Candid

MARCH 21, 2024

At first glance, it would be easy to put a gloomy headline on the Council on Foundations ’ most recent CF Insights field survey tracking trends in community foundations’ 2022 asset growth, giving, and the activity of donor-advised funds (DAFs). Still, at $112.7 billion, total assets in 2022 were well above 2020 totals.

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Forj

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Imagine a thriving online community where members make meaningful connections and contributions. They have access to experts who can help them solve their toughest challenges. They can easily expand their networks by finding people who share their interests. They create a culture of reciprocity by sharing their experience and expertise.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

How do young people today see their role in making the world a better place, and what are the implications for the social sector? Today’s youth, however, are equally focused on ensuring long-term benefits for the recipient communities and building sustainable, meaningfully reciprocal relationships. reported for “informal helping.”

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

In my last article , I examined some of the key findings from the latest CF Insights survey , conducted annually by the Council on Foundations to track trends in community foundation activity and growth. DAFs represented 32% of all assets held by the more than 220 community foundations in the 2022 survey — $38 billion in over 50,000 accounts.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

Building a successful online community starts with a solid plan. . Read on for what to include in your association’s online community strategy. Offering an online community to your members is a powerful way to provide member value. And an online community provides an ideal way to deliver these member benefits. .

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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.

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Forj

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Imagine a thriving online community where members make meaningful connections and contributions. They have access to experts who can help them solve their toughest challenges. They can easily expand their networks by finding people who share their interests. They create a culture of reciprocity by sharing their experience and expertise.

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2022

You wouldn’t apply for a job without knowing everything about the role, right? That’s where your role descriptions come into play. Your volunteer role descriptions let potential volunteers know about the skills required for the role, the tasks they’ll be completing, and other important logistical details. The role title.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In honor of Labor Day, this blog—the first in a two-part series—offers insights into the various roles that unions play within the social sector, based on data from available recent tax filings (2016 and on). . Much like other community institutions (such as churches, YMCAs, etc.), What is a union? .

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OneCause

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Discover how community-generated reviews and testimonials can elevate your nonprofit's fundraising efforts, and how the GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Awards play a crucial role in building credibility, engagement, and impactful fundraising collateral.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Volunteer Coordinator of the Event Committee A Vital and Often Overlooked Role Behind every successful nonprofit event, there is a dedicated team of volunteers working tirelessly to make it happen. These events, whether fundraisers, galas, or community outreach programs, rely on the passion and commitment of these volunteers.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 22, 2024

Across the nation, city leaders strive to build resilient cities, serve their residents, and strengthen their communities economically, socially, physically, and beyond. The second playbook focuses on measuring and communicating impact in meaningful ways. This effort has been made even more pressing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

We focused on principles for community building and community organizing, as well as examples of both short-term and long-term engagement. Principles of Community Organizing. First, identify what your community wants to do – what it is coming together around, whether it’s an event, an action, or a movement. Transparency.

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Donorbox

JUNE 16, 2023

Community engagement platforms play an important role in the success of nonprofit organizations. This blog post will guide you through the top 10 community engagement platforms that you […] The post Top 10 Community Engagement Platforms for Nonprofits appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Association Analytics

MAY 4, 2023

Having this knowledge not only makes you better in your current role, but it will also help significantly when advancement opportunities arise. Become a Rockstar in Your Current Role Whatever your role is at your association, one thing we know is true – members are ultimately the most important part. Are you in marketing?

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. . and “How should we iterate?”

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 17, 2023

At many nonprofits, volunteers play critical roles, from staffing special events and keeping programs running to serving as directors on boards. They are often the most effective community ambassadors, but, increasingly, nonprofits must consider the risks associated with failing to vet potential volunteers.

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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.

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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.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2022

Whether it’s community services, donor relations, governance, volunteer management, or communications, data plays a critical role in telling the story and uncovering the insights required to develop a response. . DLRS is a community-built and community-maintained open source Salesforce solution. Install Version 2.17

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

I was reminded of Ali’s video last week when I led a class for volunteer managers on creating virtual volunteer roles. One of the participants had to take an onsite museum role, where volunteers staff educational carts and engage with visitors, and transform it info a remote position. And that may require the buy-in of your leadership.

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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.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 28, 2022

The post Role of the Nonprofit CFO in Executive Management: The Watchdog Responsibility appeared first on Blue Avocado. The board expects the Executive Director (ED) and CFO to work in partnership to further the mission, but most boards also expect the CFO to perform a “watchdog” function. If the ED is the engine of […].

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DipJar

MARCH 17, 2022

It is a great example of a storied institution finding new ways to support the community it serves and provide new ways – including DipJar – for the community to support its good work. Often people come not for reasons of faith but because they are interested in its architecture or role in the community.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 28, 2021

So, even if a student is attending a lower-priced college, such as a community college, all that time being put in could have been used towards earning money, so that comes at a cost to the learner. The post Exploring the Role of Apprenticeship in Today’s Economy with Tal Frankfurt + Robert Lerman appeared first on Cloud for Good.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Today, Salesforce.org is excited to announce the release of the Salesforce.org Community Impact Report 2022. Salesforce.org Drives Community Impact Through its Products. Our customers are surrounded with support from an ecosystem of incredibly dedicated partners and the best and largest tech for social impact community anywhere.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Bell’s work will play a large role in their success. There are role-playing exercises, and the final activity is a cultural fit session. That specific information allows employers to hire people who are the right fit for their community, and it can help prospective employees avoid situations where they will not thrive.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

In this environment, building a community of loyal advocates for your cause is more important than ever before. While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. Here’s how you can do it: Prioritize community-building over sales pitches.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

When the pandemic hit, this volunteer manager created volunteer roles that were a win-win for staff and volunteers. I wanted to offer them new roles that they would embrace, while also increasing staff capacity. I came up with a process for matching volunteers with capacity-building roles that was very successful. It’s not easy!

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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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Fill Leadership Roles Finding the right fit for a leadership position within your organization can be a challenge. Use event data to find someone who might step into that role! The sweepstakes is marketed to everyone, but there’s personalized outreach to those who have participated in chapter community events.

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DonorPerfect

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The DonorPerfect CommUNITY Conference was made possible by our partners in transformational fundraising. These sessions highlight their role in challenging your fundraising assumptions and growing your donor community. COMMUNITY CONFERENCE Read More ».

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Candid

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Council on Foundations’ 2023 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report Key Findings (for which Candid provided data analysis) offer a broad picture: Median full-time staff salaries for select roles rose 5.49% between 2022 and 2023, i as reported by a non-representative panel of 514 grantmaking organizations.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 27, 2012

When it comes to managing or building communities, online or on the ground, the work can seem overwhelming and sometimes even never-ending. Wherever you are, and whatever the kind of community you are wrangling, there are some general lessons that I recommend. You don’t [really] know your community members.

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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. What’s our role? What is a movement?

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Nimble AMS

MAY 12, 2023

Your membership committee plays a vital role in your association—guiding conversations about key membership benefits, identifying potential member pain points , and strategizing solutions to better support your members. You’ll also want to ensure you clarify each committee member’s role in your guide. Responsibility. Supporting staff.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2022

LinkedIn and Twitter have unique roles in your nonprofit’s social media strategy. LinkedIn is ideal for connecting with sponsors, funders, and thought leaders while Twitter is a fast-moving community built upon real-time news and information sharing. << Register Now >> Please Note: This webinar will be recorded.

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