sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

Think about the last time you heard someone mention a safety deposit box and compare that to the last conversation you heard about creating, managing, or forgetting login credentials. There are grassroots groups on social media, listservs, and informal peer groups for users of various Blackbaud products.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Find out what other groups they support to better target future online acquisition efforts.

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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.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 9, 2009

#4Change is a monthly Twitter-based conversation about how social media is helping to create change , and you can see it via the hashtag #4Change. However these conversations are less international and therefore less effective than they could be. How can you follow along or join the conversation? When: 5 - 7 pm US Eastern Time.

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

But, our community doesn’t get the credit it deserves for invention. Our books “Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption” and “An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” summarize those conversations. Does your governance structure help or hinder your progress towards goals? To the organization?

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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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sgEngage

JUNE 28, 2023

Like many diversity efforts, including women’s voices in grantmaking decisions—particularly women from historically marginalized groups—doesn’t often happen organically. So, the organization created a space specifically for the younger people in their community to nominate causes and have agency over some of the grantmaking decisions.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource, Managing Director of Business Strategy, moderated this insightful conversation. Everything was immediately canceled so that we could help the restaurant community through the crisis at hand,” Kristine noted. Maintaining Community Association professionals at the Leadership ColLAB. Our plan isn’t perfect.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning. Fast forward to today….

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Share the hard data with your Development Committee and have a conversation about it. Plus, you customized your messaging for each group to increase relevance and impact, correct? By following a well-structured plan and engaging your supporters effectively, you can continue to raise funds and make a meaningful impact.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Unfortunately, this is a common dilemma for minority groups and various ethnic populations. 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. Upon entering, you are greeted by an individual who does not speak Spanish. Why does DEI matter?

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M+R

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Adding eCommerce tracking means you can track your conversions back to specific promotions. Groups like the Union of Concerned Scientists and USA for UNHCR actually improved donation form conversion rates by showing more content to their paid traffic! Testing changes to your donation form to improve conversion rates.

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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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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Skip to the video to watch a short conversation between Chantal Forster, Candid's C. These grant forms enabled TAG to not only determine the level of overlap between questions (39 percent) but also to identify groups of shared questions. Corporate Delegation and Oversight, Organizational Structure (5 percent). Want to see more?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It offers proven, actionable approaches for any company, organization, or community to navigate through that entity’s most pressing challenges. We know through our experience working with hundreds of companies, organizations, and communities that what you’ll discover in our book is an antidote for polarization, stagnation, and divisiveness.

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2022

As a nonprofit professional or leader, your days are full of conversations. or communicating with major donors to win their support for an upcoming campaign. . Many experts recommend grabbing a pen and paper to sketch out your presentation’s format and structure. connecting with younger donors. Design appealing visual elements.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

From there, you can curate a strategy to target a defined supporter group. With a structured schedule, you can look back and discern your content’s performance with confidence. For instance, if you find a post sparks lots of comments and conversations, capitalize on that opportunity and consider live streaming with a Q&A.

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NTEN

AUGUST 29, 2011

We were excited to have our first 2012 NTC Community Call last Tuesday! This year, we’re going to include a mix of educational and community programming to Day 1, starting off with a Welcome Reception. The new structure will cut down on noise and allow for more interactive networking and socializing.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

JANUARY 28, 2018

We refrained from taking photos, because we wanted to foster an atmosphere of candor and comfort as grantors and grantees engaged in conversation about a difficult topic. An advisory group and planning group gave crucial input about the strategy and tactics for this event. Both groups can help by: . My Recommendations.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

” “The conversation easily gets off-track, and before you know it, 30 minutes have passed and we haven’t even discussed important business because we’ve gotten off on a tangent again.” It’s impossible to get anything done or to keep the group focused without one. What’s on the Agenda? without an agenda.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

At a minimum, a team with a poor leader is unproductive like this one: With the right leadership, a nonprofit can grow quickly, fulfilling its mission and meeting a community need or eliminating a problem. They’re responsible for planning, organizing, and directing a group so that goals are reached in a timely fashion.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Further, a Concord Group Study found that 49% of nonprofits don’t have a strategic plan. Does the community have a strong need for this nonprofit? Make sure that by starting a new nonprofit, you’ll be able to fulfill an unmet need in the community. Does the community seem excited about your nonprofit idea?

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Museum 2.0

MAY 19, 2016

And you've decided that you want to integrate community feedback into the development process. Here are ten things I've learned about making these kinds of community input meetings successful. Consider whether you want a bonded group (people who are like each other) or a bridged group (people who are different from each other).

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Writing job descriptions is essential to building your nonprofit’s organizational structure and ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities. The job description defines the job, expectations of the role, and where within the organizational structure an employee falls. Including specifics about the role.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Here are our five strategies for improving communication and fostering a stronger connection with supporters: . Utilize storytelling in your communications. Optimize communications with software. Create community on social media. Send personalized communications. Creating a Facebook group community.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 30, 2022

Here are our five strategies for improving communication and fostering a stronger connection with supporters: . Utilize storytelling in your communications. Optimize communications with software. Create community on social media. Send personalized communications. Creating a Facebook group community.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Working with trusted community partners with deep history and expertise on grantmaking for racial equity, we responded this month by updating our special issue site on funding for racial equity. The increase in grantmaking sparked last summer was accompanied by an evolution in the conversation about racial equity. generate and?reinforce

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Did they engage you in the conversation by asking questions to understand your needs better or launch immediately into a pitch? How do you handle difficult conversations with donors who may be unhappy with their donations? How would you manage a donor who had previously given a large gift but stopped making donations?

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 3, 2021

Throughout the session, we’d divide into smaller groups or pairs to learn from each other more collaboratively. Not surprisingly, their perception was that the conversation had been poorly facilitated and had no structure! Over the past year, there has been significant conversation about best practices for virtual facilitation.

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Twenty Hats

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The new leader’s fresh approach included revamping the operational structure of the program, dividing, and sharing leadership responsibilities with two additional volunteers. Volunteers met for six, three-hour weekly sessions, hearing from leaders and doers who provided programs and services to address interconnected community challenges.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Create Different Ticket Types Your nonprofit’s supporters are not a one-size-fits-all group. Group Tickets: These tickets are designed for groups of people attending together, offering discounts for purchasing multiple tickets. And don’t forget to follow up with reminder emails and exclusive offers to boost conversion rates!

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

However, you’ll want to log in more frequently to make necessary adjustments and maximize conversions. Ad creation and keyword research: A Google Grants manager will structure your account properly and create ad campaigns that target valuable keywords. Google recommends you log in at least 1-2 times a month. Ongoing account hygiene.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

I’m guilty of calling our community on the social web selfish because what it means is that anything we put out, it needs to be useful for them. It also feels that sometimes genx is being forgotten in this conversations. David : I think that goes to different ways you can structure how you bring people together.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The people who are recruited to serve on the Lead Gift Committee should be people who know the community well, people who are truly committed to the project, and people who aren’t afraid of fundraising. It often includes powerful and well-connected people, and you’ll want to make sure that the meetings are well-planned and structured.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Why are Silicon Valley community-based nonprofits struggling to meet demand, and having a hard time maintaining their organizational health? And how might we help bring these two groups together to create healthier nonprofits, healthier networks, and ultimately, healthier communities? Guest Post By Heather McLeod Grant.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2008

A (blog) conversation strategy is how you support and nurture a conversation on your blog in the comments. It is a combination of how you will comment on other blogs, how you track the conversation, and how you respond to comments on your blog. communities as well. communities as well. Source: Skelliewag.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Last month, I participated in a Design Thinking Lab with network leadership practitioners convened by the Leadership Learning Community. After finishing the share pairs, we did a quick full group “popcorn” of the ideas that bubbled up. We were assigned to small groups to work a specific theme. Once upon a time x happened.

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