Blue Fox

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Recession aside, does your organization have enough moolah in reserves in case your air conditioner goes out (a catastrophic event in our sunny state of Florida)? And if your funds are used for an unexpected occurrence, will you still have the ability to deliver services in your community? ” Oh boy do comments like that scare us!

Policy 78

Policy Sample Nonprofit Review 78

EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round. Often, the central issue is a specific policy or a cultural phenomenon that the organization seeks to promote or eliminate.

Advocacy 199

Advocacy Generation Strategy Awareness 199

NTEN

JANUARY 25, 2022

2021 was an eventful year at NTEN as we continued to promote, work towards, and model equitable practices internally and externally. This evaluation process involves all three equity committees, including board, community, and staff. 2022 focus. Strengthening continuity plans; updating and expanding hiring and onboarding documentation.

Community 88

Community NTC Sponsor NTEN 88

Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It was true even before the pandemic, but now—with nearly every aspect of our lives moved online in some way—the expectations of what a mission-driven organization can and must do to connect and engage with its community have changed. Personalization to drive community participation. Removing barriers to community engagement.

Build 70

Build Community Experiment Las Vegas 70

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

With the huge number of charity events that take place each year, help your supporters choose the right event for them. Make it incredibly easy for participants to sign up for your next charity event by making sure your event registration page is mobile friendly and easy to find. 4) Schedule in time to volunteer.

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Social Charity Phone Exercise 298

Nimble AMS

APRIL 21, 2023

Leverage your online community. Set your advocates up in your online community platform with a specific advocacy sub-group. Within the subgroup, encourage your members to discuss current policies or share important documents to increase member engagement. Highlight any upcoming policies your advocates are working on.

Advocacy 118

Advocacy Online Guidelines Social Media 118

CauseVox

MAY 18, 2021

Sure, we may be slowly moving back to in-person events, but spending a year doing everything virtually has opened up possibilities that we can’t forget now that vaccines are here. That’s why in the second half of this year, we’ll see the rise of the hybrid fundraising event: an event which is hosted both in person and virtually.

Tips 91

Tips Fundraising Virtual Raise 91

EveryAction

MAY 30, 2023

Virtual lobby days may be accessible to more people than in-person events; new supporters may be looking for a lower-barrier way to get involved; and virtual events can help you build the power in numbers that any organization needs for a successful advocacy effort. Email Email is a versatile tool when it comes to virtual lobby days.

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Virtual Advocacy Channel Mobile 163

Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 26, 2022

We invited WEF attendees to take a break from the hustle and bustle by going on a guided walking tour where they would hear from students and activists about their sustainability journeys at several stops connected to climate action, on both a global and a community level.

Action 52

Action Global Community San Francisco 52

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It’s a milestone when you decide to hold your nonprofit’s first special event for the sole purpose of raising money. A fundraising event will draw attention to your organization and give prospective donors the opportunity to learn more about your cause. Most importantly, a special event will bring in money to fund your mission.

Guide 59

Guide Sponsor Volunteer Money 59

Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It was true even before the pandemic, but now—with nearly every aspect of our lives moved online in some way—the expectations of what a mission-driven organization can and must do to connect and engage with its community have changed. Personalization to drive community participation. Removing barriers to community engagement.

Build 46

Build Community Experiment Las Vegas 46

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Palo Alto Community Fund. Last evening, I had the pleasure of presenting a Networked Nonprofit mini-workshop for a group of about 50 local nonprofits and government agencies in Palo Alto hosted by the Palo Alto Community Fund. The winners included Elliot Margolies (who I also first met at Netsquared event), Mary J.

Policy 94

Policy Social Media Fund Reflection 94

AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2020

COVID-19 has done more than just slow down the event industry—it almost brought it to a complete halt. Physical events with a large number of people are raising red flags all over the world. But, based on what the events industry has seen so far, we are able to make some predictions. Think Small.

Industry 84

Industry Virtual Platform Broadcast 84

Forum One

MAY 28, 2024

NRDC combines the power of more than three million members and online activists with the expertise of more than 700 scientists, lawyers, and policy advocates across the globe to ensure the rights of all people to the air, the water, and the wild. Forum One worked with NRDC this year to redesign their website. It provides data for all U.S.

Award 56

Award Oregon Museum Policy 56

Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Many in the philanthropic community desire that nonprofits reflect the communities they serve—including everyone from volunteers and donors to staff, executives, and the board. You want to ensure all voices from the communities you serve are reflected throughout your organization, especially on your board.

Policy 52

Policy Reflection Culture Training 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

Mentoring 96

Mentoring Policy Review Technique 96

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

You can see the full collection, and how they were voted on by the community here: [link]. The Value-add of Crowdsourcing: For me, the two biggest reasons to include crowdsourcing in your strategic design of community building or contests are: Crowdsourcing invites diversity by encouraging anyone with an idea or interest to participate.

Community 207

Community Case Study Haiti Social Media 207

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

By Ryan Polk , a Policy Advisor at the Internet Society , where he is primarily focused on issues related to Internet trust. As nonprofit professionals, we understand the importance of protecting our organizational data and the privacy of those in our community.

Data 241

Data Plugin Internet Policy 241

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Pay for the admission or ticket fee for people who you think should attend your nonprofit’s events with the hope they’ll donate on-site or in the future. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.).

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Fundraising Mail Law Donation 336

Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While there are risks of accepting in-kind donations, those risks can be offset by creating firm policies and guidelines surrounding the in-kind donations your nonprofit will accept. Services Services are more commonly donated by businesses as a way to support a fundraising event or special project. What are in-kind donations?

Donation 93

Donation Guide Policy Nonprofit 93

Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

However, it’s crucial for leaders to embrace DEI principles and empower the staff and members in their association, especially as 71% of association professionals seek to develop and improve DEI efforts, according to the Community Brands Association Trends Study. . Connect your DEI community.

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Group Volunteer Create Tips 130

sgEngage

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Hundreds of sgENGAGE articles have been written by outstanding leaders and subject matter experts across the social good community in 2022. Check out the articles below to see what our community has been most interested in this year. 7 Step Policy Guide for Creating Operating Reserves by Bess Foley, not-for-profit finance consultant.

Blackbaud 76

Blackbaud Retention Policy Consultant 76

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Planning a safe event—especially if it’s your first time steering the ship—can feel dizzying. Mapping out a fundraising event, especially while taking COVID into consideration, can feel like a game of psychological chess between yourself and the world. Adventure time: Start by visualizing your event. Not sold yet?

Personal 52

Personal Sponsor Virtual Volunteer 52

Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

For instance, at an event recently, the speaker offered to give his book away for free to anyone who sent him a text with their contact information. Observe to learn members’ preferences and interest You likely have data on the purchases your members are making, the events they’re registering for and the content they’re downloading.

Impact 169

Impact Strategy Associations Data 169

Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2023

If you’re looking to advance your DEI initiatives through your current events, programs, and clients, then a programmatic approach would be the right choice. One way to approach this might be to highlight the benefits of promoting DEI, such as attracting new donors who share your values and creating a more inclusive community.

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Audience Practice Fundraising Profile 78

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. The most important thing to remember is to design the event to fit your audience.

Advocacy 143

Advocacy Local Poll Audience 143

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 15, 2014

Use of social media to discuss the world’s most pressing problems has move from under the table, onto the wall, and now with yesterday’s online event engaged many new voices. pic.twitter.com/W25OihgjEz #WEF. Caleb Tiller (@CMTiller) January 14, 2014. Civil Society 2.0 Engagement Networked Nonprofit'

Policy 107

Policy Goal Twitter Develop 107

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

I am so thrilled to have the chance to participate in this event and thankful for the invitation. 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? The full keynote and presentation are below. What is a movement? Or engagement?

Build 220

Build Community Technology Action 220

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

They are activities that are frequently governed and controlled by policies and procedures, such as: Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin conversations about risk. Both directors and employees should know which policies the organization has in place and how they are enforced.

Conversation 221

Conversation Challenge Evaluation Associations 221

Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. Volunteer policies and procedures: It is critical that you have policies and procedures in place that minimize potential problems that could arise.

Volunteer 119

Volunteer Create Policy Roles 119

AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2020

COVID-19 has done more than just slow down the event industry—it almost brought it to a complete halt. Physical events with a large number of people are raising red flags all over the world. But, based on what the events industry has seen so far, we are able to make some predictions. Think Small.

Industry 52

Industry Virtual Platform Broadcast 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. Breaking news that communicates the story of your mission and programs. For example: 1.

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Linkedin Practice Social Media Sponsor 360

EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

1,000 – $4,999) Recognition in annual report or website Invitation to exclusive events Subscription to a donor impact newsletter Silver level (e.g., 10,000 – $24,999): All benefits of Silver, and: Special recognition at events Private meetings with organizational leadership Platinum level (e.g.,

Strategy 177

Strategy Giving Fundraising Gift 177

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 79

Mentoring Policy Technique News 79

sgEngage

JULY 26, 2023

The Requirements Provide Access to Privacy Policies and Other Privacy Resources Do any of your online resources need to include a link to your privacy policy, notice at collection, or forms to change privacy preferences, etc.? You may be required to delete demographic data after closing an event or campaign.

Law 80

Law Change United Kingdom Blackbaud 80

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2014

That’s exactly what the Latino Community Foundation did. Director of Programs and Policy answered a few questions about how they used learning and pivoting to get better results. Tell us briefly about the mission of the Latino Community Foundation (purpose, staffing/budget size, and fundraising history). Masha Chernyak.

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Results Foundation Community Learning 112

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

Every June, the LGBTQ+ community and allies come together to celebrate love and friendship, to show how far the equality movement has come, and how much more work there is to do. Progress is never linear with hate crimes and discrimination against the community rising. Whether you are part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally.

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Education Community Ireland Europe 52