EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

She asked for some advice around her (bumpy) request for proposals (RFP) process at her nonprofit. When I asked her to describe the problem, here’s what she said: I’ve never done this before, and I feel like I’m making it up as I go along. What is a nonprofit RFP?

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Process Proposal Nonprofit Software 194

sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? She encourages us, as sector professionals, to rethink our outdated problem-solving habits and stop making assumptions without acknowledgment and testing.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 2, 2014

Data security is on the minds of every nonprofit executive around the world. These questions and more are likely being asked right now by you or someone in your nonprofit organization. Nonprofits are often recipients of large, or a high volume of credit card donations online and as a result of this they are obvious targets.

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Issue Help Tech Problem 179

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2020

For nonprofits, fundraising can be a challenging proposition. There are strict rules regarding what you can do to collect funds, and what you’re allowed to do with that money once you have it to retain your nonprofit status. How can you use VR and AR as a tool for nonprofit donations? 2) Donations via the Gaming Industry.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Nonprofits are not alone in using the RFP—here at Prosal , I’ve spent the last two years talking to people in finance, health care, and municipalities about RFPs. These eight steps are simple yet powerful ways to save time in the long run and hire a better partner for your nonprofit. State the problem. Don’t skip the budget.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  A full-service marketing and creative agency, Media Cause helps nonprofits accelerate their impact.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

If you technology decisions at your organization are driven by some of the following, we’d love to see you at NTEN''s Nonprofit Technology Conference (aka the NTC): We chose the system because we have a volunteer who knows it. People and process problems frequently masquerade as technology problems. She’ll figure this out!”.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 13, 2022

If you desperately want to instill a culture of philanthropy, but it’s just not coming together, read these practical tactics to attack the problem from the sides rather than head on.

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Philanthropy Culture Strategy Problem 243

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 29, 2020

posted by Alyssa Huntley Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. While it might seem contrary to the type of organizations nonprofits are, they must earn some money to fund the good work they hope will be sustainable community solutions. Social enterprises, however, could help solve this problem.

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Issue Community Create Help 52

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 4, 2021

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, it was important for nonprofit leaders to be good stewards of dollars and resources. More than ever, nonprofits need to find ways to be more efficient and impactful. Nonprofits can spend less while getting more. Here is a nonprofit’s guide to problem-solving. Now it’s essential.

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Problem Guide Language Causes 68

NonProfit PRO

MARCH 25, 2022

Upon investigation, you realize they’re not correct and discover the root of the problem is issues with your finance process — employees are tagging expenses with the wrong codes. Picture this: A funder is about to sign on the dotted line, but they ask to see your financials.

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Media Cause

JUNE 9, 2022

I recently ran into a situation where we had attribution issues, but the easy way to fix it wasn’t an option. . In the nonprofit sector, it’s common to have a user go to a donation landing page but bounce around the site before actually making a donation. This is where we had an issue. This problem was a first for me.

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Track Problem Donation Gift 52

Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

Stepping away is part of the nonprofit circle of life. But for those toiling away in young nonprofits, it is often grueling and sometimes even cruel. And after all the difficulties of starting a nonprofit, the end of the beginning rarely goes well. It is a stage of development in the nonprofit life cycle. Not all survive.

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Nonprofit Children Problem Phase 84

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Many nonprofits struggle to maximize their data usage. In fact, when surveyed, 97% of nonprofit professionals expressed an interest in learning how to use their data more effectively, and only 5% reported using data in every decision they make.

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Integration Data Nonprofit Platform 78

Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Article In Brief: The Problem: Nonprofits are not advocating for the issues that concern their mission and are therefore missing out on an opportunity to have a bigger impact. The Context: Nonprofits steer clear of lobbying for many reasons having to do with knowledge, experience, and stigma.

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Guide Nonprofit Knowledge Problem 87

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Steve, a Harvard-trained attorney, and founding CEO of a 30-year-old national nonprofit, learned this the hard way. If you’d like to talk about these issues, join us on Nov. In their DNA, they don’t see a problem. Worse, many stick around for a long time creating a tremendous disadvantage for your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Government Director Associations 105

The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Why You Should Run Your Nonprofit Like a Business. Nonprofits are critically different from corporations because they are driven by a mission and aim to provide for society’s needs. Nonprofits are organizations that have a social impact. Invest in your team.

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Business ROI Nonprofit Profit 105

Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

In late January, the Building Movement Project (BMP) published our newest Race to Lead report on leadership aspirations among those working at nonprofit organizations. BMP’s latest survey data makes clear how much still needs to be done to inspire nonprofit staff—especially BIPOC staff—to lead and to adequately support them in their roles.

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Leadership Survey Nonprofit Roles 69

Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? If you are like most nonprofit leaders, the thought of a Board meeting creates feelings of dread, the blahs, the “let’s get it over withs”, the “I don’t have time for this” mindset, or the “I don’t know why we even bothers”. How do you feel? In one word, “UGH.”

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Fun Product Law Nonprofit 98

sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Problem/Opportunity Statement Your problem or opportunity statement is an objective description of the challenges associated with the gap between the current-state and desired future-state. When and where do problems occur? How big is the problem? What is the impact of the problem?

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Project Fund Software Help 91

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

In this article, we unpack the lessons learned from a nonprofit’s chatbot project to dispense mental health advice that went wrong, and how nonprofits can reduce the risks when adopting ChatGPT and other generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies. Responsible use also requires people to be in charge of the bots at all times.

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Literacy Advice Test Training 138

sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

The annual financial audit is a great time to review your statements through a risk lens and search the corners of your financial statements for long-forgotten issues that could contaminate an entire balance sheet. All nonprofits serve the public good, and if you fail to meet outcomes, that failure can have a long shadow.

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International Nonprofit Review Process 84

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Here are three foundational areas that contribute to the persistent problems related to the failure of establishing strong digital fundraising programs. For some organizations, digital fundraising efforts are humming along quite nicely. But for most, this scenario is a distant utopia.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

Anyone who works in the nonprofit sector knows it’s not for the faint of heart. By necessity, the sector focuses on the negatives—the systems that are broken, the problems that need solving, the issues that are underfunded. Or think about what might have happened to your community if your nonprofit never existed.

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Celebrate Movie Social Exercise 98

CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2023

Contrary to its public perception as a sleepy and antiquated industry, the nonprofit space is a fast-paced world brimming with energy and potential. While made popular among for profit businesses, it is a valuable tool for any organization, including nonprofits. And it’s important to routinely ask the questions: “How are we doing?

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Analysis Nonprofit Law Issue 79

Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Your nonprofit’s digital presence makes a huge difference in how well you’re able to engage supporters. This is where an effective nonprofit homepage becomes especially important; it’s not only the first landing page supporters see. Issue areas. seconds) to convince visitors to stay on your homepage.

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Effective Create Strategy Nonprofit 119

Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Let’s say you’ve been tasked with researching potential nonprofits to partner with on an upcoming funding initiative by doing some online research, using Google, Candid’s nonprofit profiles , or the like. What are nonprofit explainer videos? How familiar or comfortable are they with the causes or issues you address?

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Video Support Tips Audio 105

Tech Soup

JUNE 8, 2021

If you're not sure whether your organization has an identity and access management (IAM) problem, then you're not alone. Most people don't really understand IAM , let alone perceive it as an urgent issue. Much more often, people think about security problems, user experience problems, and organizational capacity problems.

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Problem Issue Accessibility Nonprofit 87

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2022

Today's donors want to see an impact and that requires new ways of thinking about old problems. Transformational coaching could help your nonprofit group in ways large and small. Here are five critical steps you can take to ensure your team achieves transformation in behavior.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

And this applies to nonprofits in a big way. That’s why when nonprofits encourage the act of social fundraising, they not only empower supporters to share their love of the cause, but they also leverage their vast personal networks to grow in so many ways. Having a personal experience with your nonprofit. Making a donation.

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Practice Fundraising Online Social 276

Care2

AUGUST 22, 2022

If you’re seeing lower donor engagement rates or struggling to re-engage lapsed donors , you may be feeling frustrated with the nonprofit sector as a whole. While the problems you’re facing are very real, the good news is that there are solutions. Here are the four myths we’re dispelling and problems we’ll help you solve:

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Fundraising Nonprofit Problem Rate 48

Hands on Fundraising

DECEMBER 19, 2023

and A Harvard Business School study shows that however lofty her professional position, family issues are still seen as a woman’s problem. The Association of Fundraising Professionals says 75% of fundraisers are women. Speed reading?

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TechImpact

JUNE 2, 2014

Between running a nonprofit’s website, blog, and social media, not to mention working in the day to day, jumping into video seems terrifying for a lot of nonprofits. If your nonprofit has not yet considered adding video content to their arsenal of online communication tools, these 3 reasons might just get you to start.

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Video Nonprofit Demographics Tech 220

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2023

This is also true of our nonprofits and without the right tools and understanding the problem can go undiagnosed and unresolved. The post Using the Sensory Funnel to Improve Nonprofit Efficacy and Productivity appeared first on Blue Avocado. Have you ever been too tired to function or experienced the sensation of being hangry?

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Product Nonprofit Problem Tools 86

Bloomerang

APRIL 29, 2021

So much is going on in the world outside of the realm of nonprofit board service. Folks are divided on issues of police reform, virtual schooling, left or right politics, diversity-focused-vs-not diverse enough, and whether to mask up in this pandemic or not. . The Board of Directors is the governing body of a nonprofit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2022

Most jobs will have some parts of it automated, freeing up those people to do more human things like build stronger relationships and solve complex problems. Burnout rates were an issue in the nonprofit sector (why I wrote the Happy Healthy Nonprofit in 2016) but now they are skyrocketing. That’s why we wrote our book.

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