.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

We let the board know how we’re doing, where we’re succeeding, and where there are challenges. Leaders and decision-makers should reflect those changes. After we identify our strategy together. It becomes the staff’s job to bring that vision to life. We’re open and honest about initiatives that didn’t work.

Digital 221

Digital Build North Carolina Attitude 221

.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

This is a challenging time for associations. It’s an exercise that will provide the opportunity to explore lessons learned in training and reflect on how they impact real-life situations. Your committee should reflect the diversity that they are assigned to propagate. Lack of resources. Initiatives that seem more urgent.

Associations 221

Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If these two drivers of engagement are a world apart, it will be challenging to deliver the seamless experience customers expect from their favorite brands. To align your mission with your brand and reflect that symmetry through products and services, you need to bring membership and marketing to the Equator.

Collaboration 221

Collaboration Marketing Integration Trend 221

.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

The categories that are represented should reflect qualities that directors bring to the board as well as characteristics that will enhance the organization’s growth and development. This is an opportunity to look beyond the usual suspects toward the eclectic mix of talent that a challenging future demands. Tell a Compelling Story.

Mentoring 221

Mentoring Director Associations Professional 221

.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In fast-moving digital markets, regular updates on the status of governance can be a compass to help the group stay on the right path and adjust to unexpected challenges. Reflect Positive Outcomes Yes, it can be hard to put behavior in the spotlight. But going out on a limb has benefits that far outweigh the potential risks.

Evaluation 251

Evaluation Government Director Facilitation 251

.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

” 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. Design a program that reflects the customized service you want to deliver and the quality of outreach you want to produce.

YouTube 221

YouTube Industry Leadership Podcast 221

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Here are some of my favorites: Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are - Kurt Cobain The respect you show to others (or lack thereof) is an immediate reflection on your self respect - Alex Elle You never really understand a person until you consider things from his/her point of view - H arper Lee People only see what they are prepared (..)

Leadership 87

Leadership Reflection Training Train 87

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. They measure non-financial or financial criteria that reflect the efficacy of an organization, program, or initiative. Weaknesses : What or who or where are your challenges?

Measure 89

Measure Help Analysis Metrics 89

.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. Provide recognition and compensation that reflect its importance.

Team 221

Team Technology Help Digital 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2009

Of note, I wanted to let you know that the reflection paper about America's Giving Challenge from the Case Foundation has been published ( Allison Fine and I were the co-authors.) When the Case Foundation team launched their Giving Challenge. The Challenge raised $1.8 I attended Craigslist Nonprofit Bootcamp on Saturday.

America 91

America Social Network Challenge Reflection 91

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

But as your donor base grows and your organization becomes more well-known in the community, sustaining this level of personal interaction becomes a challenge. What may seem straightforward can be challenging if your donor information isn’t organized effectively by donation amounts, event participation, and giving frequency.

email 88

email Campaign Gartner Retention 88

Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Learning from challenges is one of the hardest things for me. But here are some of my reflections from this year in museum work: Camp Life: I came to camping late and through my children. I can’t help but wallow in my mistakes and relive my frustrations. So, if you’re not quite ready to learn from 2020, that’s fine.

Reflection 27

Reflection Museum Blackberry Language 27

Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In a conversation with Candid insights, WAWF president and CEO Dr. Tamara Wilds Lawson highlighted key findings and reflected on the challenges faced by Black women and Black gender-expansive leaders. Disproportionate expectations and challenges The report highlights 10 barriers hindering local nonprofit leaders’ ability to thrive.

Leadership 98

Leadership Washington Local Nonprofit 98

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.

Policy 52

Policy Reflection Culture Training 52

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

This walkthrough isn’t just a cautionary tale—it’s a roadmap to ensuring your financial narrative remains clear, accurate, and reflective of your nonprofit’s integrity and mission. Often, this leads to large audit adjustments, budget vs actual reporting difficulties, and other funding challenges. Let’s dive in!

Activities 78

Activities Active Activism Comparison 78

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Moments like this should give leaders pause and challenge us to think about where we are in our own leadership journeys. Now, as we reflect upon the Ides of March, we must take stock of not only the day’s symbolism, but also what it means for our own organizations. Challenge yourself to help others challenge themselves.

Lesson 73

Lesson Illinois Empowerment Leadership 73

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The challenge isn’t knowing what to do. You can also look at the response rates, completion rates, and error rates of your application to see if there are any issues or challenges. If your application has not changed in more than three years, it may not reflect your current goals, strategies, or priorities. It’s getting buy-in.

Application 89

Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 89

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2013

There are many ways to do this, but try to avoid the “Q/A of the Expert at the End,” and facilitate discussion that is more reflective. Reflection. Another participant mentioned that there were several organizations who were their partners and the other maps gave them some ideas about potential collaborations.

Training 98

Training Train Reflection Design 98

Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

The long-standing systemic challenges we face are not likely to be solved any time soon, and we should not avoid or ignore these problems. When people reflect on how something positive in their lives might never have happened , it improves their mood. Reflect on how it makes you feel knowing that this thing was not guaranteed.

Celebrate 98

Celebrate Movie Social Exercise 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2020

Peer Assist: There are many ways to structure a peer assist where participants listen to each other’s challenges and provide advice. The client gets a few minutes to share their challenge while the consultants simply listen. For the final round, the client gets to share what is most valuable. What is a challenge?

Exercise 177

Exercise Reflection Structure Google 177

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. Too much serendipity and I don’t feel like I accomplish anything.

Reflection 97

Reflection Professional Learning Network 97

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.

Question 83

Question Application Reflection Philanthropy 83

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.” Identify and challenge usual power relationships.

Participatory 83

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 83

Candid

MARCH 12, 2024

His statement resonated with me because it reflected all that PEAK Grantmaking worked to do last year: moving from scarcity mindsets to mindsets of abundance—putting possibilities at the center of our approach to our mission instead of limitations. “The mistakes you make, you make in front of the world.” We are the beacon on the hill.”

Learning 52

Learning Journal Practice Reflection 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Finding the courage to challenge your mindtraps and confronting your fears. To “unlock” your leadership potential, you need to challenge your beliefs, face your fears, and leave behind what no longer serves you. Part 2 – Learning to shift your mindtrap out of the way.

Voice 88

Voice Leadership Authoring Life 88

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2015

So, as I made my transition – keep in mind that I am still working a nonprofit, just a c4 instead of a c3 – the moment gave me reason to reflect upon the 10 years of experience I had at the Alliance and with colleagues across the country through the National Council of Nonprofits. I first tried to remember what it was like in 2005.

Reflection 40

Reflection Arizona Nonprofit Classes 40

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

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. The rest of our time was spent focused on our growth as a group and what challenges we may face.

Reflection 40

Reflection Leadership Student Classroom 40

Candid

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Here we reflect on what we learned and set the stage for where we’re headed. But the key challenges we encountered include working through internal bureaucracies, shifting systems, and varying competing priorities for the sector. It’s where these needs diverge with other priorities that can be challenging.

Demographics 52

Demographics API Profile Grant 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

This introduces operational challenges (particularly for smaller organizations). This is also reflected in their participation in registration with fundraising campaigns, as well as peer-to-peer. It’s common for nonprofits to receive a majority of their income during a couple months throughout the year.

Donation 352

Donation Retention Gift Philanthropy 352

Media Cause

AUGUST 19, 2023

It involves reflecting on the process, analyzing successes and challenges, and capturing valuable insights for future projects. By openly discussing challenges as a group, teams can enhance their communication, foster a culture of collaboration, and streamline processes for future projects.

Project 52

Project Lesson Learning Roles 52

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

You don’t have to jam all of these components into your annual report if they don’t reflect your goals. One of its best features is how it weaves the narrative of “Rising to the Challenges in Two Years of Crisis” throughout the report to combine storytelling with data-informed impact.

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Report Organization PDF Tanzania 180

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.

Leadership 93

Leadership Management Ratio Interview 93

EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

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. Check out our last installment here ! Raise the Roots.

Communication 130

Communication Practice Program Instruction 130

Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 12, 2012

Play: Most of the things I mentioned on this list are play for me (: Reflect: Every morning I write in my journal, meditate, do yoga, or sometimes all three! How do you ride the waves of challenge? class at Hipline , and Yeni Lucero's Zumba class at Flying Yoga. Photo of Ghoulie Girls bags at Who's Your Betty? in Oakland.

Challenge 80

Challenge Oakland Skype Classes 80

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

PEAK Grantmaking’s work centers on five core principles , each challenging our community of 8,000 philanthropy professionals to critically consider their internal grantmaking processes and perspectives, as a means toward operationalizing equitable grantmaking practices. Evolution is an ongoing practice.

Philanthropy 80

Philanthropy Influence Grant Practice 80

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Panelists Cassandra Butts (Millennium Challenge Corp), Betty Hudson (National Geographic Society), and Angela Mwanza (UBS Private Wealth Management), taught them about ways to have an impact in their communities and world. Together they discussed their personal challenges and accomplishments as leaders in their fields.

Reflection 110

Reflection Teen Brazil South Africa 110

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2013

Having spent a year working with KD Paine on our book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” we faced the same challenge at times, although we had fairly large group of Packard Foundation grantees testing the frameworks which helped.

Measure 101

Measure Social Media Foundation Reflection 101