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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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 9, 2018

Evaluating volunteer programs within nonprofit organizations is a key step in continual improvement and data collection. Systematic evaluation can positively impact the organization by creating more structure, providing results for adaptability, increasing volunteer retention and improving staff-volunteer relationships.

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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?”). But it should be. I’ve talked about this before.

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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?”). But it should be. I’ve talked about this before.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2013

The conference was framed around the question: Given the convergence of networks and big data and the need for more innovation, what evaluation methods should be used to evaluate social change outcomes along side traditional methods? I followed the developmental evaluation thread most closely. Here are my notes.

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Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 16, 2022

March 16, 2022 [Asheville, NC] – Cloud for Good today announced its Talent for Good apprenticeship program has been recognized as a Nationally Registered Apprenticeship Program by the U.S. For further questions, please contact: Jenn Grandt. Department of Labor, the first in the Salesforce ecosystem. million jobs in the U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Using the ADDIE for designing your workshop, you arrive at the “E” or evaluation. It is tempting to think of this step as only doing a survey to answer the questions, “Did the workshop accomplish its objectives? Evaluation is one of my favorite parts of the instructional design or training process.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you haven’t refreshed your major gift program, now’s the time to start. Starting a campaign without properly identifying the capacity for such a program can lead to less-than-ideal results, so ensure that you are ready by asking a series of questions such as: Do you have a mission statement? What Are Major Gifts?

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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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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

As a grantmaker, questions are your tools. But are you asking the right questions? We will also give you seven questions to ask yourself about your questions, to make sure they are relevant, clear, respectful, and useful. Why Change Up Your Questions? Does this question reflect the mission of my organization?

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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. Board members should be able to help you decide if the programs and services you currently have are pertinent to the mission.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 9, 2018

A thriving volunteer program can help maximize your organization’s impact. By evaluating your existing volunteer program and renewing your focus on recruitment and retention, you can build a thriving and sustainable volunteer program that will propel your work forward. Evaluating Your Existing Volunteer Program.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

72% of nonprofits believe that volunteer feedback surveys are valuable for improving volunteer engagement and program effectiveness. In a report by Deloitte, 86% of nonprofits indicated that feedback from volunteers helped them identify areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments to their programs.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here are some questions that can help you measure volunteer impact: Did you have enough qualified and engaged volunteers? Did your volunteers have an impact on your program goals? Did your volunteer program save money for your organization? Evaluate which opportunities you notice the most volunteer activity in, and consider why.

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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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VQ Strategies

MAY 17, 2023

Driven by the power of volunteer energy and grounded in comprehensive research, the Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement launched to answer this exact question. What is strategic volunteer engagement – and why does it matter? The post What is Strategic Volunteer Engagement? first appeared on VQ Strategies.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Instead of generating a profit that can be disbursed to shareholders or reinvested in the business, nonprofits funnel their revenue into things like research funding, program expenses, outreach, and work that directly impacts their mission. A written list of requirements is the starting point for evaluating accounting software options.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

For example, when presented with a grant description describing programs serving low-income populations, the system would often also predict that the grant was serving “People of African Descent.” We continue to refine the data we use for training and evaluating our grants auto-coding system. What can bias look like in the data?

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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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sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2024

While most university-bound students apply to their four-year school of choice with the intent of completing a program of study and attaining a degree, a community college student’s “why” is typically neither as clear nor as linear. Simply put, should community college students be expected to complete or not?

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Bonterra

APRIL 11, 2024

Request a demo Explore pricing cameron.patter… Thu, 04/11/2024 - 10:11 Impact-driven solutions informed by industry-leading best practices Bonterra’s purpose-built solution was developed with years of nonprofit and public sector expertise to help you improve programming, secure more funding, and boost community impact.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

But “meaningful” is a keyword if you want to initiate an effective program. The Certified Association Executive and Certified Fundraising Executive credentials are widely recognized programs that are prestigious for both employees and their organizations. Learning for learning’s sake is great.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Now let’s take a moment to consider this value in terms of fundraising, marketing, and program execution. Recruit Volunteers: The first step in any volunteer program is to find volunteers. Giveffect, for example, offers online applications with options to customize fields and questions. Process Volunteers. Supervise Volunteers.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

She compares AI with traditional rules-based programming, where you define exactly what should happen in a given scenario. With AI, you first define some outcome, some question you want answered. That’s rules-based programming. Decisions When Building the Models When building a predictive AI model, you’ll have many questions.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

While development teams typically manage all grant reporting, these reports require program staff to take time away from their other work to share project-specific information to inform the report. Our approach to simplifying reporting Reporting templates often ask similar questions in slightly different ways.

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Case Management Tools Measure impact A unified solution to help you collect actionable program data, develop comprehensive reports, and share how you’re impacting your community. Advanced features enable you to compare program impact, conduct in-depth analysis, and automate report delivery to stakeholders.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2017

For many, this means expanding programs, or “scaling up.”. Just because a program works well on its current scale, however, does not mean that it will automatically be successful on a larger scale. For nonprofits seeking to expand their programs, careful analysis of self and environment are crucial.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In fact, a recent survey by Trinity Solutions found that micro-management interferes with performance and morale, two important components of an effective volunteer program. By building and maintaining relationships, your volunteer program can see rapid growth. Evaluation Process. Micromanagement is deflating. Expectations.

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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. Your team should start by listing which grant types your organization uses and then program them into your grantmaking system. And what is the workflow once an application is received?

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sgEngage

JULY 12, 2022

It is imperative that this commitment is demonstrated through active support of equity-focused grantmaking and programming as well as internal operational changes. Coupled with a simplified application process, the interest in this program has grown significantly. That includes the CEO or executive director and the board of directors.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Here are some questions to ask yourself: How long does it take for your grantees to fill out your application? Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? Does it ask for information that helps you measure your progress, evaluate your impact, or learn from your failures?

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Make sure you know what the actual crisis is by listening, asking open-ended questions, and challenging assumptions. Ask the questions: What is working? Teams can make better plans and adjustments to adapt to the everchanging circumstances crises creates when these types of questions are asked often. What are we doing well?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a computer science field aiming to create programs capable of mimicking cognitive functions and automate tedious tasks. The three main types of AI you should know about: Generative AI are programs that can use your input to create new content, from images to texts to music. How can charities use AI?

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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. At the same time, many in the group, the Leap Ambassadors Community , were passionate about meeting the needs of small nonprofits, such as youth development programs, environmental programs, churches, arts programs, and others.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Establishing your expectations for volunteers and understanding their expectations for your program early is key. Keep in mind that meeting volunteer expectations should be a focus when developing each component of your program from start to finish. Because of this, ongoing evaluation is crucial. How to do it. What not to do.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Two Signs Your Mission Statement Needs to Be Updated Experts recommend re-evaluating your mission statement every three years. You might identify a new area of need or a more efficient way to make an impact, but if you pivot your programs and donors don’t understand why, you risk losing their trust. Do you offer any new programs?

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