NTEN

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

We’ve been working hard the past few days and are happy to share that we’ve narrowed down this year’s DoGooder Video Award submissions to a few special finalists! So to all of our nonprofit community members, advocates, concerned citizens, and people who just fans of great video: You get to decide the 2014 DoGooder Video Awards winners.

Award 75

Award Video Doc Cisco 75

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Organizations, selected for their entrepreneurial approach to creating social change and the ability to powerfully communicate their vision, will compete for cash awards.

Award 67

Award Phoenix Arizona Nonprofit 67

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Hewlett is also a big believer in the power and value of having a sponsor , and explains that sponsors are not mentors. Because sponsors have a vested interest in how you turn out (your reputation now being linked with their own), they will give you the kind of feedback that mentors can't or won't," says Hewlett.

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Sponsor Teach Award 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 24, 2011

Sports heroes mention their mentors at award ceremonies. Successful business people thank their mentors at career milestone celebrations. Young adults who later become accomplished acknowledge their mentors when asked who was influential in their success. Mentoring is indeed powerful.

Mentoring 49

Mentoring Structure Award Celebrate 49

Candid

APRIL 6, 2022

Meme: A great friend and mentor of mine—who is also a philanthropist—challenged me to hone in on my theory of change and mentioned how GuideStar is a great place to share our work with funders. Meme: In 2019, we used the CARE Model to launch the award-winning Innocence Initiative.

Measure 98

Measure Meme Education Data 98

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Loyalty – as they become more engaged and committed, they are now taking steps like volunteering, donating, mentoring and posting in the community chats. Award Nominees. For example, earning credits or making purchases surpasses their website visits or membership activities. Other roles this can help you pinpoint include: Buyers.

Aggregator 169

Aggregator Associations Activities Active 169

Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

Have leaders give volunteers awards and express gratitude for their ongoing commitment to the organization. . Highlighting volunteer successes or presenting volunteer awards is a fantastic way to both increase volunteer engagement and recruitment efforts. . Offer mentor/mentee programs . Design a volunteer perk program.

Associations 132

Associations Volunteer Benefit Retention 132

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 22, 2020

Cockrell Coleman is the pioneer of an effort started in his hometown (Nashville, TN) 10 years ago called The Beginners Leadership Achievement Awards. His plan is to combine the awards into a high-quality community mentoring resource in one of Nashville’s least developed communities.

Voice 98

Voice Volunteer Tucson Arizona 98

Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

They can see the direct benefits of their work in their role as a mentor, helper, or other capacity. More formally, consider a once-a-year volunteer appreciation night to award certificates, etc. Some of the most rewarding work for volunteers can be direct contact with the individuals an organization serves.

Retention 92

Retention Volunteer Mentoring Skills 92

Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Unless your staff member has done this effectively before, and was mentored by someone who knew what they were doing, they’re going to naturally be resistant. Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award.

Develop 119

Develop Gift Charity Teach 119

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Assigning volunteers to work in groups is a great way to deepen relationships, and provide mentoring and mission-focused collaboration. Awards and gifts. Treat volunteers and the roles asked of them with respect and importance. Team building. Plan opportunities for volunteers to have fun together. Each team member is unique.

Retention 98

Retention Team Volunteer Strategy 98

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Hispanic Heritage Foundation is an award-winning nonprofit that identifies, inspires, prepares and positions Latino leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s priorities. National Alliance for Hispanic Health The.

Organization 89

Organization United States National America 89

sgEngage

JUNE 14, 2022

Traci Holinger, data and software administrator at Regis Jesuit High School, will showcase the custom insights she built to help guide the school’s direction on student support, teacher mentoring, student body inclusion (by gender, ethnicity, and religion), student engagement (in clubs, retreats, immersions, and athletics), and tuition projections.

Conference 83

Conference Guide Blackbaud Student 83

Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

They award grants for educational innovations that prepare youth to become the socially responsible leaders of the future. The Foundation’s mission is to create opportunities to inspire, mentor, and enable youth to reach their full potential through culinary, nutrition, and arts education. Areas served: Worldwide. Areas served: US.

Education 86

Education Grant Fund Resource 86

Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

Who were your heroes and mentors growing up? . Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. If you had to pick one thing that our organization should never stop doing, what would it be? . What can you tell me about your family?

Donor 85

Donor Children Gift Charity 85

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Hewlett is also a big believer in the power and value of having a sponsor , and explains that sponsors are not mentors. Because sponsors have a vested interest in how you turn out (your reputation now being linked with their own), they will give you the kind of feedback that mentors can't or won't," says Hewlett.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Sponsor Teach Award 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2014

Hewlett is also a big believer in the power and value of having a sponsor , and explains that sponsors are not mentors. Because sponsors have a vested interest in how you turn out (your reputation now being linked with their own), they will give you the kind of feedback that mentors can''t or won''t," says Hewlett.

Mentoring 49

Mentoring Sponsor Leadership Teach 49

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Recognition: to help keep costs down, the foundation decided not to send people awards, but that doesn’t mean they ignored their fundraisers. Every fundraiser received a digital award that was highlighted on social and personalized for them. Woven Health Virtual Awards Ceremony.

Examples 83

Examples Websites North Carolina Virtual 83

Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

It is key that organizations provide ongoing support to volunteers after training, such as access to online resources, mentoring, and regular check-ins. This could include verbal recognition, certificates, badges, awards, or public acknowledgment. Ongoing support. Provide different forms of recognition. Make recognition public.

Volunteer 95

Volunteer Experiment Tips Training 95

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This is not only beneficial to mentees; it’s also rewarding for mentors. Recognition and Awards With this benefit, you’re giving back to your members with recognition for their contributions. This could involve spotlighting them in your nonprofit’s publication or giving out awards that highlight excellence in your field.

Benefit 52

Benefit Associations Nonprofit Grant 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 8, 2017

Many of these programs and activities take little to no investment. But, they all can only happen when there's strong leadership at the company's helm.

Companies 40

Companies Mentoring Classes Library 40

Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic.

Houston 86

Houston Virtual Hosting Stream 86

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Whiteboard of love – written praise for staff accomplishments, Reserved parking space awarded to an employee each month who had done a great job. Ritual of staff praise at meetings or monthly award, not just a raise. Mentoring program and cross training. 80/20 rule – 20% leaders talk at meetings.

Culture 125

Culture Activities Active Activism 125

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Leaders can incentivize participation by providing free meals to mentors and mentees. For instance, you could award a prize for the most miles run in a month or reward participation in a daily meditation exercise. Or, you could award an Employee of the Month or hand out awards once a year for high performers.

Ideas 52

Ideas Practice Roles Leadership 52

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Create Awards to Recognize Your Staff. The most direct way we recognize our volunteers is with traditional awards. We give our highest honor at our largest service of the year, but almost every formal other award is handed at our recognition banquet. These awards are well-established and carry a good deal of prestige.

Attitude 61

Attitude Award Student Volunteer 61

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 23, 2021

How early in life should someone find a mentor? He has received the Curt Gowdy Award from the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and is a member of the national Sportswriters Hall of Fame. Listening skills are critical to participating in any kind of “team.” Michael : As early as they are able to establish meaningful relationships.

Philadelphia 52

Philadelphia Lesson Life Skills 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 23, 2014

Many of these programs and activities take little to no investment. But, they all can only happen when there''s strong leadership at the company''s helm.

Companies 55

Companies Program Mentoring Classes 55

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 27, 2015

Many of these programs and activities take little to no investment. But, they all can only happen when there's strong leadership at the company's helm.

Companies 40

Companies Mentoring Classes Library 40

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 4, 2016

As a teacher or a mentor, seeing my students’ growth, whether it’s getting a dream job, winning an award, or presenting at a national conference, makes me proud. I have also won some research awards. My professional role includes three aspects: teaching, research, and service.

Journal 66

Journal Associations Philanthropy Lesson 66

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 24, 2021

If you have the benefit of external affirmations like awards, a big title, or a killer resume—kudos! Having a mentor, friend, or even a professional colleague who can affirm this can help your confidence stay rooted in more than your job. But, maintaining healthy confidence is rooted in things deeper than these accomplishments.

Exercise 78

Exercise Knowledge Google Roles 78

Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Or as my mentor and teacher Hank Rosso said years ago: “ Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.”. Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. And that’s a shame. People Yearn to Express their Love .

Trend 136

Trend Strategy Giving Fundraising 136

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2014

"We are beyond thrilled to accept the grand prize award for this year's 2014 Storymakers challenge. The winner of the digital storytelling award that promotes a youth cause or STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is "Free Running in Baltimore" by Wide Angle Youth Media, created by Tyson Sanford-Griffin.

Global 64

Global Baltimore Storytelling Award 64

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 10, 2015

Every year, the Kansas City Business Journal honors 25 women business leaders in the Kansas City metro in its " Women Who Mean Business " awards competition. Mentoring is opening doors for younger people." Never, ever, ever react in anger to anybody." Loyalty is not something you can spot right away; attitude is.

Kansas City 40

Kansas City Business Kansas Lesson 40

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

You can even connect volunteers with a mentor or more experienced P2P participant to help guide them through the process and reach their goals. Offering an award or a gift card at the end of the campaign is a great way to provide recognition for your fundraisers’ efforts and willingness. Provide incentives for participation.

Volunteer 52

Volunteer Tips Fundraising Social Media 52

Care2

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

From power networking events to a reception focused on critical legislative and regulatory issues affecting nonprofits … from the vendor hall to the mentoring opportunities … from the awards lunch to a small dinner, you’ll meet accomplished fundraisers with unique skills and experiences to share—a collaborative network you can (..)

Ideas 64

Ideas Fundraising Washington Conference 64

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2014

A few surgeries later I found my role relegated to that of a back up and mentor to a rising star. It was a tough pill to swallow, but I clearly understood that my role as a leader from the rear and as a mentor helped contribute to the success of the team.

Authoring 62

Authoring Business Interview Disaster 62

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2012

Every year, the Kansas City Business Journal honors 25 women business leaders in the Kansas City metro in its " Women Who Mean Business " awards competition. Mentoring is opening doors for younger people." Never, ever, ever react in anger to anybody." Loyalty is not something you can spot right away; attitude is.

Kansas City 40

Kansas City Business Kansas Attitude 40