervasive the problem is. It’s past time to start looking at, and addressing, housing as a right rather than a commodity.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

We all know that hunger is a complex and growing problem. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master’s in Public Administration from Arkansas State University. In that time, she has collaborated with several major food banks, using Salesforce to solve both fundraising and operational challenges. Elizabeth Whamond.

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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. Do we recognize the signs of these problems? Now, you might think that is counterintuitive — why would you want to help your competition?! She has a B.A.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

The problem with ratios. Storytellers strategically place the donor or prospect into the story, allowing them to help solve a problem, making them a hero. Negative emotions are associated with the problem, while positive emotions connect to the solution. Story: How are you telling the story?

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2023

For many of us, the problem answering the question “Are your donors also your customers?” David Dunlop, former senior development officer at Cornell University and inventor of Moves Management , boils it all down to “changing people’s attitudes so they want to give.” No one inquired if we preferred soy, almond, or oat milk.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

This typically involves donations of money, time, and/or resources from corporations to charitable causes. Additionally, both types of programs often incorporate factors like the receiving organization or mission, type of employee requesting a match (full-time, part-time, retired, etc.), Sounds like a win-win situation, right?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2022

Decisions must be based on mission requirements and mitigate wasted effort through judicious use of time, resources and personnel. Group members initiate action and push feedback to leaders who can fix problems when they arise, thereby improving the effectiveness and tempo of operations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Social enterprises, however, could help solve this problem. These endeavors are also a huge investment of time. With nonprofit staffs often stretched thin, it can be hard to see where you might begin to find the time to start one. New issues may become the top priority as old issues become less of a problem.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

As nonprofits attempt to tackle some of our communities' most difficult problems; funders, government agencies and the general public are actively calling for accountability, transparency and proof that a program is producing change. The root problem here is poor evaluation capacity. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. are available?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

There are some universal elements to any compelling story, whether they’re in books, the news, articles, blogs, or movies. Plot/Desire: In any good story, there’s a problem that becomes part of the plot of the story. And the hero has a desire to overcome that problem. What a great bunch of benefits, right?

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