Connection Cafe

JUNE 30, 2016

However, the pillar which has most recently captivated my interest and attention in much of my work with nonprofits is the fifth one: a culture that values learning. So what does a learning culture look like? Even the busiest leaders, managers, and staff members carve out some time to step back, take stock, and reflect.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Knowing your audience is about learning their rational and emotional needs, behaviors, mindsets, motivations, barriers, and external influences, all from a sociological, psychological, and cultural perspective. To understand this you need to invest time and resources into Audience Research.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

Cultural Reasons (Thanksgiving) – Being thankful for what we have and recognizing that we might have more to be thankful for than others. . In 2021, we worked with Hope Services to be more efficient with limited resources to drive net revenue gains. It also presents seasonal needs for some charities. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

We are so focused on getting things done, checking it off the to do list and the forward momentum that it requires, that we miss an important opportunity to hit the pause button, reflect, and improve process. To alleviate any concerns or tension, explicitly articulate to your team that their jobs are not at stake.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 19, 2017

It captures and communicates your mission and distinct culture. So, you’ve created a new logo and the perfect tagline that better reflect the work you do. All too often nonprofits begin to second guess their investment of time, money and resources in a rebrand. It builds pride and creates alignment.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

We thought so, so we put together a short list of items we felt could trigger meaningful conversations just in time for end-of-year reflection and 2019 planning. . Foster a data culture, and a testing culture . If it doesn’t align with those goals or power the outcomes you want to see, don’t put resources behind it.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

I’ve managed campaigns ranging from about $5 million to over a billion dollars in health care, education, arts and culture, and advocacy sectors. And then unpacking some case studies that can articulate some of these strategies in action. So ensuring that an organization has the resources it needs to do its work.

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sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2023

Your mission statement should articulate your organization’s purpose, values, and goals. It should be concise and specific, and it should reflect the needs and priorities of your community. Collaborating with partners can help you leverage resources, expertise, and community connections to achieve your goals.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 14, 2009

What new projects might allow you to better reflect those aspirations? Third, you need to align your idea with institutional culture. This may sound obvious and natural, but it’s easy to underestimate the power of institutional culture. There are several good resources on evaluating participation.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 13, 2012

We asked “What is true about Benetech, what are the truths that define our identity, our culture, and the values that drive our work?” Our team articulately expressed direct, succinct truths that required no editing. However, the very first step we took was to ask our team to describe the core values that make us who we are.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Try to articulate your organization’s long-term goals and aspirations in high definition. It’s also important to have diverse perspectives and backgrounds represented on the board to ensure that the nonprofit’s work is reflective of the community it serves. Create a plan for engaging and retaining volunteers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

Clearly articulated benefits statement that looks at tangible and intangible. It may require internal culture change – proactive listening and experiments. Pause for reflection time before next reiteration: How to improve results? Can the conversion be accomplished with minimum resources? Defined Audience. Test and tweak.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 26, 2021

She has been both volunteer and activist for organizations working on human rights, poverty elimination, non-violence, and cultural exchange. Articulate Your Brand Characteristics. For more detailed information on writing mission statements, see the library of additional resources at the end of this article.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

This post reflections on the training design as well as my content notes. I’ll look forward to read any reflections from Alan on how this worked. Networked Nonprofits that use Facebook effectively have a social culture that allows them to scale to have everyone using Facebook. Social Learning In Webinars.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

You can find my materials and slides on the workshop wiki - CSR and NGO workshops, but always like to do a reflective wrap up post. When I get on site, I focus on listening and soaking up the culture and perspective. And, of course, created a wiki as a resource. No wonder I am still tired! It always helps me improve practice.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

You can go to our website, there’s all kinds of videos and resources you can check out there to get to know us a little bit more. A lot of the work we do at Big Duck is about helping organizations articulate their voice. Because there is no such thing as an organization that has enough resources to be well known by everybody.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2006

Our essential intention is to cultivate partnerships of grassroots women who are working at the community level on issues of environmental sustainability and social justice, so that they can really find opportunities to collaborate and to exchange best practices, exchange resources, and really build a collective agenda.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Last week, I had the honor and pleasure of giving a talk at an institution I''ve long admired: the Taylor Community Science Resource Center at the St. Most large American museums are reflections of white culture. What does it take to make that happen? Louis Science Center.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 28, 2010

Last week, I had the honor and pleasure of giving a talk at an institution I've long admired: the Taylor Community Science Resource Center at the St. Most large American museums are reflections of white culture. What does it take to make that happen? Louis Science Center.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

Y’all, no company can build a coherent culture without people who either share its core values or possess the willingness and ability to embrace those values. And so their job is a reflection of that. We don’t have the resources. You’d be like, “We loved it, but we didn’t learn a thing.”

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Interlochen Center for the Arts (ICA) is a nonprofit educational institution dedicated to empowering students of all ages through high-quality arts and cultural programs. Thanks to custom development and integration with Salesforce , the site instantly reflects every gift ICA receives! Nonprofit Website Overview. Donor-focused content.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

And if the collection of resources and highlights below are any indication, a lot has happened in the nonprofit industry over the past 365 days. In Keep Calm and Write It Down: How Reflective Practice Leads To Better Results for Nonprofits , we’re reminded that a key step to improvement is having an accurate retrospective view.

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Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

Recently, Haji sat down with Care2s Clint OBrien to reflect on lessons learned over the years, including simple life lessons, as well as more complex lessons about how technology is revolutionizing the way that charities advance their missions, not to mention how nonprofits interact with their donors and supporters.

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Care2

MARCH 4, 2008

Recently, Haji sat down with Care2s Clint OBrien to reflect on lessons learned over the years, including simple life lessons, as well as more complex lessons about how technology is revolutionizing the way that charities advance their missions, not to mention how nonprofits interact with their donors and supporters.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 14, 2008

How do you measure and articulate the value of museums and libraries? How do you measure and articulate the value of museums and libraries? There was strong interest in the NAS report addressing the specific value and use of museums and libraries as part of the cultural, educational, and civic landscape of the U.S. Absolutely.

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