Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Ways to measure your efficiency and success within each . How to Measure Success. Alexa shared a variety of ways her team evaluated the success of their planning and execution of the Collaborative event. They also measure retention to see how many return each year and what factors could play into increases or decreases. .

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Virtual Professional Marketing Fundraising 105

Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

7 Things Your Association Strategy Should Include Mapping out a strategy for your membership association isn’t a one-time process. Build Technology Into Your Strategy In 2024, it’s hard for even the most cash-strapped nonprofits to run without using technology. If it doesn’t, then your organization won’t last.

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Associations Practice Strategy Leadership 52

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. The organizations get to do everything BUT drive: you are the vehicle, the gas, the map, the snacks even! So they provide the examples and maps, but they let the youth pick and pledge whatever it is they want to do to make a difference. Quite the opposite.

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Build Community Technology Action 220

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Recent evidence from the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) indicates that grantmakers are asking the same questions with slight differences across funders, wasting a significant amount of a nonprofit's time during the application process. Data Handling, Overview, Measurement, Evaluation and Reporting (4 percent).

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Analysis Grant Application Contact 94

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2011

If decision makers simply had a map, they could have made better decisions more quickly, more accurately, and with less complication than if they had tried to use crowdsourcing. You wouldn't measure all the shoes in a classroom to evaluate the kids' reading ability. While this claim is technically correct, it misses the point.

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Issue Data Haiti Stream 160

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2014

Ari Sahagun , a consultant who works with social justice groups on network visualizations, called for a group to discuss Network Mapping and Visualization. We had a wide ranging conversations about how to apply network mapping and visualization and debated about its use as a measurement technique vs strategy tool.

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Technique Network Tools Map 116

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Yesterday was the 3rd annual Women Who Tech Telesummit , bringing together over 600 women (and men) from for-profit and nonprofit organizations and technology start, connecting developers and techies with those new to the field, igniting conversations and long-term collaborations. Community Mapping. URL Shorteners – [link].

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Tools Tech Map RSS 162

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 18, 2009

Evaluate your goals and objectives, as an organization. Hildy Gottlieb’s Pollyanna Principles are a great place to start if you want to learn more about how you can evaluate and identify your organizational goals (and larger view) in a way to successfully design projects, programs and even partnerships for real impact.

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Social Media Strategy Media Social 190

Allegiance Group

JUNE 13, 2024

However, this would be like starting a road trip without a map. Think of these as mini, measurable targets that help you inch closer to achieving your more ambitious goals. Apply the SMART method framework by making each objective specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Marketing 52

Marketing Analysis Nonprofit Audience 52

Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2017

Sometimes it’s best to take a step back and evaluate if you’re doing everything possible to get your message heard. Step 2: Set expectations and key performance indicators to measure progress. Intangible Measurements : Identity how, and most importantly why , people behave the way they do when they engage with your brand.

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Digital Marketing Guide Chapter 111

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

we cover best practices in planning for technology projects, providing tools to help you make smart decisions about where to invest those resources. From the forthcoming NTEN book: Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission. Measures: eCRM analytics, donations. how will staff be resourced to use the technology?

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Newsletter Wiki Evaluation NTEN 100

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2012

." 4 Results from Crowdsource Experiment at #12NTC: Nerd, Geek and Gear Herding « Sage Words – "At the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference (#12NTC) in San Francisco, California, we led a session called Nerd, Geek, and Gear Herding 2.0. Such a great resource for understanding and planning for community engagement. "The

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Web San Francisco Bookmarking Search 117

Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Conduct research about your organization’s specific market, working to identify marketwide consumer and technology trends. Evaluate peer organizations to identify your peers’ strengths and weaknesses, compare them to yours, and find opportunities to differentiate your organization. The market landscape. Peer organizations.

Mail 52

Mail Fundraising Nonprofit Channel 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 25, 2024

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director and Founder at iMission Institute – a social sector marketing agency and technology consulting firm specializing in helping nonprofits raise more money, fire up engagement, and streamline work. This is full-funnel marketing , and to do it effectively you need some technological assistance.

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Marketing Fundraising Test Nonprofit 206

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 27, 2015

The first day focused on networks and strategic use of social media along with some practical skills in content creation and measurement. I started with an introduction to the Networked Nonprofit and an assessment that allows them evaluate where their use of networks and social media is along a continuum.

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Reflection Network Mexico South America 50

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Technology impacts many areas of your nonprofit’s operations, from donor management to fundraising, accounting, marketing, and more. It’s crucial to approach new purchases, investments, customizations, and other technology-driven projects with a conscious strategy. Creating a Nonprofit Technology Plan in 10 Steps.

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Template Guide Technology Consultant 98

Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2015

Every year Fast Company, a magazine and media enterprise with an "editorial focus on innovation in technology, ethonomics (ethical economics), leadership, and design" makes a list of The World's 50 Most Innovative Companies. Acumen — For finding a cost-effective way to evaluate its work. The Howard G.

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Detroit Map Virginia Nonprofit 36

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

These stats were compiled by the team at Blackbaud, long-time stand-out providers of nonprofit technology. For example, you can see whether your team members’ actions measure up against those of officers at other organizations pursuing similar goals (or even other officers within your team). How do we know this? Moves Management.

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Blackbaud Guide Management Fundraising 52

The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

Plus, if an organization isn’t crystal clear about what it’s trying to achieve, how to measure success, and how to communicate its impact, it’s going to be a real challenge to keep the support coming in. But it’s not just about avoiding trouble.

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Profit Guide Build Metrics 59

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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Network Impact Louisville Social 88

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Those of us who sell strategy services for a living tend to rely on the desire for measured approaches to big problems. " The deliberate style of technology work known as the "waterfall approach" (first solidify strategy, then requirements, then design, etc.) Want mapping? Online discussions? The list goes on.

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Internet Tools Strategy Learning 50

Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2017

TechSoup's NetSquared community is hosting free monthly technology meetups in 74 cities globally, but with more than 39,000 members, it can be hard to get a sense of the community's needs. To learn how I can apply technology to my cause or organization. Why Are You a NetSquared Member? Why Are You a NetSquared Member?

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Benin San Francisco United Kingdom Los Angeles 37

Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

We discuss issues and trends in modern web technologies that help your organization achieve more with less. There are 5 elements key to an effective transfer or exchange of knowledge, the report suggests: Audience, Message, Method, Messenger, and Evaluation: Audience. Evaluation. logs and evaluation forms â?? Remember Me?

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Knowledge Effective PDF Evaluation 60

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Those of us who sell strategy services for a living tend to rely on the desire for measured approaches to big problems. " The deliberate style of technology work known as the "waterfall approach" (first solidify strategy, then requirements, then design, etc.) Want mapping? Online discussions? The list goes on.

Tools 40

Tools Strategy Learning Collaboration 40

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Like the speed of change technology has brought. (My Measure your outcomes and be transparent in how you report them , being honest along the way about what you have – and have not – achieved. I celebrated a big anniversary recently (25 years as a professional serving at the same company). What are the near and long term goals?

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Collaboration Help Social Tips 20

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2021

If you’re looking at your technology budget and wondering whether you’re getting your money’s worth, join Digital Strategist & Technology Coach Maureen Wallbeoff and learn exactly how to harness the power of your technology to help your organization grow. They’re just technology.” ” I love it.

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Technology Video Nonprofit System 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

1) Intangibles often come in the form of stories or anecdotes about the technology value and if used along with numbers can help make the case. The discussion around trying to quantify it - can lead to productive conversation about why the technology is important to mission. Now, I could quantify it. sort of it with a network diagram.

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Blogher Cambodia America Org 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2008

Screencapture from Jonny Bentwood 's White Paper on measuring influence. And before even getting to the meat of the metrics, conceptual models, and ideas, the introduction provides a powerful case for using social media that is well articulated: For the first time in history, technology has reached a point where everyone has a voice.

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Social Media Influence Meme Media 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 1, 2009

Return on Investment, Return on Reflection: I will integrate my work on social media ROI with general nonprofit technology ROI More about this theme is below because it will be a major focus area for me this year. Mapping Metrics to Social Media Strategy: This wiki will be retooled to go deeper in more specific metrics linked to strategy.

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Goal ROI Wiki Metrics 50

Forum One

JUNE 21, 2023

A good strategy prioritizes among goals and sets out an action plan for what you can achieve, taking into account real-life constraints like budget, time, organizational goals, organizational capacity, and technology. Periodic check-ins, ideally quarterly but at least twice a year, mean evaluating the success of the strategy and iterating.

Digital 65

Digital Case Study Map Review 65

CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

To kickstart the planning process, define specific and measurable goals aligned with your organization’s mission. This evaluation isn’t just about numbers; it’s a vital step in determining your ROI , and helping you make informed decisions about repeating or refining strategies.

Develop 72

Develop Calendar Nonprofit Retention 72

NTEN

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Note: Cassie is the co-author of the chapter on "Finding and Keeping the Right People" in our forthcoming book, Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission.]. The first step in ensuring effective hiring of technology staff is to engage in a comprehensive needs assessment. Needs Assessment.

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Effective People Strategy Interview 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2010

It was good opportunity for me to look back at the crowdsourcing chapter in our book, The Networked Nonprofit , and update the examples and thinking. The presentation was followed by a discussion about how one might evaluate efforts to engage crowds. How do you measure the impact of the crowd here? What do you track?

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Measure Fund Impact Minnesota 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2009

The Social Media Strategy Map and Worksheet 1. Now, restate your objective so it is “SMART” – specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-based? Make your objectives "SMART" (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-Bound). Measurement. What else might you add or change? Identify Objectives.

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Social Media Map Strategy Media 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2006

One of the questions -- kids are using digital media and using the technology and are kids learning differently because of digital media. To map the baseline on core topics, with six editors. How we measure social good is how we engage. For example, the work from Hope Lab - evaluation of the results of their game.

Game 50

Game Fund Change Metrics 50

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

We can provide a map, the vehicle, and even the road snacks, but the community needs to be the driver. As such, adoption can be used as a currency , measuring the worth of your programs, services and opportunities. Which technologies support the work? Libraries: The Oldest New Frontier for Innovation. Who’s the community?

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Library Model Adopt Community 241

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

To talk about the evolution of nonprofit technology we really need to pick a place to start, because the beginning could be anywhere. What this means for tools, specifically, is that we don’t actually like technology. In the analog paradigm, our strategies did not include technology. Digital Tools. Digital Tactics.

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Slides Nptech Digital Case Study 213