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…. Data requires intention.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. As a critical element of your brand, your mission statement needs to represent your organization’s ethos but also be informative, succinct, and moving to your supporter base. Here’s an example.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Back then, we were concerned about heady items like constituent-centric experiences, data-driven culture and strategy, technology for change, and use cases for technology. Organizations are taking action: Seventy-six percent of respondents said their nonprofit offers support services to help with mental health and wellbeing.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 2, 2023

They contribute their time, skills, and passion to support the cause, all without expecting anything in return. Identifying Your Needs Before designing a volunteer engagement program, you’ll want to evaluate your organization’s needs and determine the specific tasks volunteers can help with.

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sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

You probably carefully crafted it to be informative, inspiring, and useful for supporters of your cause. But, did you truly factor in all supporters— especially regarding the accessibility of your site? The question of whether websites fall under the purview of the ADA is slightly unclear. Clean up forms.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Outline Governance and Prioritize Development Whether your association operates with a board of directors, committees, or specific leadership roles, a well-structured governance plan sets the stage for effective decision-making. Start by outlining your organizational structures. Don’t stop there! Which CRM is right for me?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

These organizations are structured to grant the power of governance to the board of directors and power of Executive Director management. Unhealthy leadership cultures are often evidenced by one of two polarized governance styles: micromanagement or rubberstamping. Hire a Qualified Executive Director. Positive or negative).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

It comes down to organizational culture. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. The Evolutionary Stages of A Data-Driven Culture. The board supports the organization’s orientation towards using tech and data to realize its mission. Changing a nonprofit culture isn’t as simple as.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Two reports have been released on the topic of capacity building: “ Supporting Grantee Capacity: Strengthening Effectiveness Together ,” from GrantCraft, a service of the Foundation Center and “ Strengthening Nonprofit Capacity ” from GEOfunders. Supporting Grantee Capacity: Strengthening Effectiveness Together.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Prioritize donor stewardship : Focus attentively on donor stewardship and engagement to build strong, long-lasting relationships with your supporters. Do you have a case for support tailored to younger donors?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We’ll finish with 10 minutes to evaluate the brainstorming session, get clarity on points of agreement and disagreement, and discuss next steps. Ask if anyone has any questions. Luckily, many online tools now support virtual brainstorming with features like video conferencing, screen sharing, and online whiteboards.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

An eLearning consultant can help you answer this question and more. Through that work, we’ve seen the common questions that associations face when it comes to hiring an eLearning consultant— and now, we’re here to answer them: What is an eLearning consultant? What should you consider when evaluating eLearning consultants?

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

This post shares some of the most interesting questions I''ve heard throughout these experiences. Feel free to add your own questions and answers in the comments! BROAD QUESTIONS ABOUT AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 1. What about traditional visitors and supporters who may not want to participate? The Museum 2.0 Yes and no.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 18, 2012

Note from Beth : In March, I had the pleasure of co-presenting at the GEO Conference (Grantmakers for Effective Organizations) with Kathy Reich, Director, Organizational Effectiveness Program at the Packard Foundation and Jared Raynor, Director of Evaluation at TCC Group, that helped OE analyze its “goldmine” of grantee data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Marnie Webb has been thinking about how the nonprofit sector might be different if organizations believed in abundance and re-thought their organizational structures and how they delivered programs as a result. If we thinking that way, what are the organizational structures that we have to build?

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 25, 2011

This post shares some of the most interesting questions I've heard throughout these experiences. Feel free to add your own questions and answers in the comments! BROAD QUESTIONS ABOUT AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 1. What about traditional visitors and supporters who may not want to participate? The Museum 2.0 Yes and no.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 29, 2019

One of the most common requests for volunteer services from our nonprofit partners is technology support. Technical volunteer requests can range from help in implementing a new database to support for a website redesign. Is your organization ready for pro bono support? Check out the Evaluate section of Capacity Commons.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Peter and Madeleine were the among the pioneers in writing about, designing, facilitating, and evaluating networks in the social impact space. Way back in 2009, when I first Peter and Madeline, we brainstormed some questions about the strategic use of social media to build a network. A network is more adaptive than an organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Today, the following 10 leadership and business book authors answered this question for me: Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? First, compress the strategy cycle.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

It is a useful technique for creating a more responsive, flexible organizational culture as well as coming up with more innovative ideas for programs and grants that are a good fit. In 2020, the foundation will close its doors. As part of its sunset strategy , the foundation is developing an initiative to support 21st Century Advocacy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The following 10 leadership and business book authors answered this question for me: Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? First, compress the strategy cycle.

Leadership 52

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The following 10 leadership and business book authors recently answered this question for me: Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? First, compress the strategy cycle.

Leadership 52

Leadership Authoring Environment Team 52

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Since this is Research Friday, I’ll point out that he summarizes years of research studies in support of this phenomenon.) In fact, there is a huge tendency for employees to get disgruntled and de-motivated by the compensation structure. It's no surprise when employees perceive job performance evaluations as unfair.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 19, 2016

We realized that we needed a systematic way to evaluate these kinds of requests--a tool that would help us evaluate when to say yes and why to say no. Our museum has already had several requests to lend our support to bond measures that will be on the ballot in 2016. The policy our board approved is intentionally broad.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 6, 2016

As I did at the one-year and three-year mark, here are some of the things I'm most proud of, mistakes I've made, and questions on my mind as we head into the next five years. The theory of change has been invaluable as a "playbook" that we use to guide programming decisions, evaluation protocols, and marketing messages about our impact.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

There is no easy answer to the question of build, buy, or customize. Set the expectation with stakeholders that undocumented requirements won’t be considered to facilitate a thorough analysis of the actual business process and outcomes to be supported. Are you sure a standard product can’t support your needs?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Council for Advancement & Support of Education (CASE) / Fort Meyers, FL/ $445. Attendees include approximately 200 Directors and senior staff from Service and Conservation Corps across the country; officials from federal agencies; representatives from philanthropic foundations; and friends and supporters of the Corps movement.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

This isn't just a rhetorical question. They provide detailed case studies of projects in each area, including project descriptions, informal science education goals, participant training techniques, and evaluation outcomes. What does the word "participatory" mean to you? I would add a fourth model, tentatively called co-option.

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Public Research Participatory Report 36

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 15, 2015

Many questions arise: How much of my time will go into finding a replacement? Instead, consider this an opportunity to step back and evaluate goals, responsibilities, qualifications and team structure while also being thoughtful and deliberate about what you really need in the role. Who carries and strengthens your culture?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 15, 2010

If it is the former, then you will want to identify ways in which you can transform the culture of your event from one of participation to one of fundraising. Also, be sure to consider the operational questions about segmentation. The real question is, why do some participants send more email than others? Think relationships.

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Marketing Tips Online Analysis 55

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

Themes that people want to learn: new metrics structures can bubble up. Learning: evaluating what is being said and what information is needed. ARC - social media team evaluate/watch everything and then send summary and highlights to team. Qui Diaz:Livingston, recently did research for the Philanthropy 2.0 industry benchmarks.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 25, 2023

They also really come into play after your nonprofit’s event is over and done—tthey’re important tools as you work to turn one-time attendees into long-term supporters. Customization: Look for software that allows you to customize event pages, registration forms, and branding to ensure a seamless experience for your supporters.

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M+R

JUNE 7, 2023

While we push ourselves and our clients every day toward a more equitable future, we’re also continually evaluating our internal structures to determine how we can bring an equity-centered approach to all of our work. to consider the following questions: Who needs to hear more about the advocacy work for a given issue?

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

We have a lot of content, and we know that you’ll have questions. We have a short evaluation at the end and formal breaks for Q&A throughout the session, so we invite you to stay engaged. And as I said, there’ll be formal breaks in the content where we review some of those questions. So that’s what today is about.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The WHAT IF Conference is for anyone who supports nonprofit organizations, especially staff and board members, volunteers, donors, foundations and corporate funders. Impact Convergence 2016 brings together leaders, practitioners, and professionals from around the globe who are interested in impact and evaluation. to support our work.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Applicants are primarily responsible to demonstrate proper financial stewardship while simultaneously showcasing how grant funds are used to support their beneficiaries and advance federal program priorities and objectives. General Grants Management: Ensure oversight of federal funding.

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Grant Team Program Work 77

EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) / San Diego, CA / Not available. Discover how these and other factors are irrevocably changing the ways donors structure their largest gifts of a lifetime. Accounting / @nysscpa. Accounting.

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