.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

Keep the conversation meaningful with an honest discussion about strengths, weaknesses, and progress that avoids judgment. Work is still work, and it requires skill to manage relationships where you may need to have difficult conversations or take action that might be unpleasant.

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Attitude Skills Environment Team 221

sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

There are millions of wonderful nonprofit organizations working to make this world a better place. Depending on how your application is set up, you can add an open-ended question or discuss it during a follow-up conversation. And as a grantmaker, you’ve had the privilege of supporting many of them. How do you track time and effort?

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Grant Policy International Application 91

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

All of these constructive conversations, this collective feeling of being heard and valued. And most of all, leadership of organizations need to be in constant conversation with their constituents, not constantly blasting messages at people. And I hope it will spark conversations online and on land that we can all learn from.

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Conversation Blogger History Social Media 122

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Cabral, MA, CFRE, MFIA , founder of Development Consulting Services , which serves both fundraising professionals and executive directors new to fundraising, wanting to excel in their fundraising role, or advance in their career. They are not places where individuals go first to seek out information about a cause or to make a donation.

Social Media 353

Social Media Donor Media Social 353

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Technology can now imitate many aspects of in-person events, from chat functions that mimic group conversations to interactive games and events through a screen. Auctions are great, but there’s one major problem with them: They take place over a limited timeframe, so if a guess somehow misses them, you’ve missed out on donations.

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Method Fundraising Virtual Nonprofit 353

Global Giving

JULY 25, 2017

Jessamine Chin Director, VMWare Foundation Who She Is: As Director of the VMware Foundation, Jessamine Chin leads engagement for VMware's 20,000+ employees and heads their worldwide, social impact programs. In 2017, Great Places to Work and Fortune magazine recognized VMware as one of the Best Workplaces for Giving Back.

Director 52

Director Foundation Practice Technology 52

Nimble AMS

MARCH 27, 2023

Creating a central place for conversations is a great way to encourage discussion about your meeting agenda and keep the conversation flowing after the latest board meeting. Dividing your board members into subcommittee groups could help to further streamline their work processes and encourage conversation.

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Platform Community Management Online 98

Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

” “The conversation easily gets off-track, and before you know it, 30 minutes have passed and we haven’t even discussed important business because we’ve gotten off on a tangent again.” Without these two things in place, you may struggle, so it’s best to get these nailed down as quickly as you can. Solution: Redirect.

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Fun Product Law Nonprofit 98

NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2017

It’s important to take a good first step in developing an efficient and cohesive setting for your board of directors to set up shop and pave the way for your nonprofit to thrive. Even if your nonprofit has all volunteers and no staff, a board of directors is a must. First, we need to define what the board of directors do.

Director 46

Director Policy Government Guidelines 46

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

As the Education Director, Ash will be responsible for overseeing and designing programs for the NTEN Community to help them transform technology into social change. I am constantly driven to see the world become a better place with a knack for making connections as I speak both fluent nonprofit and technology.

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NTEN Director Education Lesson 95

Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2021

After all, y’all said so in the three interviews we had with the staff, Executive Director, and the Board of Directors. I felt that my harrowing journey had brought me to a place of reconciliation and self-forgiveness for allowing others to tear me apart the way they had. So, what happened? But it was OK now. to join them. .

Leadership 138

Leadership Fundraising Nonprofit Director 138

Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Often, such initiatives come from the top down and start with the board of directors. They feel valued and respected for who they are and what they bring to the conversation. After all, conversations about race, ethnicity, LGBTQIA, and inclusion can be uncomfortable and difficult. What policies are in place? Christal M.

Policy 52

Policy Reflection Culture Training 52

Nimble AMS

APRIL 27, 2023

If your association wants to experience the Salesforce culture, this event is the place to do it. Every attendee we interacted with had something to add to each conversation.” Your organization will have the opportunity to witness the entire Salesforce ecosystem in action, from Tableau Analytics to Marketing Cloud.

Associations 115

Associations DC Industry Analytics 115

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

By Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier , CFRE, CNP, CNC, Executive Director of the Jordan Thomas Foundation and Owner of AQP Consulting. There is a higher website conversion rate and donors stay on the website longer because of more opportunities to engage with the software. Bloomerang is super conversion friendly.

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Relationship Software Management Pledge 231

Blue Fox

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Sheehan will speak on how to have meaningful financial conversations with a nonprofit board of directors. The conference will take place March 24-26 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland. A better way to guide financial conversations. There has to be a better way. A better way to present the data.

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NTEN Conference Technology Baltimore 78

Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

Welcome to the real world of “more than a great fundraising technician”—and that holds true for pretty much any senior-level position, e.g., program director, finance officer, and of course the ED/CEO.”. Here are some good places to begin: Building a Culture of Philanthropy in Your Organization , Simone Joyaux, Nonprofit Quarterly.

Culture 124

Culture Philanthropy Facilitation Job 124

NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Flickr photo: lovebugstudios As an Executive Director, I especially love talking to other leaders about technology. No matter what prompts the conversation though, it almost always circles back to the same place: productivity. For the ED, the ultimate win for technology comes when we get even 1% more efficient.

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Director Tech Tips NTC 84

NTEN

APRIL 5, 2012

By Kivi Leroux Miller, President, NonprofitMarketingGuide.com When I speak to nonprofit executive directors about marketing and communications trends, I’ll often see a slight narrowing of the eyes and pursing of the lips, or a full-out slump back into the chair. That body language is saying, “Oh, really? I don’t think so.

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Director Communication Journal Nonprofit 85

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Since meeting in person with students for scholarship interviews is off the table in most places, some institutions have begun offering alternative options to meet with students via zoom or by phone. It’s no secret the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of scholarship management this year.

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Conversation Time Wisconsin Student 49

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Crystal Dionysopoulou is the founder and Creative Director of Lucid Fox , a dynamic web design and development agency that puts people first. They identified many reasons that someone might be on their site; instead of prioritizing one over another, they decided to offer the user the choice to help guide them to the right place.

Technique 325

Technique Design Websites Brain 325

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. Funder collaboration need not be burdensome, nor does it require perfect alignment.

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Collaboration Foundation Local Philanthropy 92

BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

One of a board member’s main roles—while rarely discussed—is to support the executive director (ED). It requires a deep understanding of the ED’s roles and your place in making that person successful…without micromanaging. Is Your Board Properly Supporting Your Executive Director.

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Director Support Roles Relationship 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

It also has a track that takes place in a large room with roundtables and a designated discussion topic and facilitator. I was asked to facilitate a session on the question, "Should CEOs and Executive Directors Use Social Media?". Anand Mahindra s the vice chairman and managing director, Mahindra Group, a large corporation in India.

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Social Media Director India Media 99

Nimble AMS

MARCH 19, 2021

But, while you might know it’s time to provide an online community for your members, how do you convince your executive team and your board of directors? Gain insights into member needs – You can gain new insights from member conversations in your member community that can inform and improve your member programs, marketing, and engagement.

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Community Online Badge Associations 140

Candid

JANUARY 5, 2023

Chantal Forster, Executive Director, TAG ( Technology Association of Grantmakers ). If you’ve been waiting for an invitation to the data conversation, this is it. We hope you will join us in continuing the conversation. Elizabeth Kane, Managing Director, Core Services, MacArthur Foundation.

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Data San Antonio Social Philanthropy 116

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It also depends on your previous conversations or donor surveys. Explain to the recipient that a tote bag, bumper sticker, or coffee mug can be a conversation starter with someone who might be interested in supporting the cause. It contained a handwritten note from the Executive Director asking if we could set a time to talk.

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Gift Donor Studies Donation 105

Nucleus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Pausing and assessing who owns each data source and how changes to systems take place is the necessary first step. At AACR, John McKenney found that a big-picture perspective was needed to break the cycle of IT being focused purely on one project after another. The AACR defined this as “data normalization” – an achievable first step.

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Discussion Associations Technology Analytics 130

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2011

He goes onto say how they focusing their integrated strategy on a metric that matters: conversions. However, conversion rates were flat. These direct response tactics have their place, but when allowed to go unbridled they can quickly dilute your long-term interests. Active Social Engagement/Sharing Channels.

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Conversation Chapter Channel Module 106

Media Cause

APRIL 13, 2023

Even if you’re not on TikTok, there are a few important takeaways to consider from this conversation at the moment. 1. Protecting Consumer Data is Important Luke Dringoli, VP of Tech This talk about the TikTok ban is just the tip of a bigger conversation—what we need is a comprehensive, national online privacy law.

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Digital Marketing Strategy Social Media 94

Forum One

MARCH 16, 2021

The Forum One team is excited to be a part of the annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) , which is taking place online this year. Conversational Marketing: Using Chatbots to Support Your Nonprofit’s Mission. Speakers: Kurt Voelker , VP Business Strategy and Growth, Forum One Corey Jones , Creative Director, Forum One.

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Virtual NTC Director Culture 62

Forum One

MARCH 30, 2021

As a sponsor of this year’s conference, the Forum One team is excited to participate in a number of ways in this year’s annual MuseWeb conference, taking place between April 5th and 30th. Here are a few places where you’ll be able to find us. Conversational Marketing: Can Chatbots Increase Engagement with Your Museum?

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Museum Experiment Arkansas Culture 63

Candid

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

More recently, Lawrence Mishel and Jori Kandra from the Economic Policy Institute placed the 2020 figure at 351:1. of grantmakers $26,866 $157,500 $220,000 $268,449 $325,000 $1,106,886 646 Includes respondents that reported salaries for their CEO/president/executive director and at least two or more other full-time staff.

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Ratio Survey Sample Report 105

EveryAction

MARCH 14, 2016

Here are a few places we'll be next week during 16NTC - make sure to come by! Join us + some friends for great conversation, strategy tips, and nonprofit marketing best practices. Mo’ Content, Mo’ Money: How to Improve Conversions and ROI Through Content Marketing. Melissa Wyers Executive Director Let's talk about: Fundraising.

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San Jose Build Delicious Conservancy 101

.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource, Managing Director of Business Strategy, moderated this insightful conversation. Fortunately, because the association already staffed a hotline, an infrastructure was in place. “We Eroding Trust Trust was the theme for the ColLAB.

Milwaukee 221

Milwaukee Story Share Wisconsin 221

DipJar

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

We spoke with Amy Gravell, the managing director, and Shannon Carroll, the director of business & operations, about the theater, its mission in the community, the ways the community supports its efforts, and – of course – how DipJar has helped. Arts, culture, and performance are all personal passions for her.

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Rhode Island Story Russia Arts 98

Care2

MARCH 19, 2010

It was a sunny SxSW Saturday last week where people came together for Zoetica Media 's brunch and brainstorm session -- with one nonprofit in mind: Safe Place. The goal was to look at Safe Place's community, internally and externally, and offer a strategic starting point for this nonprofit's social media plan.

Social Media 66

Social Media Place Media Social 66

Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). Our mission is to develop neuro-inclusive communities for adults with autism and other intellectual or developmental disabilities to ensure that everybody has a place and a sense of belonging in the world.

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Utah Project Lesson Fundraising 105