CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you’re a small nonprofit aiming to make a local impact or a larger organization orchestrating a grand initiative, giving days offer a unique platform to amplify your cause. In this article, we’ll delve into the essence of giving days, exploring what they are and how your nonprofit can actively participate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

Update & Review My Work-Life Harmony Plan : In my workshops on personal and organizational wellbeing, I help nonprofits improve their personal resilience. Chris Brogan’s technique is to select three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times.

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Reflection Professional Facilitation San Jose 73

The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 10, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes The Benefits of Nonprofit-Corporate Partnerships. Why should your nonprofit partner with a for-profit company? There’s one obvious benefit to nonprofit-corporate partnerships: every nonprofit could use financial support from a partner in the for-profit sector.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes 3 Reasons Your Nonprofit Needs a Brand Guide. While many nonprofits have limited resources, good branding is a worthwhile investment. It is the foundation of what the public will see of your organization as well as the basis of all your organization’s interactions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Update & Review My Work-Life Balance Plan: In my workshops on personal and organizational wellbeing, I help nonprofits improve their personal resilience through life-work balance and self-care. Chris Brogan’s technique is select three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes.

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Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Update & Review My Work-Life Harmony Plan : In my workshops on personal and organizational wellbeing, I help nonprofits improve their personal resilience. Chris Brogan’s technique is to select three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times.

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Professional San Jose Journal Facilitation 89

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Update & Review My Work-Life Balance Plan: In my workshops on personal and organizational wellbeing, I help nonprofits improve their personal resilience through life-work balance and self-care. Chris Brogan’s technique is select three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes.

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Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 96

Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2017

In fact, when I was conducting research for my book Data Driven Nonprofits , I spoke with data champions in a wide variety of organizations across numerous focus areas. Data champions —whether inside a nonprofit organization or a foundation—know that data on its own doesn’t accelerate impact on its own.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

3) Update & Review My Personal Resilience Plan: In my workshops on resilience, I help nonprofits improve their personal resilience through life-work balance and self-care. Chris Brogan’s technique is select three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. I fill out weekly and monthly pages, not just tasks.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 20, 2021

Today’s Q&A is with Alicia Dicks, President & CEO of The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. Q: What led you to working at a community foundation? Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of as the President & CEO of The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. Charitable giving was up in 2020 , and projections for nonprofit giving trends in 2021 and 2022 are even rosier. Nonprofit Giving Trends on the Horizon.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Starting a Nonprofit: Basic FAQs What is a nonprofit?

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2022

Emily Friedrichs is the Communications and Content Marketing Manager at Elevation, a nonprofit digital services agency. Her passions are community-building and behavioral psychology, and so she is excited to be working at their crossroads in nonprofit technology. ulting at a fundraising event production company focused on nonprofits.

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Marketing Impact Strategy Exercise 98

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

posted by Karyn Cooks Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Nonprofit interest in cross-sector collaboration is ramping up due to evaporating resources and increased demand for services. So where should nonprofit leaders begin? Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Build a trusted network. Conclusion.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

Nonprofit branding is all about how others view your organization and your efforts. If you know what American Red Cross, UNICEF, or AARP does regularly, you know that nonprofit branding works. all in all, making your nonprofit more successful. Articulate Your Brand Vision. This means your vision must be clear and concise.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Once you understand your part in this matrix of good, you can better tell your story and articulate your value in grant writing. One of the easiest ways to contextualize your work is the United Nations Foundation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Example: “Datamaking” as engagement I recently worked with an arts and culture intermediary nonprofit that focused on capacity development, network building, and connecting local nonprofits to state agencies and grants.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

A project charter is a brief, formal document that concisely articulates the essential details of the project, such as its purpose, scope, goals, and contributors. Build a Foundation for an Effective Fund Accounting System Implementation Changing your fund accounting software can be intimidating. What is a Project Charter?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Deliberately identifying new or additional customer services is one path that associations and other nonprofits can take toward growth. We work with submitters on their pitches to help them consolidate their thoughts, articulate their proposition, and have the courage to defend their idea in front of the entire company.”

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

When I talk with nonprofit and foundation leaders, many ask me how to ensure they get the right consultant for their projects. Here’s my advice for finding the right consultant for your nonprofit. . Your nonprofit feels ready or has a clear need to bring in a skilled consultant, but how do you find the right one? .

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The nonprofit fundraising numbers make a compelling case for a strong end-of-year effort. Your organization will need to make a strong impression and deliver a clear articulation of how you carry out your mission. It is evident that the success seen broadly by nonprofit organizations is worth the effort!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Keo Savon, the young Cambodian woman supported by Measuring Networked Nonprofit book royalties. I am donating my royalties to support the Sharing Foundation ‘s college education program for young people in Cambodia. The book also has a social good purpose.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

2) Identify “My Three Themes”: I do a combination of Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words.” Chris Brogan’s ritual suggests selecting three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. I look for patterns. Year in Review.

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Professional Facilitation Journal San Jose 103

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

Chris Brogan’s ritual suggests selecting three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times. I wrote guest posts for many nonprofit publications and blogs. This year I was able to look at what I wrote last year.

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Professional Build Journal Facilitation 114

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the best fundraising strategy for new nonprofits. . Dear Charity Clairity, What’s the best strategy for new nonprofits who haven’t started to fundraise and are trying to reach new donors? Running a nonprofit is a team effort. Management.

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Roundtree

APRIL 19, 2022

Every nonprofit organization is engaged in donor communications. Healthy communication patterns are the foundation of every strong relationship. If your organization has trouble articulating its purpose and providing clear calls to action, donor relationships will suffer. What is donor communication?

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Communication Donor Hype Articulate 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Leaders at companies, global brands, nonprofits, and everyone in between are asking that important question: what is a purpose-driven company? It starts with articulating a clear, authentic, and long-term purpose — something that is true today, and that guides the organization into the future. What is a purpose-driven business?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Consider this: When people think about making a charitable gift, they often think of the familiar, more well-known, well-publicized nonprofits. Sometimes multiple nonprofits are serving the same population with variant programs. Many nonprofits are doing work in areas of great interest to them, but they haven’t made that connection.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Such a pledge can be your foundation for trust. Evaluate how your organization’s and your community’s core values are being articulated and experienced in the stories you tell , in your interactions with the public, and in your communications with donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

Chris Brogan’s ritual suggests selecting three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times. I also facilitated a number of nonprofit staff workshops building on the curriculum. In early 2017, we completed a two week book tour.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Kathy Reich, Packard Foundation and Author David La Piana. One of the things that I love at the Packard Foundation is the learning culture. David La Piana has been a long-time consultant to scores of nonprofits as well as with the OE program, helping nonprofits develop strategic plans. Some reflections from David here ).

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 4, 2015

Overall giving to 96 foundations representing over $414.6 percent in the three months ending in June 2015, compared to the same period in 2014, according to a Foundation Index introduced this month by Blackbaud. Giving to those foundations grew 7.6 What is the New Foundation Index? million in annual revenue grew 4.7

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What does it have to do with fundraising and nonprofits? How we learn is super important, as it’s the foundation of our ability to succeed. Here’s a snippet of a fuller exercise from my 7 Clairification Keys To Unlock Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Potential. Take the time to thoughtfully articulate them.

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Learning Change Strategy Journal 91

Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 27, 2022

Talent for Good apprentices undergo an immersive training program and, upon completion, become embedded into nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions for the remainder of their apprenticeship. Are you a nonprofit or educational institution looking for talent? What We’re Looking for in Cohort 2.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2014

These are methods for developing solutions (any type) in service of people. By applying this approach to program development or strategy, your nonprofit can get more impactful results. We introduced ourselves by drawing a picture on a sticky note and using the speech bubble sticky to articulate a challenge in our practice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Last week, I facilitated a mini-innovation lab on measuring impact for grantees of the Google Nonprofit program at the Impact Hub. My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd! The concept included enlisting a telco partner who would provide the phones and data cards. The hot button issue was capacity, skills, and lack of resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2011

I’ve been heads down working on my next book about measurement and networked nonprofit s with KD Paine and our editor, Bill Paarlberg. One of the chapters is about measuring transparency. Sharing information about performance assessment, diversity, compensation, strategy-all give most foundations pause.

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Philanthropy Effective Chapter Measure 96