M+R

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Watching the House floor these days feels like watching a parody of how the government should work, but not in a fun way like VEEP… more like a dumpster fire. But jokes aside, it’s yet another proof point that our democracy is in crisis.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Fun fact about Andrew. Fun fact about Dave. Fun Fact about Adam. Fun fact about Sanchi. Fun fact about Ajay. Fun fact about Logan. During my time at Nimble AMS I’ve had the opportunity of working with the QA, DevOps and most recently the Evergreen squad. Dave Domagala, Director of Customer Support .

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Those who find it fun are called nerds. Policy Change Furthermore, the implicit idea that widespread quality data leads directly to positive policy change is also not accurate. In grantmaking, one word makes more eyes glaze over than any other – data.

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The MatrixFiles

DECEMBER 15, 2022

A great example of this is ERISA Industry Committee’s Policy Priorities document that they turned into a web page, while still making the PDF available. See ERIC’s Policy Priorities web page here. This is a quick and easy thing to do, but has the potential to drastically improve your users’ experience with your site.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Be creative – Make it fun for members by offering them an experience they want to participate in or a benefit they want in exchange for the data they’re giving you. There are massive benefits to using AI, but a policy that shapes how your team uses it is an important starting point.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2009

Photo by Terry Bain in Flickr I've been hearing a lot lately from folks who work in nonprofits asking for examples of "social media or social networking policies." But, if an organization simply cuts and pastes a social media policy without the internal culture change, it won't be effective. Internet Use Policy.

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The MatrixFiles

MAY 1, 2024

I’ve got my eyes on the next three years and boy do I expect a lot of change, challenges, and fun! When I sent everyone home in March 2020, we already had a well-defined and well supported remote work policy. If you want to read about the first 10 years at Matrix Group, here’s a blog post I wrote back in 2009 !

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

in nonprofit management and policy analysis from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. Lindsay Walker is a fundraising consultant. She earned a B.A. in journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and a M.P.A.

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M+R

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Watching the House floor these days feels like watching a parody of how the government should work, but not in a fun way like VEEP… more like a dumpster fire. This Thursday, we’re channeling some of that energy into planning and action to make sure the 2024 elections help ring in some progressive change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

It is a fun activity that gets a few laughs, people moving, and replenishes energy. Adding some music makes it more fun. Simulate the Office Water Cooler or Open Door Policy. These are not therapy sessions, but a chance to let people express how they are feeling or let off steam with some fun. see the photo at the top).

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2022

Good organizational culture is not just about having a fun workplace with perks. To ensure this, your team should be clear about your organization’s policies and have solid internal communication methods. Culture is the foundation and embodiment of your organization.

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Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

Use tactics that are fun or provide a value for people to share their information with you. Establish Data Governance Policies: Put a data source inventory in place if you don’t have one. Keep monitoring the growth with metrics (for example, decreased number of duplicates, increase in completion rate of certain fields.).

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

That’s why your nonprofit needs its own auction item management policies. Accuracy is important, but don’t forget to have fun writing these descriptions. So dust off your creative genius cap and write your descriptions with fun in mind. Develop policies and procedures for determining when items are releasable.

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Whole Whale

JULY 15, 2020

However, be warned that Google Analytics policy prohibits you from adding PII (Personally Identifiable Information) into Google Analytics. There are also ways of hacking together systems that let you use the Google Analytics User Id by pushing your site’s user ID into GA.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Much of this has to do with how people appreciate each other as well as building a sense of community, followed by activities and supporting policies in the workplace. It offers customizable reminders to check in and track progress in a fun way.

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Forum One

MARCH 9, 2023

He was recognized in Forbes magazine’s “30 under 30” for law and policy and as a Rising Star by Federal Computer Week. If you can simply estimate, or apply a policy, such as income at X level being taxed at Y rate, you don’t need to apply machine learning. Be curious and have fun with it to start! ‍Jay earned a B.A.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Bottom line, volunteer retention is not about policies and procedures, but more about the leadership’s ability to engage volunteers from the perspective of what they uniquely and individually bring to the organization. Plan opportunities for volunteers to have fun together. Be organized. Team building.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

just for fun part of my degree work personal learning (optional) professional development (required) part of my job. Not too long ago, Charlene Li wrote about professional networking tips including friending policies if you are using these tools to support or enhance a professional network. How do you use social networks?

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I'll be publishing the transcript soon here on Have Fun Do Good. Last week I posted a Big Vision Podcast interview with José Corona, the Executive Director of Inner City Advisors. You can listen to it online or download it from iTunes. LINK LOVE Be a Blogger for Change.org!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Recognize Birthdays and Work Anniversaries: Look for a fun way to celebrate birthdays and work anniversaries. This could be over a meal, or might involve doing a fun activity together outside of work, such as a hike. Name this event something fun such as, Taco Tuesdays or Pizza Fridays. Rituals to Build Relationships.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Whether the show participants feel like it or not, they are required to perform daily tasks—like keeping the fire going and boiling water—that aren’t glamorous or fun but keep them alive. What processes and policies are currently in place?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 24, 2021

A fun run or gala charity auction is a lot more upbeat. Use this gift acceptance policy template as a starting point to create a plan for accepting legacy gifts. Expanding a current gifts program or taking on the challenge of beginning one is incredibly rewarding but takes time to ferment.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 28, 2009

A volunteer group put on a Fun Day. What may be just one fun photo of a staff member can destroy the professionalism of your office. What part of social networking can be charged to program funds? Your transitional housing program for homeless families always needs activities for children.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Developing a donor-centric gift acknowledgment policy is key to ensuring that our donors feel appreciated and our board members are excited about fundraising—a win-win for any organization! What is your gift acknowledgment policy? Is it part of a larger, more encompassing thank you policy? Try not to get in the way.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

When organizations have down time during their year, meaning time when policy and advocacy work is not happening, our clients have found that holding in-person events tends to elicit greater engagement with their audience. We’ve found that the off-season doesn’t have to be a slow time for engaging supporters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 5, 2016

It encompasses a vast array of activities from developing mobile phone apps to launching advocacy campaigns to strengthening the policies and infrastructures involved in media creation, transmission and access. Media Access and Policy. I find databases that let you search and visualize data fun and highly useful.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

Lorenzo has over ten years of experience in public policy, government, talent pipeline development, diversity, and inclusion. And while collaboration through content sharing is at the heart, there is much more networking, collaboration, and fun on the schedule! Join this discussion with Lorenzo Olvera and Amy Rose (that’s me!)

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

In our survey regarding concerns when returning back to the workplace post-COVID-19, almost all the responses were related to changes or new processes — new office layouts, new rules regarding the use of communal facilities, new organisational policies, and also where to find this information.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Says Gabriela, “I personally encourage my team to take time off, learn a new skill or have fun.”. At Issue One, the organization promotes wellness and physical health with the following policies: Healthy snacks for the staff kitchen. They also try to have fun outside the office, going out for meals or bowling.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 27, 2023

Then when no more revenue comes in that month, you may find yourself unable to pay bills or make payroll (not fun!). Now, if we had described that money as a rainy day fund and that our Board set a policy that we would have 3 months’ worth of expenses in the bank, that might have been different.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Organization Mission: The California State Parks Foundation delivers innovative solutions for an excellent park system by facilitating park improvements, inspiring stewardship, supporting partners, advocating for sound policies, and connecting people to 280 state parks to enjoy now and for generations to come.

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See3

SEPTEMBER 1, 2008

All Rights Reserved Sitemap • Privacy Policy • Newsletter Sign-Up • Contact • About Us Blogroll (C)Systems AVC Beth’s Blog Christine Herron Deborah Elizabeth Finn Donordigital Emily’s World Getting Attention Gift Hub Philanthromedia Social Edge TechSoup © Copyright 2010 See3.

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Achieve

MARCH 24, 2022

That said, shoe drive fundraisers are a fun, simple fundraising idea for any organization that wants to engage its community in a unique way! There are already matching gift programs, policies, and submission forms that thousands of businesses have up and running. Plus, they don’t require a ton of hands-on assistance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Remote working policy with flexibility. Casual Fridays or “Fun Fridays” Encourage staff to ask for help. Do fun icebreakers at meetings and other team building activities. Adequate desks and chairs for how people want to work. Encourage staff to take breaks, go outside to get fresh air. Hike during staff retreat.

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Forum One

APRIL 13, 2023

This can be a fun stage to bring your team back together to generate as many different ideas as you can. Phase 3: Ideation Once you’ve created a solid understanding of the problem, opportunity, and audiences, it’s time to ideate! Depending on your situation, this could involve improving the current service or creating a new one.

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NetWits

JULY 16, 2012

It was a lot of fun presenting (and talking to) this extremely engaged group of people. You might also try having a little fun with your cover photo. Social media policy. In my last session as part of the Schools out for Summer Series I took a deep dive into how Schools can get the most out of Facebook. Show off your campus.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Societal Change: Impact on society, policy discussions, and conversations that advance sustainable practices. We view our social media channels as a fun on ramp to our ladder of engagement. Among other changes, it requires encouraging employers to have more bike friendly policies. Engagement: Readers engage with their content.

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