Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

These rituals also help me set-up systems for consistent reflection and positive habit change throughout the new year. My journal is not only an annual planning and goal-setting tool but also supports daily reflection as the year progresses. The five-year journal helps you look back as you look ahead.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List. also use it as a reflection as the year progresses.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We offer some practical tips, some examples of funders doing this work, and some resources. And, the focus of MEL is generally on evaluating grantee projects or organizations, rather than on the grantmaker and its practices. Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Follow these best practices to ensure your donation page offers a streamlined experience: Clearly label your fields and steps. Here are a few best practices we recommend for nonprofits to maintain high-quality websites: Reduce duplicate files and images. Keep the number of required steps to a minimum. Keep your website organized.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Overnight Reflection. What I think is the magic is the use of “overnight reflection.” So, being able to “sleep on an idea” and share a reflection is great. Participants also had a chance to view each other’s work and to do a one-minute practice pitch -and offer help or ideas to others.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List. also use it as a reflection as the year progresses.

Professional 96

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 96

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

1 While all of these are useful tools for program development and planning, there is another strategy that provides consistent access to community input while also routinely building a supportive foundation from diverse, innovative ideas: the creation of strong advisory committees. Create structure. What are advisory committees?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

1) Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” I also use it as a reflection as the year progresses.

Professional 140

Professional Personal Croatia Build 140

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Step 1: Laying the groundwork for effective board recruitment Before diving into the recruitment process, it’s essential to lay a strong foundation by thoroughly preparing your organization. Consider using scoring rubrics or structured interview protocols to standardize evaluations and minimize bias to keep things equitable.

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Director Guide Metrics Nonprofit 73

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 19, 2022

As you examine your organization, reflect upon these questions and consider the following factors of an innovative association: . The Marine Corps Association & Foundation (MCA&F) adopted Nimble AMS to improve its member experience. Adopt fle xible practices throughout your organization. Be a trailblazer. Be flexible.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

This requires funders to examine their practices including grant applications, reporting requirements, decision-making structures, and program design to determine whether they reflect the inequities they seek to eliminate. Identify and change internal and funding practices that uphold inequity. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Review the Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.“ also use it as a reflection as the year progresses.

Professional 89

Professional San Jose Journal Facilitation 89

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We reflected. We listened to the "rising voices of the people we serve" as a foundation staffer framed it recently. Corporate Delegation and Oversight, Organizational Structure (5 percent). Organizational Budgeting, Revenue Practices, and Forecasts (20 percent). Self-examination was the zeitgeist of philanthropy in 2021.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Nonprofits are often justified in their confusion about indirect costs because government agencies and foundations have different policies and rules around indirect costs, so there is more than one way to calculate a cost. Not sure if your organization’s stakeholders are ready to incorporate indirect costs into your planning?

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? In this excerpt from No More Status Quo , Heather digs into the problematic assumptions of long-held “best practices” in the grantmaking space.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Following the event, he had some very helpful insights to share, especially about crowdsourcing, an increasingly popular and effective practice for spurring new ideas and innovation. Adin is right: there are challenges to putting the wisdom of crowds to good use for foundations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

The workshop was presented by the Colorado Association of Funders and the Colorado Nonprofit Association and sponsored by Gill Foundation , Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado , The Colorado Health Foundation , and The Colorado Trust. Some Reflections. Colorado Project. View more presentations from Beth Kanter.

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Reflection People Network Colorado 103

The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Preparation is key To effectively retain emergency donors, you must have a solid foundation in place. This emergency response communication sets the foundation for building lasting relationships. Let’s use this moment to reflect on our current practices and explore new ways to engage and retain emergency donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. for my journal or my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” As the part of my monthly review, I reflect on my themes and habits to improve.

Professional 114

Professional Build Journal Facilitation 114

Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

said Cory Howat, Executive Director of the Catholic Community Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. “We This desire to help others is also expressed in the philanthropy of those practicing Islam. Faith-based giving can be deeply reflective of a person’s belief. In some cases, the opportunity existed for relief fundraising.

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Fund Raise Money Organization 124

BoardAssist

APRIL 4, 2017

Best Practices for Nonprofit Financial Health, Part Two: Smart Nonprofit Business Models. Revenue that supports mission and pays for the organization’s cost structure (as reliable and repeatable income). Expenses that should not only reflect program and capacity (i.e., Thanks Alice! What is a smart nonprofit business model?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. My colleague, Wendy Harman , was also inspired by Chris Brogan’s technique, but she takes it deeper and includes daily reflection questions.

Professional 0

Professional Finland Journal Reflection 0

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

We provide services to every sector, whether it’s arts and culture, human services, foundations and associations, and more. TAG: We have a vision of a world where possibilities are endless and reflect the best of who we are as humans. Our work spans from coast to coast and includes organizations of all sizes.

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Group Chicago Tag Consultant 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2020

This is the first post in a year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Your website is the foundation upon which your digital communications and fundraising campaigns are built. Subscribe to Backlinko and implement their SEO Best Practices ASAP.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Kathy Reich, Packard Foundation and Author David La Piana. One of the things that I love at the Packard Foundation is the learning culture. Some reflections from David here ). Structure: How will they estimate, describe and test the operational structure? Market: Is there a need for this? Is this new and unique?

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Review Business Nonprofit Measure 106

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole. Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources.

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Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 111

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

The same historical and cultural structures that have held back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in so many aspects of our lives are also mirrored in much of the nonprofit sector. Workstream priorities should reflect this knowledge. By: Yolanda F. Johnson, Founder of WOC, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy.

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Strategy Fundraising Philanthropy Nonprofit 82

Forum One

DECEMBER 15, 2021

That practice makes it second nature to bring the same approach into client work. When the website launched, we knew it had a stronger foundation. AA compliance and incorporate best practices for accessibility.” Well-written, well-structured content is one of the best things an organization can do to improve accessibility.

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Accessibility Goal Virginia Audience 69

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2009

Of note, I wanted to let you know that the reflection paper about America's Giving Challenge from the Case Foundation has been published ( Allison Fine and I were the co-authors.) When the Case Foundation team launched their Giving Challenge. I attended Craigslist Nonprofit Bootcamp on Saturday.

America 91

America Social Network Challenge Reflection 91

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Philanthropy is often an important part of any company’s structure. Whether it’s providing employees with volunteer time off or starting a company foundation, there are plenty of ways for your company to get involved with giving back. You can name it something simple like The GE Foundation from General Electric.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

Peer learning is certainly not new, and there is rich insight draw on from the study of communities of practice. We at Monitor Institute have been digging into questions such as these as part of a broader reflection on the networks-focused work of the organizational effectiveness team at the David & Lucile Packard Foundation.

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Learning San Francisco Structure Knowledge Management 97

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 15, 2016

They raise money by crafting documents that reflect the terms of those who give it. For their part, foundations have tuned in well to nonprofits’ focus on being mission-driven. In my experience, two dominant frames are now shared by foundations and nonprofits. Achievement lets both foundations and nonprofits stand out.

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Language Foundation Proposal Nonprofit 20

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

It’s a pilot supported by the Packard Foundation that tests different approaches to emerging leaders professional development. Use reflective listening skills and clear communication to adjust. How To Become A Virtuoso Listener: Practice, Practice, Practice. Reflection questions : “Why did this work?”.

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Skills Build Technique Language 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Funded by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, it reflects a year of research and analysis, including conversations with 300+ community stakeholders. billion, and the number of private foundations has nearly doubled since 2005. billion to $4.8

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Create Philanthropy Alexa Local 99

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

More than a million tax-exempt organizations exist in the United States, including public charities, private foundations, and civic organizations—not counting the 220,000 religious congregations that are also registered. However, the traditional reliance of nonprofits on governmental and charitable funding is increasingly unsustainable.

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Model Fund Social United States 53

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

Note From Beth: A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to participate in a meeting with other capacity builders who work with networks. I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting. How can we create standards of practice or at least shared language and framing?

Build 112

Build Change Social Facilitation 112

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit’s mission is the foundation of everything you do. To help your organization create a powerful nonprofit mission statement that follows best practices, we’re covering the following topics: What Is a Nonprofit Mission Statement? It’s your north star, your guiding principle, and your roadmap to changing the world.

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