NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2012

We welcome your feedback and stories on this topic -- do these case studies reflect your experiences? Is nonprofit technology moving out of the data closet and into the Cloud? Into the Cloud: Catholic Charities Society (Edmonton, Alberta). Into the Cloud: Park Pride. Into the Cloud: Great Books Foundation. Let us know in the comments below!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

Because webinars were a new medium to trainers back then, I used Richard Mayer’s research on multi-media learning based on understanding how the brain works and the ability to pay attention to guide the instructional design. Recent research and teaching practice shows that the lecture is a less effective teaching tool.

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John Kenyon

APRIL 11, 2024

This training data reflects the racial biases, stereotypes, and disproportionate perspectives of the world where the data comes from. Researchers have consistently found LLMs exhibiting dangerous biases along racial lines. The Bias Issue AI systems like LLMs are trained on vast datasets of text, primarily from the internet.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The updated brand identity is the culmination of months of stakeholder interviews, industry research and creative iterations. “It quickly became clear that our positioning and brand system needed to better reflect the heart of what we’re best known for—sparking joy for customers. Our new brand reflects that.”.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 5, 2021

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an internationally-renowned, public doctoral research university and academic health center dedicated to transforming the student experience. Digital 360 focuses on the complete integration of Salesforce’s top-rated cloud-based services: Marketing Cloud, Commerce Cloud, and Experience Cloud.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This need for flexibility is reflected in the grantmaking track at this year’s virtual bbcon, Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good, happening October 17–20. Ensuring the applicant and grantee portal experience is intuitive means heading back to basics—talking directly with those responsible for writing grants on behalf of their organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

In our book, The Networked Nonprofit , we devote an entire chapter to something we called "Learning Loops" which is a combination of tracking and monitoring in real time as a project unfolds, but also incorporates a process of reflection at the end of the project to the next experiment. . Tags: reflection scholar.

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Lauren Sly Vice president of programs, Communities in Schools – Greater Tarrant County Learn more "Having flexibility with our Impact Management solution to adjust how we're collecting data to continually reflect programming on the ground has been key, because when the data reflects the work, the providers are more interested in their data."

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Giving In A Digital World sites several reasons why QR codes might not be the best fundraising medium: Downloading a reader application. Many users need to download an application from their app store. Not all smartphones come automatically equipped to read QR codes. In 2011, comScore survey only reported 6.2%

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

To recruit candidates for the Talent for Good apprenticeship program, Cloud for Good is partnering with Pepperdine University, a private research university committed to academic excellence. Accepted applicants will be hired by Cloud for Good and paid as apprentices from the start of the 12-week training program. www.cloud4good.com.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

How to tell if you’re burning out While burnout might seem like a buzzword, it’s also a concept backed by decades of research. Decades of research suggest that individuals in “helping” or “caregiving” professions (e.g., deadlines, reporting, grant applications) when possible. Also consider easing demands (e.g.,

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 31, 2022

Configuring Education Data Architecture (EDA) for tracking prospects, applicants, and partners, as well as to support the institution’s application process, provided us with a system of truth for recruiting and admissions data capable of being leveraged to scale alongside our planned growth. Representation matters.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

Engaging the consultant search using a JEDI approach requires clarity of intent, a commitment to being uncomfortable, and a great deal of “cultural humility” (self-reflection, personal critique, and acknowledgment of existing biases), especially in white-lead and white-dominated organizations and institutions.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

Research and choose a dropshipping supplier There are many companies that offer dropshipping services. Every nonprofit audience is different so doing some demographical research on what sells would be helpful for you as well. Choose a color palette that reflects the personality of your organization. Intrigued by the idea?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Fortunately, reading Eduardo Briceño ’s bold and highly applicable book, The Performance Paradox , will help you break free of chronic performance. We also need to ask questions, experiment, solicit feedback, reflect on surprises or mistakes, learn from others, and habituate other Learning Zone strategies. When and how?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2015

This year I designed and facilitated a highly interactive session called “ Walking is Work: Don’t Call It A Break ” with Ritu Sharma. I also lead a conference networking walk following the session. This post summarizes some thoughts and reflections. The slides and resources from the session can be found here.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 11, 2023

Objection 1: Bias in Bias out One of the most significant concerns with GPT models is the potential for them to reflect and perpetuate biases present in the data used to train them. In this article, we will discuss the seven most common objections to GPT models and offer rebuttals to them.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. Grant Research Tip : As you search for funding opportunities, keep an eye on the grant application deadlines. Note : There are currently no open calls for applications.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

However, research over the last decade has painted a clear picture of the disparities that Black leaders face in philanthropy. Despite the clear and present need for a significant shift in how the field supports Black leaders, long-term commitments to funding Black leaders and communities are episodic at best. .

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Center for Effective Philanthropy: Grantee and Applicant Perception Reports. Justice over greatness: A new year’s reflection. Reflections on a Conference for Well-Intentioned Funders: We can do better. Tools: Reflective structured dialogue. Community-based participatory research. The state of grant seeking.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Current budget numbers reflect your existing program commitments, not your aspirational ones. Funder assessments and donor feasibility studies are critical at this point, especially when advanced prospect research is integrated into the fundraising process. It’s important to determine the real amount of revenue needed.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Do your grant applications tell stories that catch the attention of funders and illustrate the real impact their support will have on your community? Foundations and corporate philanthropy programs receive floods of applications for new grant opportunities. But what about some of your highest-impact communications— grant proposals ?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

At its heart, the Equity Guide makes requests of two audiences: nonprofits that are engaging with technology at the staff, leadership, and application development levels; and the commercial technology industry that serves nonprofits with products, services, and solutions. Maybe this is OK. This is genuinely a good thing.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

Research local companies who share similar values as your organization and have a corporate philanthropy program. This should include the location of your event, its purpose, how the donations raised will be used, and the registration fee if applicable. Make sure your registration page is simple to fill out and mobile-friendly.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

This could limit the resources available to enhance the education, research, and extracurricular opportunities that attract students, resulting in fewer revenue streams and subsequent financial challenges. Does it convey a unique advantage to potential applicants? Re-evaluate your messaging. What makes you stand out?

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2010

"Adin Miller, a friend and all-around smart guy, wrote a blog post reflecting on James Surowiecki’s talk about the“ Wisdom of Crowds ” at the Communications Network and CommA Fall 2010 Conference. Foundation application? Use blogs and interactive features to collect input on research and writing in-progress.

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Candid

MAY 4, 2023

“Gender” combines two survey questions and reflects organizations that have answered either question. Of the resulting set of organizations meeting this research criteria, 32,133 (11%) shared some demographic data with Candid. iv Respondents may share demographic information for one leader or two co-leaders (if applicable).

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

By 2030, the Ford Foundation aims to ensure the needs of rural, low-income, and indigenous communities are reflected in policies and practices related to natural resources in the Global South, helping them to secure land rights and have their say in the planning of projects. . Or mitigation?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Start your research process by first assessing your current situation. Work with your developer to ensure your CRM has the applications and custom processes your nonprofit needs for your digital strategy. Research nonprofit graphic designers and review their portfolios to find one whose style aligns with your vision.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially digital technology and social media related. Sometimes you don’t have the ability to do a survey before, especially if it is an online webinar or a conference session. There are alternative ways to do research.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

This event focuses on Causes , an application for supporting and fundraising for organizations by individuals, groups and even the organizations themselves. Do to the lack of activity on MySpace, we’ve decided to focus our efforts on the Causes Application on Facebook.&# (To read the full message, click here.)

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

This event focuses on Causes , an application for supporting and fundraising for organizations by individuals, groups and even the organizations themselves. Do to the lack of activity on MySpace, we’ve decided to focus our efforts on the Causes Application on Facebook.&# (To read the full message, click here.)

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

You might leverage a messaging application or discussion board on your website to streamline communication and make it easy for your volunteers to get in touch with your nonprofit (and vice versa). Reflect on your existing toolkit and do your research to find the right technology solutions for your nonprofit’s needs.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

But the one similarity across all kinds of messaging is that they need to be relevant to and reflect your audience. Here is my guide on how to do audience research. Since we announced this new program, we’ve received hundreds of applications from families reaching out for this helping hand. Don’t know much about your audience?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

To maximize your ROI coming out of new educational activities, your organization should verify that the concepts learned are immediately applicable to specific aspects of your strategy. If you invest in courses, books, and other preexisting resources, be sure to maximize your use of these materials by encouraging reflection afterward.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2008

Right before Thanksgiving I ended up getting sick and have been behind in posting my conference slides and reflections. The day before I had come in from Romania and attended the plenary session which provided an excellent primer and audience research. Do it because we want to improve the quality of applications. and James L.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

" Facebook app causes raises $16m – "Causes, the popular Facebook charity application, has raised another $9 million in funding and introduced gift cards to let people donate online without using a credit card. Chris Anderson explains how this new paradigm reflects the inevitable course of capitalism.

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