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. Even in the absence of tech failure, setting up a shared drive will allow new members to read through previous minutes to get context on issues of interest.

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Google Conservancy Demonstration Collaboration 315

.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

Could the issue be trust? But at.orgCommunity we like to explore issues before they become sound bites. We structured this conference based on feedback from.orgCommunity’s fall Solutions Day participants. We considered the following issues, which moved from broad to specific.

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Associations Leadership Question Wisconsin 221

.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

Are there conditions or issues that are impeding your ability to excel as a leader or to manage your staff? 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. For your staff?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

The session is designed to answer three questions: Why does collaborative technology overload lead to loss of nonprofit workplace productivity and what are the best practices to avoid it? What is Collaborative Overload? While there are many positive aspects to increased collaboration, there is also downside.

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Collaboration Tips Tech Nonprofit 120

Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2024

Unmasking the myths Myth 1: “Too much process and structure make us feel too much like a business.” Let’s focus on the benefits of being structured and efficient in our work. Instead of trying to bring in new board members, which has its own issues, what we really need is a change in how we manage our boards.

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Structure Chapter Relationship Linkedin 72

Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

They sought diverse perspectives in focus groups and made structural changes to address outdated language, power dynamics, and privacy concerns. I encourage all data platforms to follow Candid’s lead in structuring data in a way that allows for robust intersectional reporting and analysis.

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Data Demographics Aggregator Participatory 98

Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

When it comes to raising visibility on a given issue, nonprofits often strive to achieve broader impact—the kind of change that comes through collective action. 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.

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Hunger Cancer Kenya Structure 105

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 10, 2009

Topic: How do social media open new doors for collaboration (especially internationally)? Here are some questions to consider: has your organization found new collaborators (other organizations, companies, networks, etc.) what issues are unique to collaborations of this type? Details: Date: August, 13th. Stay on topic!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

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. Start by identifying a specific issue that AI could help solve, implement a solution, experiment, iterate and grow from there.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

There were multiple areas where collaboration helped to ease the hardship. Now we’ve moved to a hybrid work structure, requiring that everyone be in office at least two days per week. On the other hand, in Madison, where we didn’t have a Kitchen Cabinet, collaboration on reopening was much more challenging.

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Milwaukee Story Share Wisconsin 221

Candid

APRIL 25, 2024

As part of their democracy portfolios, they’re funding not only newsroom operations and training but also research and collaborations to bring diverse voices to the fore. The Institute for Nonprofit News launched the RuralNewsNetwork.org , which centers rural voices and supports collaborative reporting.

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Local News Foundation Fund 52

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

Because we offer expert training and technical assistance across the continuum of sexual violence prevention and response (as well as to a wide variety of professions in both nonprofit and public service systems), having so many advisory committees ensures that we are collaborating with people working in all aspects of the sexual violence field.

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Voice Community Structure Nonprofit 88

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Who knows better than the people who are living the issues what will work best to address them? People at the heart of issues know the histories, the networks, the actors, the previous failures, and more. So, what does participatory grantmaking look like in practice? Who Else Is Doing Participatory Grantmaking?

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Participatory Model Grant Fund 129

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Specifically, this issue is relevant for the nonprofit healthcare industry, which generates nearly 19 terabytes of clinical data each year and must leverage that data within their current decision-making processes. Additionally, they can experience improved care collaboration and enhance overall patient care.

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Integration Data Nonprofit Platform 78

Media Cause

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Through meticulous and collaborative planning, they anticipate potential roadblocks and devise strategies to overcome them. This role fosters collaboration and open communication within the team so that the group achieves project alignment and coordination of all members.

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Project Management Facilitation Collaboration 59

VQ Strategies

JUNE 4, 2022

A PIP is simply a formal process to address performance issues through collaborative planning between a volunteer and the supporting supervisor. As noted by Christina Pavlou in her article on performance improvement plans: A good plan will also help you know exactly what action to take as you work through productivity issues.

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Evaluation Volunteer Training Train 95

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? Building awareness is only one piece of calling in and calling out.

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Activities Active Activism Organization 97

Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

So in 2023, Candid’s executives, human resources team, compliance manager, and legal counsel collaboratively developed guidelines for AI use. It provides a structure that specifies what tools can be used, who makes those decisions, what acceptable inputs are, and how staff will interpret and apply the AI-generated outputs.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

For some reason, neither of them had ever sat down and talked through their shared business processes and technology in the spirit of collaboration and partnership. The Benefits of Working Collaboratively. Other than decreased stress, there are big benefits to working collaboratively: Faster access to accurate information.

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Build Time Collaboration Nonprofit 73

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

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As soon as people become interested in an issue, their creativity is instantly engaged. They didn’t shy away from challenges; they offered stakeholders meaningful ways to engage with the swiftly evolving issues of the day. The nonprofits that thrived were those that embraced adaptability, creativity, and quick thinking.

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Generation Ideas Arts Share 93

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

VisionLink

MAY 5, 2014

Many of our teams use the agile methodology Scrum as a structure, but we rely upon our experience with collaborative work to make this approach work smoothly. When done correctly, collaborative workflows can achieve the best results, the most reliable timelines, and the happiest teams.

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Process University Collaboration Structure 170

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For issues with this, check out Vu Le’s 2015 post “ Weaponized data: How the obsession with data has been hurting marginalized communities.” All too frequently, the grantmaker alone is determining, leading, and benefiting from MEL processes with no input or collaboration from the people, organizations or community impacted.

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 85

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. Development and Fundraising. Marketing and Design.

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Fundraising Metrics Database Nonprofit 95

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. Julie Euber.

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Voice Develop Community Technology 66

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Few of us define ourselves by the structures we live in. And while the issue of stable housing isn’t unique to the Bay Area, as a region that’s home to global companies like Levi’s, Facebook, Uber, Apple, and yes, Salesforce, it offers a stark example of just how pervasive the problem is.

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Podcast San Francisco Student Homeless 106

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

With a focus on critical issues across a diverse sector, nonprofit employees often find themselves so focused on others, that their own mental health and well-being are often forgotten. Develop a strategic incentive structure. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Adjust your leadership style.

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Results New Jersey Leadership Nonprofit 98

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2022

By no means does the research suggest to let go of older generations and replace with younger professionals, but rather to take a more collaborative approach to developing the organization vs. riding the wave of knowledge and seasoned professionalism from the most tenured executive. Collaboration. Recommendations.

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Leadership San Diego Results Effective 96

Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

This evaluation can help fine-tune program structures, training methods, and task assignments. Including questions that evaluate these interactions helps nonprofits identify potential issues and address any concerns. Are there any ways we could improve collaboration and coordination between staff and volunteers?

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Survey Volunteer Impact Data 72

Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Your strategic plan should outline the issues that matter most to your members while also position your group as a credible and influential force. Start by outlining your organizational structures. Operations & Leadership Finding the Best Nonprofit Membership Management Software: A Mega-Guide 17 min read Read Now 4.

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Associations Practice Strategy Leadership 52

Candid

APRIL 19, 2021

do not have access to the structural supports and opportunities needed to thrive. Nonprofits addressing achievement among boys and men of color often tackle this complex social issue with tight finances, small teams, and limited opportunities for staff to learn, grow, and regroup from the many demands that are common to the field.

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Program Atlanta Organization Georgia 93

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

A comprehensive solution will require a collective effort, and creative collaboration across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. It’s a human rights issue. It’s a basic issue of humanity,” says Thurston. Creative cross-sector collaborations are imperative to tackling our biggest problems, like nutrition insecurity.

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Hunger Podcast Community America 59

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources. Provide diversity and inclusion training for all staff and board members, to increase awareness and understanding of the issues faced by underserved communities.

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Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Organizations need to have structures and policies to support and enhance an individuals work/life balance and enable healthy technology use habits including a right to disconnect from the workplace. Here’s just one example of the ethical issues we need to anticipate as we embrace AI. AI in the Humanitarian Sector .

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Homeless Research Global System 163

sgEngage

JULY 20, 2022

According to Chantal, “We’re in a place now where philanthropy is thinking about how do we, as funders, collaborate and collectively fund infrastructure, like a shared data platform, like the ability for nonprofits to move to the cloud.”. Being closer to the community, individual nonprofits can see the issues affecting their clients.

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Conversation Support Application Nonprofit 77

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

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. Are these factors relevant to your funders and donors, and should your donor correspondence speak to these issues?

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Action Report Practice Fundraising 74