article thumbnail

What does a Purpose-Driven Company Look Like?

Saleforce Nonprofit

It starts with articulating a clear, authentic, and long-term purpose — something that is true today, and that guides the organization into the future. This isn’t disinterested philanthropy. Yet even evolving traditional philanthropy programs to a broader focus on social purpose can deliver meaningful results. What’s next?

Companies 106
article thumbnail

Power and Light: Transparency and Effectiveness in the Nonprofit and Philanthropy World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

So, when I heard that the Foundation Center and the Center for Effective Philanthropy were hosting an event “Transparency and Effectiveness,” I was curious, especially given the speakers and the framing: Foundations are pressed to be more transparent about how they work andmore effective about achieving impact.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Help! My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It was articulated as: “We don’t have the skills to analyze, slice and dice, and make sense of our data, so it is hard to do it well.” I hear this too often from nonprofits. They are teaching digital measurement best practices by connecting great causes with experienced mentors and motivated students.

Data 107
article thumbnail

Announcing Measuring the Networked Nonprofit Book

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

She is second year engineering student and by supporting her education she will have better economic opportunities. By purchasing a book , you will not only help your nonprofit improve its program impact, but you will changing the lives for young people in Cambodia. My family is sponsoring Keo Savon , who we met this summer in Cambodia.

Measure 109
article thumbnail

Happy, Healthy 2016: What’s Your Theme for the Year?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I teach a seminar course on integrated social media strategy for international nonprofits and a session for students to learn how they leverage their professional networks for career and learning in a flexible classroom space. I also had was a guest lecturer for a Berkeley MBA Class on networks and New School for Public Engagement.

Iowa 50
article thumbnail

Make a Statement: Defining Your Nonprofit Mission and Vision Statements 

Qgiv

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. Natalie Root is the Founder & CEO of The Root Agency where the team helps philanthropy Take Root & Grow.

article thumbnail

Nonprofit Feasibility Studies: 6 Game-Changing Best Practices

Connection Cafe

Jumpstart corporate philanthropy ASAP. Recipients of your organization’s services, such as patients or students. Jumpstart corporate philanthropy ASAP. In addition to targeting individual donors, your nonprofit should also be actively seeking corporate philanthropy support for your capital campaign during the feasibility study.

Studies 27