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Data as Decision in Grantmaking

sgEngage

With one shift in our understanding about data, we can reclaim a sense of wonder, creative agency, and value in our data work: Recognizing that information does not equal data and data does not equal knowledge. More specifically, datamaking is an action whereby we transform information into data so that data can contribute to knowledge.

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One Minute Mentoring

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In what is about a one- to two-hour read, you'll gain knowledge and easy-to-use tools for how to find and leverage mentoring relationships. Mentoring focuses on big-picture, long-term goals. That's why I became an instant fan of the book, One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work With a Mentor -- and Why You'll Benefit from Being One.

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Your Nonprofit’s New Data Management Process

TechImpact

As a result, it is important to look at the big picture and plan your strategy from the ground up. Once you have analyzed your data it is then time to apply your new found knowledge to some aspect of your nonprofit. This is the strategy and planning phase where your data has shed some light into a once dark corridor of your nonprofit.

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How To Find And Work With A Mentor

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In what is about a one- to two-hour read, you'll gain knowledge and easy-to-use tools for how to find and leverage mentoring relationships. Mentoring focuses on big-picture, long-term goals. That's why I became an instant fan of the book, One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work With a Mentor -- and Why You'll Benefit from Being One.

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How to Succeed With Nonprofit Direct Mail Fundraising

Allegiance Group

This initial phase of research can give you and your direct mail fundraising partners a better idea of what your organization is working with, what the broader market of supporters value, and how you can stand out against peer organizations. Identify and define specific parameters.

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One-Minute Mentoring

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In what is about a one- to two-hour read, you'll gain knowledge and easy-to-use tools for how to find and leverage mentoring relationships. Mentoring focuses on big-picture, long-term goals. That's why I became an instant fan of the book, One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work With a Mentor -- and Why You'll Benefit from Being One.

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One Minute Mentoring

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In what is about a one- to two-hour read, you'll gain knowledge and easy-to-use tools for how to find and leverage mentoring relationships. Mentoring focuses on big-picture, long-term goals. That's why I became an instant fan of the book, One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work With a Mentor -- and Why You'll Benefit from Being One.