Givinga

DECEMBER 29, 2020

As we’ve watched charitable giving become increasingly core to today’s business and consumer culture, we expect several trends will be central to corporate giving in 2021. There’s plenty of room for discussion and even debate as to whether other trends might impact the philantech space as we enter 2021. What do you think?

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Trend Giving Philanthropy Massachusetts 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. Current budget numbers reflect your existing program commitments, not your aspirational ones. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged. Happy action planning!

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Action Report Practice Fundraising 75

Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

I facilitated check-in meetings that fostered active engagement among board members, encouraging them to reflect on how their unique strengths could propel Candid toward its vision. Two prevalent scenarios, both lacking collaboration I’ve observed two nonprofit governance scenarios prevalent across the sector.

Government 59

Government Collaboration Nonprofit Evaluation 59

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 19, 2022

According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , digital innovation is crucial to the success of your organization. To stay ahead of this trend, your association needs to think like an innovator. Creating a culture of innovation is another fantastic way to show you value your members. Be a trailblazer.

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Associations Adopt United States Survey 117

VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The assessments reveal some undeniable benefits to these structures, including volunteers with profound pride in the historical contributions by these entities, remarkable dedication of council leaders, sincere interest in recruiting new volunteers, and a deep passion for the organization’s mission. Lessons from the Field.

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Structure Volunteer Model Leadership 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. It comes down to organizational culture. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. The Evolutionary Stages of A Data-Driven Culture. Example of A/B Testing Results.

Culture 115

Culture Data Measure Social Media 115

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

We can learn through reflection and come to deeper understandings. Professionals tasked with a knowledge role often organize what feels like chaos—to create structure and focus attention on the most important information. However, the questions that make change possible are those that invite people into reflection and shared action.

Knowledge 67

Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 67

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

The same historical and cultural structures that have held back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in so many aspects of our lives are also mirrored in much of the nonprofit sector. Workstream priorities should reflect this knowledge. Change Organizational Culture. By: Yolanda F.

Strategy 82

Strategy Fundraising Philanthropy Nonprofit 82

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

I believe that social networking can do better by thinking about network structures, understanding roles of people, making organizations more sociable and blending social media. ” Simon Mainwaring also has an insightful post on this topic. It is very difficult to talk in social networks with people who think the opposite of you.”

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Tunisia Reflection NGO Libya 104

Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Make sure it’s authentic and true to your organization’s culture. Meanwhile, LinkedIn is a social media platform geared toward professionals meaning that your posts on LinkedIn should be more formal and structured than on other platforms for more engagement. Determine what channels to use. Keep branding consistent. Drive engagement.

Social Media 52

Social Media Strategy Media Donor 52

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2021

arts & culture institutions) may have even experienced a drop in donations compared to 2019. The “how” – program models, operational processes, staffing structures – can shift. Commit the necessary time to reviewing and improving your organization’s DEI policies and practices and reflect that commitment in your budget.

Environment 49

Environment Hunger Model Phase 49

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 18, 2012

During the conference, “a small army of guest bloggers [and] grantmakers, who [attended GEO] posted their reflections on the session and LIP in general on my blog. These are here: Bridge Building or Trust Busting: A Warts-and-All Reflection on “Learning in Public”? Is a Culture of Learning Required To Learn in Public?

Strategy 98

Strategy Public Evaluation Foundation 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2011

networks, training and capacity building approaches, and culture change. I have been reflecting on my system for doing this – looking at the tension between curating one’s network and get things done, but leaving room for serendipity. Sense: Sensing is making sense of the information.

Share 102

Share Reflection Social Media Model 102

Care2

OCTOBER 26, 2011

What we’ve seen across all organizations, regardless of size, is that digital teams—their structure, leadership, and how they are affected by the culture of the institutions where they work—are the biggest predictor of online effectiveness.

Team 73

Team Digital Structure Model 73

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

There Has Been a Change In Your Nonprofit’s Scope Over time, technology, politics, and culture will impact your mission and how you approach it. If your nonprofit has made any large-scale changes, your team should sit down and assess whether your mission statement still accurately reflects your work. Who Do You Serve?

Examples 95

Examples Language Iowa Nonprofit 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

Planning is about using structure and rituals to keep organized. It is important for your team to have the right amount of structure in their workflow. Make Solo Time A Part of Your Team Culture. Team members reflect on their own remote working experiences and use that insight to create a shared charter for your nonprofit.

Collaboration 120

Collaboration Tips Tech Nonprofit 120

Care2

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

The one negative thing I have to say is that the session seemed to lack a coherent structure and while much was discussed it's hard to tie it together. The focus was around the ROI: how to think of the value of social media, the things you need before starting any campaign, and how to measure, analyze and sell campaigns.

ROI 57

ROI Social Media Metrics Strategy 57

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

I did a scan of the several hundred organizations registered for the webinar, many from Jewish education organizations, looking at their social media engagement practices as well as a literature scan of alumni network engagement with social mediaHere’s some reflections: Alumni Networks: Benefits, Challenges, and Strategy.

Social Media 108

Social Media Network Media Free 108

NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

We have HIGHLY innovative staff who push our available technology structures to capacity. The above chart represents the responses from survey participants. What Do the Results Tell Us About Tech Adoption at Nonprofits? “We

Adopt 81

Adopt Benchmark Tech Technology 81

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 15, 2015

According to a 2013 Nonprofit Employment Trends Survey by Nonprofit HR Solutions, the more senior the position, the longer it takes to find a replacement—with the majority taking more than 91 days. Who carries and strengthens your culture? How long will it take to find a replacement? If all of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

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Interview Roles Nonprofit Exercise 28

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

We’ll start with a few key trends in philanthropy that will ground our conversation. I’ve managed campaigns ranging from about $5 million to over a billion dollars in health care, education, arts and culture, and advocacy sectors. It builds a culture of trust and respect. Okay, so positive trend.

Leadership 60

Leadership Fundraising Gift Slides 60

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The purpose of the Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium is to highlight current best practices, lessons learned from the field, and trends in effective nonprofit and philanthropic board leadership, as well as board recruitment and retention. USD School of Leadership and Education Sciences / San Diego, CA / TBD. The Learning Conference 2019.

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Calendar Conference Las Vegas San Diego 111

Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

This conference features exceptional speakers and a plethora of workshops that address key issues and trends affecting nonprofit human-serving organizations. Panel discussions, comprised of industry thought leaders, will address breaking trends and strategic direction. General / #AllianceNC16/ @AllianceNews. 10/26/2016. TechNow 2016.

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Conference Calendar DC Washington 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

Personal learning and reflection on and about your instructional topic. The best approach is to learn blogging is to create a personal professional development blog - a blog you use to write reflections and learnings about your subject area or personal learning goals. Professional development - reflect and learn about your work.

Remix 50

Remix Professional Technorati Wiki 50

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The things that I tell you will not stick unless you are able to reflect upon your own experience and go, “Ah, yes, I think this is what Julie is talking about. ” That reflection is really important. . That facilitator has to be able to manage many different personalities, the different cultures, different experiences.

Community 77

Community Video Slides Survey 77

Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2006

The first is our International Strategy Meetings, where we convene our founding women from 26 different countries, who come together and really examine what the local issues are, what are the global trends, what is the work that they can do in partnership, and they really map out their plan and their goals and their work for the coming year.

Green 40

Green Global Action Network 40

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Given the demands they’re under, m ajor giving leaders face a very challenging intellectual problem: how do you foster a results-oriented culture at your institution without the stock options, bonuses, or commissions that drive for-profit performers? . Maintaining this structure is a management priority. .

Gift 26

Gift Program Proposal Create 26

Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

And the book is structured in a way where each of these elements is given its own chapter with a whole bunch of stuff in it. And actually, before we got started with this webinar, Steven and I were both reflecting on one of our shared favorite people, who’s Kivi Leroux Miller at the Nonprofit Marketing Guide.

Build 121

Build Video New York City Communication 121

Connection Cafe

JULY 12, 2019

We wanted to understand and share how institutions of all sizes and structures create intentional and effective strategies. In many ways, the talent management strategy that engages staff and delivers results for the institution will reflect its unique culture. The idea for a research project was born. What Did We Learn?

Fundraising 22

Fundraising Blackbaud Education Gift 22

Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2016

For an organization assessing its own structure, this blog is intended to provide a simplified basis for self-comparison against each of the three models. Think of it as a starting point to inform future strategy for organizational structure rather than as a proposal that explicitly favors any of the models.

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Model Impact Structure Government 20

Bloomerang

APRIL 25, 2024

His extensive work on effective leadership and organizational success offers valuable lessons for structuring boards that not only meet but surpass organizational goals. The goal is not to create a board that reflects just one person’s vision but to build one that embodies the collective vision of the entire organization.

Build 92

Build New Jersey Knowledge Worker Culture 92

Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

Social Media 28

Social Media Advocacy Interview Online 28

Care2

MARCH 4, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

Social Media 28

Social Media Advocacy Interview Online 28

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2013

But, the forward-looking executive will recognize that the successful and sustainable organizations of the future will be those that are organized and positioned for adaptability and innovation in a marketplace of changing needs, attitudes, preferences, and points of access and that are willing to make structural adaptations to meet new realities.

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Reflection Management Time Attitude 90