Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The data model used by your association management software (AMS) matters. . As Nimble AMS celebrates its 10 th birthday (and 30 th product release!), take a look at these 10 reasons Nimble AMS clients love the Person Accounts data model. The difference between Contacts/Accounts and Person Accounts data models.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Press Forward funders have coalesced around an aspirational goal to move from individual grantmaking strategies to a shared vision and coordinated action. Digital disruption : The rise of digital platforms and online advertising has disrupted traditional revenue models for local news, making it difficult for many outlets to adapt.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For example, transitioning from the Performance Zone to Learning Zone means moving from: performing activities and goals to improvement activities and goals. Modeling learning : Leaders often engage in learning behaviors but do so in private when others aren’t watching. a focus on what you have mastered to "we don’t know."

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Even if it is not possible to perfectly match all the criteria, the matrix establishes goals. Celebrate Success. A buddy system helps to reinforce the culture and model the behavior that you want to promote within the organization. When you succeed at recruiting talented leaders, share the good news broadly.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

This is just a moment to celebrate and spotlight the power of nonprofit leadership and to offer what is quite a compelling argument for innovation. million goal. Funders like words like “best in class” and the idea of working with a local organization that can become a national model. The story you are about to hear is true.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

This is just a moment to celebrate and spotlight the power of nonprofit leadership and to offer what is quite a compelling argument for innovation. million goal. Funders like words like “best in class” and the idea of working with a local organization that can become a national model. The story you are about to hear is true.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

for my birthday this week, please help me reach my goal of $1,000 to rescue foster animals like mine). This model has become popular due to donors’ expressed interest in making incremental payments over time to stay active with your mission. Send them a friendly reminder and a link to get started, along with your birthday greeting.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

While it’s worth pausing to celebrate and share the milestones you reach, approach the next day—and each day after that—as an opportunity for continuous improvement by asking, “What’s next?” Keep building up and out, going narrow or deep, depending on changing priorities and goals. Evolution is an ongoing practice.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

In the process, these volunteers serve as role models helping positively shape young people’s perceptions about the importance of education, as well as critical life skills. Junior Achievement of Western PA’s Celebrating Success Event Form. Taking care of your attendees is the best way to achieve your goal.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2021

Each April, hundreds of thousands of companies and nonprofits celebrate National Volunteer Month in the United States — and millions more throughout the year celebrate across the world. This year will be a bit different, as many employees are still working remotely and in-person volunteering is not always possible.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 30, 2023

In the process, these volunteers serve as role models helping positively shape young people’s perceptions about the importance of education, as well as critical life skills. Junior Achievement of Western PA’s Celebrating Success Event Form. Taking care of your attendees is the best way to achieve your goal.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

In 2015, 193 world leaders came together at the United Nations to launch the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , a universal call to action adopted by all nations to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people can enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. There is no one size fits all approach. Who’s with us? [1]

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

A study by Social Fundraiser found that 69% of P2P fundraising participants faced barriers in meeting their goals. In fact, studies show that up to 40% of fundraisers who didn’t meet their goals cited discomfort around soliciting donations as a significant hurdle. However, it’s not without its challenges.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

Experiment with Journey Mapping A colorful visualization of the constituent experience, journey mapping is a model that helps you track how and when you engage with supporters and when and why they make the giving choices they do. Their goal was to ensure the person coming to sign up for the event followed through.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

There is no doubt that nonprofits are driven by core values, mission and social goals. Kanter & Sherman remind us that respect, kindness and compassion must be modeled from the top-down in order to become an organizational norm. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Create a culture dedicated to employee well-being. Build relationships.

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Forum One

AUGUST 9, 2023

Some key things to consider early on include establishing your content goals and policies: What content will be most impactful on your new website? You can also start the content preparation process early, usually as soon as your sitemap and content model are finalized. What’s the review and approval process?

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Achieve

JUNE 8, 2023

You start discussing your goals with donors, but they don’t understand why you’re asking for such large gifts. They’ll shape the entire campaign, from the specific fundraising goal you seek to raise, to the case for support you develop and discuss with donors. The plan feels pieced together, and your early efforts lose steam fast.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Gail Gallie , co-founder of Project Everyone , works towards making the Global Goals or Sustainable Development Goals famous around the world. Through multiple examples of how individual initiatives can have impact, Gail reminds us that everyone of us can contribute to achieving these goals. The Taliban attacked me three times.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

At the time, I was a management consultant and, like most people who experience high stress at work, I felt like burnout was an inevitable part of my success – something I would eventually need to go through to achieve my professional goals. So, what did these resilient role models have in common?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Rituals are also used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. Here are some examples: Rituals to Celebrate Success.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Work anniversary celebration, shout outs to staff, hand-written gratitude notes. Birthday cards from the board, celebrate staff birthdays at monthly staff meeting, give staff member the day off for their birthday. Review self-care activities and celebrate Friendship. Motivation Monday, Taco Tuesday, Waffle Wednesday, etc.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

Here are several suggestions to help accomplish that goal. Strategists should understand the organization’s goals and be able to redesign work for improved outcomes. They should be role models who inspire colleagues to see from a different perspective. Strategists are visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Guide "change" initiatives with repeatable success by using the reliable three-step change model. For example: A Change Manager creates a plan, directs projects and people to achieve a goal. In addition, a Change Leader does the following : Provides a project timeline while creating celebration milestones.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2018

The orientation included having one of the advisors, Kanika Raney from Google lead us in an icebreaker based on a workshop called #IamRemarkable , a Google initiative empowering women and underrepresented groups to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond. She modeled reading hers.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Celebrity meet and greets It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to sit down for lunch or a video call with your favorite celebrity. Private cooking classes Connect with a professional or celebrity chef to ask if they’d be willing to donate their time to a private cooking class.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Celebrate with your team. Make stretch goals. The problem with goal-setting today is that not meeting a goal is viewed as failure. Merriam-Webster (my favorite online dictionary) defines a goal as “the end toward which effort is directed.” well-told story. DON’T KEEP RESULTS A SECRET INTERNALLY. About the Author.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

What we rarely acknowledge with this expectation of perfectly planned outcomes is that every cost, timeline, population to be “served”, outcomes and strategy are all embedded with assumptions (even if they are contained in a logic model or Gantt chart).

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 13, 2022

While goals are vital to success, SMART fundraising goals help make sure you’re setting goals that you just can’t miss. Can’t miss” goals! In some form or fashion, we’ve all heard how essential goals are. Set a goal! Set a goal! Set a goal! Goals, goals, goals….

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