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! This guide will walk through several actionable tips that will transform your meeting agendas from subpar to extraordinary. Now, let’s jump into one of our favorite tips: creating consent agendas.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 17, 2021

Good questions to ask your team: What kinds of partners have we retained/lost over the last 3+ years? During the discussion, use the following business principles to assist in your evaluation: Churn Rate: Churn rate in its broadest sense is a measure of the number of customers moving out of a collective group over a period of time.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Here are 5 tips that can help supervisors manage, lead, and engage volunteer constituents. Here are 5 tips that can help supervisors manage, lead, and engage volunteer constituents. Evaluation Process. 10 Volunteer Satisfaction Survey Questions to Ask. Supervising volunteers can be a challenging task. Expectations.

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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? How long is the onboarding process? 2) Training. 3) Support.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

That’s why we start out by asking this question: “What are the most important conversations for this group to be having right now?” . So we start with that question, and we keep asking it along the way. If there’s any doubt throughout the day about how to move forward, we go back to that question. . Get in touch. .

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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. Here’s what you need to know about post virtual event surveys: Tips for Crafting Your Post Virtual Event Survey. Ask NPS questions early.

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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. They are activities that are frequently governed and controlled by policies and procedures, such as: Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin conversations about risk.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Give these tips a try. For templates you can use to set up a welcome series for new donors and tips for donor retention, check out The Fundraiser’s Guide to Welcome Series. Ask questions like: Have donors responded better to email over direct mail? Who will respond to social media and email questions from supporters?

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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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Candid

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The data set is a goldmine for researchers and evaluators interested in better understanding the demographics of the nonprofit sector. It also offers suggestions on when researchers and evaluators may want to choose one method to access the data over the other. And perhaps even more exciting, it’s also free to access.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 4, 2022

This begs the question, “ should you continue to host hybrid or virtual events in the post-pandemic world? ” For example, you may have wanted to ask questions like: “What if we hosted our event for free?”. Tip #1: Identify and define new member segments. Tip #2: Determine if and how these segments continued to engage.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 24, 2021

Here are 13 tips for writing a grant proposal: Keep the narrative on how the world or community will be different as a result of the work. Answer the question “Why now?” Check out our upcoming course on program evaluation. Interested in program evaluation? Coming Soon: Program Evaluation for Nonprofits.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

If it’s time for you to start looking for a new grant management system, use this opportunity to evaluate your processes, figure out what needs to change, and find a solution that can growth with your organization. Here are five tips to help you make the best decision for your grantmaking processes.

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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. Here’s what you need to know about post virtual event surveys: Tips for Crafting Your Post Virtual Event Survey. Ask NPS questions early.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Here at Double the Donation , we’ve compiled a number of tips and tricks to effectively communicate with your donors about matching gifts and raise more in phonathon revenue overall. Prepare for donor questions. Here are the key components to any phonathon script: Introduction: Answer the most basic questions: Who are you?

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 8, 2020

Read on for tips to ensure your RFP drives accurate proposals and helps you find the right AMS for your organization. Your criteria for evaluating RFPs. Seven tips for your AMS RFP A well-crafted RFP is important to the success of your AMS project. Select the core team that will evaluate the options. Proposal due date.

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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.

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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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NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2020

So, to help you write an effective nonprofit business plan, we gathered together a few useful tips that will help you properly plan your journey to raising awareness about the cause you’re passionate about. In case a donor approaches you and asks you questions about your nonprofit, what are the first details you want them to know?

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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.” Sjodin : Great Question! Sjodin: That’s a tricky question because the answer will be different for each person. That’s okay.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

When asking for donations in person, keep these tips in mind: Do research beforehand. Instead, take a step back and evaluate your asking process. Check out our nine tips for asking for donations to get started. Looking for tips to help you plan your giving campaign? Still have questions? Meet them where they are.

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John Kenyon

APRIL 11, 2024

Examples in Practice Let’s say your nonprofit wants to use an LLM to help field questions on your website’s chatbot. Here are some tips: Discuss values upfront. Rigorously evaluate an LLM or AI’s performance across sensitive demographics before anything else. Have frank internal conversations about priorities.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 7, 2022

Here’s how you can be sure: Five tips to try if you think your association needs a tech assessment. But first, ensure your organization is ready for a technology assessment by following these tips: 1. TECH TIP: As you research available software, look for a modern AMS instead of a legacy system. Evaluate membership benefits.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

Follow these tips to ensure that your letter is as effective as possible: Once you’ve completed this process and feel like you’re ready to do a final review of your letter, ask yourself the following questions: Is your appeal letter easy to read? You should also make sure that your formatting helps with readability.

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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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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Here are some tips to help you convince your stakeholders that streamlining your grantee application is not only good for your grantees, but also for your organization. Here are some questions to ask yourself: How long does it take for your grantees to fill out your application? Does your application align with your vision?

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NetWits

MARCH 20, 2012

In 3 seconds, you evaluate their overall look: Clothes, Hair, Smile, Approachability, Confidence and even hygiene. Do you say hi and open up the conversation? . “… the colors, the layout and the presentation of headings are all evaluated before any content is actually absorbed” –Jason Gross from Smashing Magazine writes.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 2, 2021

Then, follow these tips to get your change management creative juices flowing! We will evaluate our income to expense line items to identify deficiencies. Here are some questions you might consider asking them: “Have you ever been asked why we spent more on one project or less on another?”. The post Budget Changes?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Keep reading this Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits to learn what makes accounting for nonprofits unique and get tips on choosing the best accounting software for your organization. To find the right product for your needs, the best place to begin is with requirements to help you evaluate alternatives.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 22, 2023

But before you can move ahead in your search, evaluation, purchase, and implementation of new AMS technology, you still need one thing: board approval. Read our blog for four tips to ensure your AMS tech pitch appeals to your individual board member’s roles and concerns. You know it. Others at your association know it. Download now

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

However, these concepts, tips, and suggestions will be sure to help you no matter what kind of volunteer you’re managing. Whether you’re a brand-new nonprofit looking to recruit your very first volunteers or are a seasoned pro, it’s important to first evaluate and assess your volunteer needs and to do so frequently.

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

This will help you discern what you really need in a consultant, how you will evaluate their suitability up front, and how you will hold them and yourself accountable throughout the project. Pro tip: For larger, more complicated projects, consider hiring a consultant to help you co-design the project. Evaluation matrix .

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We can help you move analytics to the top of the list by giving you tips to build a business case and how to articulate it to others. Ask your colleagues questions. Use softer, more open-ended questions to get detailed information that you will capture in writing for your plan. What questions do you want answers to from data?

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Because of this, ongoing evaluation is crucial. Your job description should provide adequate information, communicate requirements, set expectations, benchmark success, and answer common questions. Provide details on on-going evaluation of performance. Here are some tips on motivating busy people to volunteer. Motivation.

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sgEngage

JUNE 12, 2023

Evaluate users’ security access Each user of a system is provided with a username, a password, and the exact access rights they need to accomplish their daily tasks – at least, that’s what we hope! The answers to these questions can point the administrator in the right direction for what access rights the user needs.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2021

Pro tip: Reflect on your existing network. Get ready to use the evaluation matrix you created. The matrix is the tool you will use for candidate screening, evaluation, and interview outcomes. Pro tip: Decide in advance what you will do if you have too many or too few qualified candidates for the interview stage.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Pull Previous Years’ Reports TIP: Talk to your auctioneer ! Ask lots of questions of your data to get answers that will help you. Creating a Strategic Event Plan A great event strategy is one that incorporates insights learned from your historical fundraising data. This is important and will require your focus! Get curious!

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