sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Setting Clear Goals Usually, the mission statement will reveal the overall goal for an organization, but are often overreaching by design, possibly broader than you need for setting data-driven goals and objectives. This can be inspiring, but it is not always scalable and definitely not measurable.

Measure 95

Measure Help Analysis Metrics 95

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. Here are 5.

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Data Policy Method Cisco 90

Candid

JULY 5, 2022

Every January, Candid surveys large U.S. 1 ] This year, we asked funders about their giving in FYE (fiscal year end) 2020 and 2021, including funding designated for COVID-19 [ 2 ] and what trends they are paying attention to this year. Almost half (45%) of survey respondents named equity and/or trust-based practices: . “We

Foundation 105

Foundation Giving Change Survey 105

Candid

MAY 13, 2024

In a 2022 survey, nearly 70% of respondents cited building measurement, evaluation, and learning capabilities as a critical area in which they would like to invest. A collaborative may seek a particular mix of grantees designed to maximize the impact it seeks. Tracking feedback across the portfolio to improve grantee support.

Measure 58

Measure Collaboration Effective Impact 58

Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

To assist with your recruitment efforts , survey your members and be sure to include questions addressing basic demographic data. After you’ve gathered the survey results, you can review the information and determine which members would be the best fit for your diverse and inclusive volunteer group. . Learn more.

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Group Volunteer Create Tips 129

EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Surveys: Learn more about your advocates and potentially identify grasstops advocates in your ranks by sending short surveys asking about their grassroots advocacy experience, connections, and more. Share the videos with advocates to bring them close to the lawmaking process.

Advocacy 143

Advocacy Local Poll Audience 143

Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

We are not experts in DEIA and we felt it was important not to position ourselves as such, but rather to focus on our own needs as an organization so that we could better define our strengths, gaps, processes and approach for ensuring DEIA work here is supported, sustainable, sincere, and genuine. DEIA is also about what we do. What’s Next.

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Survey Evaluation Accessibility Practice 57

Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—has been under fire in the past few years over its lax policies on news content, data privacy, and misinformation. This has led to situations where BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ users are disproportionately affected by policies meant to address “bad” behaviors.

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Social Media Media Strategy Social 94

VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Designed to assist and support an organization (and most commonly hospitals, museums, libraries, and arts organizations), these groups historically focus on raising funds, sometimes manage the volunteer corps, and nearly always maintain their own governance system. Lessons from the Field. Implementing the Change. Sustaining the Change.

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Structure Volunteer Model Leadership 98

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

In addition to charitable organizations, the IRS distinguishes many other types of tax-exempt organizations with the 501(c) designation. It can take several months to a full year to complete each step of the startup process, which we’ll cover in the next section. What are the different types of nonprofits?

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Nonprofit Files Policy Software 85

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs. The Bloomerang Payments processing fee is 2.2% + $0.30

Software 90

Software Free Tools Adobe 90

Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

A case management tool is a software application designed to streamline and automate the process of managing caseloads, clients, and resources within public sector and nonprofit organizations. They are updated any time there is a change in regulations or policy. How does your solution measure impact?

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Tools Management Los Angeles Demonstration 52

Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Stronger Advocacy: There’s strength in numbers, and a strong membership base provides organizations with more voices to amplify their cause, advocate for policy changes, influence the community, and raise awareness for their mission. Surveys: If you could meet with all of your current supporters or members, what would you ask them?

Model 52

Model Florida Nonprofit Benefit 52

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

And yet, in the 2022 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey , the Nonprofit Finance Fund found that 71 percent of respondents said that the need for their services increased during the pandemic. The Operating Reserve is designed to be built up to a target amount, and the funds must be replenished per the policy established by the board.

Nonprofit 62

Nonprofit Fund Grant Money 62

Qgiv

MAY 6, 2021

The donation process is prompted by text, either when the organization asks if the recipient wants to give or when the supporter texts the designated keyword. Though both processes include these similarities, there are also key differences: Text-to-donate is a form-based mobile fundraising method. Have an Opt-in Policy.

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Donation Guide Nonprofit Mobile 64

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 18, 2012

Check out recent press coverage of our work, featuring the head of our human rights team, Dr. Patrick Ball, in Foreign Policy magazine and NPR's On The Media. Process, clean, and transform data. Write and run statistical analysis in R, including survey estimation, geospatial analysis, and general linear model fitting.

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Analysis Statistics Chart Language 150

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

One of the workshop exercises was to teach leaders a process they can facilitate back in their organizations to begin the discussion about how to activate a culture of well being. Then, I have participants work in small groups, using a structured brainstorming process. Use surveys to find out what staff need.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 1, 2019

Perhaps you’ve outgrown Excel and that’s why you’re looking to invest in new donor management software, or perhaps you’re wanting your nonprofit to grow through improved organizational processes and boosted fundraising efforts , but your current system just isn’t cutting it. Update policy. The transparency of the provider.

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FAQ Software Donor Management 51

NTEN

JANUARY 30, 2013

A recent national survey of Ethiopia’s vaccination coverage reported vastly different results from the government’s own estimates. They commissioned a detailed independent survey that pinpointed geographic pockets of very high coverage—and very low coverage.

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Measure Ethiopia Nigeria Analysis 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2011

Travis Manzione shared some preliminary data from a survey of over 2,000 grantees from 9 foundations about foundations and grantees social media usage. For the most part, foundations are using social media as a one-way communications tool about their programs, not for interaction. .

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Social Media Foundation Work Media 102

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

We discovered that approximately 65% of nonprofits surveyed didn’t have one. Ensure your main areas are designated with large, clear font. Be sure you understand expectations while going through the contract process. If you have to use pens, enforce a one pen per guest policy to avoid shared materials. Sound familiar?

Personal 52

Personal Sponsor Virtual Volunteer 52

NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

Last summer I explored the distinction in an online piece that argued that communication is what transforms data into useful information, and that this communication process has been fundamentally altered by the latest wave of digital technology. So how do we get from data to information?

Data 91

Data New York Government Digital 91

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 20, 2011

It secures funding for children’s services and programs, influences policy at the local and state level, helps families get services, and collects and publishes data on the health, safety and well-being of Solano County children. We are in the process of adding additional family resource center organization to this system.

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Sharepoint Children Database Network 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2013

It reminded me of “lean start up” methods – the process of discovery, iteration, and pivoting to the right strategy. Brennan put it into a nonprofit context. Key Informant/Stakeholder Surveys and Interviews. Before Action Review/ After Action Review.

Evaluation 97

Evaluation Generation Method Slides 97

DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

The Team DNL Technology Assessment Process. But, because you’ll be investing in consulting and any new strategies identified in the assessment, it’s important to make sure this process is the right fit for your team before beginning. Are there areas for improvement in your existing processes? Now, let’s dive into the process!

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Tech Technology Consultant 52

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

and around the world, many organizations (especially ones with Enterprise IT Departments) harbor serious reservations with respect to workplace use of external social networking sites by employees: Deloitte : 6th Annual Global Security Survey found that 53% of its respondent businesses (i.e. sites, due to network security concerns.

Social Media 53

Social Media Media Government Social 53

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

A recent survey shows that fun runs are among the most profitable nonprofit fundraising events, in part because they tend to go hand-in-hand with crowdfunding efforts. There are several ways in which you can incorporate branded merchandise throughout your fundraising process. Want to combine your event with your crowdfunding campaign?

Strategy 58

Strategy Fundraising Registration Gift 58

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 30, 2021

Make it clear whether this is an application process to find someone who is the right fit, or if you’re taking anyone who is interested. A volunteer handbook should have the organization’s mission, policies, and procedures spelled out so everyone is on the same page. Then, spell out next steps for anyone who is interested.

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Volunteer Program Create Student 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2009

This post was based on a post developed by Rob Paterson three weeks ago, as we seek to design a pilot project in support of an important multi-constituent project Rob is helping to guide. The system we have designed addresses how to capture, analyze and assess what matters. Courtesy of Jon Husband, publisher of Wirearchy. True change.

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Story Action Model Adopt 79

Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2015

Digital citizenship: In the final stage, communities can use these tools and knowledge to work with governments and affect policy. In January 2013, Dd also hosted a hackathon mainly comprised of local students and programmers, further cultivating ownership and sustainability in the process. Key Challenges in Working in Remote Areas.

Digital 36

Digital Community Haiti Netsquared 36

Forj

JULY 5, 2017

These changes directly tie reimbursement to performance and performance improvement activities, which can be designed and implemented using a learning management system. Shawn Martin , Senior Vice President, Advocacy, Practice Advancement, and Policy, . MACRA: Implementing the Quality Payment Program— What’s Now, What’s to Come.

New York 31

New York Leadership California Minneapolis 31

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

The cornerstone of their presentation rested in the necessity for nonprofits to think strategically about communications plans, working with a definition of strategy by David La Piana: "Strategy is a coordinated set of actions designed to create and sustain a competitive advantage in achieving a nonprofit's mission."

Model 55

Model Impact Business Case Study 55

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

In the annual State of the Sector Survey, Nonprofit Finance Fund reports that recovery of the US economy hasn’t addressed the systemic and perpetual funding challenges facing nonprofits (2015). They are designed to be built up to a target amount, and the funds must be replenished per the policy established by the board.

Build 20

Build Nonprofit Fund Grant 20

Forum One

JANUARY 4, 2024

Forward-looking governments are also adopting CX best practices, as service-centered agencies increasingly understand that the process to acquire a passport, for example, should meet citizens’ expectations for transactions. Technology demands a more integrated strategy: not just the website, but also apps, social media, surveys, and chatbots.

Experiment 68

Experiment Share Childhood Nonprofit 68

Nimble AMS

APRIL 14, 2022

Survey your members . Jumpstart the process by surveying your members to get a sense of their background and industry knowledge. Here’s how to leverage the survey results: 1. In your survey you’ll want to address basic demographic data and request volunteers’ availability and scheduling. Connect the dots.

Volunteer 131

Volunteer Program Learning Associations 131

Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Given this, I am encouraged to learn that the majority of foundations CEP surveyed are having conversations about race and doing the hard work of questioning norms, naming barriers, and looking for what might be overlooked. Because of this, experts argue that “blind” approaches often end up masking racism and privilege.

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Data Demographics Foundation Conversation 131

Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2022

Survey your volunteers and routinely seek their feedback. The easiest way to listen to your volunteers’ voices is to conduct a survey. The aim of conducting a volunteer survey is to gain statistically beneficial answers, while simultaneously empowering them and bolstering your retention efforts. . Make the survey anonymous.

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Volunteer Associations Survey Americorp 127