Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Whether you’re part of a nonprofit, a dynamic team, or an individual on a mission, having a well-defined strategy for quickly creating and sharing fresh ideas is a must-have in our times. To stay healthy, nonprofits must continually generate and share new ideas. Ask if anyone has any questions. Do you have one in place?

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Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

As Candid’s online librarian, I often receive questions about starting a nonprofit, what it entails, and whether it’s the best way to pursue a person’s particular passions. Here we share some of the most commonly asked questions about starting a nonprofit. . Have a question? ET, Monday-Friday). .

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

A spontaneous cruise of the office was an effective strategy for evaluating a variety of business indicators. The desire to be fully aware of the strengths and weaknesses of your team drives this type of evaluation. shared this valuable advice. Evaluate Resources IT deficits equal a rocky road for remote work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2022

The pandemic has caused many mission-driven organizations to re-evaluate their mission, reconsider their strategic plan to accomplish it, and then engage donors and advocates from this new position. As the process unfolds, they will become ambassadors for the new brand as they share the progress with their contemporaries.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

This call spurred the increasing demand for program evaluation. In your organization, this may look like negative attitudes toward evaluation, poor research designs and collecting data but not using the data. The root problem here is poor evaluation capacity. The root problem here is poor evaluation capacity.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In this blog post, I’m going to talk about how to evaluate those annual appeals before you publish them so you know you’re sending out the best possible ask. . These fundamentals may seem obvious, but the lion’s share of appeals I receive don’t have them covered. I don’t share this letter to shame any nonprofits.

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Achieve

AUGUST 20, 2021

If you’re looking for ways to evaluate your current agendas and optimize them for efficiency, you’ve come to the right place! Assigning tasks and sharing resources in advance means no more wasted time rifling through paper documents or computer files on the fly. While you can invite questions, these items will typically be quick.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Our session will share lots of great advice about what to do before , during , and after leading an effective technology training. Using the ADDIE for designing your workshop, you arrive at the “E” or evaluation. There are two different methods to evaluate your training. Formative Evaluation.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

And how do you share stories in a way that honors the people featured in them? Step one is evaluating your organization’s diversity, inclusivity, and equity initiatives and carrying those out in every aspect of what you do. . Give people the opportunity to share their stories in a way that empowers them.

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Storytelling Story Share Guide 95

Candid

DECEMBER 6, 2023

nonprofits currently share some demographic data about their staff and board with Candid. The data set is a goldmine for researchers and evaluators interested in better understanding the demographics of the nonprofit sector. nonprofits voluntarily share demographic data through their profile. Over 62,000 U.S. For example, U.S.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin approaching these difficult conversations. But each slice of the pie shares a common point of origin. If you’re wondering whether there are gaps in your safety net, ask your colleagues to share their documents to evaluate what you might be missing.

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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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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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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

Think of the concept as a shared journey, an opportunity to build professional competence in a new and exciting area. Ensure a long-term commitment to the process by Incorporating EI into your organization’s values and performance evaluations. Ask questions that invite self-evaluation.

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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. After the Assessment.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 10, 2020

To help you compile this survey and get the data you need, we’ve compiled a few tips for writing post-event surveys and details of some of the most important questions that you need to ask. But before you start randomly lobbing questions at participants, we have a few tips that will help you improve the process.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Check out the following breakdown of offerings you may want to consider when evaluating fundraising solutions. As you investigate, be sure to ask specific questions about setup, like: Do you have an onboarding team devoted to delivering full data conversions? Do your due diligence by reading third party software evaluations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Specifically, you’ll learn about Horwath’s Strategic Quotient (SQ) , a validated assessment tool which evaluates an individual’s ability to lead and think strategically. The SQ evaluates a leader’s current mindset and behaviors using the “3A Framework” – acumen, allocation, action. An insight is a learning that leads to new value.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The CRM providers have questions that I can’t answer. Because there are usually lots of unknowns at this stage, documenting these things can raise more questions than answers, and it’s common to feel like you don’t have enough concrete information to do a good job of writing it all up. Your budget (please share it!)

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Six Best Practices for a Stronger Audit Relationship Now, however, nonprofits and auditing firms are more likely to share and leverage their diverse experiences to better collaborate with one another. With most audit work being performed remotely or with a hybrid schedule , clear communication takes on greater importance.

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

If you need proof that this profession boasts its share of innovators, read a few chapters of our Association 4.0 We began this project because, as early adopters of digital solutions, we could see that technology was creating waves and that a rogue tsunami was not out of the question. Would that be a beneficial approach for you?

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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. In that spirit, the Initiative has shared some exciting news. The post What is Strategic Volunteer Engagement?

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Volunteer Grant Proposal Conversation 98

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. We decided to develop a shared definition is for benchmarking only.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Imagine you’re teed up for a jackpot question on Jeopardy. That’s why they also deserve frequent exploration and evaluation. Create Community Shared values are important for any group, but they are especially powerful for an association. Societal shifts, such as the pandemic, are another reason to evaluate priorities.

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Voice Associations Culture Environment 221

AccelEvents

AUGUST 10, 2020

To help you compile this survey and get the data you need, we’ve compiled a few tips for writing post-event surveys and details of some of the most important questions that you need to ask. But before you start randomly lobbing questions at participants, we have a few tips that will help you improve the process.

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Survey Virtual Question Sponsor 59

.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Promote data sharing across the organization, and reward people for effectively using new analytic tools. The audience’s ability to ask questions and provide immediate feedback is a bridge to the member-centricity that we are all seeking so fervently. Involve the marketing team in strategic decision-making.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

The book’s material will help you quickly evaluate challenges in your presentations and make simple corrections that can expand your influence and generate better outcomes.” Ultimately, it’s not about the specific time allowed but rather making the most of the time you have,” shares Sjodin. Sjodin : Great Question! That’s okay.

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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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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As we close out 2023, you probably have some view into the impact your volunteers made, including how much time they worked and other basic information to share with others in your organization. Here are some questions that can help you measure volunteer impact: Did you have enough qualified and engaged volunteers?

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

It’s not difficult to evaluate when someone has the right background and experience to do a job. The answers to straightforward questions will typically indicate whether an applicant is technically qualified. Don’t rely on games or group lunches to turn incompatibility into excellence. Hiring for skill is easy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2016

Note from Beth: I’ve been a big believer in shared knowledge and learning for the sector. IssueLab has been working for ten years to apply the age-old knowledge management question, “what if I knew what others know?” That’s why I’m so grateful they are sharing it in this guest post.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Ken Blanchard , author of, Great Leaders Grow , shares today's guest post: How to Evaluate Your Leadership Style By Ken Blanchard, Co-author of Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life Today, I'm going to give a short, one-question quiz. Here's the question: How do you rate as a leader?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

At the end of a recent strategic planning retreat, each participant shared brief reflections on the day. One comment was particularly memorable : A long-time board member shared that, of all the board retreats he had attended, this was the best one. So we start with that question, and we keep asking it along the way.

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Product Effective Tips Evaluation 97

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 analyze it, report it, or share it with your stakeholders? Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? Does your application align with your vision?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Here we share how we turned traditional, time-consuming grant reporting into a faster, easier, and more efficient process. We’ll also share our vision for the future of grant reporting in the sector. Grant reports provide a formal way for us to share how we used grant dollars, what we accomplished, and what challenges we faced.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2023

In September 2022 (and thanks to support from our Innovation Fund, which you can learn more about in Candid CEO Ann Mei Chang’s open grant report to MacKenzie Scott ), we decided to dive into creating short-form videos for social media to evaluate the potential benefits. Have questions or obstacles you’re facing?

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