Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2017

Reflection is a critical step in assessing individual and team performance at your nonprofit. A reflective process, whether it is a structured process for individuals or groups, can give us insights about what worked and what could be improved. Reflection requires hitting the pause button and asking and answering questions.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 23, 2024

Benefits are included in the final estimate. The estimates may still understate the full value of volunteer service because they do not consider the many intangible benefits provided by volunteers that cannot be easily quantified. When you volunteer, you help hold up the foundation of civil society. The increase of 5.3

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Proceeds benefit the American Civil Liberties Union, a nonprofit that works to defend the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Proceeds benefit Amnesty International, a nonprofit that works for the human rights of all people – no matter who they are or where they are.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The importance of a cost-benefit analysis for your fundraising strategies. James Greenfield is the guru of fundraising cost-benefit analysis. When it comes to individual giving, an acceptable cost-benefit ratio can depend on a range of factors: Your organization’s history, age, and size. Know your target. Constituent profiles.

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.orgSource

MAY 28, 2024

That curiosity and engagement with others are reflected in her love of travel and learning about diverse countries and cultures. If your board could benefit from discovering more effective leadership strategies, book time on my calendar to learn how professionals like Sue and.orgSource can help.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

However, the benefits of exploring your inner dynamics extend far beyond business. I can’t over-emphasize the benefits of learning from people with a variety of perspectives and experiences. If you could benefit from a group like this, we invite you to join.orgCommunity and discover a new source of expertise.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Your team may need to be educated about the urgency for and the benefits of embarking on a diversity plan. It’s an exercise that will provide the opportunity to explore lessons learned in training and reflect on how they impact real-life situations. Your committee should reflect the diversity that they are assigned to propagate.

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Givinga

JULY 20, 2021

We discussed the tax benefits of corporate giving with Jon Liff , a CPA at our partner Edelstein , LLP, to get a better understanding of how your corporation can benefit from proactive giving. Whether you are looking to start or modernize your giving program, here are four tax benefits of corporate giving to keep in mind. #1

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

But going out on a limb has benefits that far outweigh the potential risks. These are additional benefits that the willingness to explore accomplishments as well as setbacks can deliver: The National Association of Corporate Directors reports that boards that conduct self-assessments are more likely to have high-performing CEOs.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

Activities they considered “service” included “working with others to make the community or campus a better place” (81%), “acting to benefit the common good” (80%), “everyday acts of kindness” (76%), “acting to raise awareness about a campus, community, or global problem” (72%), and “working with others to address social inequality” (68%).

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 13, 2024

In part, the new name reflects five years of the organization welcoming females into its ranks. In some cases, rebranding also yielded organization cultural benefits. Financial details of the arrangement were not available. All that said, a rebrand alone is probably not enough to cure a nonprofit’s woes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The nonprofit sector, often stretched for resources and expertise, is uniquely positioned to benefit from the efficiencies and opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Regular Reviews: The world of AI is constantly evolving, and your policies should reflect this. But it’s never too late to start.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

This change reflects a broader trend in nonprofits. They can also benefit from smart donation asks. Get the Toolkit for Free Now The Benefits of Smart Donation Asks Defining Smart Donation Asks In nonprofit fundraising, smart donation asks are key. AI tools and predictive analytics are new. Personalized requests are crucial.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 17, 2024

There are reasons to be optimistic about the benefits of medical debt relief,” wrote the authors. Experts queried at the time researchers began their study almost universally predicted both groups would benefit from having this debt wiped clean. The remaining 80% of accounts had already been farmed out to independent collectors.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Now that we’ve done our audit (at least until next year), I’m taking a moment to reflect on key takeaways from our compliance initiative that all nonprofits can benefit from. As you undertake this work, avoid making assumptions to ensure outcomes reflect your organization’s needs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

I have discovered first-hand the benefits of incorporating rituals into the way I work. These rituals also help me set-up systems for consistent reflection and positive habit change throughout the new year. My journal is not only an annual planning and goal-setting tool but also supports daily reflection as the year progresses.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

The categories that are represented should reflect qualities that directors bring to the board as well as characteristics that will enhance the organization’s growth and development. Those achievements reflect your organization’s quality and imply a standard of excellence. Preparing a board matrix is a learning experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

Stories of individuals or communities that have benefited from your work can be powerful in connecting with your audience. Give them names that reflect the content and your keywords. Or, you can optimize existing content you have with your keywords in mind. You’ve heard this one a million times about social media, too!)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Participants reflected on their style strength and how it has helped them be successful in different situations. We had some fun doing role plays with a partner to figure out their style and some reflection on how we needed to adapt. Reflection questions : “Why did this work?”. ask, “How have sales been going?”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List. also use it as a reflection as the year progresses. Here they are: Rituals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

We also discussed use cases, benefits, limitations, adoptions, and lots of practical tips. Below is my fully human-generated reflection. We also discussed use cases, benefits, limitations, adoptions, and lots of practical tips. I was thrilled to have a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

To successfully implement changes to your grantmaking application, you need to communicate the benefits of data-driven and user-centered design to your leadership, tie the benefits to your organization’s overall goals, and involve your leadership in the decision-making process. For example: Does your application represent your mission?

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Your results can shine a flashlight into areas you may not have considered and be a mirror that reflects how your behavior impacts others. Complex initiatives can benefit from having a professional project manager on the team. “Sometimes we arrive at the root cause of a challenge by looking inward,” Kevin observes.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

This way of thinking is reflected in your actions and demeanor, modeling behavior for those around you. Take your own journey further through private reflection and public sharing, acknowledgement of failures without shame, and discussing openly how you are solving for challenges. You transcend what you already know.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 30, 2009

You can check out the Community Voices group on the Social by Social community for videos, notes and other reflections from the event. Visible Benefits. Were you there, and have ideas to add to this reflection? Here’s what came out of each session: Session #1 Word Cloud: COMMUNITY. What’s of interest? Stereotypes.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 30, 2009

You can check out the Community Voices group on the Social by Social community for videos, notes and other reflections from the event. Visible Benefits. Were you there, and have ideas to add to this reflection? Here’s what came out of each session: Session #1 Word Cloud: COMMUNITY. What’s of interest? Stereotypes.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here ! Remember: one size doesn’t fit all.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When we first started researching the use of AI in nonprofit organizations, we described the key benefit of AI as the “dividend of time.” With many nonprofit workplaces taking up generative AI over the past year, what costs and benefits are staff seeing?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List. also use it as a reflection as the year progresses. Here they are: Rituals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2013

Reflections and Notes from Personal Democracy Forum 2013. Where I expect to skip most of the sessions because the greatest benefit will come from catching up with colleagues in the hallways. The 50% conference rule. I doubt that I am alone in having to go to meetings and conferences where I know most of the presentations in advance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

Discover the benefits of recurring donations. This is also reflected in their participation in registration with fundraising campaigns, as well as peer-to-peer. In light of these advances, it’s time for your nonprofit to consider developing its own online recurring giving program. 1) Increased Revenue.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2015

So, as I made my transition – keep in mind that I am still working a nonprofit, just a c4 instead of a c3 – the moment gave me reason to reflect upon the 10 years of experience I had at the Alliance and with colleagues across the country through the National Council of Nonprofits. And we had little to offer – few benefits, no programs.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Essential Details for every gala invitation Headline: Captivate with a catchy title that reflects your event’s theme and purpose. High-Quality Design: Invest in an eye-catching design that reflects your event’s theme and brand. Let’s dive in! Bonus Personalize: Adding guest names or brief messages adds a warm touch.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 14, 2010

Longtime readers will remember that during the 40 days leading up to my 40th birthday last year, I created a 4-part daily practice of moving, reflecting, playing and connecting. I've collected a few more articles and posts about the benefits of walking on your mind, if you're interested: Go for a Walk on Psychologytoday.com.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Here we reflect on what we learned and set the stage for where we’re headed. We spoke with partners who benefited from the GMS integration to better understand their giving portfolio and their objectives related to equity. Celebrating progress To date, more than 137 partners have signed onto Demographics via Candid.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 16, 2024

This “impact mindset” is to some degree reflective of companies becoming more sensitive about the risks of publicly weighing in on divisive and polarizing social issues. Two areas that might particularly benefit are artificial intelligence (AI) and climate-related efforts. Instead, they’re looking for results.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The development team learned and grew a lot over the last year, and now they’ve done it again: their second virtual event, the 2021 Reflection Benefit, was a week-long festival of activities that inspired incredible generosity and reached new audiences everywhere. The Dougy Center reported new donors from all over the world.

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