sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2024

In the olden days, one of the first decisions we needed to make was cloud or server-based platforms. Once requirements are collected, grants managers have traditionally been instructed to solicit Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from vendors. And we have arrived at a chasm of disconnect.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

The hybrid workplace will have a huge impact on the way we design and facilitate meetings, the primary method of how many organizations get stuff done. Our new normal will most likely be more complex to design and facilitate. Here are some considerations for designing and facilitating pandemic-era hybrid meetings.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

I have a few proposals up for voting but there are SO many great ones that I am enjoying reading through them all (hope all the 5 star votes don’t through things off!). There are 25 proposals on each page. Building a Community Across Platforms. However, the real challenge is creating community across platforms.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Collecting Applications This is done typically through an online submission platform on the grant maker’s website. Throughout an application period, the grant candidates submit their proposals, which are then managed and categorized using document management systems or grant management software.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 11, 2011

There’s a new platform hoping to help you do just that: iStart. I’ve been poking around on the newly relaunched iStart platform lately and want to share some of my reflections (and hopefully get some of yours, too!). Most exciting for organizations is the option to administer your own contest on the platform!

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

From bringing in revenue to connecting with constituents, the right technology can save your team time and help you facilitate a better donor experience. Ensure they agree with your proposed budget for consulting services and understand the potential return on investment of hiring a consultant. Create a request for proposal (RFP).

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Fundraisers must understand they no longer just write hard copy fundraising letters and grant proposals. Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This ultimate buyer’s guide will cover the essentials of selecting a platform that elevates your initiatives, including: The Fundamentals of CSR Software The Benefits of Leveraging A CSR Platform The Challenges of Using CSR Software What Are Common CSR Software Features? What is Corporate Social Responsibility Software?

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Forum One

AUGUST 10, 2021

Some common focus areas for investments in government digital transformation might include using and optimizing data and analytics collection, updating IT infrastructures, migrating data and files to a cloud storage, and facilitating change management. They prioritize specific approaches, like shared platforms over proprietary systems.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 1, 2009

I’m preparing a talk for next week and thought I’d open up the proposal to all of you! Next week I will be speaking at and event Bebo is facilitating for members of Number 10 Downing St, local Councils, civic departments (police, etc.),

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

Most nonprofits generate at least two “touches” with supporters during the year-end fundraising season using a variety of marketing platforms. Which marketing platforms received the most engagement? Describe how donors’ gifts will enable your nonprofit to help solve the proposed issue. start as early as September.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Peter and Madeleine were the among the pioneers in writing about, designing, facilitating, and evaluating networks in the social impact space. I have designed and facilitated a number of networks like this, although I have called them “Peer Learning Exchanges.” It doesn’t do more than that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2016

For the past few years, I’ve been facilitating a peer learning group with a small cohort of grantees , all community foundations, hosting Giving Days in their communities using the Giving Day Playbook. In 2013, GiveMN, one of the first and longest running Giving Days, experienced a catastrophic platform fail (on Razoo).

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Achieve

AUGUST 20, 2021

Final approval of proposals that have been previously discussed, where the board is aligned with the implications. . Maintaining a good pace and energy requires proactive facilitation by the board chair. Officer and committee reports. Correspondence that doesn’t require any action. Staff, volunteer. , This fundraising software guide.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Facilitate these activities at either the local, state, or national level. The foundation wants to get a short summary of what you propose to do, what you've done so far, a bit about yourself and your organization, and the outcomes you're working toward. Make voting easy, efficient, and fair. Be brief and be visual.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Create a request for proposal (RFP). Review their proposals. Develop a basic scoring system for each key stakeholder to use when reviewing and ranking each proposal. Blackbaud platforms, including Luminate Online, Blackbaud CRM, and Raiser’s Edge NXT. Review your candidates. Weigh your options, and make your pick.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

Illustration by Jonny Goldstein of my SXSW panel proposal. Jonny will provide live graphic facilitation of the highly interactive and fun panel. In addition to the graphic facilitation, there will be other interactive learning elements. Check out his illustration of the panel). Trust me. They want to connect.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Individual Giving Donation Pages Donation pages stand as the digital frontline of individual giving, providing a seamless and accessible platform for supporters to contribute to the cause. While both platforms do require an upfront investment, they are invaluable in finding the best funding sources for your nonprofit.

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NTEN

AUGUST 31, 2010

The field became fixated on achieving two holy-grails, requisite in every proposal, but nearly always unattainable: sustainability and scalability. . Mobile phones themselves are increasingly being used as a platform on top of which applications using SMS or EDGE/3G are being used to collect data and facilitate service delivery.

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fusionSpan

MAY 10, 2024

They shed light on how associations and nonprofits can leverage this platform to seamlessly manage fundraising, programs, grant-making, and more – all within a unified system built to help nonprofits better leverage their data within emerging AI tools.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Don’t forget to account for any overlap in fees between your old and new platform, as well as any early contract cancellation fees that might apply. Consider what your organization is paying in processing fees (both merchant and platform fees) in your current versus new provider per year. Our ROI Calculator & Analysis Worksheet.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

Be sure to understand the nature of any proposed “customization” first in order to avoid misunderstanding. Set the expectation with stakeholders that undocumented requirements won’t be considered to facilitate a thorough analysis of the actual business process and outcomes to be supported. Be Aware of Precedent.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Bloomerang also integrates with other top nonprofit technology platforms like Mailchimp, Qgiv, DonorSearch, TrueGivers, Fundraise Up, and GiveButter. NeonCRM is a well-known donor management platform in the nonprofit sector. Fundraising software solutions are designed to facilitate the donation collection process for organizations.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

At its core, change management is about facilitating a smooth voyage through the waters of change, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, stakeholder involvement, and strategic planning. Each member should bring unique insights and skills to the table to facilitate a well-rounded approach to change.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

As your first line of defense, you should implement a secure platform, which we’ll discuss in-depth later on. If your platform is difficult to operate, your less tech-savvy attendees may be resistant to the change. Be sure to provide a user-friendly virtual meeting platform and walk them through how to use it.

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Virtual Guide Indiana Nonprofit 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2010

I’ve had the pleasure working with Diana Scearce , from Monitor Institute, who has been facilitating and weaving this network. Social media tools for engaging and capturing the work of crowds include: wikis, custom platforms or web sites that facilitate voting, rating, giving feedback, adding content, or funding.

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Measure Fund Impact Minnesota 96

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Organizations, whether nonprofits, institutions, human services, or even ad hoc groups, can harness these elements of communities and use a community-driven model to design programs and services as well as create a platform for collaboration, and reposition themselves as the heart of the community. What roles are needed? Getting Started.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 6, 2008

The same thing applies to exhibits, but Second Life is a tool that facilitates making the exhibit in a more accessible way than full-scale fabrication. The Tech Virtual was launched as a two-platform system: a website and a Second Life island. Second Life was a better community space for The Tech Virtual than the Web.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Invite your board members to come to you with their own proposals. If you don’t have a peer-to-peer fundraising platform, try spinning up individual donation forms for your board members. Can they facilitate a conversation with a potential major donor? But they may have fundraising ideas of their own.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

Learn about new and proposed accounting and auditing standards and how they will impact not-for-profit entities and their auditors. This conference will be the platform for improving public awareness and receptivity to direct and interactive market driven philanthropy. General / @southwestfdns. 38th Annual Nonprofit Conference.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 15, 2009

The framework is super flexible - as just about any kind of action can be proposed and organized. org model enables any individual or organization around the world to create and promote events ("actions") - with a call to action for a fair global climate treaty. org Actions are a great example of coordinated events with a shared agenda.

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Non Profit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2022

Thus was born Craigslist, which soon expanded into a web-based platform where users could connect directly with each other at will to sell, trade, and donate goods, services, and gigs. It was the early stirrings of what we now call the “platform economy.”. The early promise of this emerging platform economy seemed fantastical.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

It was an incredible testament to the commitment and dedication of the nonprofit sector to put words to action - identifying needs and proposing concrete solutions. Proposed solution: An online community portal that would allow associations to post events or projects that need volunteers. 14lcs idea accelerator lcs Leadership'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2014

The Greenpeace Mobilization Lab has a project proposal idea for a “ Mobilization Journal ” as part of the Knight News Challenge. Some of the projects that have been funded through this initiative have also been some of the most innovative activist platforms for social changes.

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Non Profit Quarterly

AUGUST 3, 2022

The following is an excerpt from Work Without the Worker: Labour in the Age of Platform Capitalism (2021) by Phil Jones, reprinted with permission from Verso Books. Such information is concealed by big tech cabals who rely on microwork sites to facilitate projects of a secret nature. A drone hovers hornet-like above Sa?o

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 4, 2012

That was the topic floated in the fishbowl during the ”Post-Modern Communication for 21st Century Foundations” panel organized and facilitated by Barbara Osborn @libertyhill at the Council on Foundations Annual Conference in Los Angeles. How do foundations address power, technology, and audience differently in the 21st century?

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