Deborah Elizabeth Finn

JANUARY 28, 2018

It took Tech Networks of Networks almost two years to organize and implement a series of candid dialogues about data and evaluation for grantors and nonprofit grantees, and now it’s complete. World class facilitation and guidance was provided by Essential Partners, with the revered Dave Joseph serving as facilitator-in-chief.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Strategists are visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers who inspire curiosity. Predictive Analytics : Evaluate historical data to build stronger future strategies, construct SWOT analysis, engage in scenario planning , and develop objective rationales for future initiatives. Make them think you’re reading their minds.

Leadership 170

Leadership Associations Skills Digital 170

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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Roles Foundation Leadership Community 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Therefore, we need to recognize and respect this dynamic as we lead and support our teams. We may not fully relate to someone’s specific loss, but we can still act empathetically and provide support. They are embedding mental health support into leaders’ performance reviews, based on anonymous feedback from their teams.

Leadership 118

Leadership Organization Culture Skills 118

Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Modern CRM reporting is crucial for several reasons, namely because the right reports will help you: Evaluate performance: Get a bird’s-eye view of your organization’s fundraising efficacy by analyzing key metrics like donation amounts, donor engagement, and campaign success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 4, 2017

According to the survey of funders about capacity building completed by GrantCraft , the top five areas of capacity building that funders most likely support include: leadership, strategic planning, financial management, governance, and fundraising. If so, what approaches lead to the greatest impact and under what conditions? .

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Read the complete article, "From Outcomes to Impact," by subscribing to the journal for free! ]. The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine. In order to be successful in this step you will need full management support and a dedicated key project lead for your team.

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Measure Issue Impact Method 143

sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Pre-Award Stage Generating Grant Guidelines Developing grant guidelines requires creating a comprehensive outline of the grant’s objectives, eligibility requirements, application procedure, and evaluation metrics. This evaluation measures the program’s efficacy and the grantee’s ability to achieve the proposed objectives.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Without these dedicated supporters, many nonprofits would struggle to reach their annual goals. Before you can evaluate your options, you first need to establish your organization’s needs and top features to look out for in a solution. Volunteers are integral to nonprofit organizations’ day-to-day operations. Let’s dive in!

Volunteer 75

Volunteer Software Management Track 75

The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Nonprofits are organizations that have a social impact. With the common goal of creating value in mind, businesses have wisdom from which nonprofits can make a greater impact and perform at their most effective. But in order to achieve the greatest impact, nonprofits must invest in their companies – just like a business would.

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Business ROI Nonprofit Profit 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

Note from Beth: This post, Evaluation for Learning , was originally published as a guest post on the Good blog as a response to “ How Might We Celebrate Learning through Evaluation? I tweeted the link to the original and one colleague, Michelle Murrain, wrote a reflection called " Evaluation and Being A Learning Organization.".

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Evaluation Learning Foundation Reflection 86

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

Exponent Philanthropy members are demonstrating ways to partner light to amplify their impact. . By working together, funders can discover gaps and unmet needs, coordinate grants and other support, and maximize the unique resources and relationships that each brings to the table. . 3) Providing Mutual Support .

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Collaboration Foundation Local Philanthropy 92

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2023

We explore the intersection of gender and philanthropy to uncover why women give, how they give, and what causes they support. Women are drawn to an expanded definition of philanthropy, tapping into all their resources—not just money but also their time, expertise, advocacy, and networks—to support the causes they care about.

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Honduras Philanthropy Iran Michigan 77

NTEN

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Last year, NTEN Community Champions helped to raise over $36,000 to support the NTEN Community Challenge , which enhanced NTEN''s program accessibility, including sending over 50 people to the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (14NTC) and the 2014 Leading Change Summit (14LCS) with scholarships. What is your organization''s mission?

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Donation Impact Share NTC 77

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward.

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Journal Local News Fund 89

Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Donor acquisition is the process of attracting new supporters and convincing them to donate to your cause through marketing efforts. Supporters should clearly understand what you do to aid beneficiaries and further your mission. Donor retention is how many donors continue to support your organization year over year. Learn More!

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Fund Donor Strategy Search 52

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Telling a good story can also give your donors confidence that your nonprofit is making an impact and that their donations are used effectively. Nonprofit storytelling refers to narratives an organization shares (often called “impact stories”) as a way to illustrate its mission and connect with supporters on a personal, emotional level.

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Storytelling Guide Nonprofit Story 52

NTEN

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Last year, NTEN Community Champions helped to raise over $36,000 to help support the NTEN Community Challenge , which helped to enhance NTEN''s program accessibility, including sending over 50 people to the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (14NTC) and the 2014 Leading Change Summit (14LCS) with scholarships.

Donation 64

Donation Impact Share NTEN 64

VisionLink

MARCH 13, 2014

Looking to significantly impact college completion rates across their network of states, CCA once again called on VisionLink ’s Strategic Advantage department to produce their National STEM Careers Academy. Producing an Academy involves working with CCA on all aspects of the Academy from initial planning through implementation and evaluation.

District of Columbia 140

District of Columbia National Idaho Illinois 140

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2009

You can read more in this series of five reports that looks at the definitions, research, power, practices, and insights relating the impact of social networks on family strengthening and community change. I wondered whether the more general learnings about network effectiveness and evaluating networks would be considered confidential?

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Network Impact Louisville Social 88

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. Systematically keep track of the following: Donor metrics: Who are your supporters, and what interests do they share?

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Professional Leadership Develop Proposal 70

Forum One

APRIL 1, 2021

This spring, we’ve been evaluating some of the new social platforms on the market to see if there is anything new that would help elevate nonprofit and/or public sector missions. In your own evaluation, you’ll have to account for the application’s current limitations and how those align with your organization’s goals and values.

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Application Social Media Media Social 47

NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Read the complete article, "From Outcomes to Impact," by subscribing to the journal for free! ]. The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine. In order to be successful in this step you will need full management support and a dedicated key project lead for your team.

Measure 81

Measure Issue Impact Method 81

sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

In addition to reviewing and updating your nonprofit operating budget each year, your financial team should also regularly evaluate your process for creating that document. Restricted funds can be a great resource to provide support to your organization’s programs, such as a capital campaign or scholarship fund.

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Process Create Review Stream 90

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

As a long-time trainer, professor, and teacher, I feel strongly that interactive learning activities – going beyond the death by Powerpoint Lecture – is the key to retention and application for participants. Your room set up can support your instructional activities that engage participants or get in the way.

Learning 84

Learning Classroom Classes Student 84

Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

Mary Sumners, Vice President of Annual Giving, Kennari Consulting – Mary’s areas of expertise include annual giving strategies, capital campaign management, and board and volunteer committee support. She is also BoardSource certified, which has given her greater insight into how nonprofit boards can best support their organizations.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Campaign Consultant 98

Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

After all, this is a group of people who already support your work. Impact 4 Ways to Expertly Manage Donor Data 9 min read Read Now Perform Prospect Research What Is This Strategy? You’re looking for people who want to give substantial donations and have the finances to support that desire. That’s a recipe for frustration!

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Gift Strategy Raise Database 52

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Survey existing donors on what compelled them to support you before. Make the mission or program the hero – Focus messaging on your nonprofit’s values, impact, and service. This showed him that ad campaigns should spotlight the product itself – the emotional impact it provides.

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Lesson Fundraising Digital Test 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2020

It’s time to up your virtual facilitation and convening skills. As nonprofits are impacted by the CoronaVirus and need more virtual meeting skills, I’d like to share what I have learned. Virtual meetings that are not well designed and facilitated can also mean a loss of productivity. Time Keeper: Keeps time.

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Facilitation Virtual Effective Technique 163

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

It can attract a lot of support, with donors and volunteers lining up to help. 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.

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Skills Leadership Director Nonprofit 119

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. Responsive tech support.

Culture 125

Culture Activities Active Activism 125

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. It involves your efforts to recruit new supporters, engage with existing ones, and grow your organization’s influence, all with the goal of funding your mission more efficiently. 6 elements your fundraising strategy should include.

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Strategy Develop Fundraising Nonprofit 103

Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Think carefully about the cost of your fundraising activities and the long-term impact your nonprofit potentially has on your community. Creating a sustainable, scalable fundraising campaign that will help you grow your future impact is just as important as reaching your fundraising goal. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits?

Campaign 98

Campaign Effective Fundraising Nonprofit 98

.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

This is a tall order—however, to maximize the impact of your investment these fundamental changes are necessary. Identify staffers who can be your IT ambassadors and fill these significant roles: Strategists Strategists are the visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers who inspire curiosity throughout the organization.

Collaboration 44

Collaboration Digital Build Organization 44

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 29, 2021

This past year’s social justice movement has caused many organizations to take a leap and highlight their key values for society to take notice of and support. This will lead to a starting point that will create DEI strategies to ensure impact. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Where to start? Build your DEI task force.

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Arizona Strategy Facilitation Phoenix 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting. These new collaborative initiatives pull together various players (often government, private sector and nonprofits) within an ecosystem, defined by issue and/or place, to coordinate and align their action to drive greater impact. So what to do?

Build 112

Build Change Social Facilitation 112

Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 18, 2023

Support ⁠— A responsive and knowledgeable support team is essential⁠—during the initial onboarding and beyond. Robust reporting facilitates informed decision-making and aids in demonstrating the impact of your efforts to stakeholders. Carefully evaluate these elements in your matching gift software buying.

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