NTEN

APRIL 8, 2014

To recognize the tireless work of volunteers that support the nonprofit sector, we’ll be publishing a blog post every day this week to celebrate their contributions. Starting with the 14NTC, the committee helps to plan and take action on our sustainability measures. Ash Shepherd, Strategy & Process, Minds on Design Lab.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

Participants set daily meditation or mindfulness goals using their activity trackers. This event celebrates both physical and social responsibility, fostering a sense of unity and immediate, measurable impact.  Mental Health Month Challenge  Raise awareness about mental health through various well-being activities.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Keep in mind the costs of renting projection equipment, acquiring necessary permits, and ensuring safety measures are in place. Be mindful of costs associated with venue rental, marketing, and staffing for the event. To boost excitement, invite local celebrities or influencers to serve as judges or emcees.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

Cryptocurrency is currently transitioning from the ‘laugh’ to the ‘fight’ stage as the Federal Government is making plans for measured regulation s. Globally-minded giving – it’s a small world after all . Belief in credibility over celebrity . In a word – transparency. Crypto donors will probably give more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

I facilitated two programs for grantees of the Packard Foundation based on my book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit and designed and currently facilitating a peer learning exchange for the Knight Foundation for its community foundation partners that are hosting Giving Days. Housekeeping Mindfulness Self-Directed Learning'

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It is at the heart of every grant you write and outreach letter you send and is the first metric you use to measure your impact year to year. It can’t be declared; it must be discovered in the hearts and minds of your donors. With these aspects in mind, you can begin testing which messages and approaches work for your donors.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

federal holiday born out of the efforts of 19th century labor unions to celebrate the contributions and achievements of American workers. Police unions have also opposed criminal justice reform and police accountability measures. . Today is Labor Day, a U.S. 1] Bureau of Labor Statistics, Union member 2020.

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Media Cause

MARCH 25, 2021

She’s talking here, of course, specifically about the practice of mindfulness (or insight) meditation. We monitor and measure, tinker and tweak, evaluate and judge, all while holding up our predefined and expected result as the fullest indication of whether or not we succeed. . The process is the main thing, not the fruition.” .

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Keep your Giving Day top-of-mind year-round. Set explicit measurable goals. They should be measurable and align with the strategic or divisional vision of your Advancement Office. Remember that this is a major achievement for your donors and celebrate accordingly. Start at least six months early.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Share enthusiastic endorsements from recognizable opinion leaders, celebrities, or experts. This could involve: Running digital ads on a consistent daily/weekly basis to stay top-of-mind. Growing your community of supporters is the only measure that matters. This helps show the mission’s importance.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

An endorsement from a well-known animal lover, pet influencer, or local celebrity can potentially lead to increased donations, volunteer support, and adoption rates. As you prepare for these collaborations, be sure to: Choose relevance over reach. Instead of solely focusing on influencers with large follower counts, prioritize relevance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. Works with measurement consultants or specialists to improve skills and capacity. Example of A/B Testing Results. What is the difference?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 8, 2014

posted by Terry McManus Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, TGen Foundation We all know the old adage “what gets measured gets done,” but knowing what to measure is easier said than done. First, it is important to ritualize the celebration of successes. Fundraising outcomes (i.e. These must be tracked and evaluated.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

However, it’s important to keep in mind that LinkedIn is not just any other social media page. LinkedIn is a platform focused on professional networking and growth, so you need to be mindful of LinkedIn’s audience when creating content to post on the platform. Use LinkedIn Analytics.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

Celebrate the Accomplishments of Individuals in Your Alumni Network. Linking your questions to the school experience, celebrations, nostalgia, and professional conversations are all good ways to get engagement. This is a book giveaway that John Haydon did for my book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Fun, Games, and Giveaways!

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 23, 2017

Have you ever been scrolling through your newsfeed and seen a photo of a celebrity holding something like vitamins or the newest detox tea and thought, “Hmm? As nonprofits, we might not use celebrities, but we can sure use members of our community to make just as big of a splash, if not bigger. Be clear about the ask.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 23, 2014

Increasingly, nonprofit organizations are looking for new ways to measure (and thereby validate) the importance of their work. Our organizations have been measuring outputs in one way or another for as long as there has been philanthropy. This is not without good reason. Now the discussion is shifting to moving beyond outputs (e.g.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As nonprofit fundraisers, we are competing for space in the minds of our donors with the brands they interact with on a daily basis. Set a dollar amount goal, tie it to a specific impact measurement, and hit go! Now is the time to take hold of this opportunity to embrace digital strategies in order to raise more funds with less effort.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

Celebrity Interaction and Endorsements: Pepsi has gleaned the support from NFL players, and made it a competition to see which cause will get the most votes, see NFL.com. Additioanily, they've gotten celebrities like Twitter-god Aplusk. Measuring Success Measuring of this investment should be dependent on a few KPIs. .

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

And, as I was sharing earlier, we usually teach this in person over a period of two to three hours, so, you all are getting the, what we’ll call, the boot-camp version of “Measure of Success.” If so, then that gives a measure of assurance to donors to say, “This is a program that has worked. Is it specific?

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

They don’t have to be tangible gifts; offering opportunities to get together with other like-minded folks who share their values is plenty and can be greatly enjoyed and appreciated. To ensure you’re meeting your objectives, measure customer satisfaction. Then offer rewards for being a member. Action Steps to Increase Donor Loyalty.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

We recommend following the SMART framework, which means setting goals that are… Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-bound Here’s an example of a smart goal that adheres to the above criteria: To collect $5,000 through a combination of corporate matching gifts and volunteer grants by December 31st. And encourage them to get involved!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

It defines the outcomes of training in four different areas that you can measure. Bear in mind that the model isn’t practical in all situations. However, if you were doing a 6 month peer learning program, you would definitely want to look at the four levels of outcomes and measurement them. Formative Evaluation.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2012

Semphonic Web Analytics Consulting: The X Change Non-Profit Analytics Challenge – "The Non-Profit Analytics Challenge is a rare opportunity for the brightest analysts in the digital measurement field to collaborate & assist non-profit organizations to optimize their websites. "" Apply today!

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 12, 2010

Stacey Monk and I didn’t want the day to go by too quietly so are hoping you’ll join us in making a big splash to celebrate! The campaign was focused on the goal and created with the audience in mind (how they behave, what they are interested in, what they could do on short notice, and how they would want to participate).

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Now that physical distancing requirements are relaxing slightly, some in the festival industry have found ways to promote festival-like events to crowds virtually, while physically distanced, or with other safety measures in place. . Be mindful of sizes for the in-person audience. But how can it be done?

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VisionLink

JULY 4, 2011

Today, 235 years later, the world measures the morality of a nation by the extent to which its people are free to live their own story, the extent to which its government secures to its people life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Most of them didn''t have Native Americans or African Americans in mind when they wrote all men.

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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 measurement is important.

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2012

As Frank Barry wrote in his post , choose a photo that keeps your brand in mind, but also shows off your culture, history, mission, and values.). Celebrate your milestones. Measure How Well You're Doing. Here are some highlights with a few extra resources. Take Advantage of Facebook's Key Features. Create a custom URL.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2016

Your team can use it to guide everything you do, from fundraising to measuring performance. That's because purpose brings meaning to why you do what you do — winning over hearts, not only minds. Purpose cuts through this complexity by aligning your team around the root cause of the issue you're tackling.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 29, 2011

Made up of your most talented, strategic-minded board members, this will replace your nominating committee. Remember: what gets measured, gets managed. It should clearly define board roles, responsibilities, expectations, and accountability measures expected of your members. You do the math. Draft a recruitment plan.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Now that physical distancing requirements are relaxing slightly, some in the festival industry have found ways to promote festival-like events to crowds virtually, while physically distanced, or with other safety measures in place. . Be mindful of sizes for the in-person audience. But how can it be done?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2011

Opening Hearts and Minds. As community member and Executive Director of Knowbility Sharron Rush points out , a culture of accessibility requires "open hearts and minds, the ability to listen and look in new ways, the willingness to lay aside basic assumptions, and a true commitment." online community channels. and Ottowa.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2008

celebrating animals, confronting cruelty.??? ve been responsible for bringing animal cruelty and animal welfare related issues into the media spotlight and on the minds of average Americans. Since this brought dogfighting into the spotlight and put it on the minds of many Americans, we figured it was a good time to reach out to people.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

This strategy helps educate them that you have a lot on tap already and that you won’t be dropping everything to sell poinsettias, publish a cookbook, enter a national contest, or write a letter to a celebrity asking for money (or whatever else they’ve come up with). An Impact Goal defines the impact your nonprofit will make this year.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Having a dollar amount in mind that you feel confident about will help ease that tension. Takeaway Having a specific gift amount in mind can help you go into your ask with more confidence. This is an opportunity to celebrate their support, but it shouldn’t give them an outsized influence over your work. Why Implement It?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

We debated what the hashtag should be — and after a few months, changed our minds and started using something else! Do we celebrate messages being retweeted even if they don't lead to people answering a question on the forum? We mapped out the process we would use to promote Donate Your Brain opportunities.

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