Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

It also includes an excellent set of terrific questions to discover impact, but there are many different methods for this type of reflective learning after completing an event, communications strategy, or program. Ask team members to reflect on their lessons learned. Does your organization encourage staff to use reflective practice?

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NTEN

JANUARY 25, 2022

To ensure that NTEN continues to grow in our equitable operations, part of our process is to annually review efforts made to the practices outlined in our equity commitment and identify where we can push forward or expand on those efforts in the coming year. 2021 review highlights. 2021 review highlights. 2021 review highlights.

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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. An interactive online community hub – Connect with other nonprofits , review your support case history, learn new features, and discover useful tips and best practices. 3) Support. Are they financially secure?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

I led a group of fellow volunteers who evaluated applications from diverse organizations. Our review discussions became more interesting, and the impact of the entire program was strengthened. When was the last time your application was given a solid review? Your questions should also reflect your values as a funder.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

Rather than start at the beginning, I’m starting at the end by sharing some tips for a formal reflection process that can lead to improving results of a project or event. A structured reflection process generates insights about what worked and what could be improved. Ask team members to reflect on their lessons learned.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

And individual participation is seldom evaluated in any meaningful way. The categories that are represented should reflect qualities that directors bring to the board as well as characteristics that will enhance the organization’s growth and development. Except for officers, most don’t receive financial compensation.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 19, 2023

It involves reflecting on the process, analyzing successes and challenges, and capturing valuable insights for future projects. Reflecting on a project allows organizations to identify missed opportunities––such as new products and platforms, untapped audiences, or alternative approaches.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Accountants Content moderators Legal Assistants Proofreaders Entry-level stock traders Transcribers Graphic designers, where creativity isn’t a priority Customer service representatives Soldiers Writers, where quantity is a greater concern than quality I reviewed several of these lists. The nominees varied depending on the publication.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? Collect and review any qualitative feedback you’ve received from applicants in the past. If your application has not changed in more than three years, it may not reflect your current goals, strategies, or priorities.

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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. Reviewing the results gives board and staff members the opportunity to reflect on organizational strengths and challenges, which helps them understand what is most important to focus on at the retreat.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Reflect and analyze Review your results from GivingTuesday , including the total amount raised, donor demographics, and the success of your different approaches and social media channels. Evaluate and adjust Continuously monitor the performance of your post-GivingTuesday campaign and make adjustments as needed.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

If you already have a plan in place, it’s time to pull it back up and review the hard numbers. Sample SMART fundraising goals Reflect on Your Focus Areas Begin by asking yourself some key questions related to your goals and focus areas. Evaluate your progress and determine whether you are on track to meet your targets.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Resources, symbolic attraction of alliance members, and expanded networks” as stated in a review from AIM Alliance , are all compelling benefits to joining forces, however, organizations should proceed with caution as these solutions are not sole problem solvers. Layer one, internal assessment, is an exercise in rigorous self-reflection.

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Forum One

JANUARY 20, 2022

Now is the time to celebrate what all your organization achieved, reflect upon what you didn’t, and learn from that data to make 2022 your best year yet. From website traffic to email fundraising campaigns, there are a great number of things you need to take into account to review your various communications activities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 27, 2015

I always like to start with an icebreaker that allows participants to reflect and identify burning questions. I started with an introduction to the Networked Nonprofit and an assessment that allows them evaluate where their use of networks and social media is along a continuum.

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sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

Not only do you need to look inward at your own operations, but you also need to make sure your funding reflects those same goals. Reviewing Internal Processes for Equity The first place to start is internally with your organization’s operations. Review your applications through an equity lens after each grant cycle.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

You could also review each job description and add essential and helpful skills. Provide opportunities for people to learn by watching, reading, practicing, and reflecting. Success in highly technical roles relies just as much on customer service and change management as on technical abilities.

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sgEngage

APRIL 7, 2021

As employers reflect on what has been done and what needs to be improved on, it’s crucial to put employee well-being at the forefront. According to new research in Harvard Business Review , 89% of workers have reported a decline in their workplace wellbeing since the start of the pandemic. You cannot manage what you cannot measure.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

The foundation’s Organizational Effectiveness program evaluation was conducted very publicly, using social media, focus groups, a wiki – lots of mechanisms for getting stakeholders to help interpret the data and give input on the program. Teri Behrens, formerly the director of evaluation at the W.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Imagine empowering a teacher with generative AI to improve question-building workflows for online assessments and open-book evaluations. Imagine being able to ask your AI to review all your saved topics and suggest alternatives and improvements based on related assessments and grades. Want to learn more about AI?

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2022

But as we kick off 2023 and look back at what worked well in 2022, an excellent tool for evaluating donor retention is to look at the donors that gave last year but unfortunately not this year (LYBUNT) and work on engaging them with new opportunities to give. Reviewing your status and performance.

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NTEN

JUNE 16, 2021

We’ve evaluated our employee benefits to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our staff and consistently explore ideas to enhance our benefits. We updated our equity statement and values to reflect our belief that an organizational goal is to strive towards liberation for our communities. Closed captioning for all sessions.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

When chosen properly, impact metrics can accurately evaluate everything from individual program effectiveness to an organization’s overall performance. Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of programs and services. How Do You Choose Impact Metrics for Your Nonprofit? What Are Common Nonprofit Impact Metrics? Is it relevant?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning. Learning, we do naturally.

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Whole Whale

MAY 24, 2023

Reflect : Once a week, take some time to reflect on your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your system. Welcome: AI 2-Minute Rule As a starting point, assume what takes you 2 hours can take AI 2 minutes , consider this when evaluating tasks. which is built on our API access to major platforms. could help.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Evaluating your mission statement: Your company’s mission statement reflects its purpose and goals, and can even relate to some nonprofit causes. After evaluating the purpose of your workplace giving program, determine which initiatives will be most beneficial to help you reach your goals.

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2022

With business process management, you evaluate repetitive processes throughout your organization and analyze how they can be improved, regardless of who created them and how long they’ve been used. All organizations have ways of doing tasks. Some were developed through trial and error. Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS). Algorithms.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 21, 2023

Plan to give consultants a few weeks to respond to your RFP before making your final evaluation. However, keep their assessment in mind when reviewing your RFP responses. This breakdown reflects this nonprofit’s priorities of managing its current resources and planning for the future.

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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. We also recommend a proposal or contract review meeting as a standard part of the contract process. Timeframe for screening.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We reflected. In this blog post, we'll review the research results, discuss implications, and identify the soul-searching needed to move forward in new alignment with our values. Data Handling, Overview, Measurement, Evaluation and Reporting (4 percent). Self-examination was the zeitgeist of philanthropy in 2021. We adapted.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2017

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. Evaluate your content, facilitation, and logistical skills against participant evaluations. … Read More

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2023

SWOTs can result in data that reflect the lived experiences of a relatively small group and ignore a broader context. Evaluate the options Consider the potential impact of each option on the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Information is often subjective and prone to bias.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Periodic reviews shouldn’t be just a formality; they are an essential part of the strategic process. Your plan should include scheduled, periodic evaluations—at least once a year, but more often would be better—that allow you and your team to reflect and adjust.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 22, 2014

” Moving data to a new donor database or CRM system represents a terrific opportunity to review internal business processes related to both fundraising and data management. A solid data governance review should also raise additional questions about process. Your new CRM may require a change in processes. Are they trained?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 29, 2021

Reflect on past efforts. A starting point is reviewing the organization’s solidarity statement to discuss what those words mean and how they align with your values. This example may not be a one-size-fits-all tool, but the Road Map includes vision, assessment, education, implementation and integration, and evaluation strategies.

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Everyaction

MAY 30, 2018

Because of these principles, the process of evaluating and deciding on investments such as technology tools can be difficult for many nonprofits, because it requires a complicated process of weighing short term costs with long term benefits, while keeping multiple stakeholders happy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 9, 2007

Program Evaluation By Magic Eightball - Click to Play Music by Stablom, " Something Dark " from ccmixter. I'm slowly blogging the posts, videos, and photos that I captured last week along with some reflections. Eric's magic eightball evaluation video was fun to make, but there was a point.

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