.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Align Strategy and Marketing Align strategic goals with marketing initiatives , and ensure that all teams understand their role and responsibility to deliver results.orgSource Vice President Marketing Communications, Jane Pearson, offers this advice: “The marketing department is not just an external brand ambassador. Take a lesson from QVC.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Impact numbers are a great way to demonstrate the positive changes your organization has provided. But, to the outside world, impact numbers can be challenging to conceptualize. That’s why we recommend contextualizing your impact numbers with a powerful story.

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Qgiv

JUNE 11, 2024

The core of CCF is viewing all members of your community as equal contributors, regardless of their roles–be it volunteers, staff members, donors, or board representatives. Additionally, CCF stresses the importance of addressing the root causes of problems within your community to foster meaningful change. Inclusive voices.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We need every solution and every solver…What this moment calls for is a mosaic of voices — the full spectrum of ideas and insights for now we can turn things around.” – Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Today, we’re announcing our third Salesforce.org Impact Labs cohort, which will focus on climate justice.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more. I believe it is fostering the love of people and that pathway to change that is the role and mandate of philanthropic institutions and funders.

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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. Organizations can tap into the power of personal story by uplifting the voices in their network.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Note from Beth: How often have those of worked in nonprofits asked the question or been asked the question by funders, “What’s the impact?” The first step is identify what impact might look like as this post explains. “I I still don’t know if it had any impact at all.”. Maya’s film may have indeed had impact.

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

Panelists discussed the critical role of HBCUs in uplifting Black communities and explored new research on the disparately uneven philanthropic support for these institutions. While the research revealed a disappointing reality, it also highlighted opportunities for foundations and HBCUs to work together to make a greater impact.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In the first part of this series, I talked about why you need to define your goals, your brand and voice, and your audience before crafting your story. For example, you’re working to solve a problem. In this post, I’ll focus on the creative skills involved in storytelling. . Present a struggle and a solution. . So, how do you do that?

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

But what about some of your highest-impact communications— grant proposals ? Do your grant applications tell stories that catch the attention of funders and illustrate the real impact their support will have on your community? Be mindful of passive voice. Use a people-first approach. Strike the right middle tone.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 29, 2024

Are they heads-down, deep in role-specific work when that siloed approach won’t get the organization to their future goals? If your grantee is focused on incorporating community voice , for example, it’s important for you to know basic best practices so you can support that organization in their goal. What are they focused on?

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

But all too often, foundations, corporate grantmakers, and donors end up unintentionally causing problems instead of helping to solve them. Here are five common ways foundations cause more problems than they solve: Providing short-term funding for a long-term outcome.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

The problem is that DEIAB work is hard, and boards that seek to embrace these principles will likely face some resistance along the way. You want to ensure all voices from the communities you serve are reflected throughout your organization, especially on your board. Say your mission is to support people who are impacted by cancer.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

To make a positive first impression for visitors who land on your website, seek to introduce your nonprofit by highlighting its mission-driven work and tangible impacts in the community. Impact stories. Next, you will want to tackle illustrating how your organization positively impacts its beneficiaries. Issue areas.

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Double the Donation

MARCH 28, 2021

Once you know what your role is, you will know what projects to say “yes” to and what projects to say “no” to. Brand Voice. You are an irreplaceable solution to a problem that must be solved. . You now have a voice that will stand out from the rest, and a road map to stay on course. . So, saddle up and ride on!

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Your nonprofit can have your best year-end campaign by incorporating data-driven planning, tapping into overlooked segments, crafting impactful storytelling strategies, maximizing digital fundraising channels, and cultivating donor fundraising and stewardship throughout the year. Keep reading to find out more! #1 We can help. #2

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

If you company is experiencing a constant or newly presented problem, a change will need to be made. Remedial Change – when a problem is identified and a solution is implemented. In this phase, you will define what success, impact, and approach to the change looks like. Consider the problem or opportunity at hand.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

GPT and The Grey Jacket Problem At a Fundraising event in NYC, George was on a panel to talk about AI applications for fundraising and was wearing a grey sports jacket with blue pants. When you combine generic prompts with untrained AI’s and then publish it you are walking straight into a Grey Jacket Problem.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

And they probably don’t know what their role is in leading the nonprofit. Job Descriptions Every Board member should have a job description that they read, sign, and agree to before taking a Board position, outlining their basic roles and responsibilities. People-problems are harder to fix. Or the ones who never stop talking.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning. Learning, we do naturally.

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Derrick Feldmann, lead researcher on the Millennial Impact Project and president of Achieve, a research and creative agency for cause-related organizations, has taken this problem to heart and become one of the leading voices for engaging young people to support today’s non-profit groups. Communication, therefore, is key.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

It’s in the next few years that decisions are taken, or not taken, that will impact our kids’ lives forever. Learn about the problem, the effects, and the solutions. There’s a real strength in acting together with others, and it can have a real impact. The parent voice carries acute moral and emotional weight.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Make a plan and assign roles – With your goal in mind, write out a plan for how you will get there. “Campaign ambassadors believe in you and are big, credible voices that can amplify your campaign reach.” Share your stats on how you did on #GivingTuesday and the impact those donations will make.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

This year marked the 10 th anniversary of the Social Good Summit , an annual conference hosted by the UN Foundation, Mashable, 92 nd Street Y and the United Nations Development Programme that celebrates advocacy and activism for social impact. Missed the Social Good Summit? You can watch it here.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

Make a plan and assign roles – With your goal in mind, write out a plan for how you will get there. Let your donors know what specific problem they are helping to solve. “Campaign ambassadors believe in you and are big, credible voices that can amplify your campaign reach.” Is there an amount you want to raise?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2011

In April, the Knight Foundation and Monitor Institute published a new report called “ Connected Citizens ” that looks at the impact of networks on communities, and asks, what do these emerging networks mean for community change? The report was filled with examples , but more and more are coming to life everyday. What you think?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

The SDGs are a universal call to action—a wake-up call to remind us that we each have a job to do in order to solve problems of massive scale. Yes, each of us must be willing to accept the role we play in both the problems and the solutions, because activating change is going to take a village. . We have 14 years to pull it off.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

These statistics illuminate the importance of starting your year-end fundraising planning early and creating impactful written appeals to resonate with your supporters. Planning early allows you to minimize the negative effects of unexpected circumstances and gives your team members enough time to understand their roles and responsibilities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2017

Last week, I was honored to do several workshops hosted by the Fund for Santa Barbara on how nonprofits can link a culture of well being to outcomes based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Roles become murky. An actual emergency is not given proper urgency. Leader loses credibility.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 21, 2018

And we all witnessed the role that tech innovators like Tesla played in reconnecting Puerto Rico. Data philanthropy stands to be the most transformational advancement in solving social problems. Social impact at the scale of our problems will depend on partnerships with the business community.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The inability to pay for essential medical care is not just a significant problem for the uninsured, but also for people who have health insurance. Leena Patel (LP): The PAN Foundation works to be a voice for the underinsured, as well as work towards long-term solutions for all people to have access to the healthcare they need.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

Unfortunately, those most impacted by this resurgence of hate and discrimination are the youth of today. Moving Forward and How Education Plays a Critical Role. Solving The Problem. Listen first, use inclusive language and create a space where everyone can feel comfortable sharing their voice.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2009

These points and the full #4Change conversation are applicable to the Climate Change movement, but also to many social impact sectors and the campaigns reaching around the world. These three lessons focus on what is successful, unique or important about using social media for the Climate Change movement (or any social impact area).

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 8, 2020

This year, Northern California Grantmakers has moved its annual Corporate Philanthropy Institute online (happening October 14, 2020) due to COVID-19, and will be exploring the role of companies in the responses to COVID-19 and racial justice. What is our role in the larger society around the issues that have been raised?

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 30, 2014

For most agencies, everyone understands each person’s role and how they fit together to form one collaborative, well-oiled machine. Without assessing blame, call out the problem at a board meeting, giving examples of how it is adversely affecting the agency, both internally and externally.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 15, 2017

The blurring lines between government, nonprofit and for-profit sectors have led to innovative vehicles to fund interventions that address society’s most intractable problems. Social impact bonds (SIBs), also known as pay for success programs, are not actually bonds. Business Aligning for Students: The Promise of Collective Impact.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 11, 2016

By instilling basic business skills courses within your program employees can quickly obtain the business skills they do not know they require to succeed in their roles. Problem Solving. Creating an immediate impact on your organization’s personnel. I often think back to a sales seminar I was sent to, many moons ago.

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