Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2017

Recently, a colleague asked me a wonderful question: How did you learn to become a good facilitator and trainer? Evaluate your content, facilitation, and logistical skills against participant evaluations. Evaluate your content, facilitation, and logistical skills against participant evaluations.

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Achieve

AUGUST 20, 2021

If you’re looking for ways to evaluate your current agendas and optimize them for efficiency, you’ve come to the right place! Officer and committee reports. Maintaining a good pace and energy requires proactive facilitation by the board chair. Whether you’re strategizing about. Approval of. committee and board meeting minutes.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report.

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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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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Grant management is the comprehensive process of overseeing all activities related to grants: from identifying recipients, to awarding funds, to reporting on outcomes all while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. These instructions provide prospective grant recipients with an overview of what is expected and how to apply.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

I co-lead a workshop on digital transformation, co-facilitated a master class on digital fundraising campaigns, co-hosted a learning breakfast for scholarship participants, co-designed a Big Room session on Technology for Good, and in between attended some amazing sessions. Facilitator Guide: [link]. … Read More

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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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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Media deserts in small and mid-sized cities: Local news outlets in smaller cities and towns have also struggled to stay afloat, leading to cuts in reporting staff and reduced coverage. Many journalists have been laid off or have left the industry, leading to a reduction in local reporting.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

APIs and the Art of the Possible (Panel) Panelists include Nick Marchese of Emma Willard School, Shandor Simon of Beaver Country Day School, and Stephen Boyle of Blackbaud The power of APIs lies in their ability to seamlessly connect disparate systems, unlock data silos, and facilitate the exchange of information in real-time.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

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. Your volunteer management system can facilitate more streamlined volunteer engagement and communication. Run volunteer hours reports for easy tracking and exports. Let’s dive in!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 28, 2021

It can streamline tracking and reporting processes, enhance communication with donors and constituents, and consolidate necessary information. Planning Ahead and Outlining Goals Facilitates Long-Term Success. Salesforce is a platform that can transform the way an organization conducts business. About the Author. Julia Cosgrove.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 15, 2023

They are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the event, from conceptualization to post-event evaluation. Evaluation and Reporting: Assessing the event’s success by analyzing key metrics, gathering feedback, and preparing post-event reports to inform future planning and improvement.

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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. Do you need to pull reports and CSV files from several different systems to get a holistic view of your income streams and expenses?

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Network for Good

MAY 17, 2021

But while many nonprofit organizations are attracted to promises of free licenses and a seemingly endless library of widgets, even more find themselves hopelessly tangled in fields of data and needlessly complex reporting mechanisms. Integrate with other programs that facilitate donor communication, stewardship, and payment processing.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Adrian Sargeant and Dr. Jen Shang compiled a report on the outcomes of the Summit. Fund the development of a website to facilitate peer-to-peer evaluations of nonprofits. To read the detail of each recommendation, download the complete report or check out the executive summary to get the highlights. Now it’s your turn ….

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Nonprofits usually report retention as a percentage. Evaluate past fundraising and acquisition campaigns. Evaluate your progress and course correct if some of your strategies aren’t resonating with your audience. Keywords facilitate the connection between your website and a prospective donor. Prioritize SEO.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

According to Exponent Philanthropy’s 2022 Foundation Operations and Management Report , sixty percent of our members collaborate with other funders. Through deft facilitation, a funder coalition can achieve powerful unity without requiring perfect agreement. . Rotate hosting and facilitation.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Evaluate your volunteer program. Make sure team members know what their responsibilities are and when they will be asked to share data or reports relevant to their roles. End-to-end reporting that syncs with your CRM to provide a comprehensive view of your volunteers. Evaluate your volunteer program. Train volunteers.

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Network for Good

MAY 17, 2021

But while many nonprofit organizations are attracted to promises of free licenses and a seemingly endless library of widgets, even more find themselves hopelessly tangled in fields of data and needlessly complex reporting mechanisms. Integrate with other programs that facilitate donor communication, stewardship, and payment processing.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

What should you consider when evaluating eLearning consultants? If you’ve outgrown your current learning management system, a consultant can help you research solutions, evaluate them against your needs, and make a plan for implementing the new tech into your strategy. Final Report. What does a learning consultant do?

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Retain or consult with a bookkeeper to create accounting records and financial reports. . Develop an evaluation and performance model. . This usually fails to evaluate the future needs of the organization and is c ommonly known as the Bubba Theory. . Establish financial auditing procedures and internal controls. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 29, 2021

While not all stakeholders can participate in the task force meetings, ensure that reports and goals will be shared throughout. Working with a professional will help facilitate discussions, allow everyone to participate in the dialogue, and shape a process to create a plan of action. Engage with a DEI professional.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2021

Our objective is to create a company that includes the kind of robust diversity that facilitates the best productivity, problem solving, and innovation coming from people bringing a variety of perspectives to bear on our challenges and opportunities. Hear more from Michael Moore in Blackbaud’s CSR Report.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Did you know that, according to the 2023 Nonprofit Tech for Good Report , 27% of nonprofits have experienced a cyberattack? Ensure that your nonprofit is regularly evaluating your equipment’s security, from your servers to your computers. Why do nonprofits need to worry about cybersecurity? Breach plan. Password management software.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 3, 2024

Qgiv provides extensive reporting and analytics, allowing you to evaluate the effectiveness of your campaigns and make data-driven decisions. Data reporting provides you with an easy way to track your text campaigns to see which keywords and other fundraising strategies drive more donations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2014

During the graduate course in evaluation and research methods, I gave an interactive lecture and lead discussion. The students, who would also be going out on field internships where they would conduct or assist with an evaluation project at a social service nonprofit, asked fantastic questions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

” ADDIE is an instructional design method that stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The design is a description of how you will use the time slots – goals, content, instructional activities, materials, technology, documentation, and evaluation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

One of the newest resources, a free online guide called “ The Data Playbook ,” was recently published by the Schusterman Foundation and written by Rella Kaplowitz, Program Officer, Evaluation and Learning. The four key questions are: What data to collect? Meaning Making.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Luckily, there are a number of great reports available to help you set a benchmark against industry averages. Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

A nonprofit CRM (also referred to as a donor management system ) is a software platform that allows nonprofits to store, update, and report on supporter data. However, most nonprofit CRMs share a few standard features to help nonprofits evaluate and act on donor data. What is a nonprofit CRM?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Note From Beth: Back in 2011, I had pleasure of facilitating a panel discussion Grantmakers in the Arts pre-conference on technology and media with Rory MacPherson and Jai Sen from Sen Associates where I learned about research study they were conducting about social media use in the arts. Management attitudes.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Help the facilitator understand who is the room at the beginning (demographics, experience, attitudes, knowledge about the topic) – a quick and dirty participant assessment. Help the facilitator understand how people are feeling half-way through the session so real-time tweaks to design can be made. Support a fun icebreake r.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

This person will take the helm on laying out tasks in a sequence, informing other staff of their roles and assignments, and providing assistance to people as they complete their parts of the evaluation. Consider using an outside facilitator to help develop questions and protocol and to help identify themes from your data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2012

During the facilitated discussion session at GEO’s National Conference in Seattle it was my great privilege to convene a group of brave pioneers. Fifteen of us met for 90 minutes to share, commiserate, trade ideas and think about our work at the intersection of evaluation, knowledge management and organizational learning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2015

This section of the report covers new ways of thinking about organizational culture based in continuous improvement based on feedback. The report describes the indicators below as hallmarks of a culture of continuous improvement. It speaks to establishing culture norms among staff of curiosity, reflection, and trust.

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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. Heather agreed to write up this report to share some of the content. just strategy, or just process facilitation, or just fundraising). What is the role of facilitators, consultants and intermediaries in these networks?

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