Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We can help you move analytics to the top of the list by giving you tips to build a business case and how to articulate it to others. Evaluate Your Opportunity Costs. We suggest using: Business Impact – what is the return on investment? This may seem like a daunting task, but it’s easier than you think.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

Studies have found that organizations that embrace a JEDI approach report improved impact, innovation, productivity, and increases in their bottom line. Frankly, the search, evaluation, interview, and selection process can be very rigorous and time-consuming. Have you evaluated your public-facing JEDI statements and practices? .

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

Your research about the donor can be anecdotal or extensive, depending on your support staff and budget. Here are common traits associated with donors most likely to consider a planned gift: Long-standing Support : Donors with a history of supporting your organization over an extended period are always more likely to consider a planned gift.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

They are setting the stage for transparent communication when evaluating compatibility and complementary “value exchange between partners” are in effect. The degree to which a nonprofit can articulate the strength of its reach, resources, reputation, and capabilities is an important key in securing productive collaborative relationships.

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

This will help you discern what you really need in a consultant, how you will evaluate their suitability up front, and how you will hold them and yourself accountable throughout the project. Do they articulate an understanding of and/or demonstrate affinity for your mission and vision? Evaluation matrix . Interview questions.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

It can attract a lot of support, with donors and volunteers lining up to help. Good leadership helps everyone understand what the impact goal is, makes sure they have what they need to do their job, provides encouragement, and monitors progress as the team moves forward. They inspire people, they solve problems, and they build teams.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

” But more recently, maybe even in the last 3-4 years, more nonprofits are recognizing how having a strategic, and consistent brand can accelerate their impact — and also how the lack of a brand, or an incomplete one, can hold organizations back from reaching their audience and creating change. .

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Big hearts will respond to big-hearted, authentic, clearly-articulated, specific and resonant appeals. Appeals that make a strong case for why support is needed now – during a crisis and any other time — and how that support will be used to make a demonstrable impact. Nonprofit Giving Trends on the Horizon.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 30, 2016

The Leap Ambassadors Community is a group of nonprofit leaders who are passionate about “inspiring, motivating and supporting nonprofit and public sector leaders (and their stakeholders) to build great organizations for great societal impact.”. The pillars range from leadership to management to evaluation for mission effectiveness.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Once you know the benchmarks, you can compare your data to them and evaluate how successful your efforts are. Once you have those numbers, clearly articulate your goals and identify what you need to meet your goals. Let your supporters know specifics. Track your own data. Let’s say you’re a food bank.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Step 1: Evaluate your organization and see if you’re ready to apply for grants. To check if your organization is grants-ready, you should first ask yourself these questions: Can you clearly articulate your mission, vision, and your impact on the population you serve? Promote the good news with your supporters and stakeholders.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2017

Data champions —whether inside a nonprofit organization or a foundation—know that data on its own doesn’t accelerate impact on its own. Without question, our ability to track and measure outcomes and the impact of social good initiatives has expanded considerably over the past several years.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2019

In six years, I received over $160,000 in federal, state, and university grants to support my research, present and network at conferences, and conduct field work—all on a relatively niche topic (contemporary French literature, film, and graphic novels). But there are other benefits of grants you might not have considered.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2015

I’m always on the look out for useful and thought provoking resources on how nonprofits can use data to make better decisions that lead to greater impact. The report also includes a reference to this excellent tool for evaluating an organization’s capacity to do evaluation activities. There are periodic (e.g.,

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

This guide provides a deep-dive into nonprofit branding, from how to craft your organization’s brand narrative to how you can communicate that brand to staff members, volunteers, and supporters alike. Your donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders already support your mission. How to Brand a Nonprofit Organization.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 1, 2014

If the organization fails to clearly articulate the expectations a donor should have regarding the post gift-giving process, the organization will likely not meet the donor’s expectations and therefore, lose the loyalty and financial support of that donor. Beyond the Gift.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

With so many moving parts and new considerations for philanthropic organizations, it is more important than ever to understand where you want to drive impact, and the specific ways you can get there. Takeaway #3: Impact m easurement is no longer an option. . That means marketing, finance, analytics, grants management, and more.

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NTEN

MAY 7, 2009

Here are some of the highlights: If you aren't articulating how IT relates to your mission, expect leadership to cut deep. You need to articulate how IT relates to mission, over and over again. This prompted @jasonricci (CIO at the Energy Foundation ) to reply: IT shouldn't have to "articulate" anything.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

As the fundraiser, you are simply a guide helping your donor find a way to make a meaningful impact in the world. Donor Based A Donor Based narrative centers your supporters as a key part of your mission to create impact in the world. Focus on who your donor is through segmentation, research and surveys.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 22, 2016

In the fall 2015 issue of npENGAGE Magazine , my colleague Annie Rhodes wrote about our extensive outreach to the market to discover how measuring outcomes and impact are becoming essential to the philanthropic sector. “It’s all about relationships, which … enable us to better support our partner in good times and bad.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

Organizations must support staffs’ self-care efforts through clearly articulate values, policies, and programs. I also designed and facilitated a six month peer learning cohort with colleague Stephanie Rudat. Self-care in a nonprofit organization is the responsibility of both the individual staff person and the organization.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Government funding and donor support. Try to articulate your organization’s long-term goals and aspirations in high definition. Identify the key areas where your organization can make the greatest impact and brainstorm ideas to address those areas. Financial projections. Strategies for achieving those goals. Get social.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Surround Yourself with a Stellar Support Team. After a social hour and dinner, the entertainment kicked off with an entertaining (and hilarious) performance by a comedian/performer who is a long-time supporter and volunteer with our organization. Use these tips to help you when you’re planning your next nonprofit fundraising event.

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sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2023

As you start to feel the priorities of your community evolving, here are four ways to evaluate and respond so your grantmaking organization stays relevant to your community’s changing needs. Your mission statement should articulate your organization’s purpose, values, and goals.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 1, 2023

For new nonprofits, it helps you see if you can actually gather the support that you hope you can. The Executive Summary is the first thing that any potential partner or supporter will read, and it introduces the mission and purpose of your nonprofit. Evaluation Plan. Executive Summary. Marketing Plan. More trucks?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 25, 2023

They can be generally broken down into four categories: Capital Campaigns This is what many consider a classic or typical campaign—one lasting several years and raising a substantial fundraising goal to fund a large, physical project that will enable the nonprofit to grow its impact.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Since most nonprofits rely on events as part of their income strategy each year, it’s critical that you take the time to set yourself up for success and do your best to prepare for incidents that could negatively impact your mission. Do your best to articulate the “why” and “how” to any concerned individuals. Not sold yet?

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In this resource, we’ll guide you through how to holistically evaluate ROI, including direct and indirect costs and savings, how long it will take to get a return, and tying it all back to the goals of your team to make a powerful case for change. Make sure you understand how this change will ultimately support the organization’s mission. .

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers are 66% more likely to make financial contributions to the organization they support than those who do not volunteer. Take the time to assess your operations and evaluate any gaps that volunteer work could fill. Offer to speak to the group’s members about your mission and your impact. Going outside of the box.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2024

In addition, some nonprofits also rely partly or entirely on memberships to support their missions. If your nonprofit offers memberships to engage supporters more deeply in your organization’s activities, you need robust software to keep your program organized. Cultivate impactful relationships to increase retention.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Large and small nonprofits are finding ways to automate repetitive tasks, reach out to supporters in new, more personalized ways, and connect applications that don’t usually connect. While this seems like small increments of time saved, take a moment to calculate the larger impact. Everywhere we turn, we hear talk of automation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 27, 2018

Lisa Earle McLeod Elizabeth McLeod The mother/daughter duo awhile back shared their insights about Millennials in the workforce and how managers can better support and retain their Millennial colleagues. A clearly articulated NSP answers the three big discovery questions: How do you make a difference? What is a purpose-driven company?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Lisa Earle McLeod Elizabeth McLeod The mother/daughter duo this week shared their insights about Millennials in the workforce and how managers can better support and retain their Millennial colleagues. Higher purpose doesn’t have to mean saving the world; it can be improving the lives of their customers or making an impact on their industry.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 29, 2021

Your website is vital to keep your nonprofit running by enabling you to connect with donors, volunteers, and members that provide needed support. We react positively when we find a website with strong, well-structured design, but it can be difficult to articulate what made the design strong. Classes, webinars, and presentations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 22, 2019

And yet, according to that April 2019 HBR study, Educating the Next Generation of Leaders , “the most difficult skills to teach, measure, or even articulate are leading, communicating, relating, and energizing groups,” all of which require collaborative learning environments, individual coaching and personalized learning plans.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 20, 2019

I hope to hear you articulate your thoughts in comments or on social. As a field, we spend a whole lot of time evaluating patron’s experiences (hopefully). But as a field, we don’t always articulate our work norms to each other. But, leaders don’t create the systems to understand how it impacts overall work.

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