ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Volunteers feeling micro-managed and without a voice. Bottom line, volunteer retention is not about policies and procedures, but more about the leadership’s ability to engage volunteers from the perspective of what they uniquely and individually bring to the organization. Communication. Volunteers feeling overloaded.

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

It allows us to communicate with others and build connections. 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. Narratives about issues can have impacts and implications for policy.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

That internal focus has been intentional and deliberate. We are designers and researchers, communications professionals and developers. Our next staff survey will refine our priorities based on what we hear, so that all staff have a voice in the approach to this work. DEIA is also about what we do.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Prior to joining NTEN in 2013, I worked in the human rights field with Social Accountability International (SAI). Plus, check out the new NTEN Voices section for tips and tools from our team and community! Every nonprofit aims to have impact, but few have the systems in place to calculate little more than outputs. Get started!

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Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

This global ecosystem serves as the digital brand and voice of your organization, as well as the main source of knowledge about the programs and issues you work on, and the audience you are reaching. Planning and managing your entire digital ecosystem is critical to furthering your mission and accomplishing your organizational goals.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Setting both internal and external goals can also be an effective strategy. A higher internal goal helps you aspire to grow as a team by pushing beyond the limits of your set public goal. Plus, branding your campaign will create a more authentic and effective voice. You can easily keep track of donors and transactions.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2021

Organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA) , a group of industry innovators, creators, designers, and communications professionals deeply committed to recognize and honor the outstanding performance, talent, and effort of the best digital and creative professionals around the world. The Vilcek Foundation.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. Since it’s impossible to know which communication channels your supporters prefer simply by guessing, it’s prudent to ask them. Mastering online user experience and messaging.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

When it comes to strategic planning, there are a few common hesitations that nonprofits voice throughout the process. Issues-Based Strategic Planning Model An issues-based strategic planning model can be used when your organization’s internal operations are in more turbulent conditions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Most recently, we co-authored a policy brief for the Toda Peace Institute on the age of automation and it implications for civil society. They are also using chatbots internally to make communications processes more efficient. How Artificial Intelligence Can Humanize Workforce Communications And Customer Engagement.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

Most recently, we took a critical step in our climate action plan by including climate as a part of the company public policy platform, joining priorities like equal rights and privacy and security. “We Liz is passionate about using clear communication to influence positive social change. From nonprofits like 350.org About the Author.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Vilcek Foundation has a mission to elevate and communicate the importance of immigrants’ contributions to the arts and sciences in America. Zero to Three advances policy solutions designed to support and strengthen families, raise awareness and promote action on behalf of babies and toddlers. The Vilcek Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2015

Many nonprofits have limited capacity and staff resources when it comes to implementing marketing and communications strategy, especially social media. It expands your organization’s social footprint and presence beyond what the lone communications director or marketing team is capable of reaching on their own.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Leena Patel (LP): The PAN Foundation works to be a voice for the underinsured, as well as work towards long-term solutions for all people to have access to the healthcare they need. We also work towards long-term solutions through advocacy and policy at the federal level. How does the PAN Foundation make healthcare more equitable?

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

We’re acknowledging eight nonprofits leading the charge with dedicated fundraising campaigns as communities unite to support a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable planet. But first, let’s level-set on this international day of action’s importance. When Is Earth Day? How California State Parks Foundation Takes Action on Earth Day.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2020

Similarly, international travel is complicated at the moment. It is also a good idea to make sure that all parts of the venue are set up to enable social distancing and consider implementing a mask policy. It is hard to hold a conference or a trade show if gatherings are restricted to, say, 50 people or less. Connecting Local Events.

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NTEN

JUNE 3, 2009

Flickr Photo by Chi King The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on how to draft America's national broadband plan. As organizations with a stake in the future of communications, we must ensure that the commissioners hear our call for fast, affordable, ubiquitous, and open Internet access. Net Neutrality.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2008

Be A Voice for Darfur is an excellent example of multi-channel campaign designed to bring attention to the appalling genocide in Darfur. As the Obama administration ushers in a new era of foreign policy, this nation has an opportunity - an obligation - to aid our global neighbors in Darfur. Darfur Voices. GI-NET's Blog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 28, 2014

Trenton DuVal , Development & Communications Manager, International Development Exchange (IDEX). I hope someday Mark Zuckerberg will return the favor,” said Soltani, echoing the frustration of many nonprofit leaders about Facebook’s pay-to-play policy. Social Innovation (@SocInnovators) May 22, 2014. SMOP14 @TSFF.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2009

What Voice Are They Using? One of the issues that they are thinking about as related to strategy (and policy guidelines) is the Personal VS Organizational. There is d less risk of an individual being co-branded with the Foundation and potentially violating a policy, going off message, etc. Tags: policy twitter.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 16, 2020

Leaders, find your voice . During this unprecedented time, many p eople are scared – both your community and your staff. Also, leaders may consider deliver ing frequent communication to their staff and community to show that they are taking the situation seriously. If this is the case, be honest about it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Gabriela Schneider, Chief Communications Officer at Issue One. While many nonprofit professionals talked about how their nonprofits were pressure cookers, Gabriela Schneider, Chief Communications Officer at Issue One, wrote in a comment how grateful she was that her organization promoted a culture of “we care” or wellbeing for its employees.

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Forum One

APRIL 1, 2021

Clubhouse enables organizations to take a new approach to how they communicate their missions and engage with their audiences. . For nonprofit organizations, we know that community building is important. Clubhouse makes community-building easy for mission-driven organizations. More: Clubhouse’s full privacy policy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

We have designed and been delivering “ Friending the Finish Line ” with the goals of having organizations create an integrated social media strategy into their overall communications plan and as a way to accelerate the progress of their children’s health care advocacy work and create a peer networked learning community.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 30, 2014

And the reason often can be traced to a lack of communication and confusion over “who does what”. Without assessing blame, call out the problem at a board meeting, giving examples of how it is adversely affecting the agency, both internally and externally. That can be helpful if not overdone.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2020

Similarly, international travel is complicated at the moment. It is also a good idea to make sure that all parts of the venue are set up to enable social distancing and consider implementing a mask policy. It is hard to hold a conference or a trade show if gatherings are restricted to, say, 50 people or less. Connecting Local Events.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

In fact, “an inability to hire qualified staff within a limited budget” was the most commonly cited challenge in the 2017 Nonprofit Employment Practices Survey , which also found that 81% of nonprofits do not have a formal retention policy. Instead, their workplace can provide energy and a sense of worth for them.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

We can use our voice and our economic power and our political power to actually make changes to the platform. I think leaving the platforms is not viable for many, many nonprofits, especially from marginalized communities that rely on the platforms to communicate and organize. How are we committed to anti-racist policies?

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 22, 2009

There are TONS of climate activisits and organizations on Twitter - spreading news, policy alerts, new developments, and ideas. Use the tool for what it is: a communications platform. The climate change movement has shown a lot of focus on helping people effected by climate change (everyone) share their story, voice their concerns.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

Grantees will engage in peer discussions about integrating social media effectively into their communications strategies and will learn from each other – from challenges and missteps as much as from accomplishments and wins – so success means organizations sharing both. Grantees Implement A Modest and Realistic Action Learning Pilot.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Social media's still pretty great, though, for raising awareness about your nonprofit, communicating with existing supporters, and listening to your community.). Communications and Marketing. This is an international trend. "Closing the digital divide will take more than one year and more than one policy change.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 15, 2014

New laws and policies will help, but any movement toward greater cultural and racial understanding and communication must be supported by our country’s cultural and educational infrastructure. And pop culture icons, from basketball players to rock stars , are making highly visible commentary with their clothes and voices.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

I want to control the communication between staff and board.” ” I was taken aback by his forceful tone of voice. I responded with how do you know that they aren’t already connecting on LinkedIN and quoted Clay Shirky, ”If you are concerned about loosing control, stop – you’ve already lost control.”

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

And if it’s not broke and it boosts employee morale and productivity, why not make it company policy? Is that interaction encouraged to be a free and open dialogue, or are employees' voices knowingly drawn to a hush as leadership walks past? If you choose this option, you need to communicate your rationale to your employees.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Until very recently, associations “owned” their community. These tended to be very closed systems, where the association itself had a huge amount of power by controlling the ways in which members were able to communicate with one another. If you wanted to have access to other members, you joined and kept up with your dues.

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Candid

JULY 5, 2023

Employers, including Candid, pivoted by shipping equipment to staff, adjusting remote work policies, and reconsidering how work gets done. For example, Candid’s communications and brand awareness team includes people working in three time zones. Lastly, consider serving on an internal committee or leading a learning session.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 25, 2008

What are the communication tools you could use to achieve that goal? In general, a blog is a different communication tool than say, a newsletter. But blogs are all about authenticity, transparency and the voice of a real person. How do you handle a blog with multiple voices? Answer these questions: 1.

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