Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2017

This post summarizes a few resources. The Big Picture: Design Thinking in the Context of Innovation. 3 Design Thinking Facilitation Resources for Nonprofits and Philanthropy. The Facilitator’s Guide To Human-Centered Design for Social Impact. I’m always looking for ways to take my practice deeper.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – Nonprofits must never forget that they are called to be active participants in the lives of people, learning stories, and, when appropriate, storytelling for further impact. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Although understanding strengths and weaknesses is important, it’s not the whole picture. i nternal self-awareness , represents how clearly we see our own values, passions, aspirations, fit with our environment, reactions (including thoughts, feelings, behaviors, strengths, and weaknesses), and impact on others. The first.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Motivations for their giving include receiving tax deductions and understanding the impact their investment is making. Studies show that donors ask less about where their money is spent and more about the impact their donation is making. So, how can nonprofit leaders effectively communicate impact to stakeholders?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

Using this software doesn’t just make things run smoother; it also helps you make better choices and have a bigger impact. Impact on Efficiency and Effectiveness The introduction of nonprofit grant management software has had a big impact on the sector. The impact on nonprofits and grant funding could be huge.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 7, 2011

They are especially in need of big picture information that will help guide their response to do the most good with the resources employed. Captain Lopez helps her team assess the quality, quantity and usefulness of these different streams, each of which plays a part of the picture of the situation.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

A healthy balance sheet is the source of innovation, impact, and engagement. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. Only include information that is needed to see the big picture. Is that even possible? Labeling headings clearly.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Entrepreneur, Social Media Today, Adweek, and Adage are a few of the resources on my radar. Market in Real Time Here’s an idea that requires imagination and an eye to the big picture. Live stream sales maximize the impact of both strategies. Make a point of subscribing to marketing publications and following the thought leaders.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a human-centered technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact, sustainability and for-profit-for-good organizations and causes. Will reconfiguration, data cleanup or training on our current tech be just as impactful?

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Association Analytics

APRIL 8, 2021

In today’s world, organizations simply cannot afford to invest their time and limited resources in initiatives that do not demonstrably deliver outcomes that support their goals. And having the right combination of technology and human resources ensures you can get dependable reporting in this area. Brainstorm Leading Indicators.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 29, 2023

In your fundraising constituent relationship management (CRM) platform, the donations received and the goals you set for your campaign can seem abstract, but your fundraising successes and setbacks will have a major impact on the communities, causes, and people you serve. Plenty of people with children donate money, too.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Draw inspiration from impactful introductions like the one crafted by Jules Brown for an acquisition piece for Women’s Aid: “Could you picture, for a moment, a woman on the brink of making the hardest decision of her life?” Paint a vivid picture of what their support achieves through your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2021

By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a human-centered technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact and sustainability organizations and causes. See the big picture, cut through the noise. First of all, what is “Tech Team Augmentation”?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

In early November, I had the pleasure to be part of a panel conversation on Achieving High Impact Philanthropy as part of the ASU Lodestar Center's Philanthropy Matters Speaker Series. She shared research and examples of high impact philanthropy from her 10 years of work. Kat outlined four characteristics of high impact giving.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How will you measure volunteer impact in 2024? As we close out 2023, you probably have some view into the impact your volunteers made, including how much time they worked and other basic information to share with others in your organization. But do you really know the true impact of your volunteers?

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

Effective branding also gives potential donors an accurate and compelling picture of your organization that encourages their vital support. You’ll need to dedicate time and resources to the rebrand process. You’ll need to dedicate resources to the rebrand process. But what if you decide to rebrand your nonprofit?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Instead of generating a profit that can be disbursed to shareholders or reinvested in the business, nonprofits funnel their revenue into things like research funding, program expenses, outreach, and work that directly impacts their mission. Raising funds and winning grants is difficult and requires significant staff time and resources.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape. By now, you have a clear picture of your opportunities and goals, so it’s time to build a work-back calendar and activate your organizations around a development plan. The good news?

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Whether you’re working to end sexual violence or advocating for unhoused residents, like our clients All In , the first building block of a successful digital advocacy campaign begins with telling an impactful story. . #1. Of course, it’s helpful to begin with the resources available to you. Identify Your Own Story .

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Neon CRM

JUNE 9, 2023

Before you can identify any factors that may be negatively impacting your retention rate, you should calculate your retention rate first. Specifically, you should examine membership engagement strategies , value, and impact. Will you send them educational resources or branded merchandise? Impact reports are a good example.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

Negative emotions and focusing on what hurts create tunnel vision, heightening our ability to zero in on the immediate issue, but making it harder to think about the bigger picture or brighter future. How does this change your perspective about your nonprofit’s impact? What would it look like to intentionally savor this impact?

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

That’s where technology can make a real impact. Quantifying the impact and success of services and programs can be challenging, but it’s essential. Inputs : The resources—financial and non-financial, human, and material—used to conduct an activity. There are three “results” categories producing data points that can be measured.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The art of grant writing, therefore, remains a critical skill for nonprofit professionals, serving as a bridge to these essential resources. Use real-life examples, bring your impact to life with heartfelt testimonials. Your beneficiaries, staff, supporters – they all help you paint an authentic picture of your work.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2023

A SWOT analysis helps to identify opportunities for growth and impact, and anticipate and mitigate potential threats. It also provides a mechanism to identify opportunities for growth and development, and make informed decisions about how to allocate resources and prioritize efforts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2015

A few months ago, I facilitated a mini-innovation lab on measuring impact for grantees of the Google Nonprofit program at the Impact Hub. Many times, nonprofits, especially smaller ones, do not have the resources to hire outside consultants to measure the impact of their programs. Europe and Latin America. Report Out.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

It paints a complete picture of the people you serve and the opportunities they can capitalize on with some help from within their community. Ensuring you have access to the photos and stories you need to paint the full picture. The building blocks you use—stories and pictures—must be authentic, resonant, and relevant to your donors.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Listen to the episode to hear what Ira has to say about why visuals matter in storytelling, how to demonstrate to donors that they can be the heroes of the story, and how to match copy with the right visuals for maximum impact. Resources that organizations can use to get the visual images that they need. Cornershop Creative.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Picture this: your donor data and fundraising trends reports are due, but instead of the usual stress, you’re calm, prepared, and even proud of what you’re about to submit. Optimize campaigns: Identify what works and what doesn’t so you can fine tune your efforts for maximum impact. Sounds ideal, right?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

By serving as a comprehensive repository of every interaction, preference, and donation, CRMs provide a complete picture of each donor. Efficient communication: CRM solutions with integrated communication tools enable personalized and impactful donor outreach. Here, CRM systems play a crucial role.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 26, 2011

Resources and Development. I love the idea of "collective impact." We spend a lot of time and energy focusing on the impact of individual organizations, but how does that translate to the bigger picture? How might things be different if we start thinking about our collective impact? Support collective impact!

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Known as the largest professional social networking platform, LinkedIn is the go-to resource for millions of job-seekers, professionals, and businesses to network and connect. LinkedIn is a great resource for nonprofits because of its audience. For nonprofits, LinkedIn can be a valuable tool to add to your social media toolbox.

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sgEngage

JULY 8, 2022

He begins by taking a picture of a hot dog, which the app correctly identifies. The twist comes just a few moments later when Jian Yang takes a picture of a pizza slice: “not hot dog.” What impact on the organization would you see as a result of less uncertainty in this area? His housemates are crestfallen.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2012

But what if you don’t have the resources to hire a graphic designer and need to do it in-house? With this comes a long list of changes that not only relate to the look of page but will also have important impacts on functionality. This post is simply to share a couple resources for those folks looking to build their own covers.

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Blue Fox

MARCH 4, 2021

Keep sight of the big picture. This study found that small businesses are spending 31 hours a week the day-to-day, not allowing them to look at the bigger picture. However, leaders are being pulled into e payroll, sales, human resources, marketing, customer service, and bookkeeping. Don’t be afraid to delegate.

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Neon CRM

MAY 26, 2023

Show Ongoing Impact With Frequent Website Updates In the flurry to jump on the newest and flashiest campaigns, it’s all too easy overlook a very important component of your marketing strategy—your website. That is a website marketing campaign making an impact. Here are five ideas to consider. You need a nonprofit CRM.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Picture this: You’ve rolled out the red carpet for your nonprofit’s event , snapped pictures and videos, invited donors to dance the night away, and raised important funds for your mission. While these funds have a long-lasting impact, the event itself is over in the blink of an eye. With some forethought and strategy, you can!

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Picture this: You’ve rolled out the red carpet for your nonprofit’s event , snapped pictures and videos, invited donors to dance the night away, and raised important funds for your mission. While these funds have a long-lasting impact, the event itself is over in the blink of an eye. With some forethought and strategy, you can!

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