sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Building knowledge is a social process where we make meaning together. 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. Datamaking can ground processes of joint learning that energize grantee relationships.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.

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fusionSpan

MAY 19, 2024

It’s a matter of making sure your teams have the best tools and processes at their disposal, your members get the best experience possible, and you can deliver on your mission. This holistic understanding of desired outcomes, experiences, and goals is at the heart of transformation.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Any major project—such as implementing new fund accounting software—needs a well-developed charter to keep stakeholders focused on the goals and desired outcome. For example, you will be reviewing your expense management processes as part of this project, but any fundraising management topics will be reserved for a later initiative.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

In recent years, relationships between nonprofit organizations and their auditors have seen positive change. Your auditor’s year-end work will remain critical to ensure the financial integrity of your nonprofit’s books and records and compliance with ever-changing regulations.

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Relationship Practice Build Evaluation 102

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2024.

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Mentoring Policy Technique News 79

Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

As donor behavior continues to change, nonprofits of all sizes must increasingly rely on the generosity of many instead of the consistent support from a few. More funds mean your nonprofit can bring on skilled staff and provide better training and experiences to volunteers. Cultivating relationships with donors is also critical.

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Arts Culture Fundraising Nonprofit 74

Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Advocacy: Spreading the message Successful board members go beyond their boardroom roles by actively advocating for the nonprofit. Planning: Strategic vision and direction A successful nonprofit board actively participates in the organization’s planning processes. Together, we can achieve remarkable outcomes and transform lives.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Each team played a role, whether big or small, in supporting this work. As you undertake this work, avoid making assumptions to ensure outcomes reflect your organization’s needs. Lastly, revisit your policies annually to ensure they reflect your nonprofit’s requirements and communicate any changes with all staff.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2024

Unmasking the myths Myth 1: “Too much process and structure make us feel too much like a business.” But we can find a balance through education and training. Board members need to understand their roles better to work together just right—neither too much nor too little.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 30, 2024

The growth at fundraising firm RKD Group in Dallas, Texas continues with the acquisition of Heller Consulting, a strategy, planning and implementation provider of nonprofit technology and leadership training. Pritcher said the acquisition of Heller Group changes that dynamic. Kersten moved into the role of chairman in January 2023.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 8, 2024

Last week RKD acquired Heller Consulting, a strategy, planning and implementation provider of nonprofit technology and leadership training. “I Pritcher said the acquisition of Heller Group changes that dynamic. Appell said that mission is important, and people and process have to be involved in the data practice. “We

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. Segmentation is the process of grouping your supporters based on shared characteristics. Monitor program impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Last week I facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson. The Leading Change Summit was more intimate (several hundred people), participatory and interactive, intense, and stimulating. Defining Roles. Photo by Trav Williams.

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

It involves reinventing work processes, improving channels of communication, and asking your staff to imagine their roles and responsibilities differently. This is a tall order—however, to maximize the impact of your investment these fundamental changes are necessary. These roles need not be filled by the management team.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

On top of that, be prepared for some change anxiety or frustration at convoluted legacy data and processes, which can make a system change appear even more daunting than it actually is. Significant change requires significant planning. The good news is that it’s possible to set up your nonprofit organization for success.

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System Fund Practice Free 76

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021.

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Mentoring Policy Technique News 98

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. Overall, consider the intended outcome of your advocacy efforts and all the steps needed to achieve that outcome.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

Building Capacity for Social Change 2.0 Call this “social change 2.0”. just strategy, or just process facilitation, or just fundraising). Our goal was to draw on the collective wisdom in the room to discuss emerging solutions and strategies to the shared challenges of this new approach to social change. So what to do?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Gartner defines digital strategy setting as “tying investments in staff, digital, and new tools to achieving stated outcomes and growing the organization’s capacity.” For a nonprofit—depending on its mission—these strategies may include investing in new programs and services, as well as technology and staff training.

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Digital Gartner Nonprofit Fund 77

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. In fact, your committee’s structure should be flexible enough to adapt to your nonprofit’s changing needs and dynamics. What are advisory committees?

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Voice Community Structure Nonprofit 90

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

This representative should be dedicated to building lasting relationships with members and helping your organization fine-tune culture, products, and services to meet their changing needs. There are many areas where the two roles overlap. Prioritizes outcomes—views customer satisfaction as the significant metric of success.

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Game Experiment Marketing Gartner 44

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them. Feel free to select some additional ones now to complete throughout the rest of the year.

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Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 10, 2016

So much, in fact, that organizations are boarding the train without a map, a travel bag, and even a destination. Worse yet, they have not considered the repercussions of boarding the collaboration train. This can cause friction in the formation of process and plan. The Process: The problems listed above are preventable.

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Collaboration Training Train Impact 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them. Feel free to select some additional ones now to complete throughout the rest of the year.

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Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Your next game-changing testimonial could be just a conversation away. They help potential partners, supporters, and beneficiaries see the tangible outcomes of your work. Consider using surveys, direct interviews, or informal conversations to initiate this process.

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Story Guide Support Analysis 104

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2022.

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Mentoring Policy Technique News 52

Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. But she’s been in your shoes, like I said, being a leader of an organization and also raising a ton of money and does a lot of these trainings.

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Roles Resource Develop Video 123

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Organizational readiness is defined as “a shared psychological state in which organizational members feel committed to implementing an organizational change and are confident in their collective abilities to do so.” Bring in subject matter experts quarterly to train staff and inform them of emerging trends and patterns.

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Strategy Organization Social Culture 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021.

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Management Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Business Considerations: Elements like budget, licensing type, training needs, and change management are also essential considerations in CMS selection. Licensing Methods The licensing model of a CMS plays a pivotal role in long-term costs. They can provide invaluable insights to streamline your decision-making process.

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VQ Strategies

JULY 22, 2021

As I gratefully opened the bag of pretzels, I could have been thinking about what time I might eventually make it home or the plans I’d be missing that evening, but instead, my mind turned to volunteer engagement and how the past year has delivered so many unexpected changes in plans. Transparency. Instead, after 3.5

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 9, 2023

To help your organization begin the hiring process, here are seven steps for finding a Salesforce nonprofit consultant: Know how your Salesforce consultant will impact your projects. Ask prospective Salesforce consultants about their process. During the hiring process, keep your prospective consultants’ experience in mind.

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Consultant Nonprofit Project Case Study 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Searching for some more ways to become an effective leader?

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Effective Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2011

Points of Light Institute’s primary mission is to inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action that changes the world. We believe that civic engagement is a vital part of a healthy democracy and therefore promote and support volunteerism in the broadest sense. Pledges to Get Affiliated/Trained: 129 (Goal 250).

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 25, 2015

This is the first in a two-part series about the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History’s new theory of change. This week, Ian David Moss and I are each writing blog posts about our collaborative process to develop a theory of change at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. A strong theory of change can make that case.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning is the process of creating a blueprint that guides an organization for a specified time period and helps accomplish its goals. The strategic planning process involves reflecting on your mission to identify your most important goals and determining the strategies you’ll use to reach them.

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