.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Bell’s work will play a large role in their success. Bell is researching what mix of personalities is most likely to work effectively together. A mission team—like any team, anywhere—needs competent people who work well together,” Bell advises. “In You have to understand the characteristics of work in your culture.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 12, 2021

Cloud for Good was recently recognized as one of the 2021 Best Small & Medium Workplaces by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine. In our survey, 97% of Cloud for Good’s employees said Cloud for Good is a great place to work. That percentage is 38% higher than the average U.S.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

Develop a Detailed Project Budget A well-developed project budget is a key component of a successful grant application. Nonprofits should create a detailed budget that accurately reflects the costs associated with implementing the proposed project or program.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). The previous 15 years of my career, I worked in higher education with access to a research library, enterprise platform subscriptions, and myriad other resources.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

It’s been quite a frustrating process, especially when inputting 33 different countries one by one in the “where we work&# section just to have the “save&# not work. So far, trying to navigate the site to browse or set up a profile has about a 50/50 chance of hitting either a 504 or 500 error page.

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Forum One

MAY 13, 2024

Behind each project, build, campaign, or strategy, there are the people working day in and day out to solve sometimes very complex problems. This customer-first award reflects the depth of our commitment to listening, understanding, and meeting our clients’ unique needs and challenges.

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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.

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.orgSource

APRIL 29, 2024

Fast forward just 40 years, the world has a smartphone in its pocket and a PC sits on every work desk. As I write, most of my readers are currently using this technology either for personal projects or in the office. “Don’t stand on the tarmac ogling the launchpad. However, a human editor would be needed to check its work. “At

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

This month, we're thinking about the way we do work in museums. Also, being flexible about work times, as both Jennifer Foley and Emily Lytle-Painter amongst others mentioned. Work isn't prison; don't make them feel like they're doing time. Sharing articles that work is a great reason to stay on Museum Twitter by the way.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

Does your work at a nonprofit include facilitating meetings or trainings? It can also be used to create work norms or processes. Then you reflect on the difference in creative energy – typically yes and has more of it. They can also be descriptive questions such as “what is working, what is not, and why?”

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

As my internship ended several weeks ago, I’ve reflected on lessons learned over the last 6 months, chief among them a sensitivity to how data gets handled and the importance of flexibility in this line of work. On my first day in Guatemala, a freak hard-drive meltdown relegated my work laptop to a paperweight.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Reflect on your old software and create a strategy for buying new tech by asking the following questions: . As you gain approval from your board, work on an RFP , and secure budgeting, you’ll also need to consider your project timeline. How can you accomplish this? By outlining the problems your association is currently facing.

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Classy

JUNE 17, 2021

Our journey and work toward becoming B Corp Certified solidified Classy’s accountability to put our people first. Here is a glimpse into how Classy has been working to ensure our individual wellbeing so that we can bring our full selves to work while finding balance in our daily lives. Wellness Apps.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

(In fact, there is a lab at Stanford that studies workplace rituals and a book, “ Rituals at Work ,” devoted to the topic) For over twenty-five years, I have implemented a number of rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead. I call it my “To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.“ I use it for annual planning and goal setting.I

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

No matter how hard we work, if we only do things as best we know how, trying to minimize mistakes, we get stuck at our current levels of understanding, skills, and capabilities.” Furthermore, he adds, “Working harder doesn’t always achieve better results. We need to make tweaks and try new ways of working.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

The Global Scale project has had a slow start. Bonnie and I saw a need for a shared space to pool questions, ideas, lessons learned and examples from the work of many organizations, campaigns, and even community groups were doing to try to scale success, especially across geographic boarders, to help create a better world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Participants reflected on their style strength and how it has helped them be successful in different situations. We had some fun doing role plays with a partner to figure out their style and some reflection on how we needed to adapt. Reflection questions : “Why did this work?”. You can find the resources here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Below is my fully human-generated reflection. The worry about a steep learning curve is more of a mindset change, from letting go of doing the work from zero to 100% and shifting to focusing on the 80-100%. These examples of micro productivity examples can applied easily to working.

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Candid

MAY 15, 2024

At the Honnold Foundation, we had been working in partnership with grassroots organizations for some time before we learned that there was a term for the kind of grantmaking we do: trust-based philanthropy (TBP). We realize that some of the most impactful work is being done by organizations HF might not know about.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Mention specific projects or initiatives that align with their interests.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

These innovative tools are revolutionising tasks by saving hundreds of hours of manual work through aiding in campaign creation, categorising and drafting email responses, assisting with content creation, and even automating donation processes to personalise and enhance the donor experience.

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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. What worked really well in this project?

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

And they frequently study your project budget and look back at the narrative (the main written part of the grant proposal) and the executive summary (the short summary of the proposal and budget that comes first) to see that they are all aligned. Inconsistencies, no matter how small, can be a red flag for funders.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2013

Note from Beth: If I could wave a magic wand, and ask for a wish related to my work to come true, it would be this: I’d like to spend a year to attend conferences where I don’t know a lot of the content or people and learn and network and blog about the experience. Reflections and Notes from Personal Democracy Forum 2013.

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Reflection Personal PDF Conference 92

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 serve as powerful tools for building trust and authenticity, showcasing real-life impacts of your organization’s work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

The team at Giveffect , comprised of former nonprofit professionals and technologists with experience working closely with nonprofits to build the best all-in-one nonprofit software solution, compiled the top three tips to increase volunteer engagement. And a more extensive background check may be required if a volunteer works with children.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

This way of thinking is reflected in your actions and demeanor, modeling behavior for those around you. Cultivate curiosity and resolve to stay informed about trends impacting your work. You transcend what you already know. Your capabilities are defined by what you can achieve, not what you have already done. That’s the growth mindset.

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Structure Exercise Challenge Skills 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

This blog post is a summary of reflections about the instructional design and how NGOs in these countries are becoming Networked NGOs. Workshop Handouts work in Arabic and French. See the above video, created by team in Tunisia, which summarizes the program.) 1. Facilitating Tri-Lingual Events: Not Lost in Translation.

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Morocco Tunisia Reflection Conference 100

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2022

When nonprofit employees, leaders and their boards are not reflective of the communities they serve, they jeopardize mission attainment and the implementation of ineffective strategies to address social issues. Research indicates progress on diversity is dependent on nonprofit boards, which impact nonprofit performance and policies.

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Develop Phoenix Demographics Reflection 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Proceeds benefit the American Civil Liberties Union, a nonprofit that works to defend the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Proceeds benefit Amnesty International, a nonprofit that works for the human rights of all people – no matter who they are or where they are.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2014

As one of my great teachers said, ”You are not good at what you do unless you are always learning and reflecting on your practice.” I’ve done this for many projects and it is a difficult design task when you are doing it as the sole trainer. The room setup fought with our design, but we managed to make it work.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Like it or not, grants are a necessity for nearly all nonprofits to stay alive and do good work. One tip I could have used early on was to plan and design the grant project before writing up a query letter or proposal. Once you plan your project, it will be easier to evaluate specific funding sources (our next step!) Timeline 6.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Still, we know that our work is just beginning. Creating a Sound Proposal Budget.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Here's an overview of the issues they are working on. In our book, The Networked Nonprofit , we devote an entire chapter to something we called "Learning Loops" which is a combination of tracking and monitoring in real time as a project unfolds, but also incorporates a process of reflection at the end of the project to the next experiment. .

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Conservancy Reflection Social Media Learning 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Completion of Fundraising Campaigns or Big Project: Did your organization just complete a successful fundraising campaign or maybe you just launched a new web presence or database. Having a formal and consistent way to recognize staff who work hard can motivate others. Here are some examples: Rituals to Celebrate Success.

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Build Reflection Celebrate Nonprofit 126

Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In a conversation with Candid insights, WAWF president and CEO Dr. Tamara Wilds Lawson highlighted key findings and reflected on the challenges faced by Black women and Black gender-expansive leaders. Metro Area Nonprofit Sector , in which 36 presidents, CEOs, and executive directors shared their experiences.

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