Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

These days, persistent societal challenges are on the rise: hunger, mental health issues, contagious disease, conflict, chronic inequality, and the climate crisis. Ending hunger – especially by 2030 to achieve the United Nations’ Zero Hunger goal — can seem overwhelming. Seldom has the world seen greater promise or greater peril.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. More objective decision-making—Clarity about your own goals, values, and priorities makes tough decisions easier and will give you confidence in your choices. You can’t rely on staffers in your organization to fill this role. Make time for reflection.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We understand now that everyone has a role to play. This takes our approach out of a project-by-project mindset, and also challenges us to look internally. Making the commitment to accessibility explicit reflects our goals of ensuring accessibility considerations are embedded in every step of the work we do.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 29, 2024

Nonprofit leaders need to commit to a mindset of continuous learning and professional development to remain relevant and effective in their current roles. Reflect on your strengths, weaknesses, and professional goals to identify areas for improvement and growth.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

This change reflects a broader trend in nonprofits. The Role of AI in Fundraising Utilizing AI in Charities At its core, AI in fundraising uses AI to analyze data. In summary, AI’s role in fundraising initiatives goes far beyond automation. They are key for maximizing fundraising effectiveness and achieving goals.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Here’s a detailed breakdown of critical steps to prepare: Understand organizational goals and governance needs: Begin by peering into the core of your organization. Your challenges? Once you know what you need, craft clear board role descriptions that resonate and attract. What are your dreams? Celebrate diversity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Volunteers can have an enormous impact on reaching your goals. The challenge that many nonprofits experience is that volunteers start out excited, but the excitement soon fades, and so does their participation. Sometimes the most challenging part about creating a plan is getting started. Let’s get to it!

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Understanding the role of major donors, in tandem with an informed development plan, are the foundations of a securing a major gift in 2023. Using the toolkit’s free Reflection worksheet, gather data on your current revenue streams, audience, donor retention rates, and more. Step 2: Identify specific, realistic goals.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 19, 2023

It involves reflecting on the process, analyzing successes and challenges, and capturing valuable insights for future projects. Project retrospec tives play a pivotal role to capture lessons learned. Retrospectives provide a platform to evaluate the effectiveness of role clarity and allocation.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. It’s where chief executives can embrace the role of chief influencer.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As the creator of the iconic “Corner Office” column in the New York Times , Bryant has spoken with more than a thousand leaders over the years about the challenges and nuances of leadership. The CEO Test is about the key challenges that all leaders face in their roles, and we provide a practical playbook on how to navigate those challenges.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

You cannot have empowerment without participation: empowerment is not something we ‘do’ to other people, but is itself a participatory process that engages people in reflection and inquiry to understand the power they have, and to take action for change as they define it.”

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 31, 2024

I was a lawyer for many years working for Microsoft in Australia and Europe and then had the opportunity to move to Redmond for a completely different role that grew into chief of staff for Brad Smith, Microsoft’s vice chair and president. How are corporate goals aligned with philanthropy? This was a pivotal moment in my career.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Understanding the role of major donors, in tandem with an informed development plan, are the foundations of a securing a major gift in 2023. Using the toolkit’s free Reflection worksheet, gather data on your current revenue streams, audience, donor retention rates, and more. Step 2: Identify specific, realistic goals.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. We can learn through reflection and come to deeper understandings. Learning and knowledge are intimately connected but are actually different.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

The sector itself continued to change, but it was a challenge to effectively adapt questions to match those changes. In its blog post “ Practical Tools to Help Grantmakers put Learning First ,” the Johnson Center for Philanthropy reminds us how challenging this can be. Your questions should also reflect your values as a funder.

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I possess a great sense of humor, and whenever I find myself in challenging or unconventional situations, my instinct is to laugh. What I enjoy most about my role is conversing with clients to comprehend their needs; it’s truly my favorite aspect of the job. What is a fun fact about yourself that people might not know?

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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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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Don’t let poor data keep you from reaching your fundraising goals! Personal touches are important and play a key role in cultivating a one-time gift into a regular donor. Twelve percent of all Americans move each year and outdated data won’t reflect that. What is poor data really costing you? Creates a poor donor experience.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Yet, many nonprofit boards do not reflect the communities in which those same organizations are serving. Being able to see people who look like them on boards and in leadership roles can only encourage a future generation of diverse leaders to help promote nonprofit missions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

They actively seek out stretch opportunities they know will be challenging—or even very difficult They value challenges and find them energizing rather than draining. So, what did these resilient role models have in common? Question: Of the five EI-based skills, which one is typically the most challenging to master and why?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Importance of Testimonials Testimonials are personal endorsements, typically in the form of a statement or story, that reflect a person’s experience with your nonprofit. These could include transformational stories, accounts of overcoming significant challenges, or powerful endorsements of your work.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

But if you are on staff during this period, it is important to remember that you play a vital role, and do what you can to avoid burnout as you carry forward. They may hew to an established strategic plan or question ambitious fundraising goals, for example. Wondering if you have outlived your usefulness is a healthy reflection.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A great listener An experienced fundraiser Excells at setting and tracking metrics/ goals So, while your personal preferences may vary, the top qualities of a major gifts officer are pretty consistent. Candidates don’t necessarily have to have a great deal of experience – but understanding the role of data within major gifts is important.

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Media Cause

APRIL 15, 2024

In the example above, the organization recently adopted HubSpot to fill the role of email marketing and CRM but still needed to integrate it fully into its processes. Define Your Ideal MarTech Stack Using the diagram you made of your current MarTech stack, create a version of it that is updated to reflect your nonprofit’s ideal state.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

No matter how urgent the issue, many people and organizations, nonprofits included, still find it challenging and uncomfortable at best and triggering at worst to address systemic and institutional racism and to go so far as to implement JEDI-centered hiring practices as the norm rather than as a box-checking activity. . Set a SMART goal.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

No matter where you are in your growth stage, taking action, in concert with your internal stakeholders, will always bring you closer to the goal of raising more revenue. Regularly reassess your strategies and make necessary adjustments to achieve your fundraising goals. Having a monetary goal is fundamental.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

32 students attended to discuss and identify goals for the upcoming year, build community, and eat s’mores around the bonfire! Stacia Stone, a second year Urban Studies student and first year NLASA member, wrote this reflection on the retreat: There is a passion within students working to enter the nonprofit sector that is unlike any other.

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Candid

JULY 11, 2023

However, when it came time to implement these programs, another major challenge came to light: they didn’t have existing relationships with BIPOC organizations. In an attempt to alleviate historical injustices, many foundations established grant programs for BIPOC-led organizations. Redistribute power.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2010

It gave me some reflection time away from the daily fast-paced, always moving forward world of social media. It gave me space to give social media use some mindful attention. Personally, I need both kinds of learning and the challenge is balancing it. What role does social media play in it?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Being in that room was one of the most impactful moments of my life, and I remember thinking about the important role sport played for me and its incredible potential. In 2021, despite the challenges of COVID-19, Laureus positively impacted more than 250,000 young people through its programs and initiatives.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2023

In their new book, Real-Time Leadership , leadership coaches David Noble and Carol Kauffman teach leaders how to use their unique MOVE framework to help leaders adjust their reflexive reactions and optimize their responses to any situation – including unexpected and complex leadership challenges. O : Generate Options.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Our latest 4th edition of the Nonprofit Trends Report reflects a set of organizations struggling with this imbalance while navigating a rapidly-changing future. The survey’s aim is to better understand: The biggest challenges nonprofits face today and in the future. These are all big items and have thrown our worlds into imbalance.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 17, 2018

Over the years, my experience in a variety of financial leadership roles has led me to the following hypothesis: nonprofit finance is critical to mission success. The better and more effective your programs are, the stronger the case for finding adequate revenue streams to support short-term needs and long-term goals.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Nonprofit strategic planning is the process of creating a blueprint that guides an organization for a specified time period and helps accomplish its goals.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

When you’re starting an association, it’s usually in the service of a simple but powerful goal: bringing people together to advocate for their shared interests. But even the simplest goals aren’t necessarily easy—and they usually require a pretty sophisticated strategy to back them up. Start by outlining your organizational structures.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2023

As the creator of the iconic “Corner Office” column in the New York Times , Bryant has spoken with more than a thousand leaders over the years about the challenges and nuances of leadership. The CEO Test is about the key challenges that all leaders face in their roles, and we provide a practical playbook on how to navigate those challenges.

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