.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

.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Isolation taught us the value of the relationships and the technology that sustained our communities. Civic and government partners played pivotal roles in their ability to provide that support. The goals were to talk about the great things that restaurants do in their communities. I am still evaluating the lessons learned.

Milwaukee 221

Milwaukee Wisconsin Collaboration Associations 221

.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Back on earth, our discussion centered on this question: How is the role of associations in society changing and is it expanding, contracting, or being completely reshaped? Beyond technology, there are cultural shifts that are making a major impact on the association community. Community building and engagement are new priorities.

Associations 221

Associations Jordan Industry Podcast 221

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

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!

Roles 70

Roles Process Volunteer Colorado 70

frontstream

AUGUST 21, 2023

Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in tackling social issues and creating positive change in their communities. But tracking progress and ensuring long-term sustainability can be challenging without a well-structured nonprofit evaluation and goal-setting process.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Goal Structure Nonprofit 52

Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. Organizations hosted “listening” sessions, in which the Black community shared their experiences with leaders in the sector, mostly non-Black people of color and white people.

Voice 128

Voice Philanthropy Atlanta Student 128

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

Greater Giving

JANUARY 2, 2024

Crafting a Fundraising Event Committee Meeting Agenda for Success The cornerstone of any successful fundraising committee meeting is a well-structured agenda. Committee Roles and Responsibilities: Clarify the roles of each committee member , fostering a sense of accountability and teamwork.

Hosting 52

Hosting Fundraising Awareness Collaboration 52

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

VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

This is precisely why some hospitals retain an auxiliary to run the gift shop, while also maintaining an entirely separate volunteer corps, managed by staff, to fill patient care roles. Lessons from the Field. In recent years, we have conducted surveys and interviews at institutions with longstanding volunteer councils. Mapping the Change.

Structure 98

Structure Volunteer Model Leadership 98

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

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 128

Participatory Model Grant Fund 128

Candid

APRIL 25, 2024

Among the funders for its first local chapter, Press Forward Chicago , were the Democracy Fund and the Chicago Community Trust, demonstrating the intersectional nature of local news funding. In Sacramento, California, the James B. A 2021 study by the foundation found local outlets struggling to secure new revenue streams.

Local 52

Local News Foundation Fund 52

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Writing job descriptions is essential to building your nonprofit’s organizational structure and ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities. They also help to clarify where a role fits into the collective organization. What is the Purpose of the Role? What is the Purpose of the Role?

Job 59

Job Roles Skills Nonprofit 59

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.

People 76

People Community Video Podcast 76

sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

While an innovation culture looks different depending on the nonprofit, there are some key characteristics of a culture that leaves room for innovation: Strong Leadership: Leadership plays a key role in any company culture, but it becomes even more important when fostering innovation.

Culture 78

Culture Create eBook Attitude 78

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning. Fast forward to today….

Knowledge 67

Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 67

The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 2, 2023

Define Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities Once you’ve identified the tasks that volunteers can perform, create clear and detailed job descriptions for each role. Utilize multiple channels to reach out to potential volunteers, including social media, local community events, and partnerships with other organizations.

Volunteer 52

Volunteer Roles Training Train 52

Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

Q&A with a Toledo-based library on building community capacity. Candid : What would you like people to know about your services and how you view your role in the community? First are the passionate individuals looking to start a new nonprofit to meet an emerging/existing need in their community.

Library 98

Library Grant Local Roles 98

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The drivers of hunger include conflict, climate collapse, and chronic structural inequality that systematically excludes vulnerable communities from decision-making and benefits some to the detriment of most. Devex and Global Citizen are engaging a broader audience — and Salesforce.org is playing a key role in supporting innovation.

Collaboration 76

Collaboration Challenge Hunger Kenya 76

sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

For organizational leaders, deputizing—and supporting—the right person at your organization will return huge dividends in the form of clean, organized, and well-documented data structures. Check out the Blackbaud Community to get started connecting with other data-focused friends. If you are the data guru, welcome to the club.

Chart 81

Chart Map Data Attention 81

.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

But, our community doesn’t get the credit it deserves for invention. Set clear expectations and roles from the beginning. Does your governance structure help or hinder your progress towards goals? The association industry has a reputation for clinging to traditions as stubbornly as Linus hugs his trademark blanket.

Advice 170

Advice Course Associations Change 170

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 outlining your organizational structures. Don’t stop there!

Associations 52

Associations Practice Strategy Leadership 52

Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

Acknowledging that our society is built upon patriarchy, where does that leave the perspectives of traditional gender roles in your organization and on your team? This can include incentive structures, remembering that women’s philanthropy is part of thinking more inclusively in programming, speakers, professional development, and etc.

Philanthropy 84

Philanthropy Strategy Fundraising Indiana 84

EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Donations are the most important example when it comes to securing support, but your website’s navigation and design play key roles, too. Illustrate your mission, work, and community to make compelling cases for support. As your website grows and evolves, make sure your navigation bar still accurately reflects its structure.

Virtual 190

Virtual Site Support Fundraising 190

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Each of these roles has one thing in common – documents. Sample Google Drive Structure Available for Download. Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause. 3) Conserve Resources. Managing a board, whether large or small, is no small administrative task. FULL BIO ].

Google 311

Google Conservancy Demonstration Collaboration 311

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources.

Accessibility 104

Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 104

CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

As nonprofit professionals, we often wear many hats, having to fill the roles of copywriter, editor, marketer, and more. 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. If this sounds familiar, then we’ve got some good news.

Examples 83

Examples email Communication Language 83

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Guest speaker Tezza Yujuico, COO of Athena East an on-demand team of online community managers and social media analysts, shed some light at the TechSoup headquarters during the January Online Community Meetup. The discussion commenced with the question: "What is the current structure of community and social media?"

Companies 47

Companies Roles Community Management 47

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Apply this structure to your nonprofit’s story by showcasing the journey of those you serve. This narrative structure naturally draws people in, making them feel like an integral part of the journey. This narrative structure naturally draws people in, making them feel like an integral part of the journey.

Captivate 52

Captivate Storytelling Nonprofit Story 52

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Here are some best practices for effectively managing staff turnover and onboarding with your grantmaking software, including some methods of reassigning existing records to new staff members, establishing clear security roles, and building a comprehensive policies and procedures guide to keep everyone on the same page.

Data 74

Data Blackbaud Policy Database 74

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Fortunately, there are many formal and informal changes you can implement into your organization’s structure to keep your employees motivated. Enhanced community impact. Each role has specific responsibilities, and training helps set a foundation for each worker’s confidence. Talent attraction. Lack of leadership support.

Ideas 52

Ideas Practice Roles Leadership 52

Forum One

OCTOBER 17, 2023

With this shared objective, products across sectors play an essential role in addressing needs and driving progress. Explore the City Heath Dashboard case study AARP Livability Index The Livability Index website and data explorer scores neighborhoods and communities across the U.S.

Product 88

Product Develop Impact Case Study 88

TechImpact

AUGUST 4, 2014

A nonprofit board is comprised of highly successful and influential people in the community you serve. While this sounds fundamental, clearly defined roles on a board is all too often overlooked. Structures and information. There is no one ‘secret sauce’ here for what makes an effective board structure.

Structure 159

Structure Sound Culture Roles 159

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.

Lesson 96

Lesson Effective Create Nonprofit 96

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 82

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 82