Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The board governance model is one of four primary nonprofit governance models. These organizations are structured to grant the power of governance to the board of directors and power of Executive Director management. An organization transitions into a “governing board” model when an ED is hired.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Jerry and I had a great conversation about open sourcing of agricultural scientific models, such as those used by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in their climate change reports. As it turns out, these models were originally developed decades ago and many are written in Fortran !

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Designed to assist and support an organization (and most commonly hospitals, museums, libraries, and arts organizations), these groups historically focus on raising funds, sometimes manage the volunteer corps, and nearly always maintain their own governance system. But there are also many that are, well, less so. A Path to Change.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Jen, the director of development, has been at WCC since 2015. As he developed this idea and approach, Rick approached a Veterans Affairs facility in Menlo Park to pilot the program. In the traditional service dog model, one dog would go to one vet. It was so meaningful to know our community has our back.”.

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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. Moments can start with unexpected champions.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

How often should you develop a standard nonprofit strategic plan? This can help you start defining goals and considering which model strategic plan will best work for your organization. Choose a strategic planning model based on your nonprofit’s current circumstances, opportunities, and threats.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

Professional development (PD) is the "process of improving and increasing capabilities of staff through access to education and training." While conferences were once the only idea in gaining professional development skills, peer-to-peer mentoring is shown to give the highest output of learned skills. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 28, 2013

As income disparity continues to grow , many nonprofits are struggling to meet overwhelming community need amid the stark realities of funding cuts. Five years later, temporary stimulus funding has come and gone, replaced instead by ongoing cuts to government funding. This is a challenge for both nonprofits and government officials.

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.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? Resist the temptation to model the competition. Could you develop a profile of member wants/needs in each demographic group? Are you focusing sufficient attention on that area?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Impact Labs convenes community experts across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 health crisis in health access, education equity, underinvested neighborhoods, and lack of or underemployment, all play a role in the disproportionate impact the crisis will continue to have on Latino and underserved communities nationwide. Charitable giving declined in 2018 due to tax law changes.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

You see, your nonprofit’s Board is ultimately responsible for your organization, interfacing between your organization and the community. It’s also responsible for making sure the organization meets its regulatory responsibilities and files appropriate paperwork with government agencies. Plain and simple.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? To that end, siloed brands are replaced by unifying goals that rally more than select individuals but entire communities. The full keynote and presentation are below.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Among other things, it requires new models of collaboration, which is why several leading organizations recently came together to rethink core assumptions about how to address global hunger, with the audacious goal of ending chronic hunger in our lifetimes. The approach just might serve as a model for other issues, as well.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

But the reality is that these people won’t necessarily be effective in a governance role. It is my hope that you will be able to implement these lessons to increase the efficacy of your own board, furthering its ability to serve your organization as well as your communities. Takeaway 3: The board needs training.

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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 developing personalized communication strategies that resonate with your members.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 9, 2014

Investing in education has an incredible multiplier effect as it leads to increased prosperity not just for individuals, but also for their communities and societies. But the 2014 Global Philanthropy Forum clearly highlighted the role that the philanthropic community can play in affecting this shift. It provides returns for decades.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

In the nonprofit sector, communities of practice are an established concept. These groups bring together cross-sector leaders to develop talent, improve performance, and deepen community impact. We are excited to share three models of communities of practice and some of the inspiring individuals and organizations that lead them.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In 2017, I attended a small conference of government representatives, civil society leaders, and tech company volunteers from around the world. Security, low cost, and low-code development capabilities are key reasons why Salesforce remains popular in the sector. Slavery and human trafficking do not observe borders or walls.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In an effort to turn this trend around, the MacArthur Foundation unveiled in September 2023 the Press Forward initiative, a coalition of 22 founding donors set on “strengthening communities and democracy by supporting local news.” I am a huge proponent of [supporting] general operating, and we will continue to model that,” Im says.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 30, 2021

As you look forward to 2022, you can watch or listen to a few of our webinars that our community enjoyed the most. Website Modernization: Migrating to Digital Government Services. Impact means getting comfortable with measuring complex concepts, such as “increase a feeling of inclusivity in a community” or “improve overall well-being.”

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2022

Nonprofit human service organizations consist of a wide range of organizations focusing on delivering solutions to communities through health care, housing assistance, family-oriented services, youth development, and more. While evaluation is a helpful step, building a culture of innovation is equally impactful.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2015

But what if an app could be used to help nonprofits, public libraries, and other community groups organize and solve pressing problems? These events bring together app developers with people from the nonprofit world to present new ideas and improve on social good projects already in use. Apps for Improving Access.

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Global Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Have you used your data to be more accountable to your community? This delays when the results can be shared with the community, which is problematic because test results can become outdated quickly. Their approach can be adopted in other communities dealing with contaminated rivers. To improve equity in your programs?

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Declining enrollment leads to not only decreased tuition revenue but also diminished government funding and reduced philanthropic support. Some government funding hinges on full-time enrollment numbers, and fewer full-time students means less subsidy. In some communities, higher education institutions are the center of the economy.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 20, 2022

The 2021 Association Trends Study by Community Brands offers multiple findings that point the way for associations to better serve their members in uncertain times. . TIP: A modern association management software (AMS) system like Nimble AMS by Community Brands allows you to collect and manage member data in one central location.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 28, 2013

We want to do everything we can to support the communities of people with disabilities, and the organizations that serve them, to end the book famine in each country. In many countries, over 90,000 titles are available. We believe it’s possible to build on top of this asset without recreating it.

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

The lines are blurring between for-profit and nonprofit models like never before, and the strain of 2020 proved to us that the traditional CSR model is outdated and broken. . In my new role, I’ll be focused on next horizon product development, Mergers & Acquisitions, and playing a leading role on the Board of Directors. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

OFM: A Model for Partner Participation in Open Source Community Projects. He will lead us through a session on learning tangible, actionable solutions for being actively anti-racist in our organizations and communities. Zak Kaufman, Vera Solutions, and Andrew Means, Salesforce.org. Stand for Human Rights with Craig Foster.

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

City Health Dashboard , a project of the Department of Population Health at NYU Langone Health, supported by Forum One, is a model for making their rich data accessible to all of their audiences and at data-driven storytelling. Develop a strategy for data storytelling. Communicate Impact with Stories.

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2023

The power of data for creating social change Data and analytics have long been used to improve the quality of products and services, optimize efficiency in production and distribution, and fundamentally shape business models. Candid is providing us with both the tool and an invitation to a community.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

I had a really wonderful time, and the Community-Driven Social Impact session was terrific! Let’s start at the beginning: what is “community-driven social impact” anyway? CDSI is not something that you thought up inside your organization, even if you thought it up with your community in mind or at heart. Presentation.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2014

When we hear about nonprofits like Community Technology Alliance (CTA), we get really excited. This San Jose, CA-based organization provides technology and services to agencies that work directly with the homeless in their community. At TechSoup, we believe in digital inclusion and using technology for social good. What CTA Uncovered.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Twenty years ago, I was privileged to serve as a senior consultant and trainer with the newly created Center for Corporate Community Relations at Boston College (now the Center for Corporate Citizenship). Notwithstanding countless initiatives and grants to address this dilemma, the business model problem remains.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

Finally, acclaimed journalist and producer Soledad O’Brien interviewed José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, who spoke about the power of a good meal to reignite, maintain, and grow a community. . For more information about the Product Roadmap session, please visit the Trailblazer community here. Customer Spotlights.

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fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We have a strict code review process that follows the stages of the software development life cycle, to ensure that your Salesforce platform is as robust as it needs to be. We have an efficient, standardized delivery model, and whenever we deploy a new solution, we can roll that out to all of our current clients consistently.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts. Fast forward to today….

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