sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

And as a grantmaker, you’ve had the privilege of supporting many of them. To mitigate risk throughout your grant cycle, you need to know your grantees through relationships and documentation, support their internal controls, and set up a process for whistleblower complaints.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 14, 2022

Throughout this article, we’re going to cover the ins and outs of using an innovative new strategy, Facebook Challenges, to engage supporters through the following points: Introduction to Facebook Challenges. They offer a low barrier to entry for your supporters, many of whom have existing Facebook accounts and are familiar with the platform.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Thanks to the Social Web, there is no shortage of possible topics for your nonprofit to blog about. Still, understand that the content your nonprofit blog publishes, the higher your ROI. If your nonprofit has yet to start blogging or wants to improve your your blogging strategy, Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Post Calls to Action.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

As a follow-up to Five Online Fundraising Best Practices for Small NGOs in Developing Countries , below are five social media best practices specifically tailored for small NGOs in developing countries. Donors and supporters are increasing overwhelmed by text-heavy storytelling – especially on mobile devices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. That said, mix it up!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

T, December 10th, the international community is observing Human Rights Day to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Our support of groups advancing LGBTI rights is opening up new opportunities for helping many more such groups around the world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Organization: Women for Women International. Blog: wfwnotesfromthefield.wordpress.com. Following that, Women for Women International moved on WordPress, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter throughout 2008-2010. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and the Notes from the Field WordPress blog. Title: Multimedia/Online Coordinator.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 11, 2023

Your working group could even develop after a work function or general call for volunteers. On the flip side, your organization might take a top-down approach, getting support from your board and/or C-Suite before choosing a group of staff to lead next steps.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 15, 2020

In his book, True North , Bill George shows you how to discover your true north - your internal compass that guides you successfully through life. Finally, George explains that to bring out the best from teammates, authentic leaders must develop trusting relationships based on mutual respect. There is no substitute.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In this blog, I’ll share lessons learned from our SOC 2 audit to help you build a culture of nonprofit compliance. For example, we tapped resources from all parts of Candid—from facilities to product managers—to collect and develop necessary materials and documentation. Ultimately, we avoided this common nonprofit compliance pitfall.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2013

Today is International Women’s Day which has been observed since the early 1900s (here’s a good history ). The UN highlights a different theme for International Women’s Day. The support goes to four different, but complementary campaigns or organizations that support women.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Consider Temporary Support Another option is to contract temporary support. Scan the Landscape Internal collaboration is important, but it is only the beginning. Feature them on social media, and in podcasts, testimonials, and blog posts. But that is also probably the most challenging solution. Martech changes overnight.

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Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

When outsourcing, you typically have an option where maintenance and support are included, thus eliminating the need for internal product management. Build : In addition to “cost”, another challenge for in-house development is time. You can develop a product that addresses each of your unique business cases.

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The MatrixFiles

MAY 1, 2024

If you want to read about the first 10 years at Matrix Group, here’s a blog post I wrote back in 2009 ! We are developing a lot of experience and fluency with AWS services, including their AI services, and their suite of cloud services. My loving and supportive husband, sons, and other family members. Be safe, be well.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 29, 2023

Let’s dive deeper into how data-informed decision-making can support your fundraising. And often, kids follow in their parents’ footsteps, with the children of donors more likely to support charitable causes. Besides building relationships with specific donors, you may also develop avenues to tap into corporate philanthropy.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Make information readily available to internal stakeholders so it’s easier for people to do their jobs. Talk to your funder, peers, and internal experts to ensure that you understand the language of grants and other funding sources. Develop top-notch policies and procedures. Foster strong internal partnerships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Scheduling tweets is a must for nonprofits that want to engage an international following. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Retweet your own tweets.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2024

I think this problem, RFPs vs. Impact, is solvable, but we need to explore new approaches to partnering with technologists who are responsible for contributing to the development, application, and advancement of social sector technologies. Developing Relationship-Based Practices Answering why is more challenging than you might imagine.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

Foundation leaders need to understand how grantmaking practices affect nonprofit organizations and structure grantmaking practices in ways that best support nonprofit organizations. Inconsistent terminology, incomplete information, and conflicting recommendations are all challenges that foundations face when developing grantmaking practices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. That said, mix it up!

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sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2024

If you are unclear about your needs, abilities, and opportunities, you will quickly find it difficult to vet vendors and evaluate CRMs, not to mention bringing internal stakeholders onboard or getting sign-off at key stages. Pain Points #1 Are there areas that hinder development or cause frustration?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

They recently held a blog carnival and are sharing some reflections. Our website’s blog – which now has over 280 bloggers who publish up to 25 posts per week – has been a powerful tool in our work to create cultural and political change on a range of topics related to family-friendly policies, flexible work and parenting.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members. The leader as coach -- You provide support and guidance and you serve as a sounding board. Marshall won an award for excellence in organization development from the American Society for Training and Development.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2017

The project, which combined peer learning and mentoring together with an online “ Emerging Leaders Playbook ,” offered a new and entirely virtual approach to leadership development. Emerging Leaders Need More than Leadership Development. Today, this view is fundamentally changing.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

This blog post was originally published on 12/11/2021. It’s being re-published today in honor of International Day of the Girl to highlight Malala Fund’s important work around education for girls. The initiative currently supports 57 Education Champions in eight countries with the greatest need.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of community leadership in foundations and discuss how they can support their grantees beyond the dollar.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

Bookshare International Library We’re always thinking about new ways in which Benetech could go deeper and help many more people. We’re making securing new funding for Bookshare’s international expansion a top priority! We have built Bookshare International upon three principles. My next two blog posts will be on this topic.

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

As Gagarin outlined, Demographics via Candid is a sector-wide initiative to make the process of collecting and sharing demographic data about nonprofit leaders, boards, and staff beneficial rather than burdensome, while contributing to the development of a national data standard.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This gave them visibility into who was and was not typically receiving its sought-after general operating support and multi-year grants. Through thoughtful internal conversations, TCE has eliminated this disparity. Read this blog to learn more about TCE’s analysis and how these changes benefit the majority of their grantees.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

High retention leads to better outcomes all around as the organization saves money and develops stronger performers internally. Source new internally- or externally-facing ideas for improvements. Employee retention is critical for the health of any organization, particularly for nonprofits.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 7, 2024

You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members. The leader as coach -- You provide support and guidance and you serve as a sounding board. Marshall won an award for excellence in organization development from the American Society for Training and Development.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

So, how can a new nonprofit develop a pool of prospective donors when they’re still building their visibility and reputation? Second, develop a realistic fundraising plan. Make sure it matches your budget and identifies who is responsible for securing which sources of support, and on what timeline.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 20, 2024

Read our blog to get started. Take time to develop contingency plans to address unplanned challenges during your AMS implementation. Develop a c ommunication s trategy Consider creating a communication plan to inform your members about your AMS launch. During a software adoption, it’s wise to plan for the unexpected.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

Trailblazers like WWF, Greenpeace, and Amnesty International achieved remarkable milestones and established our foundational understanding of how to craft an effective online donation form. For development teams, this means creating varied and engaging content to keep donors invested in the cause.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

The Princeton Senior Resource Center (PSRC) in Princeton, New Jersey, with a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency , under the leadership of Drew Dyson offers us a textbook case of how investment in professional development pays off. He asked for and received professional development funds for an executive coach. I won’t bury the lede.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Being aware of these common pitfalls is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your financial reporting and in turn, the trust of your supporters. Invest in professional development for yourself and your accounting team. In this post, I’ll guide you through five critical mistakes to watch out for in your Statement of Activities.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Accuracy should be a starting point to ensure your request for support punches through the noise. Tracking the status of your pledges and developing a follow-up method as deadlines approach is key. To support the effort, engage your CEO, other key staff, and board members in making thank you calls, writing notes or emails.

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