Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

Over the past five years of researching and writing about AI adoption for the nonprofit sector, we have argued for nonprofits to use AI ethically and responsibly—which means taking a human-centered, strategic, and reflective approach. A simple query to ChatGPT about its potential dangers generated a half-dozen examples.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

But all too often, foundations, corporate grantmakers, and donors end up unintentionally causing problems instead of helping to solve them. Here are five common ways foundations cause more problems than they solve: Providing short-term funding for a long-term outcome. Not speaking up. And it’s a great way to learn.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

While traditional either/or thinking has its benefits, many of the choices we face – the ones causing the most tension – can only truly be overcome using both/and thinking ,” say Smith and Lewis. Changing the question invites us to think more creatively about possible answers. Boundaries - separate and connect.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Gather more donations for your cause . You’re ahead of the game if your organization addresses a problem affecting communities across the country. Even if the strategies above don’t result in either donations or volunteers, they can still increase awareness about your organization and your mission. Impressions. Conclusion.

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

About Disability Pride Month Disability Pride exists as a response and counteraction against ableism and social stigma. How to celebrate Disability Pride Month Learn about the history of the Disability Rights Movement Before you start celebrating Disability Pride Month, learn about why you should be celebrating!

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

At Candid, we often talk about trends we’re seeing in the social sector. So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. If so, you’re not alone. Decrease demands.

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Media Cause

JUNE 9, 2022

If you want to know more about cookies, their function, and how to use them, check out my blog here. . This problem was a first for me. The post Donation Tracking Problems? How to Use Sticky UTMs to Attribute More Gifts appeared first on Media Cause. Before we get started, know that there will be some cookie talk.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

Why Should Nonprofits Care About Web3? Web3 is already changing the way people think about giving out personal identifiable information (PII) online, how they invest and store their money, and what kinds of transparency they expect from companies and brands they interact with online, including nonprofits. About the Author.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 17, 2021

Cause Camp was virtual again this spring, but thanks to a revolutionary platform and the A-game of our all-star speakers , attendees walked away with new networking connections, ideas and insights to help them do more good. . And I think there is still so much to be done, and that is what today is about. Where do we go from here?

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Although you’re probably not recruiting a team for an extreme experience, it can be helpful to begin thinking about team building from Bell’s perspective. “A We look for candidates who are willing to be flexible and have the intellectual gravitas to dig into problems that we’re asked to solve every day. Trust me, it’s worth it.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

She was talking about how unprepared we were for the dramatic changes we experienced. There are endless unanswered questions about where technology, and particularly AI, will take us, our lifestyles, and our careers. During strategy sessions, every mission we crafted was about improving the patient’s health. Is it inclusive?

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more. Leaders of grassroots organizations have a depth of knowledge of their communities and creative ideas and solutions to complex problems.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 16, 2008

I have a birthday coming up and over the weekend I received an email from Causes, the social change application in Facebook. Instead of just writing on your wall, or giving you something you don’t need, what if they had a chance to help a cause you believe in? Select your Birthday Cause today: Get Started - Learn More.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2018

In light of the recent high profile suicides by Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, Vu Le wrote an excellent piece on what nonprofits need to know about mental illness. Overwork and stress can lead to burnout and depression and that can lead to even bigger problems. Stress is the leading cause of turnover.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Today, I feature a guest post by Garret Kramer: The Problem-solving Fast Track By Garret Kramer Author of Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life In virtually every business, organization, or family in the world today, people are doing their best to solve problems. How do you get on the problem-solving fast track?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a human-centered technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact, sustainability and for-profit-for-good organizations and causes. < The first thing to accept about any technology project is that it’s not really about technology.

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Achieve

AUGUST 26, 2015

for problem solving is useful in systematically moving us from thinking-to-acting. Adopting the scientific method is critical in investigating a cancer diagnosis; however, it is equally useful in determining the cause(s) you will give yourself to. observe and identify the problem. observe and identify the problem.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Cornershop Creative Lesley Molecke, founder When your cause is compelling and your argument is strong, it can be easy to find folks who will get on board with enthusiastic lip service. Be up front about exactly what you need, be it a petition signature, volunteer hours, committee membership, or peer-to-peer fundraising.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2016

But there’s a problem with crowdfunding. Putting your cause on one of many crowdfunding sites gets it in front of a new audience. Some causes take off and might even receive double or triple of what they were asking. Putting your cause on Kickstarter or GoFundMe is like shouting in a loud room.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2019

We are most excited about the human side of AI and how it will augment the work of fundraisers and create a better experience for donors. What about your nonprofit? What Your Nonprofit Needs To Know About Machine Learning from Global Giving’s Data Scientist Nick Hamlin. How can we better understand cause and effect?

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 28, 2017

Dan Pallotta got things movin’ and shakin’ for day one of Cause Camp. In Pallotta’s presentation, he turned the way we typically think about charity on its head. Nonprofits exist to solve problems. The trouble is, we’re creating more problems for nonprofits than they’re able to solve. Here’s a quick recap.

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Achieve

AUGUST 13, 2015

There’s a tradition for each generation to complain about the next – their entitlement, their apathy, their music. In the nonprofit world, generations complain about how the next generation isn’t as active or engaged in causes as they are. In this case, it asks individuals who are interested in the cause to help raise money.

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Hands on Fundraising

OCTOBER 5, 2021

But there are still a few things to think about that are often causing your problem. You’re not clear about your mission Can you communicate your WHY easily and in simple language? Are you struggling to raise enough money? Of course, the reasons are as varied as organizations. And can you explain it in a […].

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Achieve

OCTOBER 28, 2015

What can you do when interest in your cause begins to wane? This kind of situation is usually the result of bigger, deeper problems. Often their strategy involves putting highly experienced staff to work on problems with little input from the community. Your donors aren’t invested in your cause. Philantopic. ,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

We're really excited about the mention of the new charity:water. Making it easy for people to give to a cause by integrating charitable actions into the activities, routines, and habits of daily life is brilliant. One quote from the article related to Cause fatigue caught my eye. "If

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NetWits

APRIL 24, 2012

In short, your brand is the gut feeling your supporters and the world have when thinking about, hearing about, seeing and interacting with your nonprofit organization. . Inconsistency in your message causes distrust and over time will make your supporters skeptical about who you are and what you do.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

A problem or conflict in a story naturally builds a case for giving. Conflict demonstrates a clear problem that donors can solve by making a donation. For a lot of non-profit causes, the conflict is clear, high-stakes, and very motivating. For example, a profile about a staff member is not likely to highlight conflict.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

They’re also your biggest cheerleaders, advocating for your cause and spreading the word within the community. These platforms attract people passionate about making a difference. Partnering with like-minded missions or values can lead to finding board members equally committed to your cause. How do you feel about that?

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

So when it comes to inspiring your donors to support your cause, you might consider creating a nonprofit explainer video for your organization. How familiar or comfortable are they with the causes or issues you address? Explain how your organization’s mission is a solution for addressing the problem at hand. Provide a solution.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

When I asked her to describe the problem, here’s what she said: I’ve never done this before, and I feel like I’m making it up as I go along. Lisa was losing confidence in herself—but the RFP process she was using was the real cause of her problems. This is not a time to maintain secrecy about your budget.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

That’s probably true in most cases, but it’s especially true for nonprofits that don’t trade in physical products, and instead rely on building community, creating deeply-rooted connections, and mobilizing others to join your cause. The bigger your group of supporters, the more people power you have behind you to solve big problems.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

What problem will you solve? Regardless of which cause your organization is passionate about, your crowdfunding page should clearly state the problem you are trying to solve. Next, you should go into detail about how your nonprofit will solve this problem. Do you help feed thousands of people in Rwanda?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

That’s why when nonprofits encourage the act of social fundraising, they not only empower supporters to share their love of the cause, but they also leverage their vast personal networks to grow in so many ways. General awareness: The more people see, learn, and hear about your cause, the more informed they will become.

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DonorPerfect

APRIL 1, 2022

“As a result of our collaboration and learning, we are convinced that today we have a problem in the way we fund nonprofits.” The post How to reframe nonprofit overhead as investments in your mission appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2019

Whether they’ve been helped directly by your nonprofit, they have a family member affected by your mission, or they just have a true passion for what you’re doing, they have an affiliation with your cause for a reason. Think about how you craft your ask. And that’s where peer-to-peer fundraising comes in. Calm their concerns.

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2014

Sometimes extraordinary things can happen when we look at problems from a new point of view. Caravan Studios drew in local nonprofits with an invitation for snacks and some serious brainstorming — to hear the problems that only those people deeply involved knew about because they ran into these obstacles daily.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

I come from the development and marketing world, and before I started my consulting business, which I’ve been running for about 12 years, I was that development, marketing volunteer coordinator, event planner, cleaning the kitchen sink and, you know, bringing the food and cheese and crackers to the events. They were on there.

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