Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

The Governance Committee, responsible for ensuring the board can fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities, should work with the Finance and Fundraising Committees to create an Education and Training Plan with consistent opportunities for board members to learn about finances and fundraising. Here’s how you can build that board. It’s not sexy.

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Build Literacy Nonprofit Exercise 109

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Start small and work your way out. The Kresge Foundation. Moody Foundation.

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Arts Culture Grant Fund 107

sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2022

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Determination Letter. Grantmaking is the heart of the private foundation industry and is often the largest expenditure for a foundation. With grant-giving in the billions of dollars annually , grant disbursements warrant oversight and review. Getting Started: Information Grantmakers Need .

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Practice Review Foundation Grant 72

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 14, 2022

The right consultant can bring your organization new insights, leaping your nonprofit forward in terms of progress. To get a sense of the kinds of services nonprofit consultants offer, here is a breakdown of a few common consulting services: Web design consultants. How to establish a working relationship with a consultant.

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Consultant Web Proposal Nonprofit 52

Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Start small and work your way out. The Kresge Foundation. Moody Foundation.

Arts 73

Arts Grant Culture Fund 73

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit’s mission is the foundation of everything you do. It’s your north star, your guiding principle, and your roadmap to changing the world. Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. All right, let’s get started.

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Examples Language Iowa Nonprofit 95

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 27, 2016

The Vendor (or vendors) – who provide products or services in support of the head-office, the affiliates or both. These vendors may provide software, technology platforms, operational services, implementation services or ongoing specialty services. How long will your agreement need to last? Guiding Principles.

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Phase Structure License Training 20

DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 24, 2021

These services are often out of range for new nonprofits building a site for the first time. When you started researching to build your nonprofit’s first website, what did you encounter? We’d guess a bunch of unfamiliar vernacular (“Domain Name?” “Web How to Build a Website: 5 Steps Your Team Can Take. Informing supporters? Raising funds?

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Project Web Build Websites 59

.orgSource

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Human intelligence is driven by the need to adapt to changing circumstances in our environment. Humans think in terms of analogies and metaphors, which allows us to connect concepts and ideas. AI can be trained to mimic its programmer’s values, but it is unable to independently distinguish right from wrong or good from evil.

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Language Problem Knowledge System 221

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 30, 2021

Oh, and your Board will need a treasurer when your current treasurer’s term expires next year. You can’t believe this amazing volunteer just dropped out of the sky… …Until you never hear from that volunteer again. It’s a frustrating scenario and all too common in the nonprofit sector. And it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Volunteer Program Create Student 98

Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Disclaimer: I shall start this post by stating that the internal views of this article are that of the blogger himself and not Gyrus Systems as an entity. However, with that in mind; some things are sacred, and I will not be announcing any sort of partisanship or opinion as to who won the recent debate within the context of this post.

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Develop Learning Industry System 61

Museum 2.0

MARCH 9, 2009

Unlike startups and rock stars, museums aren't structured to shoot for the moon and burn up trying. It's the reason terms like "jump the shark" exist. They want to promise consistent services that consumers can bank on. For some museums, awesomeness has never been part of the mission statement or core services.

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Model Business Los Angeles Museum 55

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Q: Do you know of any resources for DEAI trainings? Any webinars or groups that can come to your museum to do in-person training? Elizabeth) As far as groups that do in-person trainings, the Alliance is working with deepSEE , Interculturalist , and The Winters Group for trainings. Questions. We’d love to share.

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Museum Culture Professional Training 21

Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

I’m often asked to help nonprofits define a technology roadmap – that is, figuring out how to migrate their business from a legacy system(s) to a new solution(s) and beyond. Along the way, the topic of customizing (or “customising,” as some of my friends spell it) a system to address specific requirements often comes up.

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Build API Evaluation Exercise 32

Blue Avocado

APRIL 23, 2024

When nonprofits value the worth of their employees by creating competitive financial packages, recognizing that staff are choosing service work as a career, and prioritizing time to develop their skills and nurture their leadership, we can change how we have historically undervalued nonprofit employees, and everyone will benefit.

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People Skills Conversation Celebrate 52

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Elizabeth, I’ve got 2:30 Eastern officially. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started?

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Leadership Fundraising Gift Slides 62

Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 19, 2009

She has been named a Haas Public Service Fellow at Stanford, a Top 10 College Woman by Glamour Magazine , and a Person You Should Know by CNN. The projects can range from preschools, to libraries and computer training centers, to women empowerment programs. Kjerstin Erickson is one of those people "shiny" people who lights up a room.

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Interview Sudan Africa Congo 40

Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2006

She is the co-founder and co-director of Women's Global Green Action Network , a nonprofit that cultivates global partnerships of grassroots women environmental leaders by providing access to communication tools, support services and networking capabilities. We also take part in trainings that are relevant to most of their work.

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Green Global Action Network 40

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Build a data mapping plan: Understand your current data structure comprehensively, identifying the fields and attributes you use at your organization. Prioritize training and adoption: Train your staff on the features, functionalities, and best practices of the new system. Not so much.

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Data Donor Map Test 52

Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

Francis Johnson is Managing Director of Technology Services at Tech Impact, and he oversees all the technology infrastructure projects and support services that they do. And I’ll introduce them, and you’ll learn a little bit more about Tech Impact if you don’t already know about them in a moment. So that’s what today is about.

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Policy Team Virtual Tech 102

Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 21, 2006

Today I am posting the transcript from my interview with Brahm Ahmadi, the Executive Director of People's Grocery. You can hear the orginal podcast on Gcast , Odeo or iTunes. If you are inspired by the interview and live in the Bay Area, People's Grocery is launching its 2-acre farm in Sunol this weekend and they are looking for volunteers.

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People Podcast Oakland Local 43

Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 3, 2006

Almost never do they receive healthcare benefits or vacation time and oftentimes, have to work in incredibly oppressive environments. I recently posted my interview with Steve Williams, the Executive Director and co-founder of POWER: People Organized to Win Employment Rights on the Big Vision Podcast.

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Podcast San Francisco South Africa Homeless 40

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Rachel Sacks, MPH will help demystify all five phases of the grants lifecycle: identifying well-aligned prospects, cultivating funder relationships, preparing compelling submissions, maintaining grants through stewarding and reporting, and submitting renewals. Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Rachel. I’ve got 1:00 Eastern.

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Grant Lesson Tips Video 75

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

Next week I'm doing a Webinar for Extension Professionals , a remix of 10 Steps to Association 2.0 which was a remix of Marnie Webb 's Ten Ways Nonprofits Can Change the World. I'm having to quiet some inner Gollums while working on the presentation materials. I'm nervous. So, now is the fun part. The session outline is as follows: Introduction.

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Remix Professional Technorati Wiki 50

Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

We are here to talk about how to lead and manage in our new work reality. You want to get rid of all that burnout if we can. Thanks for being here. I know it’s a short week for some of you, but I really appreciate a full room. I’m Steven. I’m over here at Bloomerang, and I’ll be moderating as always. How’s it going?

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Management Work Video Slides 90

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

We are here to talk about strategic planning, specifically how to involve the community and how the community will be a driver of that. So thanks for being here, awesome to see a full room. I’m Steven, I’m over here at Bloomerang, and I’ll be moderating today’s discussion. . I know a lot of you already have. You doing okay?

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Community Video Slides Survey 78

Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 12, 2010

We eat a lot of factory-processed foods, and it's having terrible consequences for our health and for the environment. It was a fantasy, and, for me, it's incredibly exciting to see it actually happening. She is a professional chef, passionate home cook, local foods activist, and author of Full Moon Feast: Food and the Hunger for Connection.

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Interview Support Community Create 79

Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 16, 2007

I guess I got involved in coworking originally because I was working out of cafes and wanted a more collaborative, productive environment to go to and work around other people in. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , almost half (49 percent) of the nation’s businesses are operated from home. Chris Messina: My name is Chris Messina.

Green 40

Green Interview San Francisco Environment 40

Bloomerang

AUGUST 13, 2021

Carlyn Schulzke and Matt Hayes will discuss how current data on donor demographics impacts major-gift donations with specific emphasis on simple, safe and secure methods of attracting and engaging with cryptocurrency donors. Full Transcript: Steven: Okay. Matt, Carlyn, I’ve got 3:00 p.m. This is going to be a cool one. I’m Steven.

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Method Video Giving Nonprofit 111

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. A thriving organizational culture fosters a sense of unity, resilience, and motivation among its members, which is essential for the long-term success of any nonprofit.

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Build New Jersey Knowledge Worker Culture 92

Bloomerang

AUGUST 13, 2021

Carlyn Schulzke and Matt Hayes will discuss how current data on donor demographics impacts major-gift donations with specific emphasis on simple, safe and secure methods of attracting and engaging with cryptocurrency donors. Full Transcript: Steven: Okay. Matt, Carlyn, I’ve got 3:00 p.m. Is it okay if I go ahead and get things started officially?

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Method Giving Nonprofit Gift 52

Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 7, 2006

In terms of nuts and bolts, Lokahi is an organization that does outreach and campaigning. We also run after school programs, where we have curriculum that is based on teaching youth –mostly elementary and middle school aged kids – about community service and civics and cultural awareness.

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Teach Campaign Info Volunteer 40

Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 3, 2005

They were proud of their service. I love listening to Barack Obama's podcasts because he gives me hope that there is at least one person in the US government who is reasonable, sane, intelligent and truly cares about people as humans, not just as voters who can keep him in or out of office. What a great tool for young people (and adults!)

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Iraq Podcast United States Government 40