Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

Changing the narrative is a significant piece in constructing and promoting narratives that challenge existing narratives and the stories to drive change for issue-based organizations, such as social justice organizations, like Color for Change, or non-profit organizations. Putting narrative change into action for impact.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Revelio Labs’ 2023 report on the state of DEI and the impact of last year’s layoffs, found that DEI-focused roles “experienced a nearly 40% churn rate at companies engaged in layoffs, as compared to about 24% for non-DEI roles.” Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority. People are fearful of change.

Associations 221

Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is radically changing the way organizations work. Within the social sector, AI is a powerful tool for fundraising , researching, grantwriting , and maximizing organizational impact. Here are three reasons why your organization should consider adopting an AI policy.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

In a culture that supports innovation, everyone feels encouraged and confident to brainstorm, introduce new ideas, ask questions, and start conversations in order to identify opportunities for enhanced impact. Ultimately, you will be able to strengthen the impact your mission has on the people and communities you serve.

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Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

Adopt an AI strategy There’s no denying it: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is happening. At this sea-change moment, we’re working with organizations to set holistic AI strategies and governance as part of their core organizational strategies, not just digital strategy. How can you ensure the ethical use of AI?

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Digital Attitude Government Model 90

fusionSpan

MAY 19, 2024

Whether it’s because leaders are driven to do things differently or that situations like the pandemic have forced much-needed evolution, nonprofit organizations everywhere are looking for ways to become more efficient and impactful. Process challenges to digital transformation When you go through digital transformation, processes change.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? Further, funders disincentivize risk when they require lengthy applications and reports that may not always showcase reality or the organization’s ability to create impact.

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Problem Skills Proposal Grant 80

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Peter and Madeleine were the among the pioneers in writing about, designing, facilitating, and evaluating networks in the social impact space. Almost tend years ago, they co-wrote “Net Gains,” one of the first practical handbooks on building and working in networks for social change. Generative Social-Impact Network.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

According to Blackbaud Institute’s Gen Z at the Table, Gen Zers believe that “promoting causes or volunteering can make the most impact.” Most of us have adopted this approach for our employees and it’s just as powerful for board members, volunteers, and advocates—of any age. Inherent desire to give back. Is it current? can pay off.

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Director Intergenerational Generation Influence 89

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned. Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change.

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 89

Candid

MAY 7, 2021

Foundation staff participating in the discussion called out “a need to assess readiness for change—willingness, ability, and facilitative conditions—among individuals, teams and organizations” and a “fluidity required to engage in the continual evolution of process, understanding and adoption.”

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Evaluation Practice Report PDF 93

NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

If you've been keeping up with this blog series about applications of our annual Nonprofit Tech Staffing & Investments research, you've noticed that we refer to "Tech Adoption" when gauging the impact of staffing levels or investments on an organization. What is Tech Adoption? "We

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Our members were privileged to hear their reflections on a unique time in their organizations’ history and how the pandemic’s impact reshaped their future. Our job at WRA was to help restaurant operators navigate that patchwork of regulations, extensions, and changes. Eroding Trust Trust was the theme for the ColLAB. Sharon asked.

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Milwaukee Story Share Wisconsin 221

sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. The pressure to respond when demand spikes in the communities you serve can be great—but these powerful opportunities to make an impact are the reason nonprofits exist. Shifting Needs.

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sgEngage

JUNE 20, 2023

This opens great opportunities for social impact organizations to raise or grant more funds and advance their missions. More structured consent and preference management data helps you engage your constituents in line with their own preferences. How will you help us navigate future change?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Back then, we were concerned about heady items like constituent-centric experiences, data-driven culture and strategy, technology for change, and use cases for technology. Our latest 4th edition of the Nonprofit Trends Report reflects a set of organizations struggling with this imbalance while navigating a rapidly-changing future.

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Blue Fox

DECEMBER 2, 2021

More about Blue Fox: In addition to tax services , Blue Fox provides social impact organizations (nonprofits and social enterprises) with back-office solutions including accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, HR, tax preparation, and financial coaching. Hire a Tax Professional If You. Do you fit the bill?

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Professional Life Structure Newsletter 78

Forum One

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Private, public, and nonprofit organizations are seeing that the more they invest time and resources into their communications, the more likely they are to create impact and inspire real behavioral change. . Behavioral science considers the environmental, social, and personal factors that impact how a person chooses to act.

Communication 54

Communication Strategy Audience Press 54

Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Expands visibility and credibility in the community by showing your impact. Attracts new supporters and partners with information about how they can help change the world. Investing in marketing helps you build a foundation for growth, community engagement, and impactful change.

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Marketing Guide Nonprofit Channel 52

fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Even the most comprehensive AMS can fail to make the right impact if you don’t get executive alignment and buy-in across your organization. Solution design When a successful implementation depends on adoption and alignment across your organization, we know how critical it is to get stakeholders involved early.

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Service Management System Tech 52

Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

Over the past year and a half, the rapid improvement of generative AI has created a wealth of new opportunities to deliver impact in the digital space. Plan for Scalability & Change Plan for Scalability: RAG applications can grow quickly in terms of data and user load.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

Photo by Sifter Last week, I had a fantastic conversation with the folks at EDF Innovation Exchange about transparency and social media adoption. Photo by Sifter Last week, I had a fantastic conversation with the folks at EDF Innovation Exchange about transparency and social media adoption.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. The pressure to respond when demand spikes in the communities you serve can be great—but these powerful opportunities to make an impact are the reason nonprofits exist.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Community Time Blackbaud 52

sgEngage

JUNE 28, 2023

Typically, it takes someone seeing a situation that needs to change and doing the work to change it. You will never be able to move the needle systemically and make the changes you want to see in your community if you are not talking to the experts doing the work,” Marsha said.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits. Monitor program impact. Additionally, this makes it a breeze to provide past impact reports and future projections for grant proposals.

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Data Guide Proposal Nonprofit 52

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Remember, the most effective nonprofit websites prioritize donors’ preferences and motivations in their design and structure. Show the real impacts that year-round donations can have on your mission by using compelling images within your website. If you’re seeing any formatting issues, here are a few easy changes you can make: ?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 25, 2021

These professionals give their time, talent, and passion to help close the gap between the social impact created by the community today, and the potential for impact in the future. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is long-term social change work. Build Sustainable Apps to Meet Unique Community Needs.

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Education Collaboration Open Source Module 73

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

This waste adds to the overhead for a nonprofit, distracting from the impact sought by their mission and adding to their unfunded operational costs. Corporate Delegation and Oversight, Organizational Structure (5 percent). How has COVID-19 Impacted Your Work (<1 percent). Project Demographics/Orientation/Status (2 percent).

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Analysis Grant Application Contact 98

Cloud 4 Good

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Interactive and dynamic charts will support a new visual vocabulary for your organization, allowing you to analyze data relationships around correlation, distribution, magnitude, rank, deviation, and change over time. This level of commitment starts at the top but also needs to be rooted in the organization’s structure. .

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Blackbaud Report Chart Analytics 94

Forum One

JUNE 17, 2021

Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter because our cultural systems—the opportunities people are given, how they are able to advance in education or a career, how they are perceived in and out of the workplace—are still structured so that it is harder for people of color, women, those with disabilities, and other groups to access opportunities.

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Culture Pledge System Industry 82

Candid

JUNE 2, 2021

We need data to tell our story, identify funding opportunities and gaps, uplift partners, define the problems we seek to solve, and contribute to our collective impact. . The social sector’s information landscape is changing. Despite this, it is on all of us to change this narrative. . So has Candid.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Set an Impact Goal. What they need is an Impact Goal which is a beacon to guide you through your journey and ward off distractions. An Impact Goal defines the impact your nonprofit will make this year. Your entire fundraising plan should support your Impact Goal by providing the funding to make it happen.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Your organization’s social media strategy should be a carefully structured plan with SMART goals, posting frequency, key dates (like an awareness month tied to your mission), and content guidelines for posts. What is a good social media strategy for nonprofits? Why should nonprofits use social media?

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Social Media Media Guide Social 52

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Decide what will change based on user segmentation and where this will occur on the website. For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior. Establish new digital governance and implement change management. The importance of a change management plan.

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Websites Strategy Change Management Digital 58

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 18, 2011

As the GEO gathering comes to a close, funders are spending their morning on the practical consideration of how adopting a network mindset will change our day to day work. Funders also considered the impact of adopting a network mindset on an organization’s brand and fundraising potential. Guest post by Adene Sacks.

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Network San Francisco Organization Develop 89

Forum One

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Perhaps the dramatic changes to work and home life brought on by the pandemic sparked a greater understanding of accessibility. There are several ways we approach accessibility at Forum One that all organizations, of any size, can adopt or adapt. It’s not a way to design—it’s simply design. The future: Accessibility as the norm.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

The report covers how identifies the “seismic and structural shifts” in our society and work place that are demanding that organizations and reinvent themselves and re-imagine their futures. E-learning opens up the potential for peer learning’s broad-based adoption. Find your e-learning change agent.

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