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The chance to do work with an impassioned, articulate, and engaged CEO behind whom they can rally. If all the above makes it clear that everything revolves around vision, it should make sense that identifying and articulating your vision should be the first thing on your to-do list. MORE
I realize that I haven’t talked about this in a while, and I’m not sure I’ve actually ever articulated this completely on this blog. Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What software freedom means to me June 25, 2008 I got some interesting comments on the last post about Linux desktops. MORE
Visual Design : How we articulate the creative vision for the site and combine the aesthetic with the solid foundation of User Research and Information Architecture. MORE
it’s a losing game to pick winning technologies – instead, we need to use whatever works to put forward a clearly articulated set of values. use what works to put forward clearly articulated set of values Even smart communications folks forget that we have a progression from values to mission, mission to strategy, strategy to tactics.” MORE
The fact is, there is always something we can do to lead those around us, whether it means articulating values, clarifying vision, reinforcing behavior, confronting problems, or simply encouraging people around us. Jeff Shuck. Plenty Consulting. Want to see leadership in action? Look no farther than the local pre-school, where line leaders show their peers the way forward. If we think about the idea of leadership as being at the front of the line, we find both opportunity and obligation. MORE
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology My Theory of Practice July 10, 2008 I finally had the reason to begin to more completely articulate my theory of practice. MORE
Today, I'm thrilled to announce the launch of a new global initiative, OFBYFOR ALL. OFBYFOR ALL is a framework to help civic and cultural organizations become OF, BY, and FOR their communities. We're building tools, trainings, and hopefully, a movement for a more inclusive world. MORE
This means knowing your key message, having a clear theory of change, being able to clearly articulate how donating makes a meaningful difference to that theory of change, and having anecdotes and episodic stories that support your narrative. MORE
I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of June 29th). You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. MORE
A cover letter that articulates why this person wants to work for Benetech in this role and a resume is all we need. We're looking for someone great to take on a crucial new position at Benetech, Vice President, Fund Raising. Benetech has been expanding its impact rapidly over the last few years, and we need a dynamic executive to join our senior leadership team. MORE
During visual design, we treated each breakpoint individually to ensure we articulated the ideal look and feel for each screen size. When we design a nonprofit site, creating a responsive design is almost always a requirement. Going responsive just makes sense! MORE
Articulate Your Message. The secret to successfully communicating your brand to audiences is knowing what you want to say, and articulating that message so nobody can be confused. An organization’s brand is much more than what meets the eye. There’s strategy, planning and effort that go into it. At Cause Camp , Shala Wilson Graham talked about anything and everything that is related to branding and how nonprofits can improve. MORE
I don’t have a complete articulation of what that is yet, but two things got my attention recently that feel different. MORE
As a change agent, I also like to articulate my perspectives on changes that I consider important to embrace. Author: Vinay Bhagat. MORE
While best practices for donation form design have been well articulated for many moons , I suspect you have a “good friend” still losing money with a painful donor experience needing the love of intervention. The humble donation form has but one purpose: to capture a gift. MORE
Expert practitioners have built successful course pathways, reduced the cost of math remediation by $5,000 per course, worked together to jointly author textbooks (increasing quality and reducing duplication), and created articulate programs of study; many other examples exist. MORE
Too often, eager to fill a vacant seat or secure a well-known name, we fail to clearly articulate expectations of service to prospective board members, or downplay the expectations of service. Author: Rachel Muir. MORE
If you, like me, have ever struggled to come up with an articulate explanation of what this whole "cloud computing" this is, look no further, because Salesforce has you covered. Author: Noah Cooper. MORE
First things first, you should be able to articulate to your board what role you’d like to see them have in your development plan. Getting development teams and their nonprofit boards to work in alignment can be challenging. MORE
Additionally, it can be sometimes difficult to articulate exactly how a CRM can do all these great things we just outlined. Identify those individuals and be able to articulate how that specific employee will benefit. Image courtesy of Waiting for the Elevator. MORE
These foundations and nonprofits are collaborating on a deeper level, structuring initiatives based on a common language of giving with an articulation of an action plan for achieving intended impacts. MORE
A personal story is an articulation about the values, beliefs, and events in someone’s life that have lead them to give and now fundraise. To articulate this, Ganz developed a storytelling model based on challenge, choice, and outcome. MORE
Thursday, April 29, 2010 Create Core Values Sometimes when you are leading an organization or business and struggling to articulate your core values, it helps to see how others have stated theirs. skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! MORE
I realized in my research that there are some folks smarter and more articulate than me that have already done the leg-work. The value of Facebook Likes for nonprofits in 2013 - Small Act : hen I set out to write this post I thought I would present some resounding evidence that would debunk all of the myths associated with calculating the worth of a Facebook like. MORE
She has an uncanny ability to articulate what donors want and backs that up with solid and compelling research. This past September 30th, Blackbaud hosted over 30 senior fundraising leaders from the largest charities in the US and 10 expert presenters for npNEXT. MORE
” The importance of being able to articulate the need for tech to achieve their mission. Last week I had the privilege of networking with over 2000 nonprofit experts and professionals at NTEN ‘s Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC). MORE
Reflecting on the Community and the work being done in every corner of the world, we’ve tried to articulate some of the aspects that make the NetSquared Community so unique and also so powerful. MORE
Can and do board members articulate this focus to others, particularly potential donors? Can board and staff clearly articulate what will be different as a result of the campaign? MORE
Be sure to articulate your expectations so you’re up and running in no time. What technology is best? How can I get the most out of my software solution? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions – you’re not alone. As an account executive for foundation management technology solutions at MicroEdge + Blackbaud , I get asked these questions a lot. MORE
Take the time to develop a community of experts and articulate and charismatic supporters — your super advocates — that you invest in with media training, video training, inside information and other incentives to get them to speak on your behalf. MORE
npTech2016: “It’s not just about a phone, it’s about delivering data whereever you are” Westmoreland and MacLaughlin articulate that our expectations of mobile will only grow in 2016. MORE
A mistake I see very often in RFPs is an imbalance in what is articulated in the RFP, and the kind of work that is required to pull off what’s needed. Hire a strategic consultant who really understands technology and the technological details of what you are looking for to help you figure out whether or not you can afford what you really want, and how best to articulate those needs in an RFP. MORE
This video is an articulate defense of the freedom to connect, and a well-told, real-world story of people working together. In honor of the life and contributions of the activist Aaron Swartz, and in honor of our customers in thousands of communities who work to connect people every day. MORE
The first step is articulating a strong story about the organization, then making sure that every element on the website reinforces that. Samihah Azim. Product Design Manager. Bluenose Analytics. MORE
The art part is how you articulate your organization’s measure of success and formulate strategies to realize that success. The science part of the equation starts with a solid methodology and tools. Photo by Notemily. MORE
It might not matter if you’re very effective at serving people, if you can’t articulate that clearly. Also, the people with the most resources have the most demands on their time, so you need a pitch that you can articulate in maybe around forty-five seconds or so. MORE
We need to recognize and articulate the unique value each partner brings in order to reap the full benefits of the array of skill sets, experiences, and backgrounds that might otherwise remain unnamed. CSR trends point to the rise of skills-based volunteerism. MORE
If the provider you are meeting with cannot intelligently articulate to you the security of your network, it might be time to look elsewhere. Image courtesy of SMB Tech Guide. For many nonprofits, the move to the cloud is an obvious choice. MORE
The ability to better articulate the work, by both funder and grantee partner, ensures these new champions of philanthropy can be confident of the return on investment, in the form of specific and measurable impact. MORE
Before Jack Welch retired, he was quoted as saying, “Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it to completion.”. MORE
The biggest challenge for nonprofits putting together an awareness video is often articulating that single, core message. The charge is clear – video is taking over the digital world. . MORE
It helps them be able to place their best students on a career path, and it helps you as you can articulate the kind of person you are looking for. I would like to challenge our customers and our suppliers to make this the summer to get serious about hiring interns. MORE
One of the more frustrating situations that can occur when rolling out a major campaign is having different departments articulate different messages to donors. This blog was adapted from the recent Flash Class by NeonCRM and Nonprofit Garden, partners of DonorSearch. The marketing team may be focusing on highlighting stories about a specific program while… Major Giving MORE
Articulate Related Topics The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
First things first, you should be able to articulate to your board what role you’d like to see them have in your development plan. Getting development teams and their nonprofit boards to work in alignment can be challenging.
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
This means knowing your key message, having a clear theory of change, being able to clearly articulate how donating makes a meaningful difference to that theory of change, and having anecdotes and episodic stories that support your narrative.
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JULY 10, 2008
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology My Theory of Practice July 10, 2008 I finally had the reason to begin to more completely articulate my theory of practice.
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JUNE 25, 2008
I realize that I haven’t talked about this in a while, and I’m not sure I’ve actually ever articulated this completely on this blog. Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What software freedom means to me June 25, 2008 I got some interesting comments on the last post about Linux desktops.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 29, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010 Create Core Values Sometimes when you are leading an organization or business and struggling to articulate your core values, it helps to see how others have stated theirs. skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome!
See What's Out There
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
I don’t have a complete articulation of what that is yet, but two things got my attention recently that feel different.
Donor Search
JANUARY 11, 2018
One of the more frustrating situations that can occur when rolling out a major campaign is having different departments articulate different messages to donors. This blog was adapted from the recent Flash Class by NeonCRM and Nonprofit Garden, partners of DonorSearch. The marketing team may be focusing on highlighting stories about a specific program while… Major Giving
VisionLink
JANUARY 12, 2013
This video is an articulate defense of the freedom to connect, and a well-told, real-world story of people working together. In honor of the life and contributions of the activist Aaron Swartz, and in honor of our customers in thousands of communities who work to connect people every day.
AFP Blog
JANUARY 29, 2013
I realized in my research that there are some folks smarter and more articulate than me that have already done the leg-work. The value of Facebook Likes for nonprofits in 2013 - Small Act : hen I set out to write this post I thought I would present some resounding evidence that would debunk all of the myths associated with calculating the worth of a Facebook like.
TechImpact
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Additionally, it can be sometimes difficult to articulate exactly how a CRM can do all these great things we just outlined. Identify those individuals and be able to articulate how that specific employee will benefit. Image courtesy of Waiting for the Elevator.
VisionLink
JUNE 14, 2012
Expert practitioners have built successful course pathways, reduced the cost of math remediation by $5,000 per course, worked together to jointly author textbooks (increasing quality and reducing duplication), and created articulate programs of study; many other examples exist.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 25, 2017
The chance to do work with an impassioned, articulate, and engaged CEO behind whom they can rally. If all the above makes it clear that everything revolves around vision, it should make sense that identifying and articulating your vision should be the first thing on your to-do list.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 25, 2016
A personal story is an articulation about the values, beliefs, and events in someone’s life that have lead them to give and now fundraise. To articulate this, Ganz developed a storytelling model based on challenge, choice, and outcome.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 16, 2013
She has an uncanny ability to articulate what donors want and backs that up with solid and compelling research. This past September 30th, Blackbaud hosted over 30 senior fundraising leaders from the largest charities in the US and 10 expert presenters for npNEXT.
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
MARCH 3, 2011
A mistake I see very often in RFPs is an imbalance in what is articulated in the RFP, and the kind of work that is required to pull off what’s needed. Hire a strategic consultant who really understands technology and the technological details of what you are looking for to help you figure out whether or not you can afford what you really want, and how best to articulate those needs in an RFP.
TechImpact
APRIL 30, 2014
If the provider you are meeting with cannot intelligently articulate to you the security of your network, it might be time to look elsewhere. Image courtesy of SMB Tech Guide. For many nonprofits, the move to the cloud is an obvious choice.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Be sure to articulate your expectations so you’re up and running in no time. What technology is best? How can I get the most out of my software solution? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions – you’re not alone. As an account executive for foundation management technology solutions at MicroEdge + Blackbaud , I get asked these questions a lot.
NTEN
DECEMBER 18, 2014
The first step is articulating a strong story about the organization, then making sure that every element on the website reinforces that. Samihah Azim. Product Design Manager. Bluenose Analytics.
Amy Sample Ward
JUNE 29, 2014
I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of June 29th). You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying.
Connection Cafe
MAY 15, 2014
Visual Design : How we articulate the creative vision for the site and combine the aesthetic with the solid foundation of User Research and Information Architecture.
Network-Centric Advocacy
APRIL 12, 2010
it’s a losing game to pick winning technologies – instead, we need to use whatever works to put forward a clearly articulated set of values. use what works to put forward clearly articulated set of values Even smart communications folks forget that we have a progression from values to mission, mission to strategy, strategy to tactics.”
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 5, 2015
While best practices for donation form design have been well articulated for many moons , I suspect you have a “good friend” still losing money with a painful donor experience needing the love of intervention. The humble donation form has but one purpose: to capture a gift.
VisionLink
MAY 14, 2012
It helps them be able to place their best students on a career path, and it helps you as you can articulate the kind of person you are looking for. I would like to challenge our customers and our suppliers to make this the summer to get serious about hiring interns.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
MARCH 27, 2011
A cover letter that articulates why this person wants to work for Benetech in this role and a resume is all we need. We're looking for someone great to take on a crucial new position at Benetech, Vice President, Fund Raising. Benetech has been expanding its impact rapidly over the last few years, and we need a dynamic executive to join our senior leadership team.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 22, 2016
The ability to better articulate the work, by both funder and grantee partner, ensures these new champions of philanthropy can be confident of the return on investment, in the form of specific and measurable impact.
Amy Sample Ward
DECEMBER 11, 2009
Reflecting on the Community and the work being done in every corner of the world, we’ve tried to articulate some of the aspects that make the NetSquared Community so unique and also so powerful.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 3, 2014
The art part is how you articulate your organization’s measure of success and formulate strategies to realize that success. The science part of the equation starts with a solid methodology and tools. Photo by Notemily.
BoardAssist
JANUARY 30, 2018
Can and do board members articulate this focus to others, particularly potential donors? Can board and staff clearly articulate what will be different as a result of the campaign?
Museum 2.0
MAY 18, 2018
Today, I'm thrilled to announce the launch of a new global initiative, OFBYFOR ALL. OFBYFOR ALL is a framework to help civic and cultural organizations become OF, BY, and FOR their communities. We're building tools, trainings, and hopefully, a movement for a more inclusive world.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 7, 2018
We need to recognize and articulate the unique value each partner brings in order to reap the full benefits of the array of skill sets, experiences, and backgrounds that might otherwise remain unnamed. CSR trends point to the rise of skills-based volunteerism.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 28, 2017
” The importance of being able to articulate the need for tech to achieve their mission. Last week I had the privilege of networking with over 2000 nonprofit experts and professionals at NTEN ‘s Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC).
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 24, 2019
Before Jack Welch retired, he was quoted as saying, “Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it to completion.”.
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 4, 2012
As a change agent, I also like to articulate my perspectives on changes that I consider important to embrace. Author: Vinay Bhagat.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 12, 2018
The biggest challenge for nonprofits putting together an awareness video is often articulating that single, core message. The charge is clear – video is taking over the digital world. .
NTEN
JUNE 11, 2014
The fact is, there is always something we can do to lead those around us, whether it means articulating values, clarifying vision, reinforcing behavior, confronting problems, or simply encouraging people around us. Jeff Shuck. Plenty Consulting. Want to see leadership in action? Look no farther than the local pre-school, where line leaders show their peers the way forward. If we think about the idea of leadership as being at the front of the line, we find both opportunity and obligation.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 17, 2014
During visual design, we treated each breakpoint individually to ensure we articulated the ideal look and feel for each screen size. When we design a nonprofit site, creating a responsive design is almost always a requirement. Going responsive just makes sense!
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
npTech2016: “It’s not just about a phone, it’s about delivering data whereever you are” Westmoreland and MacLaughlin articulate that our expectations of mobile will only grow in 2016.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 25, 2017
These foundations and nonprofits are collaborating on a deeper level, structuring initiatives based on a common language of giving with an articulation of an action plan for achieving intended impacts.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Take the time to develop a community of experts and articulate and charismatic supporters — your super advocates — that you invest in with media training, video training, inside information and other incentives to get them to speak on your behalf.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 26, 2012
Too often, eager to fill a vacant seat or secure a well-known name, we fail to clearly articulate expectations of service to prospective board members, or downplay the expectations of service. Author: Rachel Muir.
NonProfit Hub
APRIL 14, 2016
Articulate Your Message. The secret to successfully communicating your brand to audiences is knowing what you want to say, and articulating that message so nobody can be confused. An organization’s brand is much more than what meets the eye. There’s strategy, planning and effort that go into it. At Cause Camp , Shala Wilson Graham talked about anything and everything that is related to branding and how nonprofits can improve.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
It might not matter if you’re very effective at serving people, if you can’t articulate that clearly. Also, the people with the most resources have the most demands on their time, so you need a pitch that you can articulate in maybe around forty-five seconds or so.
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