Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

However, the best starting point might be to engage with projects that spark joy. Provide enough context in a well-structured manner to ensure they can complete the task you ask of them. Collaborative Learning: Fostering a culture of shared learning about AI is beneficial. But it’s their first day on the job.

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Policy Analysis Language Nonprofit 334

Forum One

AUGUST 9, 2023

Once the website is built—the scaffolding, structure, and design—your content is what brings it to life. But when you start adding up all the pages and posts and images and assets on your website, this might feel like a daunting project. Build Your Content Team Creating and migrating content to your new website is a team effort.

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Content Phase Review Structure 77

Classy

AUGUST 4, 2021

We’ll outline the role each area of a nonprofit’s organizational structure plays in a successful fundraising strategy and the value that each user from different areas of your nonprofit can gain by getting involved. Breaking Down Your Nonprofit Staff Structure for Fundraising Success. Marketing and Design.

Fundraising 95

Fundraising Metrics Database Nonprofit 95

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Consider using scoring rubrics or structured interview protocols to standardize evaluations and minimize bias to keep things equitable. Adopt technologies that simplify collaboration and enhance communication , like board portals or other real-time tools. Let them lead projects that excite them and benefit the organization.

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Director Guide Metrics Nonprofit 83

Forum One

MARCH 30, 2023

Forum One’s recent design work with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) Simmons Talks series was a dream come true: an opportunity to put passion behind a design that I believe in and honor the work of others who inspire me. Endowed by Dr. Ruth J.

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Arts Artist Museum History 80

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs. transaction fee per donation.

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Software Free Tools Adobe 89

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

Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

These personalized elements are then assembled in a designated space, creating a meaningful and lasting tribute that becomes an integral part of the chosen location. Collaborating with a Brick Mason Partnering with a skilled brick mason is crucial. Share the significance of the project and how they can contribute. So why wait?

Causes 52

Causes Build Fundraising Social Media 52

Museum 2.0

MARCH 27, 2013

I've written about different structures for participatory processes (especially in museums), and recently, I've been interested in how we can apply these structures to the design of public space. they don’t jump in with their own designs on the project, or to organize the project).

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Design Participatory Children Museum 49

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. And, if you are attending NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology in March, join me, John Kenyon, Andrea Barry, and Cindy Leonard for a session on designing effective technology training.

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Instructional Design Instruction Instructional Training 111

Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Every creative project we work on at Media Cause is different. The most successful projects involve establishing this visual direction early on, making sure that our team, and our client’s team, are aligned from the very beginning. The Four Approaches. Moodboards. Style tiles. Style guides. Stylescapes. Moodboards. What are moodboards?

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Language Design Guide Phase 52

sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

This is a sign that your nonprofit could benefit from designing its own strategic plan. Examine your operations, structure, and team. True collaboration: The best consultants will take a collaborative approach to working with your organization, understanding that your internal team and board have an important role to play in planning.

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Tips Consultant Nonprofit Goal 65

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Grantees, Experts, and Partners at the end of the Brainerd Foundation’s 21st Century Advocacy Design Lab. What if they used a design thinking process to not only get feedback from grantees but as a way to develop a more agile way of working? Networked Leadership : Jodie Tonita, Social Transformation Project.

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Design Strategy Facilitation Advocacy 50

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

One of the participants was Ericha Hager, the Regional Collaborative Coordinator for Community Media Access Partnership. I am part of the Digital Arts Service Corps, which is an initiative of the Transmission Project that pairs tech-savvy AmeriCorps Vistas with organizations dedicated to supporting community media and technology.

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Game Community Impact Media 195

Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

In addition to bringing issues into the open, you need to build a mechanism in which there is a consistent opportunity for calling in/calling out behaviors: Are there structural and procedural processes in place in which to have these feedback conversations? Is there a process where one can provide upward feedback?

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Activities Active Activism Organization 97

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

On its face, evaluation seems like a neutral activity, designed to help us understand what’s happened, and to change course where needed. And, the focus of MEL is generally on evaluating grantee projects or organizations, rather than on the grantmaker and its practices. It promotes mutuality instead of extraction.

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 88

Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

We also use some terms like “fiat” (Government-backed money), “getting rugged” (ripped off by a project), “mooning” (rapidly increasing in value) and others along the way, sorry for the jargon but don’t worry WAGMI (we’re all going to make it). Belief in community-run/owned decentralized structures. Different Terminology .

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Donor Difference Ukraine Podcast 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2014

The toolkit was designed through a collaboration between a European agency ( STBY ) and an Indian agency ( Quicksand ), it was commissioned by Nesta and the Rockefeller Foundation , who together saw a gap in the support for innovation provided to the development community. Evidence Planning: Helps define outcomes for a project.

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Method Ideas Adopt Facilitation 116

Forum One

AUGUST 15, 2010

This is the final post in our series on online collaboration for grantmakers. In part one, we look at determining the value of creating a collaboration community. The second part explores challenges in facilitating collaboration. The world of collaboration platforms is a bit of a jungle.

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Collaboration Tools Ning Sharepoint 44

Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Product Maturity: Evaluate the CMS’s reputation, support availability, and roadmap projection. There are typically two primary licensing structures for a commercial CMS that have licensing fees: Perpetual Licenses: A one-time purchase allowing the use of the software indefinitely. Need help with a website project?

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Open Source License Drupal Platform 52

Forum One

MAY 3, 2021

When starting a government modernization project or website redesign, broadly, you want to think about three major questions: What are your needs? This should serve as a foundation for your new website content and structure. They can help you understand your needs and your user’s needs before you dive into the project.

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Government Websites Proposal Digital 71

Forum One

MAY 18, 2021

Design your omnichannel strategy around your audiences, not your organization or technology. Establish an internal governance structure. Business Intelligence tools for analytics reporting, projection analysis, and data visualization to effectively manage your data and insights. Make sure you really understand your audiences.

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Marketing Impact Create Tips 47

CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2022

The Structure of a Peer to Peer Fundraising Campaign. Peer to peer fundraising campaigns generally fall into two categories: Launched by your organization: These campaigns can be event-based or centered on specific giving days and projects, such as #GivingTuesday. Ability to set default content, design pages, and clone campaigns.

Fundraising 74

Fundraising Benchmark Campaign Raise 74

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Nonprofit consulting services might solve a specific challenge, like customizing and cleaning up your database , or serve as more of a long-term investment, like designing a complete technology plan for your nonprofit. What are your long-term goals for your consulting project? Discuss the project with your board.

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Consultant Nonprofit Strategy Philanthropy 52

Museum 2.0

MARCH 28, 2012

After several months of planning massively collaborative programs (a typical monthly event might involve 50 partners), we've realized that the people who are best at helping us come up with ideas are not necessarily the people who are best to help us execute them. Moving from community needs out to possible projects/collaborators.

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Program Community Design Museum 49

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

These action steps are designed to correspond with the developmental stage of your fundraising program. Collaborate with peers : Engage with other fundraisers and organizations to share insights and best practices. Collaborative efforts can lead to innovative solutions and improved fundraising results.

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Action Report Practice Fundraising 74

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

If we lack the skills to avoid collaborative overload, manage difficult conversations, learn from failure, the resulting physical, emotional, and mental strain gets in the way of a nonprofit organization’s success. Then, I have participants work in small groups, using a structured brainstorming process. Responsive tech support.

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Culture Activities Active Activism 125

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2017

The project, which combined peer learning and mentoring together with an online “ Emerging Leaders Playbook ,” offered a new and entirely virtual approach to leadership development. For decades, even centuries, our view of leadership has been defined by top-down, hierarchical structures. Today, this view is fundamentally changing.

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Leadership Develop Culture Structure 50

Whole Whale

MAY 16, 2022

They can also help you generate ideas and structure your thoughts. They can also help you design more effective communication strategies. Collaboration: AI software can help you collaborate with others on projects, making writing a team effort. AI writing tools will make you more productive. Peppertype.ai.

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Tools Work Software Training 80

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. Our institute will also provide opportunities for attendees to create meaningful connections and potential collaborations. Nonprofit Learning Lab / Denver, CO / $90. Mar 11 - 13. Technology.

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Calendar Conference Las Vegas San Diego 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2010

I'm a huge fan of work and the way she thinks - especially after she road the Scare House ride on the Santa Cruz boardwalk with me and did a brilliant reflection on its design. Imagine sitting around a conference table planning an upcoming project that involves user-generated content. Science has an answer.

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Model Activities Active Activism 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

It should be clear to all involved that the learning process will be exploratory and emergent rather than tightly structured and directive. We will be sharing what we learn when the project concludes this spring. Unlocking the Potential of Peer Learning – Guest Post by Noah Flower. We would love to hear from you.

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Learning San Francisco Structure Knowledge Management 97

Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. Our institute will also provide opportunities for attendees to create meaningful connections and potential collaborations. Nonprofit Learning Lab / Denver, CO / $90. Mar 21 - 23.

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Calendar Conference Las Vegas DC 85

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Drawing on her vast experience as a venture capitalist, organizational design expert, and management consultant, Ardi argues that the future belongs to the Betas. They are made up of shifting, project or process-based teams instead of rigid functional silos.” I call this one Beta ,” explains corporate anthropologist Dana Ardi.

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Collaboration Model Leadership Companies 60

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 18, 2012

When you’re designing a peer learning experience, what pitfalls should you avoid? Collaboration on this process will lead to a well-informed strategy, enabling us to better serve a variety of organizational needs all over the world. Are there particular topics or issues that lend themselves to peer learning?

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Strategy Public Evaluation Foundation 98

Tech Soup

JUNE 8, 2012

A Selection of Strategic Game Design Lessons for Nonprofits. Design Process. Games structure participation in vital civic actions like voting, budgeting, advocacy, movement-building, solving major challenges, and simulations for disaster preparedness. (BS). How to Design. Nonprofits Live! Game Audiences. community. (BJ).

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Game Lesson Create New York City 55

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

If a capital campaign is on the horizon for your organization, Aaron Bishop and Brian O’Neil will share strategies and resources available to confidently predict your project costs and resources needed. We were talking before the session started, they’ve got a lot of really interesting projects. Aaron, Brian, I got 2:00 Eastern.

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Campaign Video Project Process 93