Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2014

I love teaching (and learning) and it was a pleasure to work with students, nonprofits, and faculty. During the graduate course in evaluation and research methods, I gave an interactive lecture and lead discussion. What might a growth mindset intervention for a nonprofit look like when going through a program evaluation process?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2021

It’s true that rigorous evaluation is critical, but right-sizing your evaluation is equally important. Sometimes, third-party evaluation, which includes rigorous study design and statistical analysis, is required to properly understand a program’s impact. In other words, one size doesn’t fit all. Integrated Financial Management.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Break down your goals into objectives and strategies: Objectives are the specific steps or milestones needed to achieve your goals, while strategies are the methods or tactics you’ll use to accomplish your objectives. These methods can help you gain insights into potential supporters’ preferences, motivations, and concerns.

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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. Interviews and focus groups - The desired outcome of this type of method is to solicit data without any influence or bias.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

As you proceed, you’ll have concrete methods for measuring the efficacy of your changes. Make use of interviews, assessments, and questionnaires to collect data for this metric. Sheri is a thought leader on public sector evaluation and applied organizational research. Your donors and stakeholders want to be in the loop.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2017

I answered yes to all, but more importantly I think these two methods helped me the most: Carve out time for reflection after each training and do an after-action review with yourself. Evaluate your content, facilitation, and logistical skills against participant evaluations. Next, try provocative statements.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 11, 2018

Because the board takes a role that is connected more to oversight than day-to-day operations, the executive staff shoulders the responsibility to present organizational financial data to the board in a method that communicates their true financial health. Ackerson, interview, March 22, 2018). Ackerson, interview, March 22, 2018).

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

This consultant can evaluate your nonprofit’s overarching goals and help you define the research objectives that will help you accomplish them. Designing Your Survey Method. One method that yields quantitative data is questionnaires, whether via telephone, on-site, or online. Authoring Your Research Questions.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2013

With the recent scarcity of grant funding, excellent program evaluation practices are becoming a distinguishing element of effective and grant-competitive nonprofit organizations. 1 Even those who are eager to conduct evaluations often lack the funding and knowledge to evaluate their programs appropriately. As part of a.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 14, 2013

I’m so excited to kick off my “Interview with a CRM Expert Series” and particularly pumped that we get to start with one of my favorite topics: BI, a.k.a. Therefore, many organizations choose to stick to traditional segmentation methods like RFM (recency, frequency, monetary), which are widely accepted and easily explained.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 11, 2010

This year, we are experimenting with incorporating social media techniques as part of the evaluation process for the second America’s Giving Challenge. A conversational case study is a write up our interviews identifying a few questions we still have.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2020

What if organizations waited and took a more methodical approach? You’ll also hear a bonus segment with Aubrey, added after the main interview was originally recorded, in which she discusses how organizations can most effectively operate right now during the COVID-19 crisis. But is that the best approach for long-term success?

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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. What Should You Consider When Evaluating eLearning Consultants?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Meaningful tools to evaluate effectiveness are largely absent (Liket and Maas, 2015). This means an increased demand for more and better evaluation (Renz and Murray, 2010) is needed. Nonprofit organizations should identify evaluation methods to assess their programs and organization effectiveness on an ongoing basis.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 23, 2018

The Lean Startup method teaches you how to drive a startup: how to steer, when to turn, and when to persevere and grow a business with maximum acceleration. The Race for Relevance, by Coever and Byers, looks at another angle, the internal structure of nonprofits as the place to evaluate the decline and influence change.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This blog aims to examine these challenges and offer all nonprofits leaders methods to increase diversity and BIPOC participation in their organizations. Engage in research and evaluation activities that focus on the needs and challenges faced by underserved communities, and use the findings to inform program design and development.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 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. Interviews and focus groups - The desired outcome of this type of method is to solicit data without any influence or bias.

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Forj

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

We recently did a short interview with Mike elaborating on how xAPI came to be, who’s using it, and the costs and benefits of using xAPI to make decisions about continue education. Below you will find the questions asked during the interview, followed by Mike Rustici’s recorded answers. Save your seat!

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Gyrus

MAY 31, 2016

It is redefining workforce learning methods and tools, allowing organizations to nurture their talent in the most effective way. With the cost of video conferencing being reduced dramatically in recent years, organizations are also embracing this method to reduce their training costs and challenges.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 10, 2008

A theory of practice, in my mind, outlines the methods and ideals behind how I get work done with clients. My theory of practice is different than my consulting philosophy. They certainly are consistent with each other, but they are distinct. This theory includes the following elements that I think are key to my work: Listening.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Learn from direct response – Study annual appeals, door knocking, and other methods that inspire immediate action. Surveys, interviews, and data analysis can reveal the equivalent of that Rolls-Royce insight – the key emotional triggers, values, and desires of your existing and potential supporters. Apply those lessons.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

Whatever you did, evaluation is in order to assess what worked, what didn’t and why. Do this via survey, focus group, or one-to-one interviews. What communications methods will you use to reach them? Did you lose more donors than usual, or keep more than you thought you would? What new strategies did you add?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 22, 2014

The initial survey and interviews found the following: Individuals were very willing to share their self-tracking data for research, in particular if they knew the data would advance knowledge in the fields related to PHD such as public health, health care, computer science and social and behavioral science.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2015

She graciously did this interview with me to share more of her knowledge. If an organization does hire an evaluation specialist to help with measuring impact, what makes for a good relationship? She founded the firm to leverage my background in finance, education, and environmental areas.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 12, 2014

in Applied Social Psychology and has evaluated and researched informal learning experiences in museums and other visitor institutions for over 20 years. This qualitative, exploratory study involved tracking and interviewing 32 Spanish-speaking intergenerational groups in fully bilingual exhibits at four different science centers/museums.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2009

The focus was on learning about "Network Effectiveness" and the specific topics included strategies for network impact, approaches to evaluating networks and tools for accelerating and assessing network impact. I wondered whether the more general learnings about network effectiveness and evaluating networks would be considered confidential?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Videos, interviews, client stories, audio, emails, podcasts, social media posts—there are so many types of storytelling opportunities available to nonprofits of all missions and sizes. It’s also helpful to be transparent about the methods you use to gather stories and your goals in doing so.

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Gyrus

JUNE 23, 2016

If you are the one doing the evaluation of those needs, we recommend creating a team and discussing individual needs on a per department basis to ensure the best possible fit. Be sure to methodically ask yourself this set of questions before choosing an LMS: What are your development objectives? Determine your objectives in advance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2006

on July 18th and subsequently had a chance to interview her at her fabulous virtual office in Second Life. I hadn't realized they were still using non-digital methods to transfer information in that world! I think, as with any other technology, non-profits should first evaluate their own needs. Mixed Reality Event ???

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Gyrus

APRIL 5, 2018

If you are the one doing the evaluation of those needs, we recommend creating a team and discussing individual needs on a per department basis to ensure the best possible fit. Be sure to methodically ask yourself this set of questions before choosing an LMS: What are your development objectives? Determine your objectives in advance.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Denise McMahan is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub, and is the founder and publisher of CausePlanet.org where nonprofit leaders devour Page to Practice™ book summaries, author interviews and sticky applications from the must-read books they recommend. _. If your board’s core strength is fundraising , follow these methods: Campaign more.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Alexa shared a variety of ways her team evaluated the success of their planning and execution of the Collaborative event. Taking time to map out how your email marketing fits in with these other methods, such as blog posts or social media, makes for a more robust communications plan. How to Measure Success.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Make sure you clearly communicate your needs in the job description, screen applications according to the identified criteria, and base your interview questions and reference checking around the required competencies. Each step of the interview process should be planned in advance to ensure consistency and equity across candidates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

They can be a video interview with the donor about the mission. If you are with a job training program, maybe you make a bookmark that is focused on job interview tips. help to evaluate resumes of kids). Subscription to your magazine or paper/print newsletter with exclusive interviews, content, features, and updates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

The chapter is based on interviews with folks in the field and includes step-by-step checklists, examples, and tips. Financial calculations: net gain, opportunity cost, or comparison to other method. How do you apply these two methods? Staff Interviews. Clients Interviews. Use of metrics to measure your results.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2007

You need to take a reiterative approach - look at the results and evaluate and improve. There are some other methods you can use. Remember, if you're just starting out, don't go too hogwild - start with a few options, evaluate, and tweak. Interview with Andrew Goodman. We'll still learning and tweaking. Be strategic.

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M+R

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Never Go Out of Style With Key Audiences Within the music industry, there are some tried-and-true tactics for announcing and promoting a new album that usually includes social media announcements and posts, single releases, and media interviews.

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