Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

They sought diverse perspectives in focus groups and made structural changes to address outdated language, power dynamics, and privacy concerns. This partnership meets a community need to apply an intersectional lens to data analysis and enables funders and nonprofits to gain insight into disparities masked by aggregated data.

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Data Demographics Aggregator Participatory 98

sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

Then 2020 happened and community needs spiked. The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. When your community experiences increased need, there is a higher demand on your services in several ways, including: Overwhelmed Staff.

Philanthropy 87

Philanthropy Community Time Blackbaud 87

NTEN

JANUARY 25, 2022

This evaluation process involves all three equity committees, including board, community, and staff. This post is part of our continued efforts to share updates about internal and external efforts and outcomes to more directly invite accountability and collaboration in this work. 2022 focus. 2022 focus. 2022 focus. 2022 focus.

Community 88

Community NTC Sponsor NTEN 88

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

The need for collaboration amongst a diverse array of community members has become a recognized focus within the nonprofit sector. What obligations do white-led nonprofits hold for working with minority community groups and nonprofits in their communities? Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Implications for the nonprofit sector.

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Community Build Minnesota Collaboration 52

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

Last month, at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , I had the opportunity to run the Community-Driven Social Impact game in a session workshop. One of the participants was Ericha Hager, the Regional Collaborative Coordinator for Community Media Access Partnership. Who was the community that you were working with?

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

Is it possible that your community has doubts about the organization’s credibility? We structured this conference based on feedback from.orgCommunity’s fall Solutions Day participants. It is still possible to create that community, but on a smaller scale. The event was what the association community does best.

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Associations Leadership Question Wisconsin 221

sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

Then 2020 happened and community needs spiked. The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. The pressure of a demand spike—paired with the urgent desire to support communities in need—can feel insurmountable.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Community Time Blackbaud 52

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 10, 2016

“Proposition 22: The normal expectation ought to be that success will be very difficult to achieve in cross-sector collaborations.” - John Bryson, et al., "The The Design and Implementation of Cross-Sector Collaborations". Collaboration is emerging as a popular vehicle to solve complicated problems that our communities face.

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Collaboration Training Train Impact 40

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

More importantly, moving to the cloud is a great way to demonstrate transparency, strengthen institutional memory, conserve resources, collaborate, and display tech-savvy. Sample Google Drive Structure Available for Download. 4) Collaborate Outside of Scheduled Meetings. 1) Demonstrate Transparency. 3) Conserve Resources.

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Google Conservancy Demonstration Collaboration 307

.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

To change that, we came up with a structure that allows for on-demand project work in blended, cross-functional teams. Winton also notes that this skill-based, collaborative model is the way millennials prefer to work. We launched a Women in Information subgroup to our community last year. The success is shared.

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Mentoring Giving Associations Leadership 251

VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Of course, there are auxiliaries that are adaptable, responsive, and truly collaborative. Well, first and foremost, they are proceeding slowly, carefully, and collaboratively. This is where collaboration is especially crucial. But there are also many that are, well, less so. Lessons from the Field. Mapping the Change.

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Structure Volunteer Model Leadership 98

.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Everything was immediately canceled so that we could help the restaurant community through the crisis at hand,” Kristine noted. Not only do they worry about their communities and their business interests, but they each have a team who depends on those jobs to support their families. That day, all our plans blew out the window.

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Milwaukee Story Share Wisconsin 221

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Deciding Together: Shifting Power and Resources Through Participatory Grantmaking offers this definition: “Participatory grantmaking cedes decision-making power about funding–including the strategy and criteria behind those decisions–to the very communities that funders seek to serve.”. published by the Ford Foundation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

The pandemic spotlighted the inequalities of food allocation systems that weren’t distributing healthy, fresh, nutritious food to underserved communities. We know that technology can play an essential role in reimagining a new system that benefits families and communities alike. But technology alone isn’t the answer.

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Hunger Podcast Community America 59

Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 9, 2019

The Local Voices Network (LVN), developed by the nonprofit Cortico in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab , is bringing people together to share their perspectives with each other and with a small electronic “digital hearth” that records their every word. Cortico’s “digital hearth”. July 8, 2019; Nieman Lab.

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Voice Develop Community Technology 66

Greater Giving

JANUARY 2, 2024

Mastering Your First Committee Meeting for a Successful Fundraising Event with Greater Giving Organizing a fundraising event can be a thrilling endeavor, but success hinges on effective planning and collaboration. Community Engagement: Foster a sense of community by incorporating engagement goals.

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Hosting Fundraising Awareness Collaboration 52

.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Despite the novelty, we were interviewing some of the most forward-thinking leaders in our community. We learned the importance of technology for communication and collaboration. Groups that developed a structure and schedule for online meetings managed their time and effort more efficiently.

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Virtual Lesson Experiment Learning 251

.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

But, our community doesn’t get the credit it deserves for invention. Does your governance structure help or hinder your progress towards goals? Enable volunteers to collaborate and participate by doing what they do best and offering their perspective in specific ways. Are you focusing sufficient attention on that area?

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Advice Course Associations Change 170

sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

Collaboration: Working collaboratively is the only way to combine ideas and perspectives. Ultimately, you will be able to strengthen the impact your mission has on the people and communities you serve. Showcase attitudes, actions, and qualities you want your team to mirror.

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Culture Create eBook Attitude 82

Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

In an environment of heated rhetoric, civic and social organizations need to proactively think about strengthening relationships with audiences and collaborating from a place of trust. Sharing our learning—in white papers, guides, webinars, and conferences—is a key way we follow our own advice to build trust and community in our sector.

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Digital Attitude Government Model 91

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

5) Build an engaged community on social media. The most important part of social media is being able to build a strong community. There are a few ways that you’ll be able to build a strong community; Pose questions and ask for responses. Collaborate with popular people in your niche. Source: Go-Gulf.

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Social Media Associations Media Social 332

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The data collected is usually owned by the grantmaker, not questioned, and not shared back with the grantee or any larger community. For issues with this, check out Vu Le’s 2015 post “ Weaponized data: How the obsession with data has been hurting marginalized communities.” Consider: Who defines objectives and “success”?

Participatory 86

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 86

NTEN

AUGUST 28, 2014

As we all know, the nonprofit tech community is loaded with smart and thoughtful organizers who give their time and efforts to help the rest of us do the good work we do. We recognize NTEN’s 501 Tech Clubs (local in-person groups) and Communities of Practice (CoPs) (online affinity groups) organizers are one clever and innovative bunch!

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Jing Tools Community Organization 76

Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

These movements typically don’t start with a structured entity, but with inspired individuals who see what needs to change in their communities and decide to act on it. Our “boots on the ground” colleagues are often working alongside community leaders to help residents advocate for change.

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Hunger Cancer Kenya Structure 105

Forum One

MARCH 16, 2023

Who you talk to and how you structure your research has a significant impact on the findings you gather and insights you can take action on. The exhibit shares first-person stories of communities coming together to heal, fight the disease, and spread joy while navigating the pandemic. Find out more here.

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Arlington Charlotte Museum Seattle 73

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community.

People 77

People Community Video Podcast 77

Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

When it comes to fundraising, innovation and creativity are key to capturing the attention and support of your community. Collaborating with a Brick Mason Partnering with a skilled brick mason is crucial. This widens your reach and increases the chances of garnering support from beyond your immediate community.

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Causes Build Fundraising Method 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Overall, the program led to over 100 collaborations and its impact is ongoing. Teampedia -This collection includes many useful team building activities, icebreakers, teamwork resources, and tools for teams that want to improve their collaborative processes, including meetings.

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Facilitation Skills System Change 86

Forum One

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Examples of recent products we’ve collaborated on include: March of Dimes App for Caregivers As part of expanding the March of Dimes digital ecosystem, Compass by March of Dimes is a mobile application that provides supportive and valuable resources for post-partum and NICU families.

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Product Develop Impact Case Study 87

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2010

Collaborating Via Artifacts. Yesterday was the second day for a meeting with a community of practice of people interested in network effectiveness convened by Monitor Institute. As he shared the story, I had some questions about weaving offline/online collaboration within networks. View more presentations from Eugene Kim.

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Offline Collaboration Network Online 92

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources.

Accessibility 107

Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 107

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

The organization provides relief to those affected by disasters and helps individuals in the community to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. By helping people learn how to take care of their families and neighbors, Red Cross volunteers strengthen communities, making them more empowered to face large and small disasters.

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Collaboration Disaster San Francisco Chapter 36

Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

Engaging volunteers not only helps fulfill a nonprofit’s mission but also fosters a sense of community and encourages long-term commitment. A study by the Corporation for National and Community Service found that nonprofits that regularly use volunteer surveys are more likely to have higher volunteer retention rates.

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Survey Volunteer Impact Data 72

Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

From traditional fundraising methods like membership drives and community events to embracing crowdfunding or corporate partnerships , your plan should include a variety of revenue sources that go beyond simply collecting membership dues. Start by outlining your organizational structures. Don’t stop there!

Associations 52

Associations Practice Strategy Leadership 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Note from Beth: I’m taking part in the virtual book tour Maddie Grant and Lindy Dreyer are doing to explore concepts from Open Community: a little book of big ideas for associations navigating the social web. I read an early draft of the book and think it is a very important idea for those of us in the nonprofit community embrace.

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Open Community San Francisco Associations 91

Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Social media for nonprofits is one of the best ways for organizations to reach out, engage with the community, and promote the work they do. SMART goals are the foundation of your social media strategy and should be tied to building brand awareness, increasing engagement with your community, or raising more funds. Engagement.

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Social Media Media Guide Social 52

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 6, 2021

You find a local nonprofit in your community that you think might be able to help you find and utilize resources relating to rental assistance. With an attempt nonetheless, you begin to explain in English your needs and the struggles that your community is facing with the hopes of receiving useful support. Why does DEI matter?

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