sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The challenge isn’t knowing what to do. Your Executive Director, your board of directors, or even your colleagues may have different priorities, preferences, or perspectives on what information you need to collect. You can ask your grantees for feedback through surveys, interviews, focus groups, or informal conversations.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2021

For these nonprofits, the pandemic brought about simultaneous surges in both support and need for their services—an exciting but certainly unprecedented and potentially stressful challenge. It consists of a series of interviews with your nonprofit’s leaders, key partners, major donors, and other organization stakeholders.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2021

After all, y’all said so in the three interviews we had with the staff, Executive Director, and the Board of Directors. Conversation after conversation led to the same conclusion: We were exhausted yet committed to sharing our truths with the hopes that they would inspire change. .

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

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. What potential challenges or risks will the nonprofit face? The answer could be “both.” Does the community seem excited about your nonprofit idea?

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Blue Fox

JUNE 21, 2021

An Interview with MIB Agents Executive Director and Treasurer Outsourced virtual accounting services for nonprofits? In this interview, you’ll hear from the Ann Graham, the organization’s Executive Director and Founder, and Laura Faught, Treasurer. What challenges at your nonprofit were you looking to remedy?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

“I contribute to the DEI Open Source project because I want to help create events that are open and affirming to people who have traditionally been excluded from working in tech,” says Sarah Pilzer , a Salesforce Trailblazer and the director of operations at Country Dance & Song Society. “I Accept Responsibility for Unintended Impact.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In what became known as “The Mother’s Day Massacre,” he completely overhauled the leadership of the organization and had to endure legal challenges and widespread criticism as a result. The second is something I shared in my last formal report to the Candid board of directors. Negotiate, I did not.

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NTEN

APRIL 4, 2011

By Amy Potthast, Director, Service and Graduate Programs, Idealist As a non-techie, I think I can safely say that a hiring nonprofit's current staff may have so little technical knowledge, they don't even know what skills are needed to do a job they want done. I chatted with my colleagues on Idealist's web team for pointers to pass along.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

You can view all of the interviews, and subscribe to the show, on iTunes , or on the Big Vision Podcast's landing page. Please note that because the conversations take place over six years, some people's work and lives have changed. The way they're titled below is how they were listed at the time of the interview.

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

They will help you ensure that you have collected and analyzed the right data, accurately diagnosed the challenge or opportunity, aligned the proposal strongly with your nonprofit’s mission and strategic plan , and set it up to attract the right consultants for the job. Names would get added back in for the interview process.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

For the past five years I've had the amazing opportunity to interview 56 changemakers for the Big Vision Podcast who I think have big visions for a better world. I come away from each interview energized and inspired You can view all of the interviews, and subscribe to the show, on iTunes , or on the Big Vision Podcast's landing page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2017

That’s why I was inspired to read this recently published report “ Today’s Challenges: Training and Capacity Building ,” written by Sara El-Amine for the Mobilisation Lab in partnership with the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. (I I was interviewed for the report).

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Development officers, executive directors, event planners, consultants, and emerging leaders came together to discuss fundraising trends, donor retention, DEI (diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace) strategies, and so much more. It’s a conversation. It can often be difficult to know where to start with your data.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

I sat down with Kristen Denner, Director of Membership and Annual Fund, to learn more about the program's development and the museum's goals for its future. This is definitely a challenge that comes up when you work with attitudinal segmentation. This conversion is really important and it's just the beginning.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

Those who tuned in to the virtual event were treated to conversations with some incredible headliners, and heard nonprofit customers share their technology impact stories. . The two discussed innovative solutions to the challenges facing nonprofits. Learn more about the insights they shared, including the future of funding.

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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’ve included my interview below, but you can also read it and join the conversation on the NetSquared blog. I definitely recommend them both!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

We are tracking the conversation and resources about AI and Nonprofits and social good. Impact Challenge ” is based on Google’s belief that artificial intelligence can provide new solutions to old problems and improve people’s lives. AI Is Getting Better At Conversation. Here’s this month’s roundup. Social Change.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Below are links to conversations with 48 big visionaries who I've interviewed for the Big Vision Podcast over the last four years. Please note that because the interviews take place over four years, some people's work and lives may have changed. The way they are titled below is how they were listed at the time of the interview.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

We'd like you to meet Linda Widdop, Tech Impact’s, Director of Technology Services. Without further ado, check out my interview with this consulting expert. As Tech Impact grew, I transitioned into Director of Technology Services where I now provide technology advice and solution development to nonprofits around the globe.

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Interview Tech Pennsylvania Advice 47

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Worldchanging: Bright Green: Worldchanging Interview: Jean Russell on Thrivability - Great interview with Jean Russell at Worldchanging! After that talk (which you can hear via the above link), I asked Jean to join me in a brief but enlightening Worldchanging interview." Find me on Delicious for more!

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

It should be a great conversation between (check out the panelists below) social networking providers and their non-profit users. Come ready to interact, discuss and be challenged to think differently about how technology enables world changing impact. Here’s the detail … ?Title: Moderator: Frank Barry – Blackbaud.

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.orgSource

APRIL 10, 2023

They should be visionaries who chart the direction, evaluate options, and are prepared to challenge ideas they feel are not in the association’s best interests. In fairness, some of the reluctance is probably due to entrenched processes for electing or appointing directors. Bylaws changes can be complex and time consuming.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Identifying and securing exceptional board members can be challenging, but the right ones will become invaluable resources for your organization. Conduct interviews. Interviews offer an opportunity to discuss the role and the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and personal goals. Build a board member engagement strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

This week we've had a lively discussion about Module 2: Participate in the Conversation. I put a call out for a mini-case study, for someone to add it or agree to an email interview. How do you find conversations on Twitter that you want to join? What is the benefit of having a conversation? Has it brought you readers?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2021

If you’re like many nonprofit executives and development staff, you’ve seen firsthand the challenges of inspiring your board to fundraise. From your job description to your interviews and, finally, to the contract you ask your board members to sign, you want to be clear that you expect board members to fundraise.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Note from Beth: Last week I published an interview with Lean Start Up author, Eric Ries, that talked about how the lean start up ideas apply to the nonprofit sector. We want to pause the music for a minute, however, to issue a challenge. Flickr Photo by Banana Custard. Let’s begin; let’s experiment; let’s share what we learn.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 28, 2023

Tips for conducting a skills and interest assessment include creating a survey or conducting one-on-one interviews. Are you comfortable with managing conflicts or difficult conversations? Here is a sample statement to the board of directors: “Dear Board Members, I hope this message finds you well.

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Strategy Fundraising Skills Sample 52

sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

Clearly, my conversation partner didn’t understand the role of a CFO, let alone how important the position is in providing financial acumen and strategic vision in the rapidly changing nonprofit sector. Interview Question: Explain how you handle revenue recognition for multi-year restricted grants.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2012

We have set up a Web site, [link] , to share information and conversation about the ongoing review. Interviews with 9 other foundations that conduct OE grantmaking (April-May 2012). Interviews with 9 other foundations that conduct OE grantmaking (April-May 2012). Interviews with approximately 30 grantees (April-June 2012).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 18, 2011

When Sue Gardner, Wikimedia’s Executive Director set out to draft her organization’s strategic plan, she didn’t do what most ED’s do: select a handpicked and “elite” team and sequester them in a room for a few days to think about the future of the organization and what needed to be done to get there.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

KD Paine and I had the pleasure of interviewing the Arlene McCrehan social media team at Goodwill for our soon to be launched book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Goodwill uses measurement and learning in its evolution into a networked nonprofit. One of their newest experiments is a Twitter campaign, #150jobs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 26, 2013

More business leaders today are turning to executive coaches to help them become: more personally fulfilled with their contributions more effective with direct reports, peers and other executives better able to coach their team members more flexible in challenging situations Susan C. I've never interacted with the Board of Directors before.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

João is also the executive director of ABCR , the professional association for fundraisers in Brasil and the host of the annual ABCR Festival. The challenges: Explosion of online media channels. I also discussed the importance of laying out the supporter journey and having metrics to understand and improve conversion rates.

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Learning Donor Online Fundraising 86

NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

Not surprisingly, one of the highest reported challenges facing nonprofits is harnessing the potential of social media marketing. Speaking of leaders, check out the Nonprofit Quarterly 's interview with Jacob Harold, incoming CEO of Guidestar : " Changing of the Guard at Guidestar: A Conversation with Incoming CEO Jacob Harold ".

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 15, 2012

More business leaders today are turning to executive coaches to help them become: more personally fulfilled with their contributions more effective with direct reports, peers and other executives better able to coach their team members more flexible in challenging situations Susan C. I've never interacted with the Board of Directors before.

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Dallas Skills Picture Companies 74

Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 8, 2010

Early last month I chatted with Executive Director, Patricia Loya, about La Cocina , a San Francisco incubator kitchen for women. Below is an edited transcript of the interview, which you can also listen to on the Big Vision Podcast site , or through the iTunes Music Store. She's growing her business. Oh, gosh, there's so many.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2020

We’d interview the head of a charter school network or a school district that was doing a great distance learning program to show people that innovators were coming up with creative and actionable solutions to the challenges of school shutdowns. Stephen Peeler, Executive Director, Infectious Disease Society of America Foundation. .

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