Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. At their core, advisory committees are groups of individuals who are stakeholders in your nonprofit’s work and who want to play a role in ensuring you achieve maximum impact.

Voice 90

Voice Community Structure Nonprofit 90

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and fundraising tools play a significant role. It can be helpful to think of these tools not as separate elements but as complementary forces in your mission to engage, nurture, and expand your community of supporters. Data-driven strategies: Informed fundraising is successful fundraising.

Community 85

Community Organization Fundraising Integration 85

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

There are definitely times when community building and even campaigning or organizing feels just like that! But, operating as a community organizer or manager is such a filling and critical role for programs, platforms and even campaigns to be successful that the idea of herding cats turns into searching youtube for cutest kitten videos.

Community 198

Community Management Proposal Roles 198

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Our participants were hungry for leadership experiences, so we formalized a network to train people to become welcoming outdoor leaders in their own community. What role does unearthing and celebrating Black history play in Outdoor Afro’s mission and work? Welcoming and hospitality are values that sit at the heart of Outdoor Afro.

History 116

History Community Conservancy Leadership 116

NTEN

JUNE 5, 2014

That''s why we''re doing our best to recruit a remarkable group of facilitators to help shape your experience. Each track will have two Lead Facilitators and several additional Facilitators who will design spaces and lead small group conversations to make sure that every participant has the chance to both learn and share.

Facilitation 95

Facilitation Leadership NTEN Track 95

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Assign roles that play to each member’s strengths and facilitate open, continuous communication. Take advantage of your connections, community resources, and other avenues to attract candidates who share your organization’s core values and mission.

Director 94

Director Guide Government Analytics 94

.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Trye Nichols prompted vocal support for social justice throughout the business community. The following numbers reveal that progress in the association community is not as rapid as we would hope. We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities.

Associations 221

Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Once you know what you need, craft clear board role descriptions that resonate and attract. Describe not just the roles but the impact these roles have. Engage with these communities to find those who are already stepping up. Offer mentorship and resources that help them grow into their roles.

Director 83

Director Guide Metrics Nonprofit 83

sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. If you don’t currently hold a leadership role, talk to your management early and often. Is this you?

Participatory 118

Participatory Model Leadership Application 118

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The workshop started with a role play of David and Rachel planning the agenda for the workshop, but simulating how you might do this over the Internet and using graphic recording. This segment was followed by small group work where we did a peer assist brainstorm on incorporating visual techniques into their next meeting.

Facilitation 107

Facilitation Technique San Francisco Storyboard 107

Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more. I believe it is fostering the love of people and that pathway to change that is the role and mandate of philanthropic institutions and funders.

Relationship 62

Relationship Build Organization Philanthropy 62

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

The pandemic spotlighted the inequalities of food allocation systems that weren’t distributing healthy, fresh, nutritious food to underserved communities. We know that technology can play an essential role in reimagining a new system that benefits families and communities alike. But technology alone isn’t the answer.

Hunger 59

Hunger Podcast Community America 59

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 3, 2024

Marginalized and underserved communities have not traditionally had access to data resources that could benefit them. Funders who are willing to take an active role in how their contributions are allocated can influence these communities access to and use of data repositories.

Benefit 52

Benefit Application Data United States 52

Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. Advocacy: Spreading the message Successful board members go beyond their boardroom roles by actively advocating for the nonprofit.

Difference 100

Difference Influence Demonstration Nonprofit 100

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Deciding Together: Shifting Power and Resources Through Participatory Grantmaking offers this definition: “Participatory grantmaking cedes decision-making power about funding–including the strategy and criteria behind those decisions–to the very communities that funders seek to serve.”. published by the Ford Foundation.

Participatory 132

Participatory Model Grant Fund 132

Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

It’s about reimagining systems, facilitating change, and co-creating a better future. By contrast, positive emotions and experiences broaden our perspectives and build up our mental resources, facilitating increased innovation, social connection, and solutions. However, our task as a sector is about more than survival.

Celebrate 92

Celebrate Movie Social Exercise 92

.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

An expert on branding startups, executive leadership, governance, and more, Allison has deep roots in the association community. million community members have been reached with information, skills, and services. As the executive director, you facilitate an International group that is service-oriented and driven by women.

International 221

International Conversation Issue Leadership 221

Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

Your board can do much more than approve budgetary plans and make high-level decisions about your nonprofit’s direction; in fact, board members can play a substantial role in every aspect of your organization. This means rallying not only your staff and volunteers around your nonprofit’s mission, but also your board. Let’s begin.

Facilitation 52

Facilitation Consultant Relationship Roles 52

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

We’ll be facilitating a conversation, more than doing a formal presentation, and will focus on the power of crowdsourcing (using our own case study from conducting the Social Media for Social Good case study competition) and the application of social media in nonprofit program delivery.

Community 207

Community Case Study Haiti Social Media 207

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 13, 2020

As they develop community benefit programs to address health disparities and elevate community well-being, co-investment with like-minded partners helps drive greater impact. Community benefit managers and C-suite leaders alike struggle with questions: Where do we start? Remember to include community-based experts.

Community 49

Community Effective Create New Jersey 49

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2024

Huge instability in the development director role is just one symptom of a larger problem: lack of basic fundraising systems and inadequate attention to fund development across the board. To empower people to be the change they want to see, one must facilitate philanthropy. Why aren’t we investing in greater impact? Love, not money.

Problem 78

Problem Philanthropy Nonprofit Charity 78

Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

I facilitated check-in meetings that fostered active engagement among board members, encouraging them to reflect on how their unique strengths could propel Candid toward its vision. This approach can lead to a reactive, rather than proactive, approach to addressing community needs.

Government 59

Government Collaboration Nonprofit Evaluation 59

M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Change the terms of the debate and change the culture Nonprofits have always played a pivotal role in shaping public discourse and cultural norms. By mobilizing communities in support of solutions that center their needs, nonprofits can exert pressure on decision-makers to allocate resources where they are most needed and best utilized.

Advocacy 96

Advocacy Impact Culture Alternative 96

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 28, 2010

This morning I had the great pleasure and honor to present at Amplified Leicester about Community-Driven Social Impact, and run a short strategy-building workshop. They are also hoping to learn from and document their experiences to share as a model with the larger global community looking to do something similar. Presentation.

Impact 123

Impact Community Social Phoenix 123

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

Last week, I had a fun time moderating the June #4Change Twitter Chat on Online Community Building. Best Practices: From @davidahood: Still strongly believe that there has to be an element of face to face/on the ground connection to any successful engagement and mobilisation of any community. Social media makes that much easier.

Community 132

Community Build Local Los Angeles 132

Association Analytics

MAY 20, 2024

Data is key to optimizing non-dues revenue Data plays a pivotal role in driving success for associations, particularly when it comes to non-dues revenue generation. Once they completed the survey, they gained access to previous weeks’ responses, helping to foster a sense of engagement and community.

Associations 169

Associations Poll Industry Stream 169

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Because of their distance, however, it’s easy for them to feel disconnected from your nonprofit’s community if you don’t have specific initiatives to help them feel included and engaged. Set up a mentorship program: A mentorship program is an excellent way to welcome new remote volunteers to your nonprofit’s community. Let’s begin.

Virtual 52

Virtual Volunteer Experiment Tips 52

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Has your nonprofit identified an unaddressed need within your community? To help you build a sustainable volunteer program, in this guide, we’ll cover the essential steps for starting a volunteer program: Conduct a community needs assessment. Define your volunteer roles. Conduct a community needs assessment.

Volunteer 92

Volunteer Program Roles Training 92

Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover three things you can do to express your faith through your work: Be transparent Integrate Christian values Foster a strong community of support The values associated with charitable work and community service generally align with the values of the Christian faith.

Work 52

Work Nonprofit Local Roles 52

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

But many Advisory Boards sit idle, with members not knowing their role and organizations not knowing what to do with the Board they created. Advisory members serve mainly in an advisory capacity though there are other roles they can assume. Involving members of the affected community in Advisory Boards is becoming more and more common.

Roles 111

Roles Nonprofit Government Advice 111

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Smaller, place-based foundations are managed by individuals with deep ties to the community. 1) Meeting Urgent Needs in the Community . Benefits of Funder Collaboration .

Collaboration 95

Collaboration Foundation Local Philanthropy 95

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the vast landscape of nonprofit operations, volunteers are the unsung heroes who fuel the engine of change and community service. Each has a unique reason to volunteer—whether it’s for personal growth, community engagement, or a heartfelt connection to your cause. Keeping them engaged is where the real challenge lies.

Arts 64

Arts Volunteer Retention Skills 64

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 28, 2011

In this study, Chao Guo and I researched what nonprofit executives describe as the most important roles of the board. [1] We surveyed 121 community foundation executives from across the United States. These individuals provided almost 400 comments, which were organized into 13 roles. Most Important Roles of the Board.

Roles 77

Roles Director Research Texas 77

sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

APIs and the Art of the Possible (Panel) Panelists include Nick Marchese of Emma Willard School, Shandor Simon of Beaver Country Day School, and Stephen Boyle of Blackbaud The power of APIs lies in their ability to seamlessly connect disparate systems, unlock data silos, and facilitate the exchange of information in real-time.

Blackbaud 89

Blackbaud API Empowerment Nevada 89

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The data collected is usually owned by the grantmaker, not questioned, and not shared back with the grantee or any larger community. For issues with this, check out Vu Le’s 2015 post “ Weaponized data: How the obsession with data has been hurting marginalized communities.” Consider: Who defines objectives and “success”?

Participatory 89

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 89

NTEN

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

NTEN is looking for technology, community, and event lovers to join us in our work serving the nonprofit technology sector. This position offers the right individual the opportunity to serve in a key role on a dynamic team that truly loves their work, is highly dependable, intentional, and also playful.

NTEN 83

NTEN Community North America Technology 83

sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

In turn, they’ll benefit from the positive association with your cause and can expand their own reach within your nonprofit’s community of supporters. For example, an animal welfare organization might run an awareness campaign to bring attention to pet overpopulation in the community, which is leading to more abandoned pets in the shelters.

Awareness 75

Awareness Campaign Business Collaboration 75