.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Revelio Labs’ 2023 report on the state of DEI and the impact of last year’s layoffs, found that DEI-focused roles “experienced a nearly 40% churn rate at companies engaged in layoffs, as compared to about 24% for non-DEI roles.” An expert facilitator will introduce the level of introspection needed to encourage empathy and insight.

Associations 221

Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. Here are a few: More Effective Decisions : It makes sense to involve the people impacted by philanthropic dollars in setting strategy and making grants! Those at the top decide.

Participatory 128

Participatory Model Grant Fund 128

Media Cause

OCTOBER 14, 2023

But, more specifically, project managers juggle various responsibilities and wear a multitude of hats—organizer, leader, motivator, facilitator, liaison, and driver—to ensure success. Whether it’s time, budget, or materials, it’s paramount that project managers allocate resources effectively, keeping the project within its guidelines.

Project 59

Project Management Facilitation Collaboration 59

Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

The nature of capital campaign committee structures. The success of each of these capital campaign committees depends in large part on the effectiveness of the meetings, in which they take part. This builds a standard structure into the process from the start.

Campaign 98

Campaign Structure Phase Review 98

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

Last month, at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , I had the opportunity to run the Community-Driven Social Impact game in a session workshop. To modify the steps of the game to help tell the story, here’s how Ericha used the Community-Driven Social Impact game with her network of Community Media Center participants.

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Game Community Impact Media 195

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Here are some rituals that I have consistently used over the past few decades: Review the Past Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead.

Journal 148

Journal Reflection Facilitation Technique 148

Candid

MAY 7, 2021

A report from the Equitable Evaluation Initiative (EEI) and Grantmakers for Effective Organizations highlights how foundations are working to integrate an equity lens into their evaluation practices. Reprinted from PND. These efforts support the decisions and subsequent actions required to make change and step into the unknown.

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Evaluation Practice Report PDF 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

1) Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I’ve continued to do conference keynotes, workshops and facilitate staff retreats about activating a culture of wellbeing. Here they are: Rituals.

Professional 140

Professional Personal Croatia Build 140

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Remember, the most effective nonprofit websites prioritize donors’ preferences and motivations in their design and structure. Show the real impacts that year-round donations can have on your mission by using compelling images within your website. Mobile-friendly formatting. Let’s dive in! Motivational imagery. A fast load speed.

Websites 97

Websites Donation Images Mobile 97

EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

For instance, EveryAction’s unified CRM combines all of your digital and development tools for more efficient and effective fundraising. This strategy allows you to make full use of your website’s blog as an outlet for showcasing your accomplishments, your donors’ impact, and your gratitude. Keep your website organized.

Virtual 190

Virtual Site Support Fundraising 190

Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Social media icons According to Charity Net USA, incorporating social media buttons into your nonprofit website is essential for effective marketing. Remember, a well-designed website that seamlessly incorporates social media acts as a powerful catalyst for advancing the impact of your nonprofit organization.

Websites 52

Websites Calendar Registration Nonprofit 52

The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Preparation is key To effectively retain emergency donors, you must have a solid foundation in place. Effective Communication During Emergencies During emergencies and disasters, timely and effective communication is critical for connecting with donors and providing real-time updates on relief efforts.

Support 52

Support Donor Community Retention 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

Since those days, I have continued to hone my virtual facilitation skills to design and deliver effective virtual meetings and trainings. As nonprofits are impacted by the CoronaVirus and need more virtual meeting skills, I’d like to share what I have learned. The first post was an overview of 9 virtual facilitation tips.

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Virtual Facilitation Exercise Training 130

DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

How do I determine the best structure for my program? Here are some factors to consider when structuring your membership program: Your organization’s goals. Do you have enough benefits to offer multiple tiers, or is a flat structure right for you? They can also facilitate easy membership renewal Communication tools.

FAQ 52

FAQ Program Guide Arkansas 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

Last year, I added another tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I’ve continued to do conference keynotes, workshops and facilitate staff retreats about activating a culture of wellbeing. What gave me joy?

Professional 114

Professional Build Journal Facilitation 114

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Our intention is to understand whether grants have had the impact we envisioned. A way that can be more fair, improve the institution of philanthropy, and deliver a shared and flexible understanding of impact.

Participatory 82

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 82

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2022

The 4th edition of the Salesforce.org Nonprofit Trends Report highlighted the positive impact nonprofits have experienced from investment in new payment methods, technologies, and skills. Of nonprofits who added payment methods and donation options, the majority saw a positive impact. Many tried new things….but Evolution or Revolution?

Change 75

Change Marketing Fundraising Stream 75

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Planned Giving Is Accessible to All Planned giving flips the script on the traditional donation structure because it does not disrupt a supporter’s current cash flow. Realistic Revenue Goals: A well-run planned giving program can facilitate long-term growth. Here are additional benefits of implementing a planned giving program.

Giving 52

Giving Blackbaud Gift Policy 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout.

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Culture Activities Active Activism 125

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

So what happens when your investment doesn’t pay off and your organization isn’t as effective as it should be? Employee engagement is a major indicator of your organization’s overall health and effectiveness in achieving your goals. Enhanced community impact. Enrichment and advancement opportunities. Remote workplaces.

Ideas 52

Ideas Practice Roles Leadership 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Segment your donor base : Use the information from the report to segment your donor base effectively. Show appreciation for their contributions and keep them informed about the impact of their donations. Four top external factors are noted, plus six external ones—all of which impact your fundraising. One size does not fit all.

Action 73

Action Report Practice Fundraising 73

Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

She has tremendous knowledge on managing the day-to-day challenges of fundraising and enjoys facilitating the decision-making process with clients. It should also help guide you to identifying other related pieces that will deepen your organization’s impact on the community once your project is complete. A Strong Case for Support.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Nonprofit Campaign Consultant 98

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Evaluation Capacity = ability to do and use evaluations The key to achieving more effective evaluation and overcoming these challenges is evaluation capacity building (ECB). What does the decision making and organizational structure look like? Effective communication, feedback, and engagement of stakeholders.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Program Attitude Instruction 52

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Creates an environment that facilitates fundraising Regardless of whether you do face-to-face fundraising, ensuring that the organization is prepared to fundraise is the development professional’s main priority. Up-to-date photos of constituent events and publications that illustrate the impact of your work are readily available.

Professional 70

Professional Leadership Develop Proposal 70

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Good leadership helps everyone understand what the impact goal is, makes sure they have what they need to do their job, provides encouragement, and monitors progress as the team moves forward. Facilitator. They inspire people, they solve problems, and they build teams.

Skills 119

Skills Leadership Director Nonprofit 119

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

This structured approach works well for busy members who want to make an impact but don’t have a lot of time and like to be plugged in exactly where they are needed. Advisory Boards Need Structure. Do you want to hear from people impacted by the issue your organization addresses? The most likely reason is time.

Roles 111

Roles Nonprofit Government Advice 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2012

Editorial calendar provides the structure so you don’t have to randomly find content, but keep it flexible so you can post breaking or timely news related to your organization or the issues it tracks which gets more attention and interaction. Measure Networked Nonprofit. View more presentations from Beth Kanter.

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Facebook Change Profile Impact 112

Forum One

APRIL 27, 2021

Creating quality content is rarely a one-person job and thus, producing large volumes of content requires effective workflows. The internal benefit of uniform content creation has a major positive impact on your external audiences. Simplified—and effective— user experience. Streamlined workflow for easier content creation.

Content 47

Content Strategy Map Audience 47

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Have you ever wondered how to turn your corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs from well-intentioned efforts into strategic drivers of social impact? The goal of this technology is to help companies structure valuable CSR programs to support the causes that are important to the business and its employees. Who Uses CSR Software?

Software 52

Software Business Guide Companies 52

Neon CRM

MAY 9, 2023

With the right tools at their disposal, nonprofits can develop stronger, more impactful messaging, connect with their supporters, and eliminate many time-consuming tasks. Fundraising Software: Fundraising software facilitates donations, fundraising events, and other online fundraising activities.

Software 52

Software Management Donor Guide 52

Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Their latest iteration, titled “Radical Impact” will bring together over 25,000 nonprofit professionals across three days and 75+ high-impact sessions to provide them with actionable next steps in their fundraising and marketing efforts. How effective is your website? Cost: General admission is free.

Conference 98

Conference NTC Virtual Registration 98

Forum One

MARCH 4, 2021

we wanted to look back at how the last year has impacted how organizations think about communications and share a few communications lessons learned (or reinforced) in 2020. Instead, the main goal needed to be communicating critical information, facilitating information sharing, and supporting audiences (e.g.,

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Lesson Communication Learning International 46

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2014

Several nonprofits have successfully interacted with, and more importantly, seen impact from, these engaged new audiences. One infamous example is Foldit , a protein-folding puzzle game that crowdsources potential real-world protein structures and solutions. Social Impact Through Digital Games.

Difference 110

Difference Game New York City San Francisco 110

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Facilitator bits. I was very interested in the way an event like this can effectively flip the standard model for brainstorming with outsiders; rather than each project leader paying individuals to come help work on their project, everyone paid to come and help each other. You did great.

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Facilitation Reflection Museum Participatory 32

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2011

Only measure impact, not process. The network on Twitter responded: If you’re overly emotional and reject quantitative data or unemotional and reject lived experience, you are less effective from Seth Godin shared by WSUCCSR. First, with discipline and structure. The only valid data is quantitative data.

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Story Data Analysis Measure 121

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

And, if you are attending NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology in March, join me, John Kenyon, Andrea Barry, and Cindy Leonard for a session on designing effective technology training. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after. I have learned the feng shui of how classroom setup impacts interaction and learning.

Instructional Design 111

Instructional Design Instruction Instructional Training 111

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2012

While weak ties are important to a social network, strong ties are thought to be twice as effective at passing information between two people. Those effective passages of information are vital to teams working together as well as leadership development within an organization. How are those positively impacting your organization?

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Research Leadership Develop Peru 90