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Build a Board for the Digital Future

.orgSource

Meeting the moment requires an outlook that incorporates global trends but caters to individual preferences. podcast interview, my colleague Al Dea, Founder Edge of Work , explained this more contemporary attitude and positioning. You might ask where technology fits into this picture. A different perspective is needed.

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Helpful Ways to Measure and Optimize Your Nonprofit’s Performance

sgEngage

Outcomes” is often used interchangeably with impact, but it’s most helpful to think of outcomes as a change in skill, knowledge, attitude, behavior, condition, or status. Define specific indicators to make sure that you are providing a complete picture to key stakeholders, constituents, and staff.

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10 Brilliant Social Media Content Ideas for Nonprofits

Bloomerang

Include pictures and details of their contributions, express how thankful you are. Thank You Post This is at the top of our list because it is extremely important for nonprofit organizations to have an attitude of gratitude. You can do the same for your donors as well. You can thank your supporters weekly with images and videos.

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How to Succeed With Nonprofit Direct Mail Fundraising

Allegiance Group

Analyzing your nonprofit’s data and industry trends can uncover insights about: Existing donors. Conduct research about your organization’s specific market, working to identify marketwide consumer and technology trends. Track trends. Keep your finger on the pulse of direct mail trends and audience preferences.

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Could John Wayne be the world’s most effective philanthropist?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We are not talking about the shoot-first-ask-questions-later attitude of the John Wayne character, Rooster Cogburn, in the 1969 western. Although, isn’t it fun to picture Bill Gates on horseback, sporting an eye-patch and six shooter?) They can throw hope wildly at each emerging trend in a philanthropic whack-a-mole game.

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National Study Reveals: Digital and Social Media Are Delivering Results for Arts Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

But, try as we might, we couldn’t find any research that looked at arts groups’ adoption and attitudes toward digital and social media nationally that also asked all-important questions about how groups are measuring what they’re doing. Questions of measurement, ROI, and how to set goals and define success were plaguing everyone.

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Data and Storytelling: 6 Ways to Use Data to Move Your Mission

NTEN

By simply removing everthing except the changing data, your data will suddenly reveal the compelling story you are looking to spread - whether you are revealing conditions that are worsening, attitudes that are changes, or the improvements you organization is making. Sometimes the best way to explain your data is to do just that - explain it.

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