Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, VP and General Manager, Benetech’s Global Literacy Program. That’s why braille is an important focus for us in Benetech’s Global Literacy Program — we know that we must keep braille relevant and make it more available. and critical for the inclusion and empowerment of people in developing countries.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Although it might seem strange, because they participate freely and out of their own time, organizations should recruit, delegate, evaluate and show appreciation like they would with any employee. So let’s take it step by step and look at why and how to manage your volunteer program professionally: 1. Volunteer Evaluation.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. Monitor program impact. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits.

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Robert Weiner

MAY 15, 2017

Credit card image from Ed Ivanushkin. I also pointed my client to an old article from Convio called Switching Payment Processors: Assessing the Impact on Your Sustainer Program and suggested the following steps: 1. Develop a manual process for tracking and recording payments made using the old processor.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2014

In addition, the nonprofit evaluation services GuideStar , Charity Navigator , and BBB Wise Giving Alliance have teamed up on something called the "Overhead Myth letter." To measure impact properly requires professional program design and data collection, using techniques such as randomized controlled trials.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

As we head into the new year, you’re likely evaluating last year’s successes and shortcomings, making this the perfect time to adjust your marketing strategies. Developing a positive brand image in the community. One of the most well-known is sponsorships, where partners fund specific programs or events.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

My editor called me out on this one: in the original copy, " development" was written as "devilment." I'd like to suggest Innovation Network's State of Evaluation Project and the Urban Institute's Nonprofit Sector in Brief as excellent sources. Image: GrantStation. spanhidden.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2021

For decades, the perception of executive pay at nonprofit organizations has been the image of a grossly underpaid executive director OR a scandalously overpaid CEO. But as the social sector matures, becomes more professional and finds meaningful ways to measure success, executive compensation is developing a new image.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. The basic roadmap for developing a digital donor acquisition plan looks like this: Identify your audience and get to know them. Evaluate past fundraising and acquisition campaigns. Prioritize educating donors first.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 13, 2021

To help organizations grow their audience—and also their returns and impact—I created an approach to communication development based on a system I’ve labeled IDEAS. Expression | Now it’s time to explore and develop messaging (both verbal and visual) for a stronger brand. Success | In this phase, we evaluate. IDEAS drive success.

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Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

It serves as the digital face of your organization and is the main source of knowledge about the programs and issues you work on. This global ecosystem serves as the digital brand and voice of your organization, as well as the main source of knowledge about the programs and issues you work on, and the audience you are reaching.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Because this process can be so extensive, it’s best to partner with a team of experienced marketing experts when launching a new direct mail program. Then, look for an appeal you can use in your direct mail campaign that sets you apart, like highlighting unique programs your organization offers. Develop concrete strategies.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

By having clear processes in place to know where revenue comes from, nonprofits can develop a deeper understanding of future campaign performance. With the right tools and strategies in place, your development team can start working backward from an end goal of December 31st in July.

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NTEN

JUNE 16, 2021

As we have done previously, periodic updates like this help us stay accountable to the larger community, who may only interact with a specific program or aspect of our work. We’ve evaluated our employee benefits to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our staff and consistently explore ideas to enhance our benefits. Captioning.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

I’m quite excited to participate in The Power of Information: New Technologies for Philanthropy and Development Conference in London, UK, put on by Indigo Trust , Institute for Philanthropy and the Omidyar Network. Look to fund projects, not products. Recognize the role of technology across all our work.

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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 13, 2018

My early career was in international development, working for the U.S. Agency for International Development and for an international NGO. Grantees will also join a specialized Launchpad Accelerator program, and we’ll tailor additional support to each project’s needs in collaboration with data science nonprofit DataKind.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2013

Click to See Larger Image and Full Data by Marc Smith. The chat, moderated by Kami Huyse, and included RWJF staff Debra Joy Perez (@djoyperez), assistant vice president, Research and Evaluation, and Tina Kauh (@tinakauh), program officer, Research and Evaluation, covered some stimulating questions.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

This global ecosystem includes the digital brand and voice of your organization, the main source of knowledge and data about the programs and issues you work on, as well as detailed information about the audience you are reaching. What elements will you be personalizing and where will they occur? This framework is known as digital governance.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

I suggest using these as a brainstorming exercise with your team (executive management; development; board or whoever your key stakeholders are) to develop the raw material you’ll need to create a future-facing strategic plan that speaks to the times in which we’re living. Image from Brian Solis. What new strategies did you add?

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The 5 key points from “Ogilvy on Advertising” Do your homework – Study the product, its competitors, and research consumers’ views before developing advertising. Make the mission or program the hero – Focus messaging on your nonprofit’s values, impact, and service. Thorough understanding leads to big ideas.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

When you are looking to take on a new vendor, request to see their 508 Evaluation Template to verify whether they meet your company’s particular compliance needs. With regards to implementation, best design and development practices already align with accessibility compliance (e.g. ALT tags for images).

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2017

through its Job Seeker Services Program. Thus, they have built a best-in-class program by developing and honing that expertise. She notes, "Our organization and program are growing rapidly and touching thousands more immigrant and refugee professionals across the country. UpGlo Continues to Grow. spanhidden.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Once you’ve mastered this part of the process, you can expand your search outwards and evaluate donors who tend to support specific programs. In order to see success with your major gifts program, you need to appoint a leader. Without a leader for your major gift fundraising efforts, your program will flounder.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 2, 2021

Of course, there will always be supporters who choose to end the relationship for personal reasons but, if a trend develops it could mean their perception about your organization has changed and it’s a good idea to find out why. This is an indication that you need to re-evaluate your marketing strategies. Not asked to donate again.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2013

I’m facilitating a Peer Learning Program for the Knight Foundation with community foundations that are hosting Giving Days using the Knight Foundation’s Giving Day Playbook. Use images in every communication #21CapitalCamp. Develop Your Eye: The more you shoot and evaluate your work, the better your eye will become.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2011

. Last week public relations and measurement professionals met in Lisbon for a Summit hosted by AMEC (The International Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communications). Click for Larger Image. 2: Measuring the Effect on Outcomes is Preferred to Measuring Outputs : Measure your results, not just numbers.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2014

He has kept his skills current by attending FileMaker developer conferences from time to time. They then bring the tissue in to an eye bank location for careful evaluation and preparation. Images: courtesy of the Alabama Eye Bank. at the Alabama Eye Bank. Tom is completely self-taught. TechSoup Resources.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2016

Provide samples of successful tech training programs in libraries and nonprofits. Provide the foundation for you to develop a training plan and learning objectives for your nonprofit or library's tech training. A short self-evaluation and screening tool for you to determine where you should start in the curriculum.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

Both of these are examples of nonprofits that have developed a highly-recognizable and trustworthy brand. However, these brands go much deeper than the logos and images they share. Before we dive into how to develop your nonprofit’s brand, let’s walk through why having an established brand is so important.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

million nonprofits in operation today, and continues to develop. Donors and philanthropists evaluate nonprofits’ annual audits to ensure financial practices meet acceptable standards – and to evaluate ongoing funding eligibility. Image 1: Foundation Center. Image: 2 and 3: ClickTime. Conclusion.

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NTEN

MARCH 5, 2013

The CEO will develop the operational and strategic plans of the organization while directing revenue generating efforts and developing relationships with membership constituencies and key strategic partners. Oversee the development of innovative and sector-relevant NTEN content. Ensure that all programmatic goals are met.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

One way to create a major donor program or donor perks system is to replicate one from another organization. If you are using another nonprofit’s program as an inspiration, there is no need to do so. Mention the donor in emails year-round relating to the program they supported. A set of screensavers and background images.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2014

If you aren’t making your images big enough to be visual, your content ranking will probably suffer,” according to the Slideshare presentation. You don’t have to do a comprehensive survey, you can use some participatory research techniques like interviewing or fly on the wall observation. Or just keep your ears open. Be visual. “If

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

Elevate America a workforce development program, that provides one million vouchers for Microsoft e-learning courses and select certification exams at no cost to recipients. The program works in partnership with states across the country. "Our "Our philanthropy has to ignite action.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2017

It is essential for every organization to evaluate what software and hardware it is using from time to time to ensure that it truly has what it needs. You should engage your provider for assistance in developing your IT plans if you do not have the necessary staff on-site. Image 1 : Phovoir / Shutterstock. What's the plan?

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Care2

MARCH 12, 2015

Developing long-term donors who contribute year-after-year should be the goal of any fundraiser. Image credit: Pixabay. Develop relationships. Image credit: Olaf Meyer Relationships last longer than donations and produce a win-win environment. Every year, evaluate whether retention has gone up or down.

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