sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Our participants were hungry for leadership experiences, so we formalized a network to train people to become welcoming outdoor leaders in their own community. Beyond the hike or the challenge of a paddleboard, we connect Black people with the part of them that’s deep in our ancestry that we may have forgotten.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

Challenges and Opportunities Despite growing awareness of the importance of equity, there are still significant challenges facing the philanthropic sector. In addition to the aforementioned, structural and systemic bias has long been a challenge to equity in grantmaking.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Trye Nichols prompted vocal support for social justice throughout the business community. The following numbers reveal that progress in the association community is not as rapid as we would hope. This is a challenging time for associations. Lack of resources.

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Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

Blue Avocado

JULY 2, 2021

In May 2020, when Black Lives Matter protests ignited by the murder of George Floyd erupted across the country, many organizations started becoming more aware of the need to challenge racism and to encourage racial equity in their own spaces.

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Practice Guide Community Create 128

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2022

At Salesforce.org, we are proud to see how much of our community — whether it’s our employees, our partners, or the nonprofits we support — is jumping in through funding, advocacy, or volunteering. Mission: Improving air quality through community partnerships. No one individual, company, government agency, or nonprofit can go it alone.

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Ireland Challenge Empowerment Local 97

Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia has conducted a non-partisan summary of the 4 major party policies from a community sector standpoint. The post Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia releases new election resource for nonprofits appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It was true even before the pandemic, but now—with nearly every aspect of our lives moved online in some way—the expectations of what a mission-driven organization can and must do to connect and engage with its community have changed. Personalization to drive community participation. Removing barriers to community engagement.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2021

In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Stacy Fitzsimmons and learn more about budgeting for Community Health Centers when grants are part of the picture. Topics Discussed in This Episode: The biggest challenge of grant budgeting. Having policies and procedures that support how you use your system. Documentation back-up.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : 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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Mentoring Policy Review Technique 96

Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Many in the philanthropic community desire that nonprofits reflect the communities they serve—including everyone from volunteers and donors to staff, executives, and the board. You want to ensure all voices from the communities you serve are reflected throughout your organization, especially on your board.

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Policy Reflection Culture Training 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

By Ryan Polk , a Policy Advisor at the Internet Society , where he is primarily focused on issues related to Internet trust. As nonprofit professionals, we understand the importance of protecting our organizational data and the privacy of those in our community.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It was true even before the pandemic, but now—with nearly every aspect of our lives moved online in some way—the expectations of what a mission-driven organization can and must do to connect and engage with its community have changed. Personalization to drive community participation. Removing barriers to community engagement.

Build 46

Build Community Experiment Las Vegas 46

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. Our latest Impact Lab cohort on climate justice built an open-source tool for climate community-based organizations to access grant funding more seamlessly with the Grants Content Kit.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Last year, the murder of George Floyd sparked a national reckoning with systemic racism and an outpouring of support for communities of color as companies made commitments to Black Lives Matter. 95% of Black Americans agree that companies should promote racial equity in the workplace , but 83% said companies have more work to do.

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Data America Policy Companies 91

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

NetSquared’s February series exploring “Online Community Organizing” includes three different interviews; I’m really excited to participate! I work in and support nonprofit organizations, and my focus on communities isn’t to suggest that organizations are “bad” or aren’t making a difference.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Impact Labs convenes community experts across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Create Community Shared values are important for any group, but they are especially powerful for an association. Values create community. And community is one way that associations distinguish themselves from their for-profit competition. It is about having a community of experts. So why come to us?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While grant funding may not require the continual stewardship efforts and nurturing of traditional donor-led funding, it often presents its own challenges: extensive reporting mandates, a list of requirements to qualify for funding, and the possibility of mission creep to meet those requirements. Develop top-notch policies and procedures.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

You can see the full collection, and how they were voted on by the community here: [link]. The Value-add of Crowdsourcing: For me, the two biggest reasons to include crowdsourcing in your strategic design of community building or contests are: Crowdsourcing invites diversity by encouraging anyone with an idea or interest to participate.

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Community Case Study Haiti Social Media 207

The NonProfit Times

MAY 15, 2024

Implementation of the rule could still be delayed by legal challenges, including a federal lawsuit by the U.S. However, nonprofit leaders in healthcare should begin reviewing their employment contracts and policies now to determine how the rule could affect them.

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North Dakota Impact Oklahoma Fundraising 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 15, 2014

There were eight hours of online conversation through channels like Twitter and Google Hangouts where you could ask questions of world leaders about some of the most pressing challenges facing the globe today and they will talk about next week at WEF. pic.twitter.com/W25OihgjEz #WEF. Caleb Tiller (@CMTiller) January 14, 2014.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Measuring and optimizing staff-related KPIs ensures employees are being rewarded and challenged, which ultimately drives the success of your organization. Quantifying the impact and success of services and programs can be challenging, but it’s essential. Weaknesses : What or who or where are your challenges?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

Every June, the LGBTQ+ community and allies come together to celebrate love and friendship, to show how far the equality movement has come, and how much more work there is to do. Progress is never linear with hate crimes and discrimination against the community rising. Whether you are part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Does the community have a strong need for this nonprofit? Make sure that by starting a new nonprofit, you’ll be able to fulfill an unmet need in the community. For example, perhaps your idea for creating a nonprofit focused on raising funds for children fighting cancer started with one family’s need for support in a challenging time.

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Nonprofit Files Policy Software 83

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 16, 2017

These economic impacts create a set of challenges that will need to be grappled with in the near future. Nonprofits are in a unique and vital position to seize the opportunities and solve the challenges of disrupting technology. personal communication, Mar. Advocating for smart policies.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 21, 2022

SHRM is the intentional application of formalized policies and practices that create organizational successes by investing in the human capital of employees. However, small nonprofits face complex challenges in accessing and implementing SHRM. The organizational structure of small nonprofits also produces unique challenges.

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Resource Management Attitude Oregon 97

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 (..)

Mentoring 79

Mentoring Policy Technique News 79

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 15, 2021

It represents people who are making measurable differences in communities and those whose lives are being changed. . While more data presents great opportunity, it also comes with new challenges to manage that data and visualize insights. In the global shift to digital over the past year, there’s now more data to protect and manage.

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Education Data Management Help 116

Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

Many associations find it challenging to talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and take a stance at their organization. Having a diverse group of volunteers provides a broad perspective of opinions and philosophies to your association, bolstering your DEI initiatives and positively impacting your members and community. .

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Nonprofits are being asked to address these challenges and find sustainable models for local journalism. Research and advocacy: Conduct research on the state of local journalism, produce reports, and advocate for policies that support the industry. Hope FM in Port Huron, MI and KAWC Colorado River Public Media in Yuma, Arizona.

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Journal Local News Fund 93

VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As the field of volunteer engagement has become more professionalized and as organizations grow and mature, many that historically benefited from auxiliaries now recognize some of the challenges inherent in these relationships. So, how are these institutions addressing the challenges while also leveraging the strengths of the model?

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Structure Volunteer Model Leadership 98

Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

There’s no question about it: Data collection can feel overwhelming and scary, and it can often feel like a challenge you’ll never be able to overcome. There are massive benefits to using AI, but a policy that shapes how your team uses it is an important starting point. There’s got to be a better way, and we’d argue that there is!

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Impact Strategy Associations Data 169

Tech Soup

JULY 21, 2012

This guest post was authored by Kristi Tate, director of community strategies for the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC). Believe that communities can take better advantage of key data in their. Join the Civic Data Challenge and help turn the raw. data of civic health into useful community tools. decision-making?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

The team included the director, board chair, administrative marketing and communication staff and a community engagement consultant. While exposure to data itself is one step, access is a more complicated notion that involves the ability to engage with the data and use it in ways that improve life outcomes in communities.

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

For instance, when boards overly prioritize routine tasks like policy development and operational management, they risk missing opportunities for innovation and could fail to address emerging challenges with a holistic perspective. This approach can lead to a reactive, rather than proactive, approach to addressing community needs.

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Government Collaboration Nonprofit Evaluation 59

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Lesson Two: You need to anticipate the challenges that could affect your organization and plan accordingly. When you anticipate challenges, think about cause-specific and generic ones. Here are a few examples of challenges your organization may face: A winter storm or other climate disaster impacts your local community.

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