Blue Fox

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

That is the thinking behind The Board Doctor's Wellness Test with 10 questions designed to provide a snapshot of how well a nonprofit board of directors is functioning in its governance role. Results will be available next year, along with benchmarking for future takers of the Wellness Test.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Mobile optimization —M+R’s Benchmarks for the year 2022 found that “users on mobile devices (including both phones and tablets) accounted for 57% of nonprofit website traffic.” An effective digital petition form should include a few key features and characteristics. Visual and auditory elements make a story stronger by engaging the senses.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

While there are many types of grants your organization can apply for, there are three main sources of funding for these grants: the government, corporations, and foundations. Government The government provides grants at federal, state, and local levels to ease the burden of overhead or administration costs for nonprofits like yours.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

Your board members can play a crucial role in nonprofit governance and as potential major donors. Plus, it drives increased generosity through social proof (“This amount is what others are contributing, so I will, too,”) and tangible incentives (“If I give $X, I’ll receive this exclusive reward!”)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Due to the decline in reach on social media, nonprofits should prioritize email communications and fundraising in 2018 [ Benchmarks for Success ]. 67% of internet users live in countries where criticism of the government, military, or ruling family are subject to censorship. The number of smartphone users worldwide has reached 2.4

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Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

Establish new digital governance and implement change management Creating, maintaining, and evolving an effective online digital presence for your organization can’t be done by your communications department alone. This framework is known as digital governance. One effective way is to take an agile approach to change management.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 11, 2016

In fact, according to the annual Benchmarks report from NTEN and M+R , email fundraising revenue alone increased by a whopping 25% last year, outpacing the overall growth of other online revenue sources. Here are some of the highlights: Spam costs the average nonprofit about $7,400 in potential fundraising revenue every year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Plain Language Movement started in the 1970s based on the idea to make it easier for the public to read, understand, and use government communications. M+R Benchmarks Report. Plain language is communication your audience can understand the first time they read or hear it. Characteristics of Plain Language.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2017

Well, that's an awful lot of pages of data and words, and you want some quick-fix guidelines and benchmarks. The charts in these reports show the frequency of funding by source, such as private foundations, corporate giving programs, and local governments. So Now What? Next Steps for Grantseekers. Mission Focus.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Establish new digital governance and implement change management. This framework is known as digital governance. Decide what will change based on user segmentation and where this will occur on the website. For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 24, 2010

I recently had the opportunity to connect with Ricard Espelt to learn more about the various projects he’s working on in Spain leveraging new technologies for public engagement, government transparency and community building. government. Learn more in the interview below. copòns.net. Results & lessons learned. Web: [link].

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 23, 2014

The Edge Initiative was developed by a coalition of library and local government organizations (including TechSoup for Libraries!) Since August 2012, TechSoup for Libraries has been interviewing librarians , hosting webinars , and writing blogs about the Edge benchmarks and the libraries that have benefited from it.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 16, 2019

When governing and foundation boards are involved in fundraising, that indicates there is a focus on philanthropy at the core of the institution. Research by Change Develop Move on healthcare philanthropy tells us that the drivers of success depend on the involvement of the governing and foundation boards. It’s for the WHY.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

If you aren't using real-world benchmarks in your grant applications, your organization will have a more difficult time positioning itself among other similar organizations. Also, look to the NTEN Benchmarks X Study and, of course, GrantStation's free State of Grantseeking™ Reports. We want you to be able to.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 18, 2023

If your organization falls beneath these benchmarks, you’ll need to file Form 990-EZ or Form 990-N. While most nonprofits ( besides religious organizations ) need to file some form of IRS paperwork to exempt themselves from taxes, the exact form required depends on your nonprofit’s gross receipts and assets.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Participate when the analysis and reporting contain benchmarks that allow you to compare your own organization’s performance with that of your colleagues. Mostly, though, it’s all about the benchmarks. Are you receiving your fair share of government funding? Is your organization’s budget affecting your funding?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 25, 2012

Calls for scaling have been amplified by the recent economic recession, which brought increased demand for social services coupled with shrinking government dollars. i As I discussed in my last blog post , with SIBs, money is paid up front to a nonprofit organization, which in return commits to predetermined benchmarks.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 15, 2017

The blurring lines between government, nonprofit and for-profit sectors have led to innovative vehicles to fund interventions that address society’s most intractable problems. They are an evolution of the traditional contract partnerships between nonprofits and government. As Clara Miller (2015), president of the H. and Lombard, A.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2015

BoardSource, the country’s leading nonprofit governance consultants, provides some great advice in this week’s guest post. Light a fire under your governance committee. Or a board can complete (as BoardSource recommends) a full self-assessment every two to three years and benchmark against its own performance over time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Furthermore, email revenue grew by 25% in 2015, faster than the 19% overall rate of online revenue growth ( 2016 M+R Benchmarks Study ). Nonprofits will begin seeking the opportunity to help governments and business design the smart, sustainable cities of the future. billion to 5.59 billion ( Radicati Group ).

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Co-development led to conceptualization of participation of people with disabilities in advocacy for legislative, policy and government program change as an impact—in and of itself—regardless of outcome.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2021

The national survey of nonprofit organizations provided our first benchmark insights into the nation’s readiness to handle an onslaught of new volunteers. federal government agency. Should we expect that much has changed over a 20-year period? Volunteer administration must change with it.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 15, 2022

If you have a policy, thought-leadership, or government relations team, you know that true societal shifts and those monumental changes we want require advocacy. Mobilizing Your Base and Engaging Supporters For the Moment—and the Long Haul. If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you understand the power and potential of policy change.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2017

And this increase is of vital importance given the uncertain future of government funding levels. Although government awards are still "big money," organizations should research today's private foundations to learn how they can fund projects or programs. percent in 2017 and by 6.0 percent in 2018.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 15, 2011

As a rough benchmark, though, NFF recommends nonprofits should have enough cash to sustain operations for at least three months. Government funding continues to decline and private foundations are unable to fill the ever-widening gap. Says Seleznow, "It's healthy for government to cut fat.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2018

July 1 represents a new fiscal year for many nonprofits, a time to review programs and previous goals to be sure they’re aligned with the mission and to establish new benchmarks. Perhaps politics has played a role and you need to develop a plan that doesn’t involve government funding. Where do you begin? Start with WHY.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

"We hope that free Wi-Fi will be a resource that the city and other local groups will be able to use in their efforts to bridge the digital divide and make their community stronger," said Veronica Bell, a senior manager for public policy and government relations at Google, in a statement. Powering Communities with Tech.

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.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

But even if your IT systems are crushing their benchmarks, there are additional significant reasons to evaluate your digital status. Even if your systems are crushing their benchmarks, there are still good reasons for a technology assessment. If you don’t have a governance strategy, developing this document should be a priority.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

However, it was difficult to keep aligned with what the board needed to govern effectively and contribute to the longer-term sustainability desires of the organization. The executive and staff wanted to be responsive to the needs and opportunities on the ground.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2009

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

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Forum One

MAY 5, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

And what if government agencies and corporations better supported these efforts? The ALA's report describes the burden placed on libraries by government offices, businesses, and schools moving services online. TechSoup for Libraries: Edge Benchmarks: Gadget Instruction. IMLS Building Digital Communities.

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Forum One

JANUARY 3, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

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Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

For the past few years, TechSoup for Libraries has been part of the Edge Initiative , an effort to create benchmarks and tools that support continuous improvement and drive investment toward public access technology. Read about how activists and techies united under the common goal of government transparency and useful technology.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 10, 2019

During the government shutdown, almost 12,000 advocates made more than 33,400 connections to Congress on behalf of national parks. The value of the 45,000 NPCA advocates who made connections is more than $220,000 at an average of $5 per new advocate, a common benchmark for advocates who take action.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

His work examines the challenges of performance measurement, accountability, and governance facing organizations with a social purpose . Senior Vice President for Military, Veteran and Government Affairs. Kimberly Mitchell. National University. Victoria Vrana. Deputy Director, Philanthropic Partnerships.

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BoardAssist

OCTOBER 6, 2015

As many boards are not ready for a CEO departure, we asked our friends at BoardSource, the country’s leading nonprofit governance consultants, for their advice on how to be ready. Make sure your governance house is in order. Does your board have one? Thanks for the terrific tips BoardSource! appeared first on BoardAssist.

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