The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

The Problem Story. Making a donation to a non-profit is all about solving a problem. In the fundraising appeal, you are laying out a case for why donating will make a real difference to a community or global problem. Why does the problem persist? Inevitably, there is an articulation of values through most stories.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Articulate the Vision Writing the diversity statement can be a co-creative activity. We believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must have equal access to solving community problems. If you don’t already have a diversity statement outlining your vision is an obvious step.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

A problem or conflict in a story naturally builds a case for giving. Conflict demonstrates a clear problem that donors can solve by making a donation. This kind of story will still articulate values that donors connect with and could be motivating in a different way. Both of these are examples of problems (i.e.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 12, 2021

Consider Your Organization’s Goals Your mission statement should succinctly articulate what your nonprofit aims to accomplish. Nonprofit missions vary in specificity, from organizations founded to solve one or two specific problems to those with broad and evolving objectives.

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TechImpact

APRIL 30, 2014

The problem is, when nonprofits are preparing to choose a cloud provider , many fall flat. If the provider you are meeting with cannot intelligently articulate to you the security of your network, it might be time to look elsewhere. For many nonprofits, the move to the cloud is an obvious choice. How secure is the environment?

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Nucleus

MARCH 2, 2021

Given these findings, executive leadership should consider three pragmatic recommendations: Recommendations to Improve Data Culture Focus your data initiatives on clearly identified high-impact business problems or use cases. in 2012 to 65.0%

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NTEN

JUNE 11, 2014

The fact is, there is always something we can do to lead those around us, whether it means articulating values, clarifying vision, reinforcing behavior, confronting problems, or simply encouraging people around us. If we think about the idea of leadership as being at the front of the line, we find both opportunity and obligation.

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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. Learning, we do naturally.

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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. Identify the problem and optimize for maximized results. A strong impression includes making giving easy and streamlined. Is there drop off? If so, where?

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VQ Strategies

JUNE 22, 2021

That’s the first opportunity to clearly articulate the expectations for the volunteer – and to assess whether the role is, in fact, realistic. Expectations include the goals of the work, who is responsible for what, and how everyone involved will communicate. I often consider this the first vital reality check.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

“Resources, symbolic attraction of alliance members, and expanded networks” as stated in a review from AIM Alliance , are all compelling benefits to joining forces, however, organizations should proceed with caution as these solutions are not sole problem solvers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

During his research, Ng identified the most universal problems early-career professionals face. The better you can articulate how you can hit the ground running and will be a problem solver, not a problem creator, the better your chances of getting hired. What separates top performers from mediocre ones?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

In the below example, Meat Fight clearly articulates the projects their funds will support. Add any context here to help your donors understand how and why you’re offering the right solution for your problem, and who will benefit from your fundraising. Share Why You’re Fundraising. Call To Action.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

During his research, Ng identified the most universal problems early-career professionals face. The better you can articulate how you can hit the ground running and will be a problem solver, not a problem creator, the better your chances of getting hired. What separates top performers from mediocre ones?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Once you’ve helped visitors understand the why behind your work, it’s time to present how your nonprofit translates your mission and values into action by answering: What problems, causes, and needs are you working to actively address? Who does your nonprofit serve and how are you actively working to solve the challenges they face?

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VQ Strategies

MARCH 2, 2023

Is it impactful and can you (and the volunteers) articulate the difference they will make by engaging in this way? Does everyone know the process for addressing problems? Thorough Screening & Thoughtful Placement – What is the role that staff members play in screening? Do they know how selection decisions are made?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 11, 2018

What is your perspective on the problem you need to solve or the opportunity you need to capture? What evidence do you have of this problem or opportunity? How is this problem or opportunity connected to the company's purpose and mission? What customer or employee stories have you heard that articulate these perspectives?

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Forj

AUGUST 17, 2021

In episode 7 of the Managing eLearning Podcast , Jon & Matt sit down with Celisa Steele Co-Founder & Managing Director for Tagoras to discuss the Learning Business Maturity Model , which articulates the characteristics of a mature market-facing learning business or line of business, as well as the stages that typically precede full maturity.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

During his research, Ng identified the most universal problems early-career professionals face. The better you can articulate how you can hit the ground running and will be a problem solver, not a problem creator, the better your chances of getting hired. What separates top performers from mediocre ones?

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Twenty Hats

AUGUST 17, 2021

It’s a subtle question, and by asking “how”, you put them in the position to problem-solve for the lack of resources. If it’s a situation where by creating a volunteer opportunity to satisfy the corporate group, make sure you can articulate why it bears costs. That’s a very indirect way to ask them to pay.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Voicing & Setting Clear Expectations Articulating and setting clear expectations and standards is important whether team members are in an office setting together or not, but it becomes even more important when the majority of team members work from home.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2017

What is your perspective on the problem you need to solve or the opportunity you need to capture? What evidence do you have of this problem or opportunity? How is this problem or opportunity connected to the company's purpose and mission? What customer or employee stories have you heard that articulate these perspectives?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2017

What is your perspective on the problem you need to solve or the opportunity you need to capture? What evidence do you have of this problem or opportunity? How is this problem or opportunity connected to the company's purpose and mission? What customer or employee stories have you heard that articulate these perspectives?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

” The nickname “brainstorm sessions” because participants were using their brains to storm a problem. Brainstorming generates creative solutions to a problem in the hope of finding the best solution. Asking the Right Brainstorming Question or Problem Framing is Secret to Success. All ideas are as valid as each other.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

What is your perspective on the problem you need to solve or the opportunity you need to capture? What evidence do you have of this problem or opportunity? How is this problem or opportunity connected to the company's purpose and mission? What customer or employee stories have you heard that articulate these perspectives?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Voicing & Setting Clear Expectations Articulating and setting clear expectations and standards is important whether team members are in an office setting together or not, but it becomes even more important when the majority of team members work from home.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2017

It is time to experiment with new ways of solving social or environmental problems. Of course, this means looking at that problem from a fresh perspective and not being afraid to consider a new approach, even though it may be unpopular. Lovely, articulate, and bold vision. But articulating the true need isn't enough.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

At a minimum, a team with a poor leader is unproductive like this one: With the right leadership, a nonprofit can grow quickly, fulfilling its mission and meeting a community need or eliminating a problem. They inspire people, they solve problems, and they build teams.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 15, 2009

And, the Authors Guild is suffering because the NFB and Reading Rights Coalition has done a great job of articulating the differences. And, registration of disability won't solve the problem of many people who aren't blind (perhaps they have disabilities that fall short of the traditional copyright exemption definition of disability).

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

But the problem with being all things to all people is that you will go from having a brand to being so bland that no one will notice you. Or more detrimental—not consistently being able to articulate what the bigger picture even is. . Saying you specialize in everything also says you specialize in nothing.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 13, 2022

Are they able to articulate back to you what you’re after? You want to avoid an agency where every problem looks like the perfect nail for their hammer. Do they outsource design? In your initial conversations about the aesthetic you’re after, does the agency staff communicate in language that you can understand? Technology.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 14, 2016

” Recognize the Problem. Many times, nonprofits don’t recognize the problems that poor branding is causing. Graham said it’s a problem she has run into numerous times while working with organizations. People may not see their problems as branding issues because they don’t see the brand for what it is.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Big hearts will respond to big-hearted, authentic, clearly-articulated, specific and resonant appeals. The problem with viewing fundraising as primarily about money – still a largely taboo subject in our society – is it creates a tendency is to avoid the subject as much as possible. Or people simply chipped in what they could.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Write down your feelings, especially the ones you have trouble articulating. Writing down a person’s strengths alongside their weaknesses doesn’t erase the problem you need to work with the employee to solve. Being disorganized is a problem that affects the team and the nonprofit. Why are you afraid?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

One of the biggest problems nonprofits face is improving their low donor retention rate. Once you have those numbers, clearly articulate your goals and identify what you need to meet your goals. Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. In this post, I’ll explore the fifth strategy. .

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Before you start a new organization, it’s worth it to fully think through the problem you’re hoping to address and whether a nonprofit is the right way to solve the issue. Before taking the steps to start a nonprofit, ask yourself these questions: What need or problem will the nonprofit address?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2016

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. Making Everybody Part of the Process of Problem-Solving. Defining and Refining the Problem to Optimize Solving It with Tech.

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