Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Perhaps making sure your co-workers do their part in helping make the project a success is also critical. Confidence to initiate engagement with your staff and stakeholders and define roles and goals. An inventory and audit will help you make decisions on: Content to be removed. Who will help with hands-on work?

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

There are endless unanswered questions about where technology, and particularly AI, will take us, our lifestyles, and our careers. Back on earth, our discussion centered on this question: How is the role of associations in society changing and is it expanding, contracting, or being completely reshaped?

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

We began this project because, as early adopters of digital solutions, we could see that technology was creating waves and that a rogue tsunami was not out of the question. We thought we could help our colleagues prepare for that disruption by gathering advice from people who greet change as an unexpected advantage. Be the disruption.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

When the pandemic hit, this volunteer manager created volunteer roles that were a win-win for staff and volunteers. I wanted to offer them new roles that they would embrace, while also increasing staff capacity. I came up with a process for matching volunteers with capacity-building roles that was very successful. It’s not easy!

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

At their core, advisory committees are groups of individuals who are stakeholders in your nonprofit’s work and who want to play a role in ensuring you achieve maximum impact. Each of these committees draw individuals from various disciplines and backgrounds to help guide different aspects of our work. Create structure.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. It helps us to adapt, adjust, and evolve amidst complexity. Learning and knowledge are intimately connected but are actually different.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Engaging volunteers helps get the word out about your mission, since most volunteers share their passion with their personal and professional networks. Volunteers can certainly be a huge help for any nonprofit staffer, especially since cloning yourself isn’t an option… yet. Recruit Like Your Mission Depends on It.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

In a culture that supports innovation, everyone feels encouraged and confident to brainstorm, introduce new ideas, ask questions, and start conversations in order to identify opportunities for enhanced impact. Creativity and curiosity: Curiosity can lead to creativity, which, in turn, will help your nonprofit to innovate.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

The answer to that last question is almost certainly your website. After helping hundreds of organizations prep their own sites for year-end fundraising, we have a few key recommendations: Use integrated tools whenever possible. Answering these questions will be a great way to get started making UX improvements across your website.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

Most humans absorb information through written or spoken words and images that help them connect and synthesize chunks of information. Looking backwards at historical data helps you answer that question. Data helps us make decisions. It means that you are open to the importance of the role data plays in your organization.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Let’s begin with some practical strategies, including ground rules, defined roles, supplies, and tools. Define roles for each participant. In this role she will… Today, Cynthia will be the recorder. In this role she will… Today, everyone else will be an idea generator and sharer. Ask if anyone has any questions.

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Blue Fox

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

That is the thinking behind The Board Doctor's Wellness Test with 10 questions designed to provide a snapshot of how well a nonprofit board of directors is functioning in its governance role. It also comes with a brochure or two about the signs and symptoms of trouble ahead and how to know when to consult a doctor.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 14, 2023

This role fosters collaboration and open communication within the team so that the group achieves project alignment and coordination of all members. Their role helps the whole group stay organized, informed, and empowered to do their best. They keep all stakeholders informed about progress, setbacks, and changes in direction.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 2, 2023

Identifying Your Needs Before designing a volunteer engagement program, you’ll want to evaluate your organization’s needs and determine the specific tasks volunteers can help with. This will help potential volunteers understand their responsibilities and the impact they can make.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Here are some best practices for effectively managing staff turnover and onboarding with your grantmaking software, including some methods of reassigning existing records to new staff members, establishing clear security roles, and building a comprehensive policies and procedures guide to keep everyone on the same page.

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

You want board members who are able to successfully function in the role of financial stewardship of your nonprofit. This is time wasted on so many levels and a clear signal that this board lacks a clear understanding of their role in financial stewardship. Their roles and responsibilities have greater weight.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

Here are 4 tips to help volunteers gain the most value from the experience. According to reports, 69% of people are more likely to commit time to an organization with a structured onboarding program. Recruiting passionate volunteers and training them effectively will help your nonprofit nurture growth long-term.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The book is divided into three sections: The first section includes: A focus on how and why women tend to build strong companies, staring with the structural challenges they must overcome to raise venture capital and scale their businesses. An Impetus for women to structure their businesses in a more purpose-drive way.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

As nonprofit professionals, we often wear many hats, having to fill the roles of copywriter, editor, marketer, and more. ChatGPT is an advanced AI language model that processes vast amounts of information to generate responses to questions and statements entered by the user. If this sounds familiar, then we’ve got some good news.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

What questions should you ask before starting a nonprofit? Before taking the steps to start a nonprofit, ask yourself these questions: What need or problem will the nonprofit address? How long does it take to start a nonprofit? Starting a nonprofit requires a decent amount of time and energy. Look into: Your primary audience.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 17, 2018

Over the years, my experience in a variety of financial leadership roles has led me to the following hypothesis: nonprofit finance is critical to mission success. Given the integral connection between financial and organizational success, I wanted to dig deeper into the nonprofit CFO role. Completing the Circle.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This invaluable third focuses not on what they as individuals want to do but instead asks: “What can I do to help?” In contrast is the middle third, who are typically helpful and service-minded—but with a caveat. But the reality is that these people won’t necessarily be effective in a governance role.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Here is the first critical question to ask before you do anything else: WHY will your nonprofit exist? Sit down and write out the answers to these questions. This will help you gain clarity of mission. As you consider these questions, here are two important exercises that will help you clarify your vision and goals: 1.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

A volunteer handbook gives volunteers the information they need about the organization and its mission, and answers any common questions they may have. Without a handbook, volunteers may feel disconnected and unsure of their role and responsibilities because once training is over, there are no materials for them to reference later.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The book is divided into three sections: The first section includes: A focus on how and why women tend to build strong companies, staring with the structural challenges they must overcome to raise venture capital and scale their businesses. An Impetus for women to structure their businesses in a more purpose-drive way.

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Learning Leadership Benchmark Story 52

Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Want some help? Outline Governance and Prioritize Development Whether your association operates with a board of directors, committees, or specific leadership roles, a well-structured governance plan sets the stage for effective decision-making. Start by outlining your organizational structures. Don’t stop there!

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

But is this the right question? On its face, evaluation seems like a neutral activity, designed to help us understand what’s happened, and to change course where needed. The data collected is usually owned by the grantmaker, not questioned, and not shared back with the grantee or any larger community. Where does the learning go?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

They have a lot of questions—how does it work? You’re not fully prepared to answer these questions on the spot, but you do your best and offer to send the donor additional resources. Understand your fundraisers’ role in the process and the best practices for how to talk about it: Don’t mention death. Is it complicated?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

And their book provides readers clear and practical insights to help them succeed in making those connections. They share resources in the name of the common good, not to help personal agendas,” explain Baird and Sullivan. Leading with heart coaching often starts with helping leaders name their own fears.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2023

Rethinking the nature of purpose should prompt you in turn to re-imagine your role as a leader,” says Gulati. Ranjay Gulati Earlier this year, Gulati answered these questions for us: Question: Why did you decide to write this book—and why is its message so important right now? Question: What are the levers of deep-purpose?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As founder and chief leadership development officer at the Kansas Leadership Center, respectively, O’Malley and Fabris McBride have led thousands of people through programs to help them engage in the act of leadership. Our institutions need structure and processes, and people in authority positions to keep it all running.

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fusionSpan

MAY 19, 2024

That said, it’s not only a question of keeping up with the times. Issues more deeply rooted in organizational structure, like outdated processes or chronically low member engagement, emerge as barriers to reaching your organization’s goals. In these cases, it’s helpful to pick one isolated, low-risk area to work on first.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. But most importantly, feel free to chat in your questions and comments along the way. This is not a trick at all and you all are really in for a treat.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Rethinking the nature of purpose should prompt you in turn to re-imagine your role as a leader,” says Gulati. Ranjay Gulati Earlier this year, Gulati answered these questions for us: Question: Why did you decide to write this book—and why is its message so important right now? Question: What are the levers of deep-purpose?

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Companies Culture Generation Question 74

DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Benefits of Data Warehousing for Nonprofits Challenges of Data Warehousing for Nonprofits 6 Steps to Get Started Whether you’re new to data warehousing or seeking to enhance your existing data infrastructure, these insights will help you navigate the intricacies of setting up your own data warehouse. What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

And their book provides readers clear and practical insights to help them succeed in making those connections. They share resources in the name of the common good, not to help personal agendas,” explain Baird and Sullivan. Leading with heart coaching often starts with helping leaders name their own fears.

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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

Which leads to the question: You’ve been laid off. When the time is right, contact colleagues, friends, HR people, and anyone you think might be able to help. 2) Know the answers to these three questions: What are your strengths? Be prepared to ask questions about the organization’s mission and where they’re headed.

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