Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Many in the philanthropic community desire that nonprofits reflect the communities they serve—including everyone from volunteers and donors to staff, executives, and the board. You want to ensure all voices from the communities you serve are reflected throughout your organization, especially on your board.

Policy 52

Policy Reflection Culture Training 52

.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

To align your mission with your brand and reflect that symmetry through products and services, you need to bring membership and marketing to the Equator. It’s an ongoing process that should keep membership and marketing teams working together routinely. These are tips to help them make the journey toward collaboration.

Collaboration 221

Collaboration Marketing Team Integration 221

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Understanding the importance of nonprofit tax summaries For nonprofits, issuing tax summaries is more than a routine administrative task; it’s crucial to maintaining transparency and trust with donors. These aren’t just transactional receipts; they reflect donors’ contributions to your cause.

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Summary Roles Donor Nonprofit 95

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 20, 2022

You may find that your Board has gotten into a routine of doing things that work for them that are out of sync with your bylaws. You may be tempted to just change your bylaws to reflect how the Board is currently operating, but you shouldn’t do that. Read through each bylaw and ask yourself whether it still applies.

Government 122

Government Nonprofit Review Language 122

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.

Professional 111

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. Review the Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.“

Professional 89

Professional San Jose Journal Facilitation 89

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Each year, the Blackbaud Institute invites leading experts in the world of social good to reflect on current trends, giving insights to stay ahead of the curve. Make sure the group reflects a mix of stakeholders, from volunteers to donors to external partners. That is, what you say and do both match your stated values.

Reflection 88

Reflection Mentoring Goal Culture 88

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 28, 2021

Many of us find enjoyment and purpose in our daily routines, and when our access to these familiar activities is limited or lost entirely, we notice the emotional toll. They would routinely sell out food each day, much to the pleasure of the catering company that was hired to cook the meals. The “What matters to you?”

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Support Time Arizona Conversation 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.

Professional 96

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 96

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 19, 2022

As you examine your organization, reflect upon these questions and consider the following factors of an innovative association: . Consider sending out surveys to routinely gather feedback and plan on when to implement your next idea. Do your mission and values align with your current strategic goals? Be a trailblazer.

Associations 117

Associations Adopt United States Survey 117

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Each year, the Blackbaud Institute invites leading experts in the world of social good to reflect on current trends, lending their insights to stay ahead of the curve. Make sure the group reflects a mix of stakeholders, from volunteers to donors to external partners. That is, what you say and do both match your stated values.

Game 70

Game Reflection Mentoring Goal 70

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

Rather than start at the beginning, I’m starting at the end by sharing some tips for a formal reflection process that can lead to improving results of a project or event. A structured reflection process generates insights about what worked and what could be improved. Ask team members to reflect on their lessons learned.

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Practice Thailand Asia Reflection 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. 1) Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.”

Professional 140

Professional Personal Croatia Build 140

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

Consider how much time you’re spending on your fundraising platform, and schedule room for the details into your routine so it becomes second nature. Set up a mobile payment option to boost conversion rates with a seamless experience that reflects your brand. Editing and customizing emails associated with each campaign.

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Action Fundraising Nonprofit Gift 299

Non Profit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

CCDH found that within minutes of establishing fake accounts as 13-year-olds, the platform was routinely serving up videos related to suicide, eating disorders, and other troubling content. Or the nonprofit’s 2022 report, Deadly By Design , that focused on the potential dangers to young people, especially teenagers, using TikTok.

Platform 112

Platform Group Twitter Contest 112

sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

As audit teams combine onsite with remote visits when performing audits, your organization should hold routine status meetings and have open lines for discussion and questions. With most audit work being performed remotely or with a hybrid schedule , clear communication takes on greater importance.

Relationship 70

Relationship Practice Build Evaluation 70

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2016

This recent article on INC by Emily Triplett Lentz “ Breaking Your Bad Work Habits ” summarizes Duhigg’s framework on habit change – Cue, Routine, Reward as she reflects on how she applied it to some of her bad work habits like bouncing from email to slack to social media without accomplishing anything.

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Work Journal Track Awareness 62

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Within a few years, it grew to be a community of people who use it as a tool for planning, organizing, and adjusting the methodology to their life habits and routines. Migration: a way to reschedule tasks following reflection and a reassessment of them. Among them: Have a place to plan, reflect and think offline.

Journal 104

Journal Professional Nonprofit Reflection 104

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2021

Reflecting on the messages. A transactional leader focuses on routine and regimented activities. Rodger Dean Duncan delivers so much timely, straight-forward and relevant wisdom in his book, Change-friendly Leadership , reading it is like talking with your trusted best friend. Or, listening to your favorite teacher.

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Leadership Change Teach 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Engage in self-reflection that challenges old and accepted paradigms of dominance through formal and informal channels. Finally, Kriska recommends business leaders purposefully and routinely: Ask for input from marginalized voices. Bring cultural data into the organizational conversation. Encourage and exhibit emotional bravery.

Environment 52

Environment Product Create Work 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. Weave reflection Into Meetings: Incorporate formalized reflection activities such as “ After Action Reviews ” for large projects and campaigns. We each tackled a different aspect of resilience. The Power of Workplace Rituals To Nurture Resilience.

Build 126

Build Reflection Celebrate Nonprofit 126

Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

According to the Michigan 4-H Recognition Handbook , when volunteers are acknowledged, it gives them a chance for reflection, self-assessment, and a boost in self-esteem and motivation. When non-members learn their industry colleagues are routinely acknowledged by your association, their interest in your organization will grow.

Associations 132

Associations Volunteer Benefit Retention 132

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Engage in self-reflection that challenges old and accepted paradigms of dominance through formal and informal channels. Finally, Kriska recommends business leaders purposefully and routinely: Ask for input from marginalized voices. Bring cultural data into the organizational conversation. Encourage and exhibit emotional bravery.

Environment 52

Environment Product Create Work 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2016

The value of this exercise was that it inspired me to rethink my routine about bedtime rituals. Having my sleep data in hand allowed me to set a sleep schedule and stick to it – and my Fitbit also sends me notifications of when I should start my bedtime routine. I started with working on getting enough sleep each night.

Data 125

Data Personal Support Exercise 125

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

.” This week, the Poynter Institute Katie Hawkins-Gaar and Ren LaForme joined forces to host a series called #40 Better Hours , a project to improve newsroom culture by looking at things that cause stress like workflow and communication and teaching journalist skills to combat information overload, part of a technology wellness routine.

Arts 50

Arts Literacy Brain Reflection 50

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 23, 2021

Engage in self-reflection that challenges old and accepted paradigms of dominance through formal and informal channels. Finally, Kriska recommends business leaders purposefully and routinely: Ask for input from marginalized voices. Bring cultural data into the organizational conversation. Encourage and exhibit emotional bravery.

Create 52

Create Lecture Culture Voice 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

” Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. for my journal or my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.”

Professional 114

Professional Build Journal Facilitation 114

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Engage in self-reflection that challenges old and accepted paradigms of dominance through formal and informal channels. Finally, Kriska recommends business leaders purposefully and routinely: Ask for input from marginalized voices. Bring cultural data into the organizational conversation. Encourage and exhibit emotional bravery.

Environment 52

Environment Create Work Culture 52

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

With 2023 fast approaching, i t’s wise to reflect on t he state of your association and overall member experience. By using clicks-not-code, staff can specify process criteria to automatically update or create new records, send membership reminder emails, complete routine tasks, or submit approval requests – all in a few simple steps.

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Organization Associations Retention Tech 100

Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As we head into Pumpkin Spice Latte season and the end-of-year routine starts to set in, I invite you (and your team) not to get stuck only focusing on the “nexts” that seem to answer themselves—but to spend some genuine time thinking about how to respond to a different kind of “what’s next” question: . Ask the big questions.

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Picture Question Calendar Course 59

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 16, 2022

Your website doesn’t reflect your current brand. Your website doesn’t reflect your current brand. If your website simply looks out of date, you can update your branding guide with new information to create a more modern and attractive site that accurately reflects your organization. Your site doesn’t engage your audience.

Websites 115

Websites Nonprofit Audience Mobile 115

Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Start by identifying areas where technology can optimize your day-to-day operations by automating routine tasks , for example, or by streamlining your membership forms. Your plan should include scheduled, periodic evaluations—at least once a year, but more often would be better—that allow you and your team to reflect and adjust.

Associations 52

Associations Practice Strategy Leadership 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2016

” He routinely goes on site-visits into programs to see and understand the program’s impact. That’s her cue to go out side for a walk, get away from the screen, and have some reflection time to think the impact of her fundraising beyond the dollars. For Chuck Collins, YMCA CEO, “It is all about the kids!”

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Reflection Calendar Files Interview 50

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Don’t simply tell the organization and all employees that culture is important, and then let it devolve into a lip service routine rather than the foundational core of your organization. At its core, especially in the beginning, building a great culture is simply an extension and reflection of the leaders’ commitment and performance.

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Culture Classes Build Lesson 69

Whole Whale

MAY 24, 2023

Reflect : Once a week, take some time to reflect on your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your system. By combining the discipline of GTD with the processing power of AI models like OpenAI or Anthropic , you can automate routine tasks, streamline your workflow, and focus on tasks that truly leverage your unique abilities.

Adopt 52

Adopt PDF Model API 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 14, 2019

Reflecting on the messages. A transactional leader focuses on routine and regimented activities. Rodger Dean Duncan delivers so much timely, straight-forward and relevant wisdom in his book, Change-friendly Leadership , reading it is like talking with your trusted best friend. Or, listening to your favorite teacher.

Leadership 40

Leadership Change Mentoring Teach 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

These include a review of the year’s accomplishments and two techniques that help you focus on your goals: Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words.” I also throughout the month of January review my work routines and systems and redesign or tweak to improve productivity. Photo by Gary Clark.

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Tunisia Facilitation New Zealand Technique 124