EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation The final few months of the year hold great significance for nonprofit organizations as a critical time for fundraising. Upon establishing that they qualify for a match, they complete a brief (typically online) submission form to be reviewed by their employer.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When it comes time to implement your new association management software (AMS), having all your processes visually documented will help your new software vendor meet your unique association needs. Conduct your process review With your process clearly mapped, you’ll be prepared to conduct an in-depth analysis of your key processes.

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Map Associations Process Business 134

3rd Sector Labs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

This is the time of year when fundraising teams are pouring their available time, energy and talents into perhaps the most important task of the year. When was the last time you cleaned it, appended it, purged it, normalized it? If one or more of those terms sounds unfamiliar, make time for some thorough data hygiene.

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Data Time Fundraising Retention 184

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. These resources can offer timely insights into changes in accounting standards and how they affect your organization. This could prevent timely responses to financial challenges.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Book Reviews. Nonprofit Blogger Marion Conway, known for her nonprofit book roundups and reviews, wrote this review after reading an early galley. “This is a book that you will want to read and keep on your bookshelf to refer to over and over again. It is destined to be a must have book for a long time to come.”

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Projects like these can drain resources, take more time than necessary, and quickly become your least favorite meeting on your calendar. The project lead should develop a charter in the planning stages so it can provide a central point of reference throughout the lifecycle of your project. out of scope). Are there budget requirements?

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Soft skills refer to intangible qualities like communication , leadership, and adaptability. Optimize the interview process Once you’ve identified qualified candidates, it’s time to initiate a clear and efficient interview process that decreases the time to fill the position and ensures timely communication.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Soft skills refer to intangible qualities like communication , leadership, and adaptability. Optimize the interview process Once you’ve identified qualified candidates, it’s time to initiate a clear and efficient interview process that decreases the time to fill the position and ensures timely communication.

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Strategy Interview Skills Retention 52

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Review the criteria for an award. Have others review the criteria to ensure you have met the mark. If more time is spent upfront, it can save time on the backend and increase the chances for successful submission. Are you addressing each of these components in your narrative (and attachment documentation)?

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This refers to the feelings, attitudes, and opinions of the individuals participating in your programs, courses, or training. Example: A professional association analyzed instructor performance and found that courses taught by a specific expert received consistently positive reviews and higher completion rates.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 2, 2022

If you’re not already leveraging grant writing at your association, it might be time for you to begin. This sum only references philanthropic funds and excludes federal, state, and local grants, meaning there’s even more money available for your association. . Recruit a reviewer.

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Achieve

MAY 7, 2024

Let’s review the various types of donations you might accept, including why they should be categorized and how to organize them. However, cash donations also refer to more complex contributions, such as startup costs paid by a board member that aren’t reimbursed. Why categorize donations?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2024

However, I encourage you to take some time to analyze your online fundraising campaigns to optimize your overall fundraising results. Reviewing your campaign daily, weekly, and monthly allows you to adjust the campaign for optimal results. Be sure to take detailed notes to refer to later as you plan the next campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

This week I attended a session with David La Piana , author and long-time nonprofit consultant, hosted by the Foundation’s Organizational Effectiveness Program. David gave a talk about his new book, The Nonprofit Business Plan , and mini-workshop about what makes a good business plan from a funder’s point of view.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

For example, to protect confidentiality and prevent misinformation, our policy prohibits the use of sensitive information for inputs and requires reviews of outputs for accuracy prior to use. Helping you deliver on your mission In just a short period of time, the use of AI tools has become a big part of how organizations operate.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

In addition to the detailed review of 11 systems -- including both proprietary and open source -- the report provides some helpful overview for approaching the CMS evaluation process in general, as well as some recommendations for making your selection process more focused and effective.

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Review Guide Comparison Open Source 72

Byte Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2021

If so, now is the time to target your marketing efforts in that direction. You don’t want to waste time and money in social media marketing (SMM) if your highest conversions are coming from organic sources. Now is the time… ask us how. And they are referred to as Wildly Important Goals or WIGS. Need help with that?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Orientation materials can go “virtual” so that even more experienced members have the information to refer to when needed. These last two take staff time and financial resources that could be better spent providing services to clients. Preparing for meetings also requires content to be drafted, printed, and collated.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2023

The kick-off meeting is a great time to do a virtual tour of your software. Have a Plan to Review Your Policies and Documentation It’s easy for your documentation to get outdated throughout the year, so reviewing important documents prior to your audit can save you time and headache.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

For instance, if you use Blackbaud as a CRM provider, you may review their partner network , define how your system will connect with various partners, and explore the data migration process. Additionally, it can be beneficial to host these meetings on a regular basis to review updates made to the system and answer any lingering questions.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Allow you to time your appeals for the best results and spread your grant writing throughout the year, instead of cranking out a year’s worth of grants in the fall when you’re also planning your year-end campaign. Feel confident that you aren’t wasting time on unproductive tasks. But there is no time like the present!

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Nimble AMS

MAY 12, 2023

Detail the process in your membership committee guide and be sure to include the selection time frame too. Providing these guidelines and reviewing them with your serving members ensures they know the expected conduct. Should an issue arise, you can always refer your members to your membership committee guide.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 10, 2021

[Dublin, Ohio] (March 10, 2021) — VolunteerHub was founded to provide nonprofits and other organizations with solutions that save time and streamline operations. Did you know that small organizations spend, on average, $18,800 per year to have untrained staff manage HR tasks? There are no monthly subscriptions or contracts.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Because major gifts are so large, it requires time and dedication to cultivate and acquire more of these donations. 7 steps to start a major gift program Major gift fundraising tools Let’s start by reviewing the basics of what these key donations are. That’s why it’s important to approach the right donors at the right time.

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Gift Raise Guide Relationship 98

DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 13, 2023

If your organization is a human services agency , on the other hand, you may store and reference data about your clients like case notes. Data hygiene refers to any of the actions your organization takes to keep data consistent and free of errors. Update and correct data. Use filters and segments.

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VQ Strategies

JUNE 22, 2021

The next step is reviewing these with the prospective – and eventually the placed – volunteer. Agree on time commitment and timeline. What are your checkpoints for progress review? Taking the time to establish expectations now sets everyone up for success. Define levels of authority. Define checkpoints.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

During reference checks we like to validate the experiences and achievements that candidates highlight in the interview, and which gives us confidence in their ability to hit the scorecard. Batlaw & Charan : The standards on how to lead in these uncertain times is much higher than ever before. This has created the perfect storm!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2021

For many of us, summer is a slower time for donations , and sometimes even our operations. We know, this isn’t the most exciting way to spend your time. If you’re feeling extra motivated, take the time to work ahead on creative briefs or strategy documents for your upcoming communications. However, it’s incredibly valuable.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

You’ll want the controller to be comfortable closing the books on time each month and preparing financial statements. Whether you are hiring a full or part-time employee or outsourcing, be sure to perform background and reference checks on all finance staff.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 19, 2014

When I read business books, I turn the corner of every page that has something I really like, want to remember and easily reference in the future. They enable creativity in the natural flow of business by providing the time, the space, and the conditions for people to be creative -- then they cultivate the fledgling sprouts of innovation.

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Conversation Leadership Review Influence 57

Kindful

MARCH 11, 2021

Have you ever sat through a board retreat and spent more time watching the clock, daydreaming, and checking texts than listening to the facilitator? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it’s time to find a new board retreat facilitator. They will have long lists of clients and references. Were they unengaging?

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 6, 2024

As we review these techniques, keep your nonprofit’s current recruitment approach in mind and consider how these strategies can help achieve your recruiting goals. Depending on the size of your nonprofit, you might have numerous roles open at any given time. Reference statistics when framing CTA content. Use calls-to-action.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

According to reports, 69% of people are more likely to commit time to an organization with a structured onboarding program. It is important to set your volunteers up for success and provide them with value in exchange for their time and talent. A Harvard Business Review survey found that engagement leads to 4x productivity.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Ideally, all nonprofit goals should have numerical measurements that are referred to as key performance indicators (KPIs). This category could include volunteer time, equipment, how many books were provided by a corporate partner, etc. Your team can decide which data points and KPIs matter most to your strategy and your mission.

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Measure Help Analysis Metrics 91

CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

If you already have a plan in place, it’s time to pull it back up and review the hard numbers. There is still plenty of time left in the year -including important events like Giving Tuesday and end-of-year campaigns – to reset and get back on track. That sounds much more reasonable and impactful.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

Do you wish you had a round-the-clock assistant that could handle repetitive tasks or help draft fundraising appeals, freeing up time to focus on more pressing tasks? I’m referring to ChatGPT , a revolutionary language model developed by OpenAI that’s changing the game in every industry. Well, there’s a solution.

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Language Generation Nonprofit Social Media 93

Candid

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The report reviews key employee compensation based on 160,726 observations from 101,489 Forms 990 and 990-EZ filed by 501(c) organizations with the IRS for fiscal year 2019. Documenting the decision-making process at the time it approves the compensation. . View a sample report . [1]

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