Remove Facilitation Remove Phase Remove Process Remove Support
article thumbnail

For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

.orgSource

That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. Focusing on leadership dynamics and achievements also supports prioritizing consensus over individual agendas. Sometimes an outside facilitator can move members forward more quickly.

article thumbnail

Methods for Facilitating Innovation in Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last month I had the pleasure of taking the Luma Institute Train the Trainers workshop where I got a chance to immerse in practicing facilitation techniques based on human centered design principles. The workshop instructor Peter Maher is founder and CEO, of Luma Institute , and a Jedi Master. ” What is Human Centered Design?

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Donation Processing Set-up: 4 Tips for New Nonprofits

Get Fully Funded

After all, how difficult can it be relative to all the hard work that it’s taken to obtain donor support in your community in the first place? For newer nonprofits, making informed decisions about how to get set up with donation processing can be especially difficult, and for good reason. It’s a complicated process.

Process 59
article thumbnail

Customer Experience: 5 Considerations When Assessing Volunteer Management Software

Volunteer Hub

Choosing the best volunteer management software extends beyond functionalities and features; it’s also about the people and processes that come with it. These factors encompass not only the capabilities of the software itself but also the level of support and guidance you receive from the software provider.

article thumbnail

Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

.orgSource

Putting out fires distracts from supporting ongoing initiatives. Collaboration among business units is facilitated and encouraged. We had a roadmap for how to advance the organization and prepare for the next phase of growth.”. Upper-level managers don’t have the bandwidth to vet or supervise new projects. Clarify Roles.

Structure 251
article thumbnail

The Audiences of a Capital Campaign: Who to Target and When

Achieve

By giving you the support you need to complete a major expansion project or otherwise grow your capacity, a well-planned campaign can unlock new levels of growth while. strengthening ties with supporters. Traditionally, capital campaigns are broken down into seven phases: Pre-Campaign Planning. The Quiet Phase.

article thumbnail

Design Series: Understanding Audience Needs

Forum One

While understanding audience needs is the basis of all good strategy and user experience processes, end users often get lost or deprioritized in the design phase. Audience Interviews Pick a few core supporters and schedule interviews with them to delve deeper into their experiences and perceptions.