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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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Reflection and Evaluation March 10, 2008 Michele Martin, one of my fave bloggers, has a great post today on Reflective Practice. Unfortunately, none of them had an answer to that question.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

Consider asking questions like: What inspired you to volunteer with our organization? Relevant questions might include: On a scale of 1-10, how satisfied are you with your volunteer experience? This evaluation can help fine-tune program structures, training methods, and task assignments.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 27, 2015

Methods and Metrics for Assessing Civic Tech, Guest post by Anne Whatley, Network Impact. It’s important to engage your full team, especially tech development staff, early in evaluation planning to ensure that systems are in place to capture the data you’ll need to track progress and assess results. Guides to Civic Tech Assessment.

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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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sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Having a predictable and consistent grant cycle will ensure your team members are able to evaluate each request efficiently and effectively. Decision Making Now that requests have been submitted, it’s time for your team to evaluate and make a decision. Will several teams review the requests?

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

This method?focuses?on To find the right product for your needs, the best place to begin is with requirements to help you evaluate alternatives. A written list of requirements is the starting point for evaluating accounting software options. What is Fund Accounting? on the use?of of resources more than profitability,?with

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

You need to understand who your donors are, what motivates them to give, and what methods they prefer for donating. Take a moment to consider your answer to these questions and adjust your strategy accordingly. Fundraising Methods There are many options for effective ways to engage donors and raise funds for your organization.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

Your team may be grappling with questions like, “How do we transform words on the page into reality?” With that, here are three starting points for activating DEI in your organization: Provide the tools Normalize feedback Evaluate and Reevaluate 1. One important thing to address is how to question without making others defensive.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This article will discuss several key points to help you make an informed decision, covering topics such as open-source vs. closed-source platforms, software costs, licensing methods, and more. Product Maturity: Evaluate the CMS’s reputation, support availability, and roadmap projection. Both methods have their pros and cons.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

Avoid any discussion of ideas or questions, as these stop the flow of ideas. A second process is used to evaluate the ideas – clustering the ideas into themes and identifying the best ones. A second process is used to evaluate the ideas – clustering the ideas into themes and identifying the best ones. Free-wheeling.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Ask questions like: Have donors responded better to email over direct mail? The answers to these questions don’t necessarily mean you don’t promote your campaign on the weaker channels at all, but that you should put more effort into the ones that work best. Who will respond to social media and email questions from supporters?

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Candid

JULY 12, 2022

One common question we get is whether there is a directory of fiscal sponsors and the answer is yes! Your project: why it’s needed and its goals, objectives, method, evaluation, staffing, and budget. . Have a question? Religious organizations, such as churches; . How do I approach a sponsor prospect? .

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2017

This is a constant evaluation that all nonprofits should be doing anyway whenever they want to try something new and unproven. Now how do you find and evaluate the different offers available? Assuming organizational barriers have been overcome, then how do you choose the right tools? Finding the Solution.

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sgEngage

JULY 12, 2022

Funders may default to practices that work best for them when it comes to the application method, timeline, or reporting requirements, for example. Knowing that applicants are also prioritizing DEI is important, and there are now questions to that end on the grant application. Start By Reviewing Common Practices.

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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. These methods revealed that the majority of participants had a meaningful experience with the memory jars that stuck--even in followup a year after the initial project. What was it?

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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? The Playbook includes a few examples and methods for doing this.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Giveffect, for example, offers online applications with options to customize fields and questions. You may also want to ask your volunteer their preferred method of communication – phone, text, or email – in their volunteer application. Keep all of this important personal information organized and in a secure database.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2021

Get ready to use the evaluation matrix you created. The matrix is the tool you will use for candidate screening, evaluation, and interview outcomes. Remember to stick to the questions you developed in advance. The questions can be asked in rotation. . Make sure you’ve clearly defined these things in advance: .

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Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

I decided to conduct two studies with my colleagues to get to answer this question. I was familiar with using data from Candid to evaluate a nonprofit as a prospective employee or when considering giving a donation—I love digging into a 990 !

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NTEN

JUNE 30, 2010

At the 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference , we gave our session evaluation system a major tech overhaul by highlighting a mobile text messaging option in addition to our normal paper evaluations -- as well as an online option that was added at the last minute.

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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. If they do, they are typically “resistant” learners, often questioning the value of the technology. During the graduate course in evaluation and research methods, I gave an interactive lecture and lead discussion.

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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? 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. Round Robin Brainstorming.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Evaluation and Impact Measurement: Methods for assessing the effectiveness and impact of nonprofit programs. Operations & Leadership 7 Donor Survey Questions You Should Be Asking 11 min read Read Now Set Realistic Strategic Goals Through Reporting Reports help guide board members on strategic goals and objectives.

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Forum One

APRIL 23, 2024

To reiterate, here are answers to a few common questions before we outline the options available: Can I access my old UA data after July 1, 2024? This method allows you to extract highly customized reports from a straightforward interface. Customization : Evaluate the level of customization offered by each export option.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Here are some best practices for effectively managing staff turnover and onboarding with your grantmaking software, including some methods of reassigning existing records to new staff members, establishing clear security roles, and building a comprehensive policies and procedures guide to keep everyone on the same page.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

As soon as your communication materials are ready to go and your team is on the right page, test out the methods and systems you’ll use to attract donors and accept donations. Evaluate their feedback and make changes as appropriate. Each question is one they spend a great deal of time trying to answer.

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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.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

The easiest way to develop this understanding is to simply ask your supporters questions. You can answer the following questions: How do donors really feel about your nonprofit? This consultant can evaluate your nonprofit’s overarching goals and help you define the research objectives that will help you accomplish them.

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NTEN

APRIL 28, 2010

I think the most logical answers to these questions can be found when you consider the relationships between organizations and individuals. The likely answer to both questions is "no" Your relationship with these organizations is impersonal and largely based on need. Would you deny your veterans benefits because the U.S.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample SMART fundraising goals Reflect on Your Focus Areas Begin by asking yourself some key questions related to your goals and focus areas. As you reflect on these questions, feel free to update the answers accordingly in your fundraising plan. Evaluate your progress and determine whether you are on track to meet your targets.

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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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Neon CRM

JUNE 20, 2023

To do that, you need a method of accurately valuing the item you’ve been given. Methods for Valuing In-Kind Donations In-kind donations don’t (usually) come with a monetary value—you have to assess each of your gifts and assign one to them. This will be helpful if there are questions later.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2020

In case a donor approaches you and asks you questions about your nonprofit, what are the first details you want them to know? Add Credibility with a Nonprofit Evaluation Plan. This evaluation approach will work if you have a very specific mission statement. First, Cover the Basics. Author Bio.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 13, 2021

In this phase, we start by questioning and seeing what gives us pivotal knowledge. Success | In this phase, we evaluate. This method provides customized solutions to common organizational marketing issues. Using the IDEAS method, you can maximize your audience growth and make a bigger impact for your organization.

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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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