Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2016

In the last six years, Community Boost_r , ReStart Challenges , and Things Camp have used an open community challenge model. These open challenges help activists, nonprofits, journalists, techies, and community members identify, refine, build, and launch technology tools to solve pressing local and regional problems.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A trusting relationship with donors contains shared perceptions and values, openness, transparency, and a willingness to grow the connection. A trusting relationship requires listening and openness to feedback. Strong relationships are built on trust. Without it, your efforts to cultivate and steward donors won’t go very far.

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Retention Donor Build Strategy 87

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When we ask a question, we can open new ways of understanding. We may want to move toward treating reporting as a compliance tool to public reporting as an articulation of shared desires and advocacy. We can use questions to move us to exploration and creativity. How does trajectory thinking strengthen grantmaking?

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 70

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 29, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Gender, Race and Open Source June 29, 2007 My session on Free and Open Source software and the US Social Forum went great yesterday. The presentation is available on my wiki (it’s at the bottom.)

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Open Source Open Software Music 100

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. Use softer, more open-ended questions to get detailed information that you will capture in writing for your plan. This may seem like a daunting task, but it’s easier than you think. What limits you?

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Analytics Language Associations Case Study 169

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2022

It must be articulate enough to measure progress against, inspiring enough to move people to action, and still broad enough to withstand the test of time. Leaders set the tone for this through transparent and open communication with staff and stakeholders. It all starts with your organization’s mission statement.

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Participatory Culture Leadership Washington 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Though it’s startlingly articulate, AI doesn’t think, and it doesn’t know your nonprofit’s goals or supporters as well as you do. The opening should read ‘Dear X’ Prizes that might just top last year’s hot-air balloon ride in wine country and the extremely popular paint-your-pet portrait class!

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Content Calendar Language Social Media 352

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Because crowdfunding offers inclusive and accessible ways to get involved, it also opens the door for you to receive more gifts from existing and new donors! Additionally, the 2021 M+R Benchmark Report cites “The increase in overall giving was largely driven by more people giving rather than people giving more.” Share the impact.

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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.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Your organization will need to make a strong impression and deliver a clear articulation of how you carry out your mission. In addition to giving your supporters the opportunity to celebrate with you, being transparent in your achievements establishes the trust needed to leave the door open for future donor participation.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 18, 2023

By staying open, adaptable, and embracing new technological developments, you can boost your efficiency and impact, ensuring your organization stays ahead of the curve. As you articulate your thoughts and ideas, the AI tool captures and categorizes them into neat, searchable notes.

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Technology Registration Nonprofit Tools 98

Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 27, 2022

Department of Labor Recognized Registered Apprenticeship Program in the Salesforce ecosystem, has officially opened applications for Cohort 2. Have you always wanted to launch a career in tech or Salesforce but have had trouble finding an open door? Talent for Good, the first large-scale and only U.S.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Making sure that our visions align is crucial, and success depends heavily on communication: asking the right questions from the start and helping whoever the request is coming from to articulate their needs when they might lack the creative language to do so feasibly. Keep an open mind when receiving feedback .

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Process Design Articulate Nonprofit 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2023

Clearly articulate lessons learned. Shed the discomfort of uncertainty, which is the only way to open your mind to all possibilities. The book will teach you how to: Conquer the negative emotions that naturally arise after making mistakes. Put these lessons to use immediately.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Clearly articulate lessons learned. Shed the discomfort of uncertainty, which is the only way to open your mind to all possibilities. The book will teach you how to: Conquer the negative emotions that naturally arise after making mistakes. Put these lessons to use immediately.

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Lesson Articulate Teach Voice 92

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Engagement Meter looks at giving history (recency, years given, upgraded gifts), interactions (event attendance, volunteering, communication preferences, website visits), and e-mail (subscribes, opens, clicks) to give you a temperature reading on each donor in your database. . If so, you’re ready to make the ask! .

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Gift Teach Fundraising Donor 135

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 28, 2019

Clearly articulate lessons learned. Shed the discomfort of uncertainty, which is the only way to open your mind to all possibilities. The book will teach you how to: Conquer the negative emotions that naturally arise after making mistakes. Put these lessons to use immediately.

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Articulate Lesson Advice Teach 40

Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

It also promises to benefit your nonprofit’s fundraising event by: Opening up and attracting new audiences to attend your gathering. Be sure to articulate your goals of your fundraising event’s sponsorship. Successfully securing corporate sponsors for your fundraising event can not only give your budget and staff’s bandwidth a boost.

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Sponsor Fundraising Companies Demonstration 98

Neon CRM

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Tip #3: Be Open to Having Conversations Opportunities are everywhere. Focus on fostering relationships and check in regularly to see if any new opportunities have opened up. In this guide, we’ll lay out 10 expert tips for finding and winning corporate sponsors for your organization. If you’re in a mega-hurry, here’s the full list.

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Tips Sponsor Nonprofit Relationship 52

sgEngage

JUNE 16, 2021

Have you moved beyond sending messages to them and tried to open a two-way dialogue? If the donor made multiple gifts, be sure to acknowledge that, perhaps in the first paragraph or the P.S. Encourage two-way communication such as being open via email, phone, or text. Have you thanked them in a timely, authentic, and meaningful way?

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Donor Leadership Data Ideas 88

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 1, 2011

Writing them down has been powerful for us: these truths articulate who we are and how we do things at Benetech. 4 We prefer open to proprietary (internal and external). Benetech seeks to be open internally and externally. We rely on open source tools for information exchange and development tools, as appropriate.

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Literacy Articulate Open Source International 145

DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Open lines of communication with your membership go a long way toward developing a better—and more customized— member experience ! The more value a tier offers, the more that membership is worth to donors—and the more donation revenue comes your way! New avenues for donor engagement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 3, 2021

Clearly articulate lessons learned. Shed the discomfort of uncertainty, which is the only way to open your mind to all possibilities. The book will teach you how to: Conquer the negative emotions that naturally arise after making mistakes. Put these lessons to use immediately.

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Lesson Articulate Teach Voice 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2020

Clearly articulate lessons learned. Shed the discomfort of uncertainty, which is the only way to open your mind to all possibilities. The book will teach you how to: Conquer the negative emotions that naturally arise after making mistakes. Put these lessons to use immediately.

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Lesson Articulate Teach Voice 52

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Some donors are very open to getting to know the organization they just donated to. Use open-ended questions that will give your donor the opportunity to expand on their responses. Often when a person struggles to put something into words, it means the issue is very important to them and they want to articulate it in an accurate way.

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Relationship Question Donor Build 126

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. Teach them that fundraising isn’t about asking for money; it’s about giving people the opportunity to give back and improve their communities. When this happens, kindly bring them back into the fold.

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Fundraising Teach Hosting Skills 85

Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

Their involvement shows a higher level of commitment to your organization and a greater degree of interest. Financial Capacity : Donors who have accumulated significant assets or wealth may be more open to making a planned gift.

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Gift Practice United States New York City 60

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? Have your board and leadership developed strategic priorities for the next three to four years? Step 2: Do you have the right PEOPLE?

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Campaign Fundraising Articulate Indianapolis 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2014

A Good Opening Opens Possibilities from Learning from Other Participants. Since we were spending two days together, working on collaborative exercises, a good opening where we could introduce ourselves and make connections was important.

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Facilitation Method Technique Exercise 132

sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

Articulate your goals. . Start by articulating your virtual campaign, in-person and/or hybrid event goals so you can then create your email communications plan to support those goals. Subject line – This is the one shot you have to get someone to open your email. Make it a summary of the email content.

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email Communication Create Fundraising 75

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

O , he says, stands for open. If you don’t have an open environment inside your company or country, these new tools will blow you wide open. The power of social media is that it is easier than ever to both articulate, and reinforce, the vision and values that create and inspire alignment,’ said Benioff.

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Develop Technology Social Articulate 96

Connection Cafe

APRIL 27, 2020

E ven as healthcare organizations fight this battle, many are strugg ling to keep their doors open. Foundations will need to continue to keep the needs of the healthcare organizations in the forefront even as the media turns their focus from healthcare organizations to the opening of the economy.

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Roles Philanthropy Foundation Articulate 44

ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 23, 2013

Cultivate and articulate your tech skills. Visit the ASU Lodestar Center Job Board for open nonprofit job positions. Staff must have the ability to juggle the accessibility and needs of donors, partners, coworkers, community members and volunteers – all while delegating responsibility, commanding authority, and exhibiting empathy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2018

It is open, participatory, and peer-driven. It goes like this: The Crowd Leader: Combines new power leadership model with a commitment to, and articulation of, new power values. It is closed, inaccessible, and leader-driven. It downloads and it captures. New power is made by many. It uploads and it distributes.

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Participatory Leadership Model Skills 116

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

The leaders of a foundation must ensure that the foundation’s mission is clearly defined and articulated. Foundation leaders should prioritize evaluation, provide resources to ensure adequate evaluation is done, and be open to adjustments based on results. Establish values and priorities. Evaluate to learn.

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Adopt Foundation Practice Support 52

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. Leverage advertising on your social platforms to help identify and reach out to people who “look like” your existing supporters.

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email Build Articulate Campaign 36

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2012

Clear, concise articulation of skills and experience. Clearly stated experience that relates to the opening. Names of companies that the person has worked for and a clear indication of what the companies do. Direct evidence of success. No more than two pages.

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