Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

There’s no question about it: Data collection can feel overwhelming and scary, and it can often feel like a challenge you’ll never be able to overcome. Be deliberate – If you can’t tell members what you’re going to do with the answer they’re giving you, don’t ask those questions. With all these uses (and more!)

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

But the typical association model challenges agility. I’ve often thought that the model could work effectively in an association environment.” We changed our entire model. After multiple rounds of research and loops in the design process, our solution modeled on the successful Netflix formula emerged.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

” Its response neatly explained the nitty-gritty: “ ChatGPT is a large language model (LLM) developed by OpenAI. It is trained on a massive dataset of text and code, and it can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

Lego is another company that has consistently expanded its business model. Some models are more focused on individuals and others on groups and culture. Ask questions that invite self-evaluation. Questions like these probe below the surface: If you started your own company what would its top values be?

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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. But say hi.

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Classy

AUGUST 9, 2021

To help you capitalize on the biggest donation day of the year, we’re answering top questions from nonprofits that are zeroing in on the year-end giving season. Think about the success your nonprofit can achieve by tapping into the models used by brands like Peloton or Hulu. Giving Tuesday 2021 is right around the corner.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 15, 2022

And while it’s great for specific uses in day-to-day operations like transactional, process renewals or course payments, it can’t help you answer complex questions (see our previous blog, Your AMS Wasn’t Designed for That ). Who are the community influencers on trending topics? Start to build Predictive Models. Why analytics?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

The need for collaboration amongst a diverse array of community members has become a recognized focus within the nonprofit sector. What obligations do white-led nonprofits hold for working with minority community groups and nonprofits in their communities? Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Steps to be taken and put into practice.

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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 (..)

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

Similarly, we saw evidence that the model was associating “People of Latin American descent” with “Incarcerated people.” This may perpetuate the cycle of underserved communities remaining underserved. Large language models such as ChatGPT can make up facts and present them as true. What can bias look like in the data?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

So, instead of a multi-year strategic plan that tries to foretell the future, NTEN uses the Real-Time Strategic Plan model, which focuses on clarifying what we do, how we do it, and what is most important to us in making decisions. I’m honored to collaborate with a wonderful team of board members to serve NTEN and its community.

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

We’d love to hear what questions you have about integrating AI into your social media practice, whether you raise your hand at NTC or send us a message later. We’ll share more after the session and dive into some of the questions we’ll tackle here: Everything’s changing so fast, is everyone already using AI? Template creation.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Imagine you’re teed up for a jackpot question on Jeopardy. One goal was to identify how the pandemic impacted their business models. Create Community Shared values are important for any group, but they are especially powerful for an association. Values create community. It is about having a community of experts.

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

But, our community doesn’t get the credit it deserves for invention. We began this project because, as early adopters of digital solutions, we could see that technology was creating waves and that a rogue tsunami was not out of the question. The Critical Questions will prompt you to evaluate your organization’s current status.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

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. It’s best to use this model when your organization’s external surroundings are generally calm.

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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. Julia Fabris McBride and Ed O'Malley Earlier this year, the authors shared these insights: Question : Why did you decide to write the book? It is hopeful and forward-looking.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

In our models, we assume that astronauts are intelligent, that they’re experts in their technical areas, and that they have at least some teamwork skills. The answers to straightforward questions will typically indicate whether an applicant is technically qualified. What’s tricky is how well individuals combine.”

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

Scenario planning aids in exploring these six core questions: Why are we engaged in planning now? To hear Sharon describe the approach to each of these questions, listen to her webinar. CEOs must be role models for their teams. The goals were to talk about the great things that restaurants do in their communities.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

Social enterprise models may well offer an answer. Should nonprofits become more aggressive in adopting new business models that can add needed revenue? What are the downsides and dangers in pursuing new models? These social enterprise efforts can add a business model by creating sustainable revenue.

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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. Perhaps you’ll start by reading about other models , watching webinars, or developing ideas. Is this you?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

As leaders, we have a responsibility to model this behavior, demonstrating an authentic interest in our people as humans. Model and Celebrate Well-being Practices Creating a robust work culture that incorporates well-being is fundamental. Leaders should also model work-life harmony , recognizing that work and life is never balanced.

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sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2024

To kickstart the process, you should make sure to answer the following questions: Nonprofit-Specific Questions #1 What is your nonprofit’s mission? As such, by defining your mission, you can better understand your community. 2 What objectives does your nonprofit have in place for the next five years?

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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.

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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 (..)

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Mentoring Policy Technique News 81

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2010

To question Facebook and it’s integrity, longevity and ROI [Return on Investment]. As Beth Kanter explains very well , it has everything to do with – you guessed it – Facebook’s revenue model and its long-term goal for worldwide domination of the Internet. Enough with the mystery Facebook!

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2010

Last year, Rick Bonney and a team of educators and science researchers at the Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE) tackled this question in a project designed to define the structures and benefits of public participation in science research (download the full report as a PDF here.) Science has an answer.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

All good questions to be sure. Consider this: what about looking at the standard for-profit business model from a non-profit standpoint? Successful businesses often leverage a simple concept: become better members of the community and reap the benefits of increased profit in the form goodwill. Nonprofit'

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

We continue to grow our offerings in Nimble Communities and reach higher levels of member engagement,” said Michael Blake, Chief Technology Officer at American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Encourage employees and members to ask questions and offer feedback to gain valuable insights into your processes and workflows.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

As a result, you’ve probably found yourself needing to write informative and engaging emails to connect with your community with limited time and manpower. ChatGPT is as valuable a tool as they come, so let’s take a look at how you can leverage the power of AI to optimize your nonprofit email communication. What is ChatGPT?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

However, access to justice for people with low and moderate incomes has been a long-standing issue facing vulnerable communities. CARPLS and the legal aid community in Chicago and across Illinois are working together to ease some of the legal fallout for vulnerable community members.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The pandemic pushed the social sector to make game-changing shifts in community programming, funding models and organizational leadership. Meanwhile, nonprofits faced with the need to diversify programming and revenue models leveraged that surging interest to embark on organizational capacity projects.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., This comes from the “tin cup” model of fundraising, where we come from a place of begging. Rather, you’re seeking critical investment in work that will make your community and world a better place. Please submit your question here.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 19, 2022

According to a Community Brands Association Trends Study , 78% of professionals reported higher than average workloads. Here are seven tips to get feedback from your employees by conducting a staff survey: What questions to ask when designing a survey for staff . Ask the right questions. Do they feel overworked or stressed?

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

Looking backwards at historical data helps you answer that question. And looking forwards through data modeling allows you to make predictions about the future. You probably start ticking through a familiar list of questions that help you make your culinary and nutritional decisions: Do I need coffee? How do I care for my data?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

As a Master Trainer, one of my favorite models of training adults is the Peer Learning Exchange where a group of participants who are working on a similar project or domain of practices interact regularly to learn how to do it better. 18, and a Google Hangout with the Chronicle of Philanthropy at 1 p.m. ET Thursday Sept.

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