VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

This is precisely why some hospitals retain an auxiliary to run the gift shop, while also maintaining an entirely separate volunteer corps, managed by staff, to fill patient care roles. In recent years, we have conducted surveys and interviews at institutions with longstanding volunteer councils. Lessons from the Field.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

The agenda was packed, with 30 more plenary sessions per day (highlights here ) ranging from 5 minutes solo presentations, 10-20 minute panel discussions, and live interviews via skype. But the speakers were not just technologists, they included global leaders – many who are used to a different format for conferences.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

This initial reflection will help your nonprofit identify your strengths and weaknesses and determine how you can grow. To facilitate this process, your consultant will lead interviews with your stakeholders, including your board, to gather their unbiased feedback. Give personal gifts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Yesterday, I honored to fill in as MC and interviewer for Darian Rodriguez Heyman at the Nonprofit Fundraising Masters event. (Darian was welcoming his first child, a boy, into the world!). Mike blocks out time for solo thinking and reflection on his calendar and they avoid scheduling meetings one day week (Friday).

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

During a recent interview with the Chronicle of Philanthropy , I was asked if we still stand by those words. If Giving Tuesday offered a natural boost to fundraising, then even organizations that don’t participate would be receiving additional gifts. “Avoid GivingTuesday Like the Plague!”

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

By reminding them that you put their money to good use, you build trust with that donor and position your organization to receive another gift, maybe even a bigger gift or a commitment for monthly support. The interview video establishes your credibility as an authority on the type of work your organization does.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 26, 2014

Inevitably, these are the people museums are going to want to attract to join the board and make major gifts. DG: Let me first note that t his was very deliberately a piece about recruiting young donors who could give substantial gifts and join at the board level. fundraising interview'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2014

The videos include presentations from Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen as well as interviews, discussions and lectures given by guest speakers, including nonprofit practitioners philanthropy thinkers as well as technology and business leaders. (I was lucky enough to do a video!) Week Two: Creating a philanthropic strategy.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

For example, if your development team wants volunteers who are passionate about fundraising, your recruitment efforts should reflect that. Based on the survey responses, I set up individual virtual meetings, or interviews, to learn more about their availability before matching them with an event committee.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 27, 2008

Over the 29 days I gave away all kinds of stuff: donations, free advice, things, but it was when I gave the gift of being fully present with people, and spending time with them, those were the richest gifts of all. In my recent interview with Marianne Manilov of The Engage Network she said, "I want to know people at a deep level.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

You do not need to be an “artist” to make a postcard, but each participant is surprised and delighted by their creativity and to see that their cards contain colors, words and images that reflect their strongest selves. It is a great way to make a personal connection by giving a gift of love.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2010

That was the gift of attending Nonprofit 2.0 We kicked off the conference with an interview style keynote about the Networked Nonprofit, moderated by fabulous Shireen Mitchell (aka digitalsista ). I don’t often get a chance to listen and learn. A big thank you conference organizers!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

Being cognizant of “othering” is critically important as you reflect on and endeavor to transition your culture to one of belonging. . Now, in particular, it’s important to survey and interview donors so you can learn from them directly about what is keeping them up at night. Management vs. non-management. What they value matters.

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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.) The plenary sessions were a gift and were focused on answering the question how we can inspire with these tools.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

The theme should clearly reflect the purpose of honoring and highlighting AAPI cultures. Others may prefer moderated discussions or interviews. Raffles – Raffle donated prizes or host a silent auction for unique experiences, gift baskets, art, and other items. Notable AAPI athletes, journalists, or other public figures.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Average gift size. For comprehensive results, consider collecting data through a range of approaches, such as: Interviews. We recommend scheduling a regular review period in your annual calendar to reflect on your plans and update your impact metrics accordingly. . Participant demographics. Program attendance. Cost of services.

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Bonterra

AUGUST 15, 2022

Read their story on Covenant House International and Barker & Scott Impact Powered by: Donor Engagement Nonprofits Digital communications & marketing Fundraising ideas Project QUEST This interview with Project Quest chief program officer Lelani Mercado discusses why they invested in a case management solution and the impact it made.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 2, 2018

If you witness a person is consistently taking over a conversation to talk about themselves, you can veer the focus back by kindly acknowledging what they were saying using reflective language, and then saying, “but this meeting is about X and we need to hear from Mr. Y.” Solberg, personal interview, October 11, 2017).”. and Quatro, S.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 22, 2008

You can download a 29 Day Giving Calendar and gift cards on the 29 Day Giving Challenge social network. Below is an edited transcript of an interview from October 11, 2008 with Cami Walker, the founder of the 29-Day Giving Challenge, which you can also listen to on the Big Vision Podcast. The gifts can be material things.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

So we wanted a membership segmentation that reflected their individual needs. In fact our very first CYO purchase was a gift membership that was purchased with three add-on benefit packages (so the recipient of the gift will pick which packages he/she wants). Projects interview membership.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Gather new data directly from your target audience This can be collected through methods such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Use language and tone that reflect their preferences and communication style. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as donor acquisition, retention, and average gift size.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

If you need help developing your character, review Bloomerang’s guide to conducting nonprofit interviews ! As with the end of the year, the end of life is often a time for reflection. During the reflection of his life, Dewey wished he had “done more good.” A gift shared. Meet Dewey: Part 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2010

It's the dance floor and the balcony - both strategy and tactics but deployed in a lab with focused experiments, measurement, reflection and learning from peers. The primary research includes surveys, interviews, and observation. And, most importantly, designed for people to have fun doing it. (I'm So it’s naturally contagious.

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Achieve

APRIL 29, 2015

I interview donors, young and old, all the time to learn why they support and give to the causes that are dear to them. But do they reflect reality? This blog originally appeared on. Philantopic. , a blog of opinion and commentary by Philanthropy News Digest. . All great answers, right? Do donors like this actually exist?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

I attended the first conference in May, 2010 was filled with gratitude to Soren for the amazing experience and opportunity to reflect life and balance in age of social networks. This post shares some reflections from yesterday and a few nuggets that I learned from the presentations. I use pen and a note book to take notes!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

I had an opportunity to interview Meico about being a Mindful Techie. The interview went so well that I was offered a full-time web developer position on the spot. I also reflect regularly through meditation and other mindfulness practices on what are my gifts and talents and how I’ve been called to use them to be of service.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2012

Some long time favorites: Nancy White is my go to guru on all things facilitation and has been for more than 10 years! Michelle Martin who writes the Bamboo blog was one of the first bloggers I connected with that was interested in peer learning, reflecting, and training design.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Denise McMahan is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub, and is the founder and publisher of CausePlanet.org where nonprofit leaders devour Page to Practice™ book summaries, author interviews and sticky applications from the must-read books they recommend. _. Your fundraising program reflects the effectiveness of your overall organization.

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BoardAssist

APRIL 15, 2014

Identify larger, big-picture issues that are reflected within routine reports. 8) Interview the Executive Director. Occasionally consider allowing time for the board members to interview the executive director about what is on his/her mind. 4) Look at trends within routine reports. What keeps the director up at night?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2011

His comment made me reflect over the past 32 years of working in the nonprofit sector. In my interview, I shared that I didn’t know a modem from microwave, but that I had the passion and curiosity to learn and teach others. He applies Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to his career in business and his leadership style.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And you all got to know Elizabeth because she’s all over the place speaking, she’s doing podcasts, she’s getting interviewed. And if you think about this pie chart, what I really want to call out is that bequests, which are about 9%, are gifts made by individuals. She works over at CCS.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

Chris Brogan and 81 other Twitter users helped reached this goal with small gifts in 24 hours. Connie Reece shared some insights in this interview and you find more links to case studies and post campaign reflections here. Paul Young raised an addition $637 through Twitter and shared some of his reflections.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Just like with User Interviews , you want to make each of your audience groups is represented in your participant pool. To find these participants, like with Interviews, you can rely on your internal stakeholders to identify folks that might want to participate and fit the profile. Surveys and Interviews. Deliverables.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community. But my first gift was to the World Wildlife Foundation, and I just … I still support them.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 26, 2018

As reflected in the recently released Charitable Giving Report Spotlight: How Fundraising Performed in the Higher Education Sector in 2017 , donors have responded to the calls for support in a resounding way. Many institutions focus their social media outreach to communicate how gifts impact people at the institution. What’s Next?

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

How do I deal with going through the interview process all over again? So I think it’s an opportunity to really reflect and also, you know, as Sarah mentioned, that you might be juggling different priorities, you know? ” I’ve lined up a couple of interviews. How do you prepare for interviews?

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 16, 2010

I'm participating in Reverb 10 this month, an online project that provides daily prompts to help you reflect on the past year, and the year ahead. A week, or so before my 41st birthday this summer, I wrote a post, Walking Into 41: A Birthday Reflection Practice about going for a 30-minute walk for the first 41 days after my birthday.

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