sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2024

If you are unclear about your needs, abilities, and opportunities, you will quickly find it difficult to vet vendors and evaluate CRMs, not to mention bringing internal stakeholders onboard or getting sign-off at key stages. Identifying the answers to these 12 questions will enable you to build a comprehensive internal business case.

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Fundraising Evaluation New Zealand Data 63

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Beth Kanter tweeted about an article by Gale Berkowitz relating to evaluation, which I found really fascinating – it is a must read. to evaluation for program improvement (“What did we learn that can help us make the program better?”). Ask clients at the end of the project a set of questions about the process and the result.

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Evaluation Learning Organization Lesson 157

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Beth Kanter tweeted about an article by Gale Berkowitz relating to evaluation, which I found really fascinating – it is a must read. to evaluation for program improvement (“What did we learn that can help us make the program better?”). Ask clients at the end of the project a set of questions about the process and the result.

Evaluation 157

Evaluation Learning Organization Lesson 157

Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2021

Here are some great questions to ask yourself before hiring a fundraising coach. Do you struggle with imposter syndrome and question whether you have what it takes? Here are some questions to ask yourself when evaluating your options: Do I aspire to be more like them? And how do you figure out which one is right for you?

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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! While you can invite questions, these items will typically be quick. Whether you’re strategizing about. how board members can help drive attendance at your next big event. Seek input.

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Evaluation Product Indiana Industry 96

EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The CRM providers have questions that I can’t answer. Because there are usually lots of unknowns at this stage, documenting these things can raise more questions than answers, and it’s common to feel like you don’t have enough concrete information to do a good job of writing it all up. Have you set deadlines for the next steps?

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Process Proposal Nonprofit Software 194

DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

At this point, the question isn’t whether to use tech but whether your tech stack is configured in a way that positions your organization for success. A nonprofit technology assessment is an evaluation of the digital maturity of your organization. Prepare questions for your consulting team. Step Two: Analysis & Strategy.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Scan the Landscape Internal collaboration is important, but it is only the beginning. The audience’s ability to ask questions and provide immediate feedback is a bridge to the member-centricity that we are all seeking so fervently. Martech changes overnight. The aggressive pitch can become a friendly chat.

Trend 221

Trend Influence Taxonomy Associations 221

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Doing everything , lacking the discipline to say no, and trying to be all things to all customers, both internally and externally. Specifically, you’ll learn about Horwath’s Strategic Quotient (SQ) , a validated assessment tool which evaluates an individual’s ability to lead and think strategically.

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Leadership Evaluation Brain Business 92

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Imagine you’re teed up for a jackpot question on Jeopardy. That’s why they also deserve frequent exploration and evaluation. For example, what works for 20 employees may not work well for double that number, or the introduction of international business units might require new cultural competencies.

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Voice Associations Culture Environment 221

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. Factoring in the nonprofit organization’s size, capacity, and budget – making sure that the demand for data and evaluation is commensurate.

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Evaluation Grant Data Boston 52

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In other words, your Board should help you see problems before they occur, they should evaluate how well things are working, and they should help you find new and better solutions. They should put internal controls in place and help write policies to prevent loss, theft, or confusion, using current b est practices.

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Roles Director Evaluation Government 116

Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

We continue to refine the data we use for training and evaluating our grants auto-coding system. After you define bias and harm for your use, the next step is to establish standard evaluation procedures to test AI for these definitions. These evaluations can provide usage restrictions or even mark an AI tool as inappropriate to use.

Tools 52

Tools Guidelines Model Grant 52

Association Analytics

APRIL 4, 2022

This begs the question, “ should you continue to host hybrid or virtual events in the post-pandemic world? ” For example, you may have wanted to ask questions like: “What if we hosted our event for free?”. Are you seeing more international attendees? Consider both hard and hidden costs when evaluating your events.

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Hosting Virtual Associations Analytics 321

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Avoid “Stressification” One other thing empathetic leaders should address is what Beth calls “stressification” or inflicting our internalized workaholic tendencies on others. Evaluate Empathy Skill s We should also evaluate empathy skills as part of job performance appraisals.

Leadership 118

Leadership Organization Culture Skills 118

.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

And individual participation is seldom evaluated in any meaningful way. My colleague Joanna Pineda, Founder, CEO, and Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International, Inc. Boards that are willing to explore their interaction this closely will find value in a richer understanding of their internal dynamics.

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Mentoring Director Associations Professional 221

sgEngage

JULY 12, 2022

While there are many considerations for beginning (or expanding on) a grantmaker’s DEI journey, all organizations must prioritize the commitment from their leadership, their internal processes, and their grantmaking practices. 2. Internal Processes: Grantmakers Must Look Inward. 1. Leadership: DEI Starts at the Top.

Application 96

Application Grant Evaluation Practice 96

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 10, 2017

Her question stayed with me for a long time. Impact evaluation in the arts, and its broader use for leaders of any nonprofit, can drive results. Qualitative yet empirically-based impact evaluation bridges the gap left by other evaluative methods providing the context of mission fulfillment for a nonprofit organization.

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Evaluation Arts Story Impact 56

Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

My many years of experience collecting and analyzing data as an evaluator naturally lead me to ask: What has been the measurable impact of this important shift? The best way to answer these questions is to measure and analyze consistent data. The importance of data Data helps make the case for increased investments in racial equity.

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Data Support Demographics Evaluation 59

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

For international organizations, you may face additional complexity such as handling multiple currencies and multiple languages. To find the right product for your needs, the best place to begin is with requirements to help you evaluate alternatives. Here are some common requirements that may apply to your organization.

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Software Guide Award Grant 309

John Kenyon

APRIL 11, 2024

Examples in Practice Let’s say your nonprofit wants to use an LLM to help field questions on your website’s chatbot. Have frank internal conversations about priorities. Rigorously evaluate an LLM or AI’s performance across sensitive demographics before anything else. Here are some tips: Discuss values upfront.

Language 59

Language Model Sound Voice 59

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Doing everything , lacking the discipline to say no, and trying to be all things to all customers, both internally and externally. Specifically, you’ll learn about Horwath’s Strategic Quotient (SQ) , a validated assessment tool which evaluates an individual’s ability to lead and think strategically.

Leadership 58

Leadership Evaluation Brain Business 58

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Create a link to the guide anywhere that would be convenient for your team members to find, such as on your organization’s internal website or in a Links tile on your grant management system dashboard. Evaluate the tasks the new user will perform regularly before handing over keys to the system.

Data 74

Data Blackbaud Policy Database 74

AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2021

The SOC 2 certification was developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as a way of evaluating that a company follows the criteria for managing customer data based on principles of trust. . Setting up whistleblower procedures for internal and external parties to report any unauthorized or unethical behavior .

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Organization Structure Guidelines Evaluation 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Learning this type of information about your volunteers can help your organization best utilize each volunteer to further your mission and even extend your internal team’s work. Giveffect, for example, offers online applications with options to customize fields and questions. How your team collects and shares information internally.

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Volunteer Management Tips Application 276

Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

This will help you discern what you really need in a consultant, how you will evaluate their suitability up front, and how you will hold them and yourself accountable throughout the project. Use this information internally and share it freely during your search. . Evaluation matrix . Interview questions.

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Consultant Process Proposal Nonprofit 122

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning. Information is all around us. Data is a decision.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 67

Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 28, 2021

We asked them many questions, and honed in on what it took for them to be successful. Internally, you’re going to need that, too.” Futureforce Intern, Salesforce . Julia Cosgrove is a Futureforce intern working in Strategy and Operations. And that’s on both sides. It’s not just your consultants.

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Tips Consultant Platform Training 127

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2018

As a member of the NTEN Board, I used this framework to help us work through our performance evaluation process. As our small nonprofit working group thought about how to make the PI feasible for small nonprofits, we wrestled with several hard questions. Experimental impact evaluations are too expensive.

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Resource Evaluation Nonprofit Boston 122

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The vendor will craft the system and recommendations according to your internal constraints and capabilities. Do they have budget or timeline questions that could help them better prepare a bid for you? Do you have a web team with staff in multiple roles and with different skill sets? Is your website a one-person operation?

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Websites Analytics Project Proposal 305

sgEngage

JUNE 22, 2021

All you need is a basic script of questions you’ll ask and 6-8 participants. Examples of questions include: How did you come to be involved with our organization? Google can choose a winner for you after enough data is gathered, but you can also run reports or look at Analytics data for each option to evaluate the success on your own.

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Method Research Test Analytics 75

Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2017

Ensuring that your foundation makes impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough proposal evaluation. If appropriate for the grant size, is an experienced independent evaluator involved to administer the outcomes measurement plan?

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Proposal Evaluation Grant Measure 30

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Step one is evaluating your organization’s diversity, inclusivity, and equity initiatives and carrying those out in every aspect of what you do. . By having a more diverse and inclusive range of voices internally, you’ll be better positioned to find voices outside of your organization that you can share with your community. .

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Storytelling Story Share Guide 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

For the past five years, I’ve been an adjunct professor at Middlebury College in Monterey teaching a graduate course called “ Networked International Organizations ” for students pursuing an advanced degree in International Development. So far, two of my students have had their questions answered.

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Learning Classroom Classes Student 84

Forum One

MAY 20, 2009

The Society for International Development has done it again! Earlier this month, I attended their tremendous annual conference with notable and unforgettable speakers that make you leave the glimmering chandeliers in DC's Omni Shoreham ballroom thinking to yourself, what more needs to be done in international development?

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International Develop Empowerment Ghana 52

Forum One

MAY 25, 2023

Assess your goals for the platform, re-evaluate why you’re there, and decide if it still makes sense to actively use your Twitter account. Address key questions What are our communications and social media goals? Does Twitter help us achieve those? Are there better ways to connect with our audiences?

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Government Twitter Social Media New York 50

Museum 2.0

JUNE 25, 2014

THE RESEARCH The challenge, of course, was to figure out how to evaluate the experience in a way that would help us identify the power of the project. I think most of us are familiar with interview and survey-based evaluation methods. This was used to evaluate the amount of emotional energy dedicated to the jar activity.

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Participatory Evaluation Project Museum 52