NTEN

APRIL 7, 2014

This week is National Volunteer Week ! We''re kicking off Monday with a shout out to NTEN’s Community of Practice (COP) leaders. Some are veterans in the #nptech space who''ve been organizing with us for years; others have just started their groups after being inspired at the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Today, in Milwaukee, the group has gone on to consider public safety, another issue that’s critical for restaurants. Look for partners who could– Help your members achieve policy or practice goals, provide community support, or enhance their public credibility. There was no working partnership with industry and public health.

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VisionLink

DECEMBER 6, 2009

Membership by application, and approved by the members themselves (not by us here at VisionLink), the National Breakthrough Network is an extraordinary group of thought leaders improving practice across the nation. VisionLink provides the intersection of thought and practice through virtual and face-to-face meetings.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Practice Critical Thinking The Summit supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory can perform 10.51 But with regular practice, even introverts can be comfortable contributing. Promote Collaboration Creative people understand the power of group thinking. The right team feeds off the energy of the group.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Thus, over the next three weeks I am going to blog a series of fundraising and social media best practices specifically tailored for small NGOs with the hope that I can use my experience and my social networks to be of service. For best practices on how to manage your page, please see all posts about Facebook.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 31, 2023

If your group is more sigh than sizzle, you need to meet Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey. Quick Takes—These 20-Minute Snap Shots for Smart Outcomes offer solutions to practical problems like these: We launched our new AMS. We wrote two books on Association 4.0 How can we stay ahead of the competition?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

So, what does participatory grantmaking look like in practice? Kelly Buhles outlines some of the ways to structure participation in her article, “A Primer for Participatory Grantmaking,” and divides them into two main groupings: participatory committees and collective groups.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Explore these four best practices when creating great professional development programs: . Make sure it’s within the price range so you can sponsor as many as who want to participate in the program (or ask to see if there’s a group rate). . Understand why development is important. . Leverage nonprofit-specific development resources. .

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Our agenda delivers strategies you can put into practice immediately, along with the creative vision leaders need to succeed in digital markets. Kimberly practices not-for-profit and corporate law. Panelists: Jennifer Pitts, Vice President, Products, Programs and Certification, National Association for Healthcare Quality.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Once you have your elevator pitch written down, practice it often.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2012

With a mix of presentations, panels and small group workshops, participants will benefit from learning best practices, hearing from other organizations using these tools effectively, and have a chance to start building some plans of their own.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 9, 2024

The idea rose to wide national consciousness a decade ago, with Ta-Nehisi Coates’ “ The Case for Reparations.” Given the scope of the problem, a national strategy to close the historic wealth gap would almost certainly require more political capital than is available in these polarized United States. Here is one practical approach.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades. This tactic works well if you have a staff member who is knowledgeable about lobbying, can schedule the meeting, and can lead your group.

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NTEN

APRIL 16, 2015

This week is National Volunteer Week ! Inspired by National Volunteer Week, we’d like to reiterate some of the ways one can volunteer and get involved with NTEN and be at the center of social change. These online groups provide support for specific needs and interests and offer ongoing opportunities for growth.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I’ve summarized advice from our contributors to offer practical ideas for beginning to integrate the Association 4.0 Joanna Pineda, founder, CEO, and Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International, Inc. “Association 4.0: playbook into your organization. Welcome Risk and Change Entrepreneurs have an intimate relationship with risk.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Maybe one is that Giving Tuesday becomes an official national holiday or becomes an annual event like Cyber Monday. It has assembled a team of recognized experts and influencers, initially convened by leaders of 92nd Street Y and supported by a core group of founding partners. What is the definition of success?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 13, 2019

As the United States becomes an increasingly pluralistic nation, where do American Muslims fit into this statistic? Recently, Lake Institute paired up with the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) to learn more about American Muslims’ giving practices. This is comparable with other faith groups in the U.S.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2024

Beyond making us less competitive in the global economy, growing wealth inequality puts our democracy at risk; in a nation of “haves” and “have nots,” elite interests are completely removed from the needs of regular people. This concentration of wealth in smaller and smaller corners of the U.S.

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Bloomerang

JULY 15, 2021

The term is defined as one group holding social stereotypes about certain other groups outside of any conscious awareness. Evaluating feedback poorly and unintentionally negatively affecting groups in other communities. A breakdown of national board member statistics illustrates this point. 43% female, (when it’s 50.8%

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. .

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, a research center of the Urban Institute, approximately two-thirds of nonprofit organizations in the United States utilize volunteers. Here are some best practices for nonprofits communicating with volunteers: Leverage multiple communication channels. Leverage multimedia.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Stakeholders should be asking how do we identify effective practices throughout the organization and how do we improve organizational effectiveness to achieve greater impact? The goal is to identify best practices and opportunities and subsequently to adapt to improve (Bridgespan, n.d.).

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

This practice makes it harder, if not impossible, for us to adequately advocate for diverse communities and demonstrate their unique needs. Census suggests that Asian Americans have a median household income of $108,700—significantly higher than the national median of $75,580. For example, aggregated data from the U.S.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

The objective here is to pinpoint, through feedback, the impact of a certain behavior so that the person practicing that behavior is made aware of the consequences of their actions. About Alford Group Alford Group is a national, full-service consultancy for nonprofits offering services in 6 focus areas.

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2014

This week is National Volunteer Week ! The NTEN Editorial Committee is a group of committed professionals that meet monthly to discuss content and strategy for the NTEN: Change Journal , our quarterly digital publication for nonprofit leaders. Debra Askanase, Director of Outreach, National Brain Tumor Society.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2014

United Nations Calendar of Observances. iTunes | Google Play | United Nations. Environmental Working Group’s Food Scores app is a consumers guide to healthy, affordable food that’s good for people and the planet. iTunes | Google Play | Environmental Working Group. iTunes | Google Play | HeadCount.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

National Study Reveals: Digital and Social Media Are Delivering for Arts Organizations , Guest Post by Mary Trudel and Rory MacPherson. We were seeing examples of amazing results and also groups who were struggling to catch up on all the latest developments. From these questions, our national study, How Strong is Your Social Net?

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Care2

JUNE 21, 2011

Netroots Nation , one of the leading conferences for activists to gather and participate in 70 panels and 30 training training sessions, caucuses and strategy sessions wrapped up on Sunday and had some terrific take-aways. Shana Glickfield , Beekeeper Group. This was my first time at Netroots Nation, but definitely not my last.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Board members, donors, coalitions partners, and folks who have signed a national list but have not taken a local action are all good places to find some of your best volunteers. Big numbers might be more impressive to those outside, but I’ll take a smaller, more passionate group any day. Connect with her on LinkedIn !

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Join Don Rahn, Blackbaud’s Director of Security Operations, for information and best practices to keep cybersecurity at the forefront of your school operations. From SKY API to Raiser’s Edge database view, this group will seek to answer any question you throw at them. Don’t miss our Education Super Session!

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 7, 2011

In this session, participants will get their hands dirty planning a social media campaign that integrates traditional organizing theory and practice. Each group will present its campaign strategy and tactics. During the workshop, we will present traditional community organizing principles, campaign mapping methods and case studies.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 21, 2022

SHRM is the intentional application of formalized policies and practices that create organizational successes by investing in the human capital of employees. 83% of nonprofits have an annual operating budget of only $250,000, according to the National Council of Nonprofits. A dangerous cycle is found where these systems lack.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 29, 2012

"I believe that we learn by practice. Whether it means to learn to dance by practicing dancing or to learn to live by practicing living, the principles are the same. For the past week, examples of daily practices around creativity and giving have been showing up, so I thought I'd share them with you. Howabout you?

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Over the 2-day event, the groups formulated concrete messaging intended to gain legislator, faculty and media support for their work. At the Institute, 9 Community Colleges from Florida, Ohio, and North Carolina gathered to discuss engaging stakeholders around success for all community college students.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

About : Formerly DMA: Washington Nonprofit Conference) Hosted by ANA (Association of National Advertisers), which acquired DMA Nonprofit Federation , this multi-day conference offers plenty of fresh ideas and expertise. Remember when going that this is a group of fundraisers: Their job is to raise money. Engage For Good.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 3, 2011

Based on more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit communications and 15,000+ hours spent utilizing social and mobile media, Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits, written by Heather Mansfield , is a comprehensive 270-page hardcover book packed with more than 100 best practices covering Web 1.0, Heather is great.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Blackbaud’s Jamie Lyons will join him to share best practices and her top tips for Blackbaud Tuition Management users. Join Don Rahn, Blackbaud’s Director of Security Operations, for information and best practices to keep cybersecurity at the forefront of your school operations. Register for bbcon now !

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