.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. Nancy MacRae, CEO at the Emergency Nurses Association and Kristine Hillmer, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association , steered their members through the challenge.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole. This blog aims to examine these challenges and offer all nonprofits leaders methods to increase diversity and BIPOC participation in their organizations.

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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. Learn Through Challenge Resilience goes beyond successfully recovering from a setback. Read more of Kevin’s story in our Book “ Association 4.0:

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3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 2, 2014

The conversations about the ALS Association’s astounding success with the Ice Bucket Challenge continue. Let me offer one piece of advice: let’s not get distracted by the story and instead focus on the epilogue – the Ice Bucket Epilogue: it’s about the data. How will the ALSA ever repeat that success?

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

While it goes both ways, the easy target is often the younger generation who present the newest challenge to “the ways we’ve always done things around here.”. Those stories are more motivating than cumulative hours served. But the issue is bigger than that, as evidenced by the high churn of employees in workplaces.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

The YouTubers who manage those channels know how to tell a story and they are experts in their field. ” Kurtzman believed that thought leaders should help shape the way people think about the world by sharing their ideas and insights and by challenging the status quo. Here’s one significant challenge.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Working with NGOs, thought leaders, and policymakers in DC for the last decade, she specializes in getting people to care about complex issues that might otherwise get ignored. Instead, share your mission through stories and behind-the-scenes looks at your work. The landscape of nonprofit fundraising has changed dramatically in 2024.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Their experiences involved unprecedented social and industry challenges that nothing could have prepared them to meet. Helping members identify challenges and opportunities before they become mainstream is a goal for.orgCommunity. The abrupt switch to remote work was a global challenge. How are you doing? How can I help you?

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Less than stellar board performance might not have been an issue. This is an opportunity to look beyond the usual suspects toward the eclectic mix of talent that a challenging future demands. The average pharmacist, librarian, or dentist has limited experience with the challenges that are involved in running an association.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Reposting content from accounts related to your issue area and adding your expert commentary can help you build legitimacy and reach a wider audience. Short anecdotes about your organization’s successes and challenges can help the potential funder connect with your work on a personal level. Here are some steps to get started.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Your supporters want to believe your plan will get more people like them to support your cause or issue. And they want to be reminded why they are important to your organization’s success. I hope they also convey a sense of the linkage that is often missing from strategic plans: challenge begets opportunity begets strategy.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Organizations of all stripes were quick to issue statements confirming their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Based on my anecdotal experience, most associations support the idea that a diverse leadership and workforce contributes to their success. This is a challenging time for associations. Lack of resources.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2015

Read more about the TechSoup Telework Story Challenge here. The January 2015 TechSoup Telework Story Challenge (the "Challenge"). Challenge Schedule. Challenge submission opens January 13, 2015 at 8:00:01 a.m. All submissions must be received by the Challenge end date and time.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

When it comes to raising visibility on a given issue, nonprofits often strive to achieve broader impact—the kind of change that comes through collective action. Experts say social movements, like these, end in one of four ways: repression, co-optation, failure, or success.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It’s long been documented that the most successful nonprofits have (1) a board that plays a critical role in their fundraising and (2) built a strong collaborative partnership between the board and leadership staff. Board social media blitz challenge. I suggest you have this letter come from your CEO and the Chief Development Officer.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

No matter the details of your story, you can leverage that sense of empathy to solicit a response from your audience. Your story goes far beyond simply telling the tale of how you got started. Integrate your story into your website. These elements make up the tone of the story. Maintain the right tone of voice.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 15, 2024

In 2015, ASSH turned to Nimble AMS for Salesforce-based association management software (AMS) that would support new and innovative approaches to their business challenges. We had a ticket in the system this week and got a response to resolve the issue the same day,” said Adler.

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EveryAction

MAY 1, 2017

Storytelling is a constant drumbeat that resonates throughout the nonprofit community, but increasingly, stories are getting hard to tell. We asked nonprofit storytelling expert Vanessa Chase Lockshin about telling stories amid a noisy, negative newscycle that leaves donors (and everyone else) feeling fatigued - here's her advice.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Read the previous posts on overcoming the belief that your story doesn’t matter , the idea that success is selfish , and how to get out of a victim mindset. . In this post, I want to talk about one of the greatest obstacles that stands between you and your success: fear. . What if someone challenges my experiences?

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Socialbrite

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

For many of us, simply shutting down when faced with many challenges is a coping mechanism. It’s true that, as individuals, each of us has only limited ability to impact an issue as big as climate change, for just one example. W e all know the sinking feeling of having a long to-do list of big items. Keep moving forward.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

Because it recognizes the root causes of social ills, by definition it describes a long-game issue that extends beyond solving challenges for an individual. The challenges of strength-based messaging Finding the balance in your story. Ensuring you have access to the photos and stories you need to paint the full picture.

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

Imagine a story where someone was born, everything went perfectly from beginning to end, and then the story was over. When it comes to a good nonprofit story, struggle and overcoming are at the center. Knowing what struggle your nonprofit helps solve will help you get good at identifying which stories you should be sharing.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Abilities rooted in a deep understanding of human behavior remain essential for success in business and life. An atmosphere of trust is essential both for people to challenge ideas and to brainstorm possibilities. Welcome people who can contribute unique stories and experiences. Intimidation is Roundup for creativity.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Keys to Datamaking Success Many of the tools and techniques that we have learned about data design and collection continue to be relevant in datamaking, such as: Ask clear questions and prioritize which data points, or combinations of data points, are most relevant to answering the questions.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

Yes, holding our boards to high standards can be challenging and stressful, but our stakeholders are counting on us. To help nonprofit board and staff leaders address this challenge, I created a list of more than 100 fundraising tasks for nonprofit board members. Stories are powerful at opening doors and hooking people’s interest.

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

We tell stories to make sense of the world around us. Stories are based on commonly held beliefs about people, institutions, and society. A successful narrative is based on a value-based message that considers the larger social climate in play in order for the message and narrative to resonate with a greater constituency base.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Think about how you can communicate these ideals to your prospective and current supporters in a values list, statement, or in conjunction with your issue areas. Issue areas. Who does your nonprofit serve and how are you actively working to solve the challenges they face? Impact stories.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 31, 2023

Often, customers can be on multiple versions of the same AMS, causing confusion and issues if systems need to communicate. Legacy AMS users report a l ack of software integration options and challenges with the application programming interface ( API ). Read our Nimble AMS Success Story: Illinois ABSO Learn more

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

In a world facing countless challenges and inequalities, even one day of generosity and compassion can transform lives and communities. These events provide a platform to share your organization’s mission, stories of impact, and the challenges you seek to address. Drive awareness around an issue?

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Their stories, brimming with passion, resilience, and a rich cultural legacy, are deserving of more than just passive acknowledgment. Share Their Stories: Launch storytelling campaigns to showcase the success stories and challenges Latinos face in your community. These narratives can inspire and educate.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Without that, the SOA can misrepresent the financial health of the organization and lead to future funding issues. Often, this leads to large audit adjustments, budget vs actual reporting difficulties, and other funding challenges. This could prevent timely responses to financial challenges.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 16, 2023

However, in a crowded fundraising landscape, it can be challenging to stand out and capture the attention of potential donors. Here are some tips for creating compelling narratives that drive greater giving: Before you start telling your story, it’s important to identify your core message. Make it Easy to Donate.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Nonprofits play a critical role in addressing societal issues, but their effectiveness often hinges on the strength of their leadership, especially the board. And they can share stories and provide key insights that prove invaluable because they can draw from the successes and perils of their leadership experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 3, 2011

What nonprofits can do about it: Share more success stories, please. Even the most challenging issues have stories of success. If your nonprofit works in disaster relief, share a story of survival. All day, everyday the online masses are being bombarded with terrible news. They need to feel hope.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Stories are windows into new worlds. Now more than ever, nonprofits need to share stories of how they’re making the world better.

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2013

We all have a story. That's what the Digital Storytelling Challenge seeks to accomplish every year. We want to help inspire and educate you to be able to tell your own story with confidence and with success. We want to help inspire and educate you to be able to tell your own story with confidence and with success.

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