Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Define A Clear Goal for Success and Pick the Right KPI. “In the past year I have been struck again and again by how important measurement is to improving the human condition. You can achieve amazing progress if you set a clear goal and find a measure that will drive progress toward that goal—in a feedback loop.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 5, 2023

We are excited to share that the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Freedmen’s Bureau Search Portal , NYU’s Congressional District Health Dashboard , and March of Dimes have been named Anthem Awards finalists. Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2023

More importantly, it creates a culture of security to safeguard their trust. Establish data goals that will support your long term vision by scaling as you grow. This can be done internally or through external review by a consultant. This is what will enable you to achieve your outcomes and measure your impact.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. If you have no idea what a good or poor donor retention rate is, it’s difficult to measure your own performance. The point is this: You are where you are; the goal is to improve. You know what they say about measurement, right?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

Do you ever feel like working toward your nonprofit’s long-term goals seems more like a game of chance than a tactical approach? It requires your staff and board to work together to develop a game plan for achieving specific goals, prioritize the most important first moves toward those goals, and adapt your plan as needed.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Nonprofits whose organizational cultures encourage outreach and relationship building are already laying the foundational groundwork of high-performing collaboration. Adaptive, transparent, and risk-averse cultures are better prepared to work across boundaries, engage in strategic planning, and participate in teamwork,” as John Bryson said.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Unhealthy leadership cultures are often evidenced by one of two polarized governance styles: micromanagement or rubberstamping. Understanding where the board ends and staff begins is the first step to ensuring a positive and productive internal work culture. . What specific duties fall within our ED’s job description? .

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

An assessment tool can help identify strengths, challenges and gaps and help the board hold themselves accountable to reaching benchmarks and goals. Examine current goals and objectives around board diversity and create benchmarks. Laura Tancredi-Baese, CEO of Home Start, Inc. Invest in training.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Explain why you want to do what you do, then how you will do it, and finally what end goal you are aiming to achieve. Conversely, the mission statement encompasses your shorter target goal and can be changed once that goal is met. Again, this should be a short, memorable summary of your goals and purpose.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

These proactive measures will not only keep your SOA in line with the latest accounting standards but also ensure your organization’s financial health is accurately represented, fostering trust among stakeholders and supporting the sustainability of your mission. Engage with accounting professionals who specialize in nonprofit finance.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

From smaller, newer nonprofits to larger charitable organizations, measuring performance is a universally shared need, especially in the realm of fundraising. But for organizations that offer direct services to constituents, such as social services nonprofits, there’s another layer of complexity— impact measurement.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

Nonprofit teams have a lot on their plates: not only do they have to run their programs as best they can to help their beneficiaries, but they have to run their internal organization also. Often, nonprofits react to funders’ requirements regarding what to measure, though it can be difficult to obtain funding for impact measurement.

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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 speaks to establishing culture norms among staff of curiosity, reflection, and trust. It outlines the practices and skills needed to create a learning culture. Cultural Indicators.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 14, 2021

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement? Am I cultivating a spirit of internal and external learning? Are our key performance indicators the right ones, and are we measuring what matters?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement? Am I cultivating a spirit of internal and external learning? Are our key performance indicators the right ones, and are we measuring what matters?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement? Am I cultivating a spirit of internal and external learning? Are our key performance indicators the right ones, and are we measuring what matters?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

KD Paine and I had the pleasure of interviewing the Arlene McCrehan social media team at Goodwill for our soon to be launched book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Goodwill uses measurement and learning in its evolution into a networked nonprofit. How will you measure it? ” # 150jobs – ow.ly/dm4V4.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Partner Testimonial: Example : “Our collaboration with [Nonprofit Name] has been instrumental in achieving our shared goals. How will these testimonials further your organization’s goals? This might involve setting up a database or a designated section on your organization’s internal server.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2021

grantee organizations led by people of color rated the Packard Foundation significantly lower than respondents at white-led organizations across several measures, including our awareness of organizational challenges, understanding partner context, transparency, and communications about our commitments to DEIJ.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2013

Outcome evaluation therefore involves the verification that program goals are being met. Grant funding and the proper knowledge to conduct program evaluation are common issues: The United Way is one grantmaking organization that promotes an outcome-driven culture in nonprofits. Kellogg Foundation Evaluation Handbook. Sources: 1.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

When considering performance in the nonprofit sector, it is difficult not to jump to conclusions about measurable outcomes and impact. However, for organizations to be impactful and meet the goals set by their diverse missions (and their funders), they must first be high-performing. Concentrate on culture. Look inward.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

It is demanding of an organizational cultural change that will adopt inclusivity in all aspects, both internally and externally. Gathering information and involving stakeholders is an important practice to set goals and develop a recruitment strategy. Phase 1: Triple A’s - awareness, attitude and action.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

Forum One received 12 awards in six categories in this year’s awards for excellence and distinction in website design, development, and digital strategy across the categories of environmental awareness, health, art, cultural institutions, and associations. Excellence – Website for Cultural Institutions. City Health Dashboard.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

While nonprofits implement DEI measures without putting them into practice, these groups are judging by what they see and may be deciding to shift their support to an organization that is more actionable in its efforts. Community partners, donors and volunteers can see when an organization is not being holistic in their DEI practices.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

Cause Camp’s goal is to leave you informed and inspired, ready to take on any challenge. She has spent almost thirty years working in the nonprofit world helping organizations communicate more effectively internally and externally. ” PETER ROSS : How to Measure the ROI of your Marketing Strategies.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

No matter where you are in your growth stage, taking action, in concert with your internal stakeholders, will always bring you closer to the goal of raising more revenue. Monitor progress: Continuously track the performance of your fundraising efforts and measure them against insights detailed in the report.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The Frist Art Museum is a destination for art, culture, and community in the heart of Nashville, TN. The City Health Dashboard ’s goal is to improve the health and well-being of people in communities throughout the United States. Outstanding Website. City Health Dashboard. Health Care Standard of Excellence.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Our website’s blog – which now has over 280 bloggers who publish up to 25 posts per week – has been a powerful tool in our work to create cultural and political change on a range of topics related to family-friendly policies, flexible work and parenting. To increase positive messaging about health reform from diverse voices.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement? Am I cultivating a spirit of internal and external learning? Are our key performance indicators the right ones, and are we measuring what matters?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2021

Set ambitious goals and tight timelines to challenge everyone to do more with less. That’s not our culture. To what extent are your interactions with your other leaders focused on internal issues (e.g. I measure progress in days and weeks, not months and quarters. Pair new employees with experienced mentors.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 21, 2021

The best way to start prioritizing DEI initiatives is by taking steps to ingrain these concepts into your organization’s culture. When these concepts are ingrained in your organization’s culture, you’ll find that inclusion and prioritization of equity will trickle into every decision you make. Watch the Culture Start Shifting.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Forum One worked with NTI to redesign and develop the NTI Index website and data visualizations in WordPress and JavaScript React and D3 technologies, with the goals of making the data easier to understand and more motivating and actionable. Silver – Cultural Institutions for Websites. The Vilcek Foundation.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

ECB involves a series of steps taken by an evaluator (internal or external) to build evaluative knowledge and skills, create a culture of continuous learning and accountability, and make resources readily available. Staff who know the program, the people, and the culture well. Guide to building evaluation capacity.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 21, 2018

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement? Am I cultivating a spirit of internal and external learning? Are our key performance indicators the right ones, and are we measuring what matters?

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Develop a fundraising plan that includes fundraising goals and fundraising methods including grants, corporate and individual donations, and in-kind contributions. . Establish financial auditing procedures and internal controls. . Develop outcomes-monitoring plans to measure performance. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement? Am I cultivating a spirit of internal and external learning? Are our key performance indicators the right ones, and are we measuring what matters?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 1, 2021

Can you make the culture real—and matter? The most effective model for setting strategy we’ve encountered comes from Dinesh Paliwal, the former CEO of Harman International. Maybe internal cultural challenges need everyone’s attention, or industry dynamics are demanding a faster timetable for a digital transformation.

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