sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned. Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. We all want to know whether our work makes a difference. But is this the right question?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

With one shift in our understanding about data, we can reclaim a sense of wonder, creative agency, and value in our data work: Recognizing that information does not equal data and data does not equal knowledge. More specifically, datamaking is an action whereby we transform information into data so that data can contribute to knowledge.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2023

That data makes its way into various products and services to help: nonprofits find funding; researchers, advocates, and journalists derive insights into what is happening in the sector; and all types of funders to make funding decisions. program support, general support, advocacy); transaction type (e.g.,

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education. While some work in formal partnerships, many more engage in informal ones where they align funding or work on a project together for a limited time.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

It encompasses activities such as community organizing, advocacy, and public service, empowering individuals to contribute to their communities. Advocacy and Policy Support: Foundations possess a unique position of influence and can leverage their voice to advocate for systemic change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Grantees, Experts, and Partners at the end of the Brainerd Foundation’s 21st Century Advocacy Design Lab. What if a funder got real-time input from its grantees and other partners to develop its investment strategy? Technology : Cheryl Contee, Fission Strategy.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

The events can also effectively raise funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations for organizations that provide services and advocacy to advance AAPIs. Effective outreach strategies should focus on connecting with local AAPI groups, leaders, and community centers. Be sure to recruit knowledgeable facilitators.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Yet the public will expect knowledge, and their decision-making ability is enhanced if they have a significant working knowledge of your mission’s discipline. That level of knowledge builds over time with ongoing training at board meetings, through tours, at events, and by other means. But funding goes beyond their own gift.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Across America, Hispanic and Latino organizations are leading the way in every realm, including advocacy, education, healthcare, and social services. Their work focuses on building a pipeline meant to serve and empower our community, consisting of three parts: civic engagement, issue advocacy, and leadership development.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 7, 2016

When I encounter 501(c)(3) organizations that would be suited well to engage in online advocacy but don’t currently have programs set up, I tend to hear the same story, “We don’t want to engage in advocacy because we don’t want to risk losing our 501(c)(3) status.” Often, engaging in advocacy means a connection to public funding.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

While aid budgets have risen 223% over the past decade, they haven’t kept pace with rising needs, leading to a hunger funding gap of 93%. Leaders discuss hunger reduction strategies at Together Against Hunger. Ending hunger – especially by 2030 to achieve the United Nations’ Zero Hunger goal — can seem overwhelming.

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Collaboration Challenge Hunger Kenya 76

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 27, 2011

So, when the ICT-KM Program was tasked with organising the social reporting for the Share Fair on Agricultural and Rural Development Knowledge in Africa in Addis Ababa in October 2010, it was clear that it was high time that we document the social reporting team’s experiences and lessons learned in a generic guide. ."

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Care2

JULY 29, 2014

The survey dug into how (if at all) grantees are using digital fundraising and engagement tools and strategies. Four out of five organizations — about 82% — said they’d never received funding to strengthen their abilities to raise money or mobilize supporters through digital tools.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 21, 2012

Since advocacy as a topic and a career are both near and dear to my heart, I wanted to give you a preview of some awesome advocacy content that you can expect to see. First, my colleague Emily Goodstein will be presenting Out of the Box - Advocacy Superheroes. We are just 40 days away from bbcon 2012 , can you believe it?

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

Jen Talansky Vice President, Knowledge and Communications. Nonprofit Finance Fund. Government funding hovers on the edge of a fiscal cliff. We want to know, and we want to share this knowledge with the world. on the Nonprofit Finance Fund's 2012 State of the Sector survey. Welcome to Research Friday ! Get another!

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 22, 2013

Nonprofit Finance Fund. They respond to localized needs, are absolutely critical to community building, and are staffed by people with deep knowledge and caring for the communities where they live and work. Anjali Deshmukh , Associate Director. Angela Francis , Senior Associate. Welcome to Research Friday ! As part of a.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Mary Sumners, Vice President of Annual Giving, Kennari Consulting – Mary’s areas of expertise include annual giving strategies, capital campaign management, and board and volunteer committee support. Their work as connectors is key to bringing new ideas for funding partners forward. Help them to communicate that passion to others!

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

The collective knowledge of our Leadership Council makes the Classy Awards a distinction unlike any other. Designs and launches new initiatives, drives organizational strategy, and helps chart the future of Feeding America. Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer. Data and Knowledge Centers. Ami McReynolds. Sam Dorison.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

A true public/private partnership, the funding partners include Microsoft and craiglist Charitable Fund. Building a solid core, participants can use social media tools to easily connect NGOS with new people who have knowledge, resources, and ideas to share to help with the project goals. February 27, 2011. Working with NGOs.

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NTEN

APRIL 2, 2014

The Power of Tech in Advocacy & Organizing 14NTC: We came, we tweeted, we played with Legos. And then we took a long nap! NTEN staff has finally recovered and we are positively overwhelmed with all the blog posts, videos, pictures, and other instances of the 14NTC celebration from the nonprofit technology community.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 12, 2017

Fundly CRM’s donor management features can help nonprofits better engage their current supporters while looking toward the future to grow their database and expand their fundraising strategies. But if you already feel overwhelmed with the idea of having such comprehensive knowledge available in one place, don’t fret! Fundly CRM.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Editor's note — This blog piece by Micah Sifry touches on the still inadequate state of funding for nonprofit technology. Foundation Center's new Foundation Funding for U.S. Democracy platform reveals the state of nonprofit technology funding in a critical area in some detail. democracy.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

In an age where million-signature petitions are commonplace, the tried and true strategy of having volunteers send online messages to their members of Congress has greatly diminished in value. Earlier this year, ACS CAN launched a major campaign around increasing federal funding for cancer research. Now, let’s be clear.

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Forj

JULY 5, 2017

Three overarching topics caught my eye at the upcoming AAMSE Annual conference in Minneapolis : MACRA and the QPP, Member Engagement Strategies, and Professional Development. Shawn Martin , Senior Vice President, Advocacy, Practice Advancement, and Policy, . Member Engagement Strategies. AAMSE Sessions on the Topic.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 12, 2022

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. Are there active advocacy efforts going on? Jennifer Parker, K2D Strategies.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

It’s crucial to approach new purchases, investments, customizations, and other technology-driven projects with a conscious strategy. A nonprofit technology plan gives your team this foundational infrastructure, allowing you to approach any technology overhauls with a clear strategy in place. Conducting advocacy efforts.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

However, nonprofits may launch campaigns to recruit volunteers, inspire advocacy efforts from supporters, or spread awareness of their cause. As a nonprofit, keep the following 5 Ps in mind as you develop your marketing strategy: Product: Your nonprofit’s “product” is its reputation, the work it does, and your intended and actual impact.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Fundraising software is any solution that helps your nonprofit raise funds, build relationships with supporters, and otherwise enhance your donation strategy. Different parts of your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy will require various tools and materials. This is where fundraising software comes in. Fundraise Up. Quickbooks.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This allows your nonprofit’s staff to take a closer look at which strategies are most effective and which aspects of your fundraising or marketing efforts need improvement. Identify the functionality that is missing from your current software strategy. Decide what features will fill the holes in your current strategy.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

This resource can become a core component of your digital marketing strategy in a way that is both cost-effective and viable. . SEO is a set of strategies to help your content appear higher in search results, and anyone can learn to put them into practice! search engine optimization. to help your content reach a wider audience.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2022

Human trafficking organizations advocate for stronger anti-trafficking laws, provide services and support for victims of trafficking crimes, and develop long-term strategies to end human trafficking. Salesforce.org is humbled to partner with nonprofits around the world to bring awareness to World Day Against Human Trafficking.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I made lemonade with my lemons and raised a lot of funds. The Parkinson Association of the Carolinas Small nonprofits like Voluntary Health Associations that want to raise private funds don’t always know how to get started or how to grow past their initial efforts. Yes, it’s true; those nonprofits that are organized raise more funds.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The project is in its second year and I’ve been working in collaboration with Spitfire Strategies. Just like message consistency, storytelling, and interviewing skills, building robust networks and using social media can help these advocacy organizations make change happen for children in their state. Life Elevated.”

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Media Cause

AUGUST 17, 2021

It serves as a targeted strategy for raising funds from your most engaged cohort, directly after an action on their part. . allows organizations to fundraise without needing to directly seek out funds from their audience. allows organizations to fundraise without needing to directly seek out funds from their audience.

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Non Profit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2022

12 At the same time—as shown by an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report in 2017—technological advancement, especially as regards the growth of the platform economy, had been chipping away at the share of income for workers, resulting in half of the decline in workers’ share of income across the globe between 1990 and 2015.

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