Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

In the panel Rethinking Strategy: The Intersection of Impact, Brand, and Business Model, three experts defined these terms and illustrated their use for effective nonprofit communications. Jara Dean-Coffey discussed impact, with a focus on how organizations should be evaluative , rather than simply doing evaluation.

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Model Impact Business Case Study 55

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis are just some of the terms showing up alongside the more familiar phrases of research and development and data analysis. We talked about our beliefs and experiences with ideas of truth, of research, of story. Fast forward to today….

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 71

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

Experts are not sure when it will be safe to hold large gatherings again, which hinders nonprofits that rely on an events-based structure to generate donations. Nonprofits are reimagining funding models and will have to think innovatively to ensure their mission continues. Why pursue a social enterprise model?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

There is a lot of experiments and research in different areas, including the international development sector to address the 2030 development goals, emergency and humanitarian aid, medical fields and many others. There are also research reports , events, fellowships, and bootcamps , and an annual AI4Good Global Summit.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

Foundation leaders need to understand how grantmaking practices affect nonprofit organizations and structure grantmaking practices in ways that best support nonprofit organizations. Evaluate to learn. A focus on taking action based on what we learn ensures that we are engaged in strategic or applied learning.”.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

That’s because some fee structures work better for different-sized organizations. Here’s a breakdown of the structures that work best for large and small nonprofits: Large nonprofits with more transactions: Some payment options offer lower fees for higher donation volumes, which can be helpful for larger organizations that process more gifts.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

This might involve establishing data models and structures that allow you to standardize information from a variety of sources, validating that information, appending your data with additional details, and prioritizing data security. Research top providers. Set concrete guidelines.

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

The self-service model of public libraries allows individuals to explore at their own pace, and a librarian like me can help guide the process by sharing vetted tools and resources and how to maximize their impact. My role is to contextualize those tools and teach customers how to best use them.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Your work behind the scenes is to establish a structure—plans, systems and processes—by which the nonprofit may reach its advancement goals. Do the necessary market research to learn which foundations—local, regional and national—are funding nonprofits like yours. Organized recordkeeping is key.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Gartner’s research focuses on how technology can help restore and strengthen an organization’s financial health. For nonprofit CFOs, this is a clarion call to review business processes and evaluate their existing tech stack. Identify Ways to Reduce Waste.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 23, 2018

According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, “nonprofit leaders must focus more attention on innovation, measuring the impact of their efforts, and creating funding structures that encourage risk taking, according to a report from Independent Sector." Taking risks in the business sector is considered research and development.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2014

This software includes assessment tools for evaluating students’ ability to problem solve, explain the relationships in complex systems, and comprehend informational texts and diagrams. Another nonprofit furthering research behind games and learning is the Joan Ganz Cooney Center. In Philanthropy. Social Impact Through Digital Games.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

If you want to get results, you need to think about instructional design and learning theory. And, there is no shortage of learning theories and research. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after. The learning model is called “SAVI ” : Moving and doing (Somatic). Talking and hearing (Auditory).

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

They keep it in structures that serve each platform and compel software developers to build integrations and connections (or not) so that their independent companies can sell in multiple markets. But this is what nonprofits do: share research, community standards, methods of service, and more, to elevate the needs of shared constituencies.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 15, 2017

The Vera Institute (2015) offers this definition of social impact bonds: “In a social impact bond, private investors fund an intervention through an intermediary organization—and the government repays the funder only if the program achieves certain goals, which are specified at the outset of the initiative and assessed by an independent evaluator.”.

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Program Management South Africa Evaluation 58

Gyrus

APRIL 7, 2016

Despite regular reiteration of all state and federal compliance guidelines and audits, organizations fail to be compliant with the latest regulations and research indicates that compliance lawsuits have increased tremendously over the past few years. It is also important to evaluate them in order to put the right focus on different areas.

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Training Train Measure Evaluation 59

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Earlier this year, a group of informal science researchers, led by Rick Bonney of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, published an extremely useful report on public participation in science research (PPSR). In this report, the authors describe three specific models for public participation: contribution, collaboration, and co-creation.

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Public Research Participatory Report 36

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Then, it’s how you evaluate and refine that message over time. There are a few accepted models for content strategy. Structure and Process are more about the delivery and maintenance of your content and your content team. If you know you need to do deep audience research, you can’t just stop producing content tomorrow.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

There is now enough evidence from research that focusing on resilience in the workplace is an essential strategy for sustainable results. Then, I have participants work in small groups, using a structured brainstorming process. Establish norms around compassionate behavior and modeled by SLT.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2009

This week at the Packard Foundation, I had the opportunity to meet Steve Waddell whose research focuses on Global Action Networks. Every non-profit works with “systems” – internal ones relating to how work gets done, issue systems relating to the topic that the NGO is working to address, and mental model systems about strategy.

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Map System Profit Guatemala 86

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

They can’t build the schools and they can’t train the teachers fast enough to replicate our model. I think the cross section of everyone getting into the development and gaming means we will need to evaluate what is quality and what isn’t. That said, there are structures within government that can handle risk.

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Game Education Change Classroom 132

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The goal of this technology is to help companies structure valuable CSR programs to support the causes that are important to the business and its employees. Here’s a quick breakdown of common expenses: Subscription or License Fees: Many CSR solutions operate on a subscription or licensing model. Who Uses CSR Software?

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Software Business Guide Companies 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

In some ways, a design lab can be thought of as “participatory research and testing.”. Participants voted on the questions that would be most important for the Brainerd Foundation to consider in its strategy: How might we adopt a hybrid model of new and old power? How do we leverage the “rain” of culture change?3.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2012

Despite the fact that many knowledge workers could efficiently and effectively do their work from home, most organizations default to a management and evaluation style designed for factory workers. The reality is that shifting to a more flexible telecommuting model with your organization is likely to be a bit like a new exercise routine.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

So there is Pew Research. But I have been studying these types of engagements and research on community for years, and it is predominantly a religious organization that leads the way. Weave in stories that are connected to the podcast and I’m going to share some model language for you. . Let’s move on.

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People Community Video Podcast 81

NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

They can't build the schools and they can't train the teachers fast enough to replicate our model. I think that we have a lot to learn about where gamifying is most helpful, but we are so far from the saturation point that we should push ahead with full speed so we can evaluate what works and what doesn't and make adjustments.

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Game Education Change Classroom 60

Whole Whale

AUGUST 7, 2023

Rewriting strengthens logic, structure, and transitions. Overall, this methodology structures regular critical analysis of output to curate higher quality through ongoing refinement. Evaluate if the style and tone fit the intended audience and goals. The process surfaces vagueness, irrelevance, and complexity to streamline.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 22, 2009

My strategy is: make it work really well, research what works and doesn't, and share the design lessons with the world. I was recently discussing this project with an audience research specialist, Peter Linett, who is working on a related project to encourage experimentation and risk-taking in museum practice. Do you need research?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Knowledge: Subject matter expertise, research, polling, case studies. Lots of research shows that donors don’t want the organization to spend money on free merchandise. help to evaluate resumes of kids). Observe your community research as it happens (polling, focus groups, town halls). It is seen as wasteful overhead.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

You think about the various models that are out there, the templates, the timelines, the job descriptions, the consultants. It’s just a structured approach walking you through and it’s not necessarily, you know, the where all be all. That’s our internal evaluation of are they even ready? Brian: Yeah, totally.

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Campaign Video Project Process 93

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Here are 10 important factors to consider when evaluating different event management solutions: Event Type and Size: Begin by assessing the types and sizes of events your nonprofit typically hosts. Cost Structure: Understand the pricing model of the software you’re evaluating. Be aware of any hidden fees.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Discover how these and other factors are irrevocably changing the ways donors structure their largest gifts of a lifetime. All of this real-world experience is grounded in rigorous research and is taught by successful marketers who face your same challenges.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

Whether you are new to grants, and re-evaluating how your organization seeks out grant funding, Rachel Werner will go through what you need to know to become more grant ready. It’s prospect research. So logic model, this is my tried and true. I love this logic model. Rachel: Mm-hmm. Steven: All right, awesome.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Maybe you use a structured process and a grants database. I’m glad to see that more than half of you are using a structured process and a grants database. With grant prospect research, we do just that. I call this developing core narrative materials. So maybe your board members randomly tell you about grant opportunities.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 21, 2007

Some staff are wearying of the messiness, noise, and lack of structure in their new face. our staff and leaders, who are uncomfortable with open-endedness and are ready for us to move on to the next, hopefully more structured, thing. Real research is done on the ways people use MySpace and YouTube. First, the newcomer.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Now, I have a whole nother talk I can give you on the nonprofit business model, but let me just tell you, nonprofits as businesses are more complex than for-profits. One is that we tend to do all this research in the traditional strategic planning model. The other piece is great research. And the third thing.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

We have a short evaluation at the end and formal breaks for Q&A throughout the session, so we invite you to stay engaged. If you don’t have a true collaboration system in place already, it just it begs for people to go out and get and look and evaluate other tools. We have a lot of content, and we know that you’ll have questions.

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