The NonProfit Times

JUNE 13, 2024

But don’t be deterred just because there is a legal challenge. Here are five potential considerations and options for 501(c)(3) organizations faced with these types of challenges: 1. Will Challenges Face Significant Hurdles. Your initial reaction might be “it’s just not meant to be and it’s better to throw in the towel.”

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

A spontaneous cruise of the office was an effective strategy for evaluating a variety of business indicators. Now that remote work makes a casual stroll through the cubicles challenging, I suggest an intentional approach. The desire to be fully aware of the strengths and weaknesses of your team drives this type of evaluation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2022

The pandemic has caused many mission-driven organizations to re-evaluate their mission, reconsider their strategic plan to accomplish it, and then engage donors and advocates from this new position. Below is a sampling of important questions to ask. For more questions, please download the complete Identity Questionnaire.

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Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

As Candid’s online librarian, I often receive questions about starting a nonprofit, what it entails, and whether it’s the best way to pursue a person’s particular passions. Here we share some of the most commonly asked questions about starting a nonprofit. . Have a question? How do I know if my idea is worth pursuing? .

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.orgSource

JULY 22, 2024

The.orgSource paper, Pathways to Organizational Excellence , presents a blueprint for meeting the challenges of digital markets. Self-evaluation isn’t easy. A dip in numbers is an opportunity for teams to respond quickly to rising issues or challenges. We call this collection of strategies Association 4.0.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

This call spurred the increasing demand for program evaluation. In your organization, this may look like negative attitudes toward evaluation, poor research designs and collecting data but not using the data. The root problem here is poor evaluation capacity. The root problem here is poor evaluation capacity.

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

The Top 10 E-Learning Challenges Faced by L&D Professionals Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems In the age of remote working, e-learning continues to play a dominant role in the modern enterprise’s learning and development program.

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Forj

MARCH 28, 2024

Ask most association leaders and they'll tell you that one of their greatest challenges is understanding member engagement and, even more importantly, how to enhance it.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

Self-regulation— or learning to effectively manage conflict, challenges, and stress is critical in fast-paced digital environments. It helps leaders to keep themselves and others engaged and enthusiastic despite challenges. Ask questions that invite self-evaluation.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

At this point, the question isn’t whether to use tech but whether your tech stack is configured in a way that positions your organization for success. A nonprofit technology assessment is an evaluation of the digital maturity of your organization. What are some common technology challenges for nonprofits?

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

We began this project because, as early adopters of digital solutions, we could see that technology was creating waves and that a rogue tsunami was not out of the question. But I am struck by how often our contributors’ insights are the recommendations we needed to survive that challenge. Embrace a challenge. For your staff?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Check out the following breakdown of offerings you may want to consider when evaluating fundraising solutions. As you investigate, be sure to ask specific questions about setup, like: Do you have an onboarding team devoted to delivering full data conversions? Do your due diligence by reading third party software evaluations.

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.orgSource

JUNE 10, 2024

podcast , Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy and Jennifer Proctor ,orgSource consultant, explored the challenges involved with giving ourselves and our teams room to grow. This has the potential to be a challenging conversation. But you don’t need total recall or to immediately answer every question.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

It’s not difficult to evaluate when someone has the right background and experience to do a job. The answers to straightforward questions will typically indicate whether an applicant is technically qualified. Hiring for fit is more challenging. Striking a balance between creativity and process can also be challenging.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2013

The conference was framed around the question: Given the convergence of networks and big data and the need for more innovation, what evaluation methods should be used to evaluate social change outcomes along side traditional methods? I followed the developmental evaluation thread most closely. Here are my notes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Impact Challenge ” is based on Google’s belief that artificial intelligence can provide new solutions to old problems and improve people’s lives. I recently interviewed Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink, Head of Product Impact, who designed the challenged to learn more. My early career was in international development, working for the U.S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Today’s business leaders are faced with many challenges: intense competition, increased regulation, and the need for constant innovation. Specifically, you’ll learn about Horwath’s Strategic Quotient (SQ) , a validated assessment tool which evaluates an individual’s ability to lead and think strategically.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

A new threat is building in the wake of every previous challenge. Learn Through Challenge Resilience goes beyond successfully recovering from a setback. But scenarios are also a tool that can be used to evaluate longer-term initiatives. To hear Sharon describe the approach to each of these questions, listen to her webinar.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 29, 2023

Often, the road is wi nding, filled with challenges and opportunities for your organization to grow. Your consultant might help you identify the answers to these questions: What does your organization hope to achieve with a new AMS? Help ask AMS vendors tough questions. What problems are you hoping to solve with new technology?

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sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2024

If you are unclear about your needs, abilities, and opportunities, you will quickly find it difficult to vet vendors and evaluate CRMs, not to mention bringing internal stakeholders onboard or getting sign-off at key stages. Identifying the answers to these 12 questions will enable you to build a comprehensive internal business case.

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Candid

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The data set is a goldmine for researchers and evaluators interested in better understanding the demographics of the nonprofit sector. It also offers suggestions on when researchers and evaluators may want to choose one method to access the data over the other. And perhaps even more exciting, it’s also free to access.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

The book’s material will help you quickly evaluate challenges in your presentations and make simple corrections that can expand your influence and generate better outcomes.” Sjodin : Great Question! However, Listener observations identify “Being Boring” as being the highest ranked challenge. That’s okay.

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Blue Avocado

JULY 16, 2024

Improve how your nonprofit evaluates, recognizes, and motivates its employees. Previous articles on Blue Avocado have discussed the challenges organizations face when designing performance appraisal systems. These are just a few of the questions you will need to answer when designing or enhancing your performance appraisal process.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Of the four bullets listed above, the last two seem to be the most challenging. But that is also probably the most challenging solution. The audience’s ability to ask questions and provide immediate feedback is a bridge to the member-centricity that we are all seeking so fervently. You can build more collaborative teams.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2024

The book’s material will help you quickly evaluate challenges in your presentations and make simple corrections that can expand your influence and generate better outcomes.” Sjodin : Great Question! However, Listener observations identify “Being Boring” as being the highest ranked challenge. That’s okay.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

The GEO community is united by a common drive to challenge the norm in pursuit of better results. Learning in Public Challenges and Actions – guest post by Annie Hernandez. Challenge #2: In the session they shared that it was better to process the findings in public versus the data. Should you do the same?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 8, 2024

One of the most common questions we receive from professional and volunteer nonprofit leaders is: How much should we ask for ? For example, capital campaign gift size evaluation will be much more challenging than determining the appropriate donation solicitation amount for an annual request.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Evaluate Empathy Skill s We should also evaluate empathy skills as part of job performance appraisals. By evaluating these skills, we can ensure empathetic leadership becomes an essential criterion for success. Some are even considering tying incentives to well-being objectives. That’s a huge leap in the right direction!

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The challenge isn’t knowing what to do. Here are some questions to ask yourself: How long does it take for your grantees to fill out your application? Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? It’s getting buy-in. Do you analyze it, report it, or share it with your stakeholders?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 9, 2018

Evaluating volunteer programs within nonprofit organizations is a key step in continual improvement and data collection. Systematic evaluation can positively impact the organization by creating more structure, providing results for adaptability, increasing volunteer retention and improving staff-volunteer relationships.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Today’s business leaders are faced with many challenges: intense competition, increased regulation, and the need for constant innovation. Specifically, you’ll learn about Horwath’s Strategic Quotient (SQ) , a validated assessment tool which evaluates an individual’s ability to lead and think strategically.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Imagine you’re teed up for a jackpot question on Jeopardy. That’s why they also deserve frequent exploration and evaluation. Shared ideas and a common sense of what is right give people a North Star and the strength to manage challenges. Societal shifts, such as the pandemic, are another reason to evaluate priorities.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Use Ability To Tame the Unknown To say that predicting the future of work will be challenging is a gross understatement. These are questions to ask: Is everyone a competent user of the available software platforms? What can leaders do to prepare their employees to stay at the top of their game when the game is constantly changing?

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Association Analytics

APRIL 4, 2022

This begs the question, “ should you continue to host hybrid or virtual events in the post-pandemic world? ” Before the pandemic, there were many challenges with setting up real-life experiences to test your hypotheses. For example, you may have wanted to ask questions like: “What if we hosted our event for free?”.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

Consider asking questions like: What inspired you to volunteer with our organization? Relevant questions might include: On a scale of 1-10, how satisfied are you with your volunteer experience? Have you encountered any challenges or obstacles during your time as a volunteer?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 10, 2017

Her question stayed with me for a long time. Impact evaluation in the arts, and its broader use for leaders of any nonprofit, can drive results. Qualitative yet empirically-based impact evaluation bridges the gap left by other evaluative methods providing the context of mission fulfillment for a nonprofit organization.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2023

57%t of people who watch nonprofit videos go on to make a donation. In September 2022 (and thanks to support from our Innovation Fund, which you can learn more about in Candid CEO Ann Mei Chang’s open grant report to MacKenzie Scott ), we decided to dive into creating short-form videos for social media to evaluate the potential benefits.

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