Volunteer Hub

APRIL 21, 2022

Without cybersecurity policies and protocols in place, your nonprofit is more vulnerable to data breaches. According to a cybersecurity survey conducted by Microsoft, 60% of nonprofit respondents do not know of or do not have a digital data policy for handling cybersecurity risks and protecting data. Create password requirements.

Data 90

Data Policy Method Cisco 90

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2013

Last week, I was lucky enough to be invited to participate in a meeting organized by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation called “ Advancing Social Media Measurement for Foundations.” Public knowledge, pressure (to change policy) and action increase in strategic areas. Our foundation is viewed a valuable information source.

Measure 101

Measure Social Media Foundation Reflection 101

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2021

Humanocracy expertly lays out a detailed blueprint for creating organizations that are inspiring and ingenious, and provides you research-based examples, practical guidance and, most important, action steps to take immediately. Create teams that are small and where roles are loosely defined, and policies are flexible.

People 52

People Create Organization Headline 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of hearing Chip Giller from grist.org give a talk at the Packard Foundation about their social media strategy and how they used measurement. The talk was so insightful that I’m sharing what I learned. Engagement: Readers engage with their content.

Measure 97

Measure Policy Social Media Green 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Social Media Measurement is this month’s theme on the Zoetica Salon hosted on my blog Facebook page. Feeding America’s strategic plan has a broad goal to mobilize the public in three outcomes areas: donations, public policy advocates and brand awareness and foster engagement.

Feeds 102

Feeds Social Media Measure Summary 102

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

Retaining top performers is likely a measure of your effectiveness and success in your role. Employee retention must be understood holistically—many interconnected elements create an environment where employees feel valued and want to stick around to grow their impact. It’s also objectively measurable through concrete KPIs.

Retention 71

Retention Management Tips Nonprofit 71

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

Humanocracy expertly lays out a detailed blueprint for creating organizations that are inspiring and ingenious, and provides you research-based examples, practical guidance and, most important, action steps to take immediately. Create teams that are small and where roles are loosely defined, and policies are flexible.

People 52

People Create Organization Headline 52

Forum One

JUNE 9, 2023

This year, Forum One took home three gold, two silver, two bronze, and one merit award in the website, apps, and interactive, and annual report categories. Forum One helped the AARP Livability Index meet the needs of their audiences with an easier-to-use website and accessible data that informs consumer and policy decisions nationwide.

Award 72

Award Colorado Washington Wisconsin 72

Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

Successful organizations are leveraging the power of AI and social media to create more meaningful connections and foster community engagement. We’ve already seen high-profile malicious uses of deep fakes and Generative AI also makes it easier for users or bots to create spam messages and misinformation at scale.

Social Media 81

Social Media Images Video Media 81

NTEN

JANUARY 30, 2013

In the annual letters from Bill and Melinda Gates which was released today, measurement takes center stage. But in the past year I have been struck again and again by how important measurement is to improving the human condition. Ethiopia could have ignored this conflict and reported the most favorable data.

Measure 96

Measure Ethiopia Nigeria Analysis 96

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2022

Nearly 30% of nonprofits report they have no board members who identify as a person of color. According to Race to Lead's report on addressing the nonprofit racial leadership gap, although nonprofits are aware of how workforce diversity benefits organizations and communities, the awareness is not converting to measurable change.

Develop 98

Develop Phoenix Demographics Reflection 98

sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2021

Creating a realistic, achievable budget. Having policies and procedures that support how you use your system. Using budgeting and expense tracking to tie into performance measures. Why I recommend this is that you will then be able to report against your budget by these categories when you’re asked to report against it.”. “If

Podcast 78

Podcast Community Grant eBook 78

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

The survey also revealed that 25% of nonprofits indicated that they have had to lay off or furlough employees and 69 % reported a loss of critical program volunteers. have successfully adopted social enterprise strategies to diversify their revenue portfolios and create sustainable revenue streams, such as the YMCA and Goodwill Industries.

Stream 52

Stream Adopt Arizona Create 52

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A big part of being a nonprofit leader is creating and maintaining a fruitful relationship with your board. And when it comes to creating a nonprofit business plan for your organization, that’s a task that generally falls to the board—a situation that can create a big disconnect between what you need and what you actually get.

Guide 52

Guide Business Support Metrics 52

Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

Even without a complete data set (which is practically unattainable), you can still do things like send renewals, get event registrations, create membership reports and raise funds for your foundation. Measure Progress: Stay on top of your data. Create a glossary to track and communicate official terms and definitions.

Data 169

Data Analytics Associations Registration 169

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2011

Part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation is facilitating several peer learning groups on social media measurement. The intent is to help grantees improve their social media practice through measurement and learning. What social media measurement pilot can best help move your practice forward?

Measure 98

Measure Social Media Media Social 98

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Involve them in the process and create that shared vision together. Another way to establish consistency is to standardize processes and policies regardless of the team manager. If one team has a portfolio of 25 and another has a portfolio of 250, that will erode trust and create confusion. Spend time with your officers.

Develop 79

Develop Management Gift Proposal 79

Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

According to a 2021 report from BoardSource , almost half (49%) of nonprofit executives feel that they do not have the right board members to “establish trust with the communities they serve.” While there is a ton of effort and thought that goes into creating a strong, thriving nonprofit board, it’s always good to start with the basics.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Government Roles Review 52

Bloomerang

JULY 1, 2021

It can be years before you can determine what the financial benefits are; yet just like the act of creating a will in the first place, it’s sensible strategic planning to run and maintain them. A recent report by CNBC found the pandemic caused a large increase in Americans taking the time to write their will and testimony. .

Gift 112

Gift Program Guide Charity 112

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Creating a page with 3-5 CTAs on your website could be a great tool for engagement. Is the donor renewal rate low?

Fundraising 343

Fundraising Mail Law Donation 343

Bloomerang

AUGUST 20, 2021

On-the-ground fundraising measures. Financial reporting requirements. However, some states do require other documentation, such as a statement of financial position, statement of activities, or other state-specific reports. On-the-ground fundraising measures. Adhere to local mask and vaccination policies.

North Dakota 113

North Dakota District of Columbia Guidelines Registration 113

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In fact, when surveyed, 97% of nonprofit professionals expressed an interest in learning how to use their data more effectively, and only 5% reported using data in every decision they make. Data inconsistencies: Data silos updated independently create more room for data entry errors and compromise the data’s usability.

Integration 82

Integration Data Nonprofit Platform 82

OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

The Blackbaud Institute reports that in 2020, total online giving across the sector was up by 21% over 2019. In a 2019 survey, the Pew Research Center reports that 69% of U.S. The Many Risks of Poor Donor Privacy Policies. Online giving continues to be a fast growing and dynamic revenue opportunity for nonprofits of all sizes.

Donor 59

Donor Online Policy Retention 59

sgEngage

JULY 20, 2022

It means servers, software, and policies that enable organizations to scale. Grantmakers need to recognize the importance of funding both the projects and the technology required to support, measure, and grow those projects. The roads we drive on. The wires that carry electricity to our offices.

Conversation 82

Conversation Support Application Nonprofit 82

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned. Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. Who decides what is measured?

Participatory 87

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 87

Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

Forum One received 11 awards in seven categories in this year’s awards for excellence and distinction in website design, development, and digital strategy across the categories of government, DEI, education, arts, health, cultural institutions, and annual reports for corporate communications. Truman Scholarship Foundation. The Harry S.

Award 70

Award Communication Arkansas Drupal 70

DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 13, 2023

A traditional for-profit business might track the purchases its customers make through its app to create personalized, targeted ads. This software makes recording, saving, and referencing data more convenient by providing secure storage and reporting tools.

Data 52

Data Management Database Software 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2015

This section of the report covers new ways of thinking about organizational culture based in continuous improvement based on feedback. It outlines the practices and skills needed to create a learning culture. The report describes the indicators below as hallmarks of a culture of continuous improvement. Cultural Indicators.

Culture 50

Culture Data Create Reflection 50

Forum One

JUNE 22, 2021

Creating a well-thought-out content strategy, tracking meaningful KPIs, and analyzing how it’s performing can help your organization optimize your website. Let’s break down how measurement planning and an agile approach to managing and assessing your content allows you to optimize and track the effectiveness of your content strategy.

Content 47

Content Effective Strategy Measure 47

Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Establish initial governing documents and policies. . You’ll need to create Bylaws and Conflict of Interest documents and policies because both are needed for your IRS application. . Create a website and establish other social media pages. . Develop outcomes-monitoring plans to measure performance. .

Organization 130

Organization Files Nonprofit Grant 130

NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

But the first test is to set up a way to measure it. We were proud to note that through this intervention, there were no reported outbreaks. For nonprofits, measuring their broader impact can be easier said than done. The true test of any nonprofit is to demonstrate impact.

Dominican Republic 88

Dominican Republic Issue NTEN Impact 88

TechImpact

JULY 8, 2014

Create a user guide. Creating a user guide is another avenue to set a team’s expectations, and a great way to help admins understand exactly how the process is intended to flow. Run consistent reports. The first part of managing performance is running a consistent report. How does your nonprofit use its CRM?

System 160

System Nonprofit Relationship Tech 160

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2012

But, how do you measure the results? The report addresses metrics for success for investing in broad field social movements or networked approaches to social change. The report is written for funders and those on the ground doing the work in the context of networks, although it doesn’t go deep into practice.

Metrics 114

Metrics Fund Build Social 114

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Funders reported they had swiftly begun distributing emergency funds, had loosened requirements imposed on grantees, and realized the need to commit to deeper change in order to support long-term sector sustainability. Organizations identify funding, policy, and communication as the top ways they want funders to support their work.

Rhode Island 75

Rhode Island Impact Turkey Survey 75

Gyrus

APRIL 7, 2016

Even companies who have a proper compliance methodology get caught in the midst of changing regulated environment, new compliance measures, etc. Or, they are still following the outdated compliance policies and technology at the organization. A compliance training report can also act as a proof during a compliance audit.

Training 59

Training Train Measure Evaluation 59

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While most nonprofits aren’t gathering sticks to build a fire, survival does often depend on the small, unglamourous tasks of research, communication, and reporting to keep your funding streams alive. What processes and policies are currently in place? What reporting capabilities do you have to make sense of the data?

Grant 82

Grant Management Award International 82

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Whether you’re crafting an emergency plan to react to unexpected external circumstances or creating your strategy for the next two to five years, this guide will help your nonprofit get the most out of its strategic plan. You’ll discuss measurable objectives for the team to reach and draft the priorities for each of these objectives.

Examples 120

Examples Guide Model Nonprofit 120