VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

This concept was partly the inspiration for our latest book — a vital new collection of essays, Transforming Disruption to Impact: Rethinking Volunteer Engagement for a Rapidly Changing World. The post New Book Convenes Voices Across Sector first appeared on VQ Strategies. Whom would you invite? Why did we create the book?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. Branding depends on creating multiple messages that speak with one powerful voice across the association.

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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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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

What is our culture’s most significant impact area? Voicing & Setting Clear Expectations Articulating and setting clear expectations and standards is important whether team members are in an office setting together or not, but it becomes even more important when the majority of team members work from home.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

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. Silence that inner commentator whose chatter is louder than any voice in the room. “The first. Listen actively.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Although we are most interested in the human, organizational, and societal impacts surrounding AI, it is important to understand the technology at a high level. NLP is programming code that allows computer to “talk” to humans via text or voice. Also, the chat bot has to be the response to a real problem.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

They must also provide the authority and guidance that unites strategy, brand, and voice across the organization. Live stream sales maximize the impact of both strategies. Instructions, such as a style guide and taxonomies, are part of this process. But ongoing inter-organization communication and dialogue are even more important.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

The second report of the series, Living with Pocket Change: What It Means to Do More With Less , examines the impact and real-life experiences of chronic philanthropic underinvestment. Leaders of grassroots organizations have a depth of knowledge of their communities and creative ideas and solutions to complex problems.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. Branding depends on creating multiple messages that speak with one powerful voice across the association.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

In that event, you want to make the case to your boss for the best answer to your problem. This might work out, but the impact will be short lived unless you’ve got the resources to follow up on the consultant’s suggestions. The problem to be addressed is highly technical. The problem is a one-time or infrequent one.

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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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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. And if you get it wrong, your tech will create more problems than it solves.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

She is also the Founder and CEO of Liz Ngonzi Transforms , a boutique international consulting firm that provides consulting, executive coaching, and training services that enable social sector leaders and entrepreneurs to increase their impact and reach their potential. Storytelling is core to how we as human beings communicate.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2023

What is our culture’s most significant impact area? Voicing & Setting Clear Expectations Articulating and setting clear expectations and standards is important whether team members are in an office setting together or not, but it becomes even more important when the majority of team members work from home.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 20, 2024

But just as a microwave can’t teach culinary skills, generic AI can’t inherently understand your organization’s unique voice, mission, or brand. This means an AI that is trained on your specific data, understands your brand voice, and can create content that aligns with your mission and resonates with your audience.

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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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Achieve

AUGUST 13, 2015

What sets this campaign apart is the constant feedback supporters receive throughout the process and the proof of impact at the end. They view both their network and their voice as two additional types of assets they can offer a cause. Rather, they want to go about it in a different way.

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Candid

JULY 14, 2022

We believe those living in Tribal communities are best equipped to find solutions to the problems they face; they simply lack the resources to implement. So, for over 30 years, we’ve raised our voice for Native communities, building trust through shared goals and finding resources to support them. . But this did not emerge overnight.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success. These non-cash opportunities can sometimes be more impactful than a grant itself.

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

While the research revealed a disappointing reality, it also highlighted opportunities for foundations and HBCUs to work together to make a greater impact. Using the power of our voices Speakers stressed the importance of using our voice to create change. Panelist Dr. Steven E.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Designing your emails to be mobile responsive or mobile first will help them make the most impact when opened by your supporters. Craft your message in a trustworthy, natural voice so that your readers feel personally involved. Read more detailed tips on how to build your nonprofit’s voice across marketing materials.

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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. And if you’re unsure, here’s a hint: ask your grantees.

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

AI is an impact multiplier for mission-driven organizations since nearly all already do a lot without enough resources. We’re always eager to problem-solve with you. And is it so good that it will put me out of a job?) How can I learn more and get started? Of course, if you’re at NTC, join our session!

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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. As I mentioned in my previous post, I recommend looking at nonprofit professionals who are sharing impactful and engaging stories.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Review your strategic plan, business goals, and data to identify where automation could make an impact. Pick one specific problem to solve and start with a very targeted approach. Find the Bot’s Voice Consider which topics people are more comfortable discussing with a machine and which are better suited to a human.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

Are you curious about how to write an impactful thank you letter to your donor? Source: Campaign Monitor Tip #3 Find your non-profit’s unique voice When you read your organization’s thank you letter, does it sound like something you would actually say to someone? That’s your natural voice!

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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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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Telling a good story can also give your donors confidence that your nonprofit is making an impact and that their donations are used effectively. Nonprofit storytelling refers to narratives an organization shares (often called “impact stories”) as a way to illustrate its mission and connect with supporters on a personal, emotional level.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Today, I share one of my favorite sections of the book where Hunter describes his seven things motivated people do to stay motivated : Motivated people ignore voices in their lives. Positive people count it an honor to live each day, learn from others, and impact positively those they meet.

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NTEN

JULY 6, 2011

In our session on Community Voice at NTEN’s 2011 Nonprofit Techology Conference, Arthur provided a case study of the LikeMinded program and how it was built based on engagement with the community. We also had a hunch we could help, but we knew we had to listen to the community to know if the problem was real and what the solutions might be.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 29, 2024

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. Instead of providing direct answers to their problems, how are you helping them solve their own conundrums?

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sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2023

This is why it’s important to keep an eye on the trends impacting the philanthropic industry, and incorporating the ideas that make sense for your organization. It should be to make an impact and support nonprofits that align with your mission. Participatory grantmaking does require a mindset shift.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 23, 2021

Daily stand-ups give a voice to all team members and empower people to speak up. Continuous feedback loops allow for people to have an equal voice in their organization. Resource constraint is an all too familiar problem within the sector. This allows for easy identification and reevaluation of any problems in the process.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 4, 2020

Today, I share one of my favorite sections of the book where Hunter describes his seven things motivated people do to stay motivated : Motivated people ignore voices in their lives. Positive people count it an honor to live each day, learn from others, and impact positively those they meet.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

Black voices, Black spaces. Despite this outsized impact, Toyin has yet to secure adequate funding to support and scale TLNYC. Meaningfully supporting Black innovation requires funders to consider the long-term resources needed to build momentum and sustain impact.

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