Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Or more detrimental—not consistently being able to articulate what the bigger picture even is. . So what are some ways that you can make your brand top of mind, quite internally? Instead of trying to be “new and fresh” ALL THE TIME, we should make sure that we give our brands enough longevity to sink-into the minds of our audiences.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2017

Without question, our ability to track and measure outcomes and the impact of social good initiatives has expanded considerably over the past several years. One of the biggest changes we’ve seen in the nonprofit sector is that we now have the technology to power this type of outcomes-centered measurement and program tracking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2011

The panel was on social media, adoption, and measurement. It was clear from the presentations that measurement is a critical piece of the puzzle. Measurement is a learning process that uses research and data to help make improvements, and is not just counting things up – “We have 5,000 fans!”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. Works with measurement consultants or specialists to improve skills and capacity. Example of A/B Testing Results. What is the difference?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Instead of measuring size, new metrics such as deliverability rates, open rates, click-thru rates and conversions are used to assess the quality of your growth and help determine the return on investment. Keeping the big picture of sustainable, quality growth in mind, you’ll be able to keep both of these forces in harmony.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2013

Embracing measurement & uncertainty. Look, if you’re reading Beth’s Blog you probably already think measuring progress is a good thing. I’m a network-minded funder who works on oceans, because the oceans are connected to everything. But maybe you need a reminder that it’s worth doing, even when it’s hard.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Goals help you measure your success, track your progress, and get clarity on what you hope to achieve. When you consider the ideal members for your organization, who comes to mind? Ensure that your membership drive materials clearly articulate all that’s included in each membership tier.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

I have embraced this approach myself and I make it clear to my team that I would rather not get a pre-dawn email , but instead get a more fully articulated idea after they have had time to contemplate it and strategize on how to make it effective.”. Gabriela says that senior leaders at her nonprofit model self-care.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2015

So, as I made my transition – keep in mind that I am still working a nonprofit, just a c4 instead of a c3 – the moment gave me reason to reflect upon the 10 years of experience I had at the Alliance and with colleagues across the country through the National Council of Nonprofits. And measurement is important.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

At Qgiv, we guide our work by keeping our core values top of mind, and one of those values is empathy. It’s important to think about things from the perspective of others, and if you were attending an event, you’d want to know that measures were put in place to keep everyone safe. Cheers, but only if you’re 21+.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 1, 2014

of your social content should share ideas and stories from thought leaders in your industry or like-minded organizations. ? A positioning statement is a one or two sentence statement that articulates your organization’s value. It helps donors and prospects understand where to categorize and classify your organization in their minds.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

How does your nonprofit stack up against competitors or like-minded organizations? If you’re struggling to articulate your objectives, consider partnering with a nonprofit marketing consultant early in your market research process. Additionally, measure the effectiveness of the strategies implemented.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Keep in mind the following points from speakers Brooke Hansel of Blackbaud, Merrie Beth Nauman of Ocean Conservancy, and Lisa Tacker of Two Ten Footwear Foundation: . Data doesn’t just allow organizations to create profiles of the people you serve, it also serves as a bridge to extremely valuable impact measurement.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 30, 2016

The history of performance measurement and management for most nonprofits has been driven by external requests from funders to produce data for accountability and compliance purposes. They believe it is integral to ensur- ing material, measurable, and sustainable good for the people or causes they serve.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Most people don’t write grants with this in mind. Step #3) A – Articulate the goal(s) of a grant An A rticulate goal is the main aim that will result because of your program and will solve your problem statement. Having a framework is the magic wand to writing a successful grant proposal. These are N arrowed objectives.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 2, 2018

Make a mistake, and you’ll have very little time to take corrective measures or develop a thoughtful response before it becomes widespread news. Clearly articulating to donors how their contributions are being used and how that fits into the bigger picture can help to show donors that they’re an important part of the team.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Or does it mean deep, programmatic cooperation that results in a measurable collective impact? We discovered that if you are in the role of promoting collaboration among others, you need to articulate your definition of collaboration and what your expectations are for outcomes. Does it mean two nonprofit leaders meet for coffee?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

And, it also includes measurement - not just qualitative information. It uses metrics to measure your results and help you improve your strategy over time. ROI had it origins as an accounting term and was originally a measure of return on the total investment in the entire business. Use of metrics to measure your results.

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Candid

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Several experts mentioned that the identity of those who started an organization is an important factor, as organizations with BIPOC founders may be more likely to be created with BIPOC communities in mind. In short, there may not be a one-size-fits-all definition of BIPOC-led that is “correct” for every situation, and I think that’s ok.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

They can’t find any impact measurement statistics for your nonprofit , and the images featured on your homepage are awkwardly sized and don’t readily communicate how your organization is making a difference. Picture this: A prospective supporter arrives on your nonprofit’s website hoping to learn more about your cause.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We recommend you set a SMART goal—a goal that is: Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-bound. Additionally, it’s important to articulate your goal in your marketing plan so you can communicate your goal to your donors through social media posts and your donation page. ( How is it relevant to your larger mission?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 13, 2012

Our team articulately expressed direct, succinct truths that required no editing. We measure what we do, so that we know we’re getting stuff done. We usually have three different revenues streams in mind to make a venture sustainable, but if a fourth approach appears to work, we’ll take it! They just worked!

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Seema) I’m a big fan of articulating norms. I’m in the education department which often has younger and more open-minded employees in touch with more modern terminology. Q: How do you talk to your leadership team about creating a culture that recognizes that work is not 24/7 and that that is not and should not be an expectation?

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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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Qgiv

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Articulate Your Brand Characteristics. This can help you to maintain a consistent brand identity, and consistency is one of the unconscious measures of trustworthiness. It is one of the first things that come to mind when people think about you. Start by identifying your brand characteristics, as discussed below.

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Qgiv

JUNE 12, 2023

Nonprofit executives are charged with keeping a 30,000-foot view of the organization, and in that sense, they seem best-positioned to articulate what your organization is about. Additional resources Creating Statements: How do you measure the impact and effectiveness of your vision and mission statement? Happy creating!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

And let’s see if we can get your slides going here, if you don’t mind sharing again. And again, this idea that death is as natural as birth, it’s inevitable sooner or later, we’re all hoping for later, of course, but, at times in life, it’s more top of mind. So, Claire, I will pipe down here. Here we go.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Harvey’s going to talk a little bit about getting inside the minds of donors. But if you can get inside a donor’s mind, I think that is the secret to reducing your attrition, which means increasing the number of people who renew and give you gifts year after year. . So nine, “How will you measure results?”

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 15, 2020

I recognize that gift acceptance and volunteer engagement policies were probably not at their top of mind last week, but I deeply appreciate every returned email and phone call. Here are some examples of very specific requests that I’ve seen th at well – articulated the need for potential donors: .

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2013

Having a leadership team aligned across an organization articulating the purpose, value, and rationale for a project goes a long way towards getting stakeholders and end-users pulling the proverbial rope in the same direction. Keep in mind that smaller, more clearly defined projects have a higher success rates than larger ones.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Artist as Problem Solver vs. Artist as Problem Explorer Mark Allen (director of Machine Project) and I have talked about this issue several times, and Mark articulates it beautifully. You can tell they are wondering why you are here but they don’t necessarily want to articulate it, so you just get this weird vibe.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Chris Pirillo comes to mind. Can you articulate a clear set of "starter goals" that might incorporate learning? How do we measure the effectiveness of our soc media efforts? Live streamed talk shows have been used quite artfully by social media experts over the years. Should soc media always drive people back to your website?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Jeff Haguewood of Sidekick Solutions suggests the 5 Basic Fundraising Performance Metrics to Start Measuring Today. Being a good communicator involves more than just good articulation; it’s about understanding your audience. It’s important that you begin paying attention to the stats. Infographics.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 2, 2024

That is, when nonprofits pursue social change agenda in partnership with the communities, their funding partners must continue to articulate value for (and fund) this racial equity and racial justice work. Recommendation 2: Support advocacy efforts. Funders also must dedicate support to both grassroots movements and ensuing legal battles.

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