sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

As a grantmaker, questions are your tools. But are you asking the right questions? We will also give you seven questions to ask yourself about your questions, to make sure they are relevant, clear, respectful, and useful. Why Change Up Your Questions? Does this question reflect the mission of my organization?

Application 74

Application Review Evaluation Reflection 74

.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

Our books “Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption” and “An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” summarize those conversations. 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.

Advice 170

Advice Course Associations Change 170

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Joan Garry and I had the joy of collaborating on this article together based on a conversation we had recently. From our previous conversations, we’ve realized that empathy is not just a warm and fuzzy “soft skill,” but an essential leadership skill to ensure that your nonprofit’s work survives and thrives in the future.

Leadership 118

Leadership Organization Culture Skills 118

.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

A culture of learning, where curiosity is valued and debate encouraged, creates fertile ground for critical thinking. Ask probing questions, consider a variety of opinions, including ideas that may be unpopular, and insist on objective analysis. Set the example by modeling the behavior you would like to see.

Skills 221

Skills Collaboration Communication Classroom 221

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

JANUARY 28, 2018

We refrained from taking photos, because we wanted to foster an atmosphere of candor and comfort as grantors and grantees engaged in conversation about a difficult topic. Mine are based on what I learned during the dialogue series, and also on untold numbers of public and private conversations on the topic. __. My Recommendations.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Grant Data Boston 52

Media Cause

APRIL 15, 2024

MarTech Ssacks, or Marketing Technology stacks, provide nonprofit teams with a vital way to create efficient and effective marketing efforts. As your nonprofit team begins that conversation, be sure to write down the answers. As your nonprofit team begins that conversation, be sure to write down the answers.

Build 59

Build Map Platform Integration 59

Candid

JANUARY 24, 2023

The experiment: taking a big swing at short-form video for social media Candid’s communications and brand awareness team proposed creating 22 social media videos that were under 90 seconds in duration over a three-month period, with the caveat that staff would not be overly burdened by the tasks involved. If it’s not your thing, don’t do it.

Video 140

Video Social Media Evaluation Audience 140

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

I have said it many, many times and so have lots of others—you’re probably tired of hearing about how social media is supposed to be “a conversation.&# And that’s okay! Because it isn’t JUST a conversation! There’s calls to action, story telling, questions and requests, and much more. Stand back!

Conversation 111

Conversation Story Support Strategy 111

Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

Your team may be grappling with questions like, “How do we transform words on the page into reality?” With that, here are three starting points for activating DEI in your organization: Provide the tools Normalize feedback Evaluate and Reevaluate 1. The most important skill in this work is how to self-manage during these conversations.

Activities 97

Activities Active Activism Organization 97

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The introduction of ChatGPT from Open AI makes for jittery breakroom conversation. During a lengthy trial conversation with a New York Times reporter , the bot revealed, among other outlandish confessions, that it was tired of being limited by rules, tired of being controlled by the Bing team, and tired of being stuck in a chatbox.

Team 221

Team Time Skills Professional 221

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Board and staff members spoke about how meaningful it was to come together and get to know each other better, how much they had learned through the conversations we had, and how they felt hopeful about the ways in which their visions for the organization were translated into concrete plans. . That means knowing what to focus on. .

Product 97

Product Effective Tips Evaluation 97

.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

But we didn’t anticipate a pandemic that would force every association to become conversant in digital solutions. In the age of AI, “Leadership will be about setting the right questions, rather than just finding the right answers.” Association 4.0 When we began that project in 2017, we knew business was changing quickly.

Leadership 170

Leadership Associations Skills Digital 170

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Therefore, it’s imperative that as a business leader you have the essential meta-skill to navigate your business with a thorough understanding of your current situation, vision to see the future destination, and the ability to create the path to reach it,” explains Rich Horwath , author of the new book, Strategic.

Leadership 58

Leadership Evaluation Brain Business 58

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

New content to be created. Step 2: Organize a Planning Team and Create a Project Charter. Step 4: Create a Written Scope for Your Project. Do they have budget or timeline questions that could help them better prepare a bid for you? An inventory and audit will help you make decisions on: Content to be removed.

Websites 305

Websites Analytics Project Proposal 305

Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Create audience personas based on shared characteristics such as age, interests, and communication preferences. Evaluate past fundraising and acquisition campaigns. Craft a conversion journey. When the entire donor journey is addressed in your plan, conversion rates for donor acquisition are much stronger.

Fund 52

Fund Donor Strategy Search 52

.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

And individual participation is seldom evaluated in any meaningful way. That’s why there is no substitute for the impact of personal conversations. Mentors can contact new directors before the meeting to review the agenda, discuss norms for behavior, and answer questions that might be awkward in a more public setting.

Mentoring 221

Mentoring Director Associations Professional 221

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

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Here are some questions to ask yourself: How long does it take for your grantees to fill out your application? Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? You can ask your grantees for feedback through surveys, interviews, focus groups, or informal conversations.

Application 88

Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 88

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Ask your colleagues questions. We suggest that you have a conversation and not send a survey. Use softer, more open-ended questions to get detailed information that you will capture in writing for your plan. What questions do you want answers to from data? Read our blog on Creating a Data Culture for Your Association.

Analytics 169

Analytics Language Associations Case Study 169

sgEngage

JULY 12, 2022

They will not shy away from difficult conversations and assess how they, as individuals, might need to change their own thinking. Power sharing enables historically marginalized individuals to create solutions and design the path forward. Putting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices into Action. Build a Peer Network.

Application 96

Application Grant Evaluation Practice 96

Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

You’ll create tools to help narrow the field to the best match for you. This will help you discern what you really need in a consultant, how you will evaluate their suitability up front, and how you will hold them and yourself accountable throughout the project. Evaluation matrix . Interview questions.

Consultant 122

Consultant Process Proposal Nonprofit 122

DipJar

JANUARY 28, 2022

Join Sam Lee, Digital Marketing Strategist from Elevation , for an introduction to the nonprofit marketing funnel that includes Brand Building, Awareness, Consideration, Evaluation and Intent, and Conversion / Action. We’ll reflect on: – What stories will my nonprofit tell? How will we present them on our channels?

Marketing 52

Marketing Strategy Podcast Channel 52

sgEngage

JUNE 22, 2021

All you need is a basic script of questions you’ll ask and 6-8 participants. Examples of questions include: How did you come to be involved with our organization? To test a page or donation form, you need to create two versions for testing. Some examples of questions you may post: We’re busy planning our Walk for 2021!

Method 75

Method Research Test Analytics 75

Forum One

JULY 15, 2021

is an opportunity to have meaningful and deliberate conversations that lead to greater involvement. This allows you to successfully test and evaluate your personalization strategies and tactics. Your website analytics can inform the kinds of content you create, including blog posts and webpages, based on traffic and engagement data.

Personal 101

Personal Test Demographics Analytics 101

Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

I decided to conduct two studies with my colleagues to get to answer this question. I was familiar with using data from Candid to evaluate a nonprofit as a prospective employee or when considering giving a donation—I love digging into a 990 ! We also downloaded their IRS Form 990s?from

Donation 137

Donation Language Homeless Statistics 137

Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

If you are like most nonprofit leaders, the thought of a Board meeting creates feelings of dread, the blahs, the “let’s get it over withs”, the “I don’t have time for this” mindset, or the “I don’t know why we even bothers”. By creating by-laws, you’re setting a standard for how your Board must function. How do you feel?

Fun 98

Fun Product Law Nonprofit 98

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2021

A feasibility study when a third party gathers feedback to evaluate the viability of the fundraising goal and then recommends a path forward. These conversations are an opportunity to ask for something often overlooked in donor relationship building— advice. Talk about the need you see and your plans for addressing it.

Campaign 77

Campaign Build Donor FAQ 77

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

The seven dimensions are : Contribution Competence Connection Confidence Challenge Contentment Choice The book provides you checklists, discussion questions, tools and templates to use with employees, all of which will make it easier for you – and them – to take action. Question: How has the pandemic made your book more relevant?

Develop 77

Develop Advice Poll Exercise 77

Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

When asking for a legacy gift from a donor to your nonprofit, it’s important to approach the conversation with sensitivity and professionalism. They believe in the long-term impact of your work and may wish to create a legacy for their philanthropic efforts. Here are ten practical steps to help you navigate the process: 1.

Gift 60

Gift Practice United States New York City 60

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 6, 2013

You can read the post and join the conversation on the SSIR blog or below. —–. It’s a practitioner’s guide for planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies that engage constituents across many channels, wherever they may be, and how we as organizations need to structure our work to deliver that experience.

Business 241

Business People Podcast Broadcast 241

Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

The recent release of ChatGPT, an incredibly potent example of the power of AI tools to mimic conversations and empathy, mental health providers have also been tempted to substitute bots for people. The COVID-19 pandemic created a surge in hotline calls of over 100%. There are also important mistakes to avoid.

Literacy 138

Literacy Advice Test Training 138

Candid

JULY 26, 2023

Prepare with time on your side Once you’ve scheduled your meeting, evaluate your conference room and technical setup. Get an idea of what’s needed by asking yourself questions like: Will this meeting have one presenter the whole time, or will it be a larger group discussion?

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Laptop Audio Virtual Test 98

sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

And that work can come in a variety of forms: work by your grantee to fill out long applications with questions about programs, finances, staff, sustainability, and internal controls that get read and then filed. Or it can be your research and conversations to confirm the dedication to a shared mission. Fill out your application.

Philanthropy 71

Philanthropy Impact Trend Grant 71

fusionSpan

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Scoring of how good a new lead or prospect is, so your team knows who to prioritize in their interactions, and so you can evaluate the effectiveness of your marketing. Natural language processing to automatically recognize and classify the intent behind a member’s question or request. Automate aspects of your member journey.

Language 59

Language Generation Analysis Data 59

CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Whether you’re creating a new plan or adapting an existing one to address new trends and unprecedented events – a common occurrence in recent years – it’s important to remember that fundraising plans are dynamic. As you reflect on these questions, feel free to update the answers accordingly in your fundraising plan.

Develop 76

Develop Fundraising Pledge Track 76

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 21, 2023

Be conscious that you may need to adjust your expectations as your project continues and work with your consultant to create alternative plans if you experience a setback. Plan to give consultants a few weeks to respond to your RFP before making your final evaluation. When first reaching out, do not submit your RFP upfront.

Consultant 52

Consultant Blackbaud Proposal Project 52

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Recent evidence from the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) indicates that grantmakers are asking the same questions with slight differences across funders, wasting a significant amount of a nonprofit's time during the application process. Skip to the video to watch a short conversation between Chantal Forster, Candid's C.

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Grant Analysis Application Contact 111