Candid

APRIL 25, 2024

As part of their democracy portfolios, they’re funding not only newsroom operations and training but also research and collaborations to bring diverse voices to the fore. MacArthur, and William and Flora Hewlett Foundations have recognized the importance of a vibrant local news ecosystem.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis are just some of the terms showing up alongside the more familiar phrases of research and development and data analysis. We talked about our beliefs and experiences with ideas of truth, of research, of story. Fast forward to today….

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

SEM Link’s mission is to strengthen the self-efficacy of K-12 students to pursue STEM careers by exposing them to positive adult role models from the STEM community that increase students' awareness of STEM careers and encourage their participation in STEM Research through digital learning and hands-on activities.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Once this is determined, it’s time to get researching. Organizations like Culture Surge , The Frameworks Institute , and the Berkeley Media Studies Group are particularly helpful in understanding the messaging research already out there. And then give people an active role in helping you actualize this vision.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Last week, in honor of Labor Day, we shared an introduction to unions, including six things people might not know about the role of unions in the social sector. labor unions based on Candid’s data and discuss trends and opportunities for future research. A Provocation for further discussion and research. Unions by the numbers.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

However, our recent Status of Fundraising research found an interesting link between income performance and innovating and trying new or different kinds of fundraising activity – it was one of the main drivers of income growth. Communicate Transparently Transparent communication plays a key role in innovation and subsequent change management.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In this blog post, we'll review the research results, discuss implications, and identify the soul-searching needed to move forward in new alignment with our values. Davis Parchment, and data scientist Kwame Porter Robinson about the research results, implications, and advice for next steps. Intern Roles (if any).

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2022

Training, development and resource support are often scarce within the sector, leading to increased workload and decreased training for necessary roles, which adds to the “struggle to hire and train employees,” as Paul Light asserts. This rings true for many organizations. Recommendations. Validate your work.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

And since nearly everyone on a fundraising team works within the system, all affected roles should be part of the decision-making process. Researchers track information. Does our current coding structure support these metrics? Establish the Coding Structure. A standard coding structure is like goals.

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Blue Fox

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

That is the thinking behind The Board Doctor's Wellness Test with 10 questions designed to provide a snapshot of how well a nonprofit board of directors is functioning in its governance role. The responses are then automatically scored and emailed to the test taker, along with some explanatory information.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 21, 2013

Welcome to Research Friday ! highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. We expect the federal, state, and local governments to play a role in educating our children, helping communities rebuild after natural disasters, and improving our collective quality of life. consistent, structural challenges.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As has been written about repeatedly, t he COVID-19 pandemic caused an awakening that shocked the world — a structural change in how and where people work and live. A framework for building a strengths-based culture where employee’s strengths are matched to their roles. it’s seven in 10. and global productivity will go up or down.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 16, 2012

Welcome to Research Friday ! As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. “I The Role of Evaluation. Patsy Kraeger, Ph.D. Place and context matter.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2011

Welcome to Research Friday ! When asked what aspects of the executive director role leaders find most depleting, Daring to Lead respondents named human resources more often than any other job function. She developed and manages several of CompassPoint's nonprofit management and leadership programs and research projects.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2012

Welcome to Research Friday ! highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. The study reports a very significant finding: "…recent data suggest that long-lasting structural changes in economic engagement with the developing world are making inroads against poverty in ways that surprised even the experts."

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Conduct initial research Before taking any steps to formally establish your nonprofit, conduct background research into the people and groups who will help you get your new organization off the ground. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Mission statement: The mission of St. Look into: Your primary audience.

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Forum One

APRIL 13, 2021

To do this effectively, content strategy for digital collections is a necessary piece that is able to streamline the approach of how these institutions shape and expand their roles as modern resources. Audience research is invaluable in this case in understanding the wants and needs of target audiences.

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

Candid : What would you like people to know about your services and how you view your role in the community? My role is to contextualize those tools and teach customers how to best use them. Zach: Prior to working in libraries, I worked in the nonprofit sector for six years.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Our goal at Salesforce.org in delivering our own nonprofit trends report each year is to better understand: the role nonprofits have in serving their communities, what’s shifting within the nonprofit space, mental health and wellbeing, and how technology supports an organization’s ability to fund and run their missions across departments.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 28, 2013

Welcome to Research Friday ! highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. Anyone who joins the Board now has clearly defined roles and willingly makes a personal donation in addition to actively fundraising.". financing structures demand intensive, highly motivated collaboration. As part of a.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

We are designers and researchers, communications professionals and developers. Our role is to understand our clients and their audiences and build the right solution with them—not for them. DEIA is also about what we do. We need to take a DEIA lens to every aspect of the work we produce at every stage of a project.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

Retaining top performers is likely a measure of your effectiveness and success in your role. If giving feedback isn’t a strong suit of your organization’s practices and culture, do some research and practice on your own to develop better feedback habits. Assess your goals and incentive structures.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The book is divided into three sections: The first section includes: A focus on how and why women tend to build strong companies, staring with the structural challenges they must overcome to raise venture capital and scale their businesses. An Impetus for women to structure their businesses in a more purpose-drive way.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Data & Discovery Candidates should be able to speak to the process for donor research, which data points they have found are most impactful, what information is needed prior to a donor visit, and the art of donor research. What strategies do you use to research new philanthropic opportunities?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

The lack of structure can be challenging. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. When you run into challenges in your existing role, you’ll have someone to turn to for advice. You might also choose an M.A.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

The same historical and cultural structures that have held back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in so many aspects of our lives are also mirrored in much of the nonprofit sector. This can include incentive structures, remembering DEI in programming, speakers, professional development, etc. By: Yolanda F.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

If an organization is willing to invest in a positive and extensive support structure, it is likely leadership will follow. becomes increasingly diverse, the percentage of people of color in executive director/CEO roles has remained under 20 percent for the last 15 years,” according to research studies. As the U.S.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

When a good story is shared, scientific research shows our brains connect to storytelling can have on us: Stories are remembered 22x more easily than data, facts, and stats. Step 1: Understand story structure. Effective stories are told in a three-act structure. All well-crafted stories fit a three-act story structure.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The book is divided into three sections: The first section includes: A focus on how and why women tend to build strong companies, staring with the structural challenges they must overcome to raise venture capital and scale their businesses. An Impetus for women to structure their businesses in a more purpose-drive way.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

So, if a leadership role interests you, look no further than the approach you bring to the position. Development professionals employ six practices to be successful in their role. Your work behind the scenes is to establish a structure—plans, systems and processes—by which the nonprofit may reach its advancement goals.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Funder assessments and donor feasibility studies are critical at this point, especially when advanced prospect research is integrated into the fundraising process. Legacy giving, moves management, and customized donor prospect research should now be fully integrated into your fundraising program. Plan virtual galas : Galas are a show.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 31, 2022

To me, it feels like a journey across the binary assumptions of our society, across the gender that’s assigned and experienced, across the patriarchal, heteronormative structure our society is built around. My privileges have supported me to get out of India and travel to the Netherlands for the purpose of research.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Create cycles of adaptation within the organization that enable staff to experiment with need ideas in a structured way. Leaders must decentralize decision-making and play a facilitative role within their organizations. Implement an ideas management process that provides structure and identifies individuals who will “nurse” ideas.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources. This plays a crucial role in setting the direction and strategy of an organization, and can help to ensure that the organization is serving the needs of the community.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Providing structure and encouragement improves the results. Consider each member’s giving patterns and basic prospect research to determine potential ranges for their individual gifts. This guide will help you understand your own role, and that of the entire board, during a campaign. Download this free guide today !

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2023

So much of a fundraiser’s day is tracking, reporting, researching, and analyzing. Think of automation as a tool to help your team focus on the uniquely human skills of creativity, relationship building, and critical thinking that only they can bring to their fundraising roles. Elements of those tasks are perfectly suited to automation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

Nonprofits, education institutions, and corporations alike are recognizing their roles in creating a more sustainable future. It is home to the School of Earth and Sustainability, which gives students and faculty a hub to study and research topics related to the environmental sciences and sustainability.

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