The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 12, 2024

Today, we’re diving into the critical issue of leadership, or rather, the lack thereof. Effective leadership is your secret sauce to turning aspirations into achievements. Without it, nonprofits risk falling into the trap of poor decision-making, losing direction, and experiencing internal conflicts.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 27, 2013

TechSoup discusses unified communication (UC), which is a type of internal communication structure that combines text messaging, web conferencing, email, video, and instant messaging, among other technologies to connect employees more effective and efficiently. Office phones.

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Forum One

JANUARY 31, 2023

In order to efficiently and consistently produce high-quality data visualizations — whether in health, education, poverty, or any other important issue – mission-driven organizations need to first have platforms in place to manage and analyze their data. But in many ways, dataviz is just the visible tip of an iceberg of data work.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

A spontaneous cruise of the office was an effective strategy for evaluating a variety of business indicators. My colleague, Joanna Pineda, CEO and Chief Troublemaker at Matrix International Inc., If performance issues have been a problem, keep an open mind. But watch for effective performance as well.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 13, 2020

The marketing team of the international nonprofit, Water.org , was quick to evaluate their social content plans as the COVID-19 pandemic spread on and offline in early 2020. We want to make it safe, accessible, and cost-effective. Water.org’s Senior Content Creator, Moree Lambeth explains. “As Instagram.com/water. Twitter.com/water.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

It is also a fun and effective way to ease into conversations about communication, behavior, trust, and other interpersonal issues that are important to keeping culture on track.” We were in the office full-time pre-COVID, so we had a strong internal culture. I urge CEOs to be flexible on this issue.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

For instance, when requesting a fundraising email, providing ChatGPT with detailed information such as the organisation’s mission and vision, communication style guide, examples of previous fundraising emails, specific fundraising goals, and the tone you wish to convey will lead to a much more customised and effective result.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

BoardSource found that non-profit boards that conduct self-assessments are more likely to have a clear mission and vision, and they are more likely to be effective in achieving their goals. The idea is not to find fault but to discover opportunities for learning how to work together more effectively.

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Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

SAGE (Advocacy and Services for LGBTQ+ Elders) is the only national organization dedicated to addressing issues related to LGBTQ+ people and aging. Analyzing data to ensure program impact and effectiveness With an annual budget of $21.8 Analyzing data to ensure program impact and effectiveness With an annual budget of $21.8

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

This idea is the most practical and, in some ways, the most effective. Promote data sharing across the organization, and reward people for effectively using new analytic tools. Scan the Landscape Internal collaboration is important, but it is only the beginning. Often current freelancers are actually seeking a permanent home.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2022

She was recently inducted into Nu Lambda Mu , the International Honor Society for Nonprofit Management, Philanthropy, and Social Entrepreneurship & Enterprise. This is a common theme that lurks in the veins of many of our organizations.

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NTEN

JUNE 23, 2014

The 14th issue of the NTEN: Change journal is out, and this quarter is all about fundraising. This issue is packed with actionable ideas, inspiring interviews, and tips that your organization can use to get ready for the end of the year, if not sooner! >>Read the June 2014 issue! >>Enjoy, and subscribe!

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

Data management and other internal components are increasingly becoming critical issues for organizations. However, this infrastructure is critical in allowing organizations to raise money and steward donors more effectively. If so, you’re not alone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Donors, especially millennial donors, are motivated by specific issues and causes and typically do not have allegiance to specific organizations. An effective story not only helps nonprofits attract new donors but also increases overall brand awareness, which can be good for landing corporate sponsorships or attracting media coverage.

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Charity Village

MAY 20, 2021

The post The Art of Effective Digital Workplaces: A Communication Style Workshop appeared first on CharityVillage.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 18, 2024

2024 is shaping up to be THE year of safer email, starting with big email authentication policy updates from Google and Yahoo, which will take effect on February 1st, 2024. or higher will start experiencing issues with deliverability , but you should always aim to maintain spam levels at 0.1% How do you reduce your spam complaints?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

As an intern with HRDAG , I was part of the team analyzing data drawn from documents in the National Police Archive, a cache of approximately 80 million sheets of paper kept by the police system during the Guatemalan Civil War, a 36-year long conflict that ended in 1996. You see, HRDAG is anything but a typical organization.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

This statement is crucial for demonstrating how effectively your nonprofit manages its resources. Without that, the SOA can misrepresent the financial health of the organization and lead to future funding issues. Their expertise can provide tailored advice and strategies for implementing new standards effectively.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

A well-developed project charter can help to keep stakeholders aligned from the onset, avoid common risks and pitfalls, and ensure that you’re making the most effective use of your resources. Build a Foundation for an Effective Fund Accounting System Implementation Changing your fund accounting software can be intimidating.

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NTEN

JUNE 7, 2012

When our editorial committee decided on “Content Curation” as the overall theme of this issue when planning back in 2011, we knew that it would be an important topic for the nonprofit sector, but we didn’t anticipate that, in some ways, 2012 would turn out to be the year of content curation , as Beth Kanter predicted in January.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Higher education and the media have been hard hit with trust issues. Execs agreed on the importance of educating members about trust issues in their field. Some associations are providing more training for Board members and other leaders to be effective spokespersons for their industries. Track trends in your industry.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

High retention leads to better outcomes all around as the organization saves money and develops stronger performers internally. Retaining top performers is likely a measure of your effectiveness and success in your role. Source new internally- or externally-facing ideas for improvements.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

And in most civil cases (typically those covering issues of housing, family, and consumer law), people represent themselves because there is generally no right to legal counsel in civil matters. CARPLS Legal Aid is the largest provider of free legal services in Chicago, and we believe no one should have to deal with their legal issue alone.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In this post, we will explore some of the major steps to creating effective community health initiatives, and share one case study. Why do you want to play a role in addressing this social issue? Hospitals cannot solve these issues in a silo. Be accountable to your internal and external stakeholders. Consider the “WHY. ”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Finally, and of course, to effectively reach all audiences your blog (and website) must be mobile-compatible. “Related Posts” are usually featured at the end of a post and are less effective because many readers don’t read your entire post. 6) Share commentary and CTAs about current issues in the news.

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

What are some environmental issues that are relevant to you? Rather, we see effective teams being able to turn their attention to new ideas and approaches they didn’t have time for before. There are complex copyright and fair use issues, and new PR and crisis communications challenges. Copyediting.

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Candid

JULY 18, 2023

As the saying goes, “Money talks,” and there’s no better example of this than the Giving Pledge and its effect on the social sector. Case in point: Through the Gates Foundation , Bill and Melinda Gates have such outsized effect on philanthropy in the U.S. That’s potentially a lot of philanthropy.

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Qgiv

JUNE 11, 2024

For nonprofits in close-knit communities, community-centric fundraising (CCF) may be a more effective fundraising approach than other methods of fundraising. By focusing on the needs of the local community, community-centric fundraising can provide local solutions that are tailored to the community’s problems, making them more effective.

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2022

build effective presentation skills. Public speaking and presentation skills can help you craft better written and verbal communications, whether you’re engaging with your team internally or connecting with an external audience. . Internal benefits. Improving internal communication. . Tackling meetings more effectively.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Civic leadership, on the other hand, involves active engagement and participation of individuals in addressing community issues and promoting the common good. However, weak infrastructure and inadequate internal operations can hinder the success of a nonprofit.

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Candid

MAY 7, 2024

Impact,” “results,” and “outcomes” all refer to evidence that your program is effective and will be used interchangeably here.) Nonprofits typically survey clients already to assess internally whether a program is effective, but the resulting feedback is also helpful for external communications, including proposals.

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sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

Include Stakeholder Engagement In addition to our internal discussions, CDP partnered with the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) in 2022 to survey 254 of our grantee partners for our first Grantee Perception Report (GPR). In addition to the grantmaking team, consult a representative from each department early in the process.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2021

This includes internal communications, your relationships with your supporters, your social media presence, your advertising, and your design. Creating a brand guide is essential to cultivating the right voice and language for addressing important issues for your organization. That’s a pretty important list!

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Media Cause

AUGUST 19, 2023

By conducting a comprehensive review of the project closure and lessons learned, org anizations can uncover opportunities for improvement––such as enhancing internal collaboration and workflow, addressing vague direction and feedback, and establishing better-defined roles and responsibilities.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

These days, persistent societal challenges are on the rise: hunger, mental health issues, contagious disease, conflict, chronic inequality, and the climate crisis. The approach just might serve as a model for other issues, as well. Think Big and Work Together Start by challenging your assumptions on the issue.

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Forum One

MAY 6, 2024

This modernization project’s success is thanks to effective collaboration and a clear vision of what issues we are solving. The project’s build team includes Metro developers, whom Forum One supported as technical advisors as the internal team developed the platform. How did we do it?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 28, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Top 5 Reasons Why Nonprofits Fail We all know the incredible impact nonprofits have – they’re the heart and hope of communities, tackling social issues with nothing but pure determination. Effective leadership is your secret sauce to making those big dreams happen.

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