Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

With no real sign of AI slowing down or fading away, it’s worth taking the time now to prepare your association for the impact and influence AI will have on your members and employees. Types of AI Tools To start, it’s important to know about some of the models already available to the public.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

They can use these extra hours to rally behind your cause—little actions can truly make a large impact in the long run. Below are a few simple ideas you can pass on to your nonprofit’s supporters to help them create positive change with their mobile devices. Many charities are dedicated to causes that are impacted by public policy.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Here we highlight some of the most popular publications from 2023.  Instead, it encourages foundations to start fresh by reassessing how they best live up to their responsibility and promises made to invest private resources for the public good. Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Implementation Guidebook , by The W.K.

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

Narratives have the power to liberate or oppress because they have the potential to influence the beliefs and behaviors of individuals, which in turn can shape institutional policies and practices. Questions to ask when developing a narrative change strategy. Putting narrative change into action for impact.

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Forum One

APRIL 21, 2021

As we take this week to reflect on the substantial work that so many organizations do day in and day out to protect our planet—from rallying volunteers to shaping public policy—we are thrilled to shine a light on our clients at NRDC who recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Telling the story of 50 years of impact.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

Intrigued because as president and CEO of Women’s Funding Network (WFN), the largest global alliance of gender equity funders, I am well aware of persistent gender data gaps that hinder efforts to identify disparities, change systems, and build power. They built a public API and released a public data set.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Motivations for their giving include receiving tax deductions and understanding the impact their investment is making. Studies show that donors ask less about where their money is spent and more about the impact their donation is making. So, how can nonprofit leaders effectively communicate impact to stakeholders?

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round. Often, the central issue is a specific policy or a cultural phenomenon that the organization seeks to promote or eliminate.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

And this year the theme is “Only One Earth,” highlighting the need for us all to live sustainably and in harmony with nature by making transformative changes in our policies and our choices. The Impact for Grantees. Yesterday, June 5, was World Environment Day. Funding Community-Led Climate Action.

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M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

These moments in history hold opportunities for great change. The obstacle that must be overcome is not one of policy but of politics. Crafting the Playbook If there were a playbook to motivating lawmakers to enact policy change, it would come down to 3 things: learn the context, customize the approach, and coordinate the advocacy.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

The true test of any nonprofit is to demonstrate impact. Every nonprofit aims to have impact, but few have the systems in place to calculate little more than outputs. For nonprofits, measuring their broader impact can be easier said than done. That’s why we’ve focused this entire issue on nonprofit impact. Get started!

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2020

You may think this is an odd beginning for a public policy blog, so please bear with me. I hope as you plan for and execute on your 2020 priorities you will keep in mind the many external factors that impact your work and your day-to-day activities. Taking stock allows us to set new priorities and forge new paths.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

By applying these helpful ways to measure and optimize nonprofit performance, you can drive positive change for your organization. That’s where technology can make a real impact. Quantifying the impact and success of services and programs can be challenging, but it’s essential. Your goal is transparency.

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—has been under fire in the past few years over its lax policies on news content, data privacy, and misinformation. However, the companies that operate these platforms have no interest in maintaining them as the public utilities they have become.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

They’re a powerful tool for communicating your impact, but what makes an annual report effective? One of our favorite parts is their “Pushing Impact” section. Additionally, they detail how their post-abortion care program in Tanzania has impacted health facilities as a whole in the region. Broadway Cares.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

To learn more about knowledge work and its role in grantmaking, check out the post Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work is Core to Equitable Change. However, datamaking has added power because it can beused to deepen strategic social processes of foundation-funded change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Recently, I've been getting a question like that goes something like this, "All this social media stuff is great if you're fund raising or selling something or running a grassroots advocacy campaign, but what if you're focusing on carefully vetted scientific research or want to impact policy? They rely only on credible sources.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

At their core, advisory committees are groups of individuals who are stakeholders in your nonprofit’s work and who want to play a role in ensuring you achieve maximum impact. At the end of the day, an inclusive advisory committee is critical for meaningful impact and reach across your larger community. What are advisory committees?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The Google AI Impact Challenge attracted 2,602 applications from six continents and 119 countries, with projects addressing a wide range of issue areas, from education to the environment. . Transforming AI insights into real-world social impact requires advanced planning. . Machine learning is not always the right answer.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Crowdfunding platforms collect data and feedback from users to refine their models and policies. Impact on giving : The presence of an optional tip doesn’t significantly deter donors from making contributions to campaigns they care about. They perceive smaller amounts as more manageable and less likely to impact the overall donation.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

and around the world, this coming November’s presidential election will be a stage on which events that impact society, economy, business, and philanthropy will play out. Policy and marketing team members within your nonprofit can make a great team to plan accordingly. impact messaging in an election year?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Peter and Madeleine were the among the pioneers in writing about, designing, facilitating, and evaluating networks in the social impact space. Almost tend years ago, they co-wrote “Net Gains,” one of the first practical handbooks on building and working in networks for social change. Generative Social-Impact Network.

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Case Management Tools Measure impact A unified solution to help you collect actionable program data, develop comprehensive reports, and share how you’re impacting your community. Advanced features enable you to compare program impact, conduct in-depth analysis, and automate report delivery to stakeholders.

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M+R

MAY 17, 2022

Donald was a deeply committed colleague, a lifelong and tireless advocate, the brains behind many movements that exist today, and an inspiration and friend to many of us in the social change universe. He led the effort to restore public broadcasting funding from Newt Gingrich. And, yes, also the reason M+R exists. .

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Forum One

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Anthem Awards were created to highlight and amplify the most impactful and inspiring work across seven core purposes: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Education, Art, & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment, & Climate.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

Many organizations delayed their policy agenda-setting until they were certain which party would be in control of each chamber of Congress. The change in congressional leadership and redistricting means you might no longer have highly-trained volunteers in the districts where you need them most. Let’s get started.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The first iteration tracks disclosure of 22 data points across six specific dimensions of racial equity: (1) Pay Equity, (2) Racial/Ethnic Diversity Data, (3) Education and Training Programs, (4) Response to Mass Incarceration, (5) Community Investments, and (6) Anti-Discrimination Policies.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Coming from a background in community organizing and public policy — specifically in the anti-rape movement — I understand the importance of effective messaging in advocacy campaigns. Digital media means we have the ability to tell our stories creatively that can help shape public discourse on a scale that wasn’t previously possible.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash The decades-long decimation of local news—and the dangers that the trend poses for public oversight, an informed citizenry, and democracy itself—remains very much underway. But it’s definitely one of the ways that we’re going to be looking at impact.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

By Paul Lamb , Principal at Man On A Mission Consulting , has over 25 years of experience in business, nonprofit management, technology, and public policy. With a distributed system a majority of database nodes would have to be hacked simultaneously for any records to be changed. Blockchain Simplified.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. This is important both for making a clear plan and for engaging the public. Rely on established relationships.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2023

Nonprofit organizations depend on dedicated and effective board members to fulfill their mission and drive positive change in their communities. Understanding these key aspects empowers individuals to make a meaningful impact, actively participate in decision-making processes, and secure the organization’s long-term success.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

That blog grew into Outdoor Afro , a nationwide leadership network helping Black people engage with the outdoors, learn about the Black history of public spaces, and support conservation efforts. We educate participants on the historical significance of public lands, unearthing long-omitted perspectives. Just go and experience nature!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Regardless of the tool we’re using, the team at MomsRising is committed to deepening and broadening the conversation around public policy issues that impact families in our country. To build capacity for social media in policy partners. To increase positive messaging about health reform from diverse voices.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2012

Several of groups serves as testers of the various ideas in my forthcoming book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit , with co-author KD Paine. While it was a little like changing a flat tire on a moving car to test frameworks while writing the book, it was a rich learning experience. That way, my brand page content gets into newsfeeds.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Organization Mission: The Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI) believes in creating a diverse community of change-makers across sectors and disciplines to drive an equitable, decarbonized, and resilient energy ecosystem. California State Park’s Virtual Earth Day Report helps them track their progress and record their impact for prizes.

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