sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2022

In this episode, learn from Elizabeth (Liz) Gousse Ballotte, principal at PKF O’Connor Davies, about what the staff at grantmaking organizations need to know to be compliant. Topics covered in this episode: Due diligence models. Grant applications and risk identification. Governance. Internal Controls Resource Toolkit.

Podcast 81

Podcast Practice Blackbaud Stream 81

Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

Are you creating new eLearning courses to provide value to members and bring in revenue for your association’s learning business? At Web Courseworks , we provide professional services to help associations like yours position your learning business for success. 5 eLearning Pricing Models for Your Courses.

eLearning 69

eLearning Model Course Associations 69

Nimble AMS

MARCH 24, 2024

“Best practice is our only product practice.” For more than a decade , (or 37 major releases at the exact time of this blog), the Nimble AMS product team has mirrored Salesforce’s ideal product upgrade model. Learn more about the importance of continuous product updates Your association shouldn’t worry about product updates.

Free 162

Free Product Instruction Instructional 162

Candid

MAY 4, 2022

First, we learned that during the pandemic, European foundations engaged in both local and cross-border giving in new ways. While some funders were already cultivating trust-based and flexible practices before the pandemic, more began to re-think their practices. Here we share some top-level takeaways from our research. .

Europe 98

Europe Case Study Fund Practice 98

.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. Over time, they are unable to engage in honest dialogue; others learn not to confront them with reality.” Success requires intention, practice, honesty, and effort. Become an active listener by practicing these skills. It sounds simple.

Awareness 221

Awareness Singapore Journal Roles 221

Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

This blog provides an overview of how to establish your scoring model, establish a team of data champions, and adopt a regular reporting routine so that your association is set up for success. Before we get into scoring models and best practices, let’s take a look at the purpose of engagement scoring. Let’s get started!

Analytics 169

Analytics Associations Model Metrics 169

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Following these best practices will help increase awareness of the security tools and features that can be used to minimize the risk to vulnerable people. Following these best practices will help increase awareness of the security tools and features that can be used to minimize the risk to vulnerable people. Learn more.

Practice 120

Practice Data Afghanistan Environment 120

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I’ve summarized advice from our contributors to offer practical ideas for beginning to integrate the Association 4.0 It’s a frenemy they’ve learned how to manage. Tracy King, CEO and Chief Learning Strategist at InspirED, always has eyes on the market. But the typical association model challenges agility. “Association 4.0:

Associations 221

Associations Jordan Environment Model 221

.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

Learn to Reinvent By definition, transformation means a dramatic change. The most successful organizations learn to ride that wave. Lego is another company that has consistently expanded its business model. The hamster wheel of digital invention means always having to learn faster than the competition.

Team 221

Team Technology Help Digital 221

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through. Studies show that people who practice personal gratitude have more positive emotions, less stress, fewer health issues, a greater sense of optimism, and higher satisfaction with their jobs and co-workers.

Personal 119

Personal Practice Journal Fundraising 119

Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

The introduction of Retrieval-Augmented Generation, or RAG, now allows AI applications to enhance the capabilities of machine learning models by integrating them with a retrieval component. Avoid Vendor and Model Lock-in: The AI space is still evolving rapidly.

Conversation 94

Conversation Guide Model Application 94

Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

The specifics of your strategy are going to vary depending on your industry or your members’ interests or any one of a hundred other factors—but there are certain best practices that pretty much all successful nonprofit association strategies have in common. Webinar Next-Level Storytelling Tactics for Nonprofits Learn More 5.

Associations 52

Associations Practice Strategy Leadership 52

Neon CRM

JUNE 22, 2023

Consider these best practices for building successful relationships with your volunteers. 6 Best Practices for Managing Volunteers Many nonprofits start out managing their volunteers with spreadsheets or—even worse—handwritten timesheets. Manually moving data from one place to another also makes them more susceptible to errors.

Volunteer 52

Volunteer Practice Management Nonprofit 52

.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

Although leadership courses may be part of more recent IT management degrees, relationship building is a skill that requires commitment and practice. Being self-aware helps us to acknowledge our fears and deal with negativity that surfaces when we have to adapt to new circumstances or learn new skills.

Technology 221

Technology Skills Awareness Leadership 221

Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Observe to learn members’ preferences and interest You likely have data on the purchases your members are making, the events they’re registering for and the content they’re downloading. Get more serious and practical about AI Much of the work around AI these days is what we’d refer to as ad hoc. With all these uses (and more!)

Impact 169

Impact Strategy Associations Data 169

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Along with access to the latest version, ChatGPT 4 Turbo, which is the most intelligent model available at the time of writing, it also provides access to an array of additional tools. It’s important to remember, though, that mastering these tools takes practice. The ChatGPT Plus Plan offers immense value.

Policy 334

Policy Analysis Language Nonprofit 334

.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

While the practice seems to be on the rise, these statistics indicate that regular temperature checks are not the status quo. Discussions about best practices, strategic planning sessions, or board development exercises can launch conversations about how and when to evaluate the board’s performance. What could we have done better?

Evaluation 251

Evaluation Government Director Facilitation 251

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

If your organization takes on corporate philanthropy as an engagement practice, you can change real people’s lives. Peer-to-peer mentorship can help new team members acclimate to the organization faster and have a role model in a similar role to them. Learn about infusing your workplace with the giving spirit with this guide.

Ideas 52

Ideas Practice Leadership Roles 52

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In recent years, that model is being challenged. What matters most in this model are values–and one in particular: equity. So, what does participatory grantmaking look like in practice? As many have observed, participatory funding models have likely existed for centuries in the form of mutual aid or community support.

Participatory 131

Participatory Model Grant Fund 131

VisionLink

MARCH 28, 2014

For 30 years, NAF has refined a proven educational model that includes industry-focused curricula , work-based learning experiences, and business partner expertise across the five career themes of Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, Information Technology, Engineering, and Health Sciences.

North Carolina 138

North Carolina National Nevada Louisiana 138

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

As leaders, we have a responsibility to model this behavior, demonstrating an authentic interest in our people as humans. Now, you might be wondering, “how do we practice empathy in our leadership styles?” You need to provide opportunities for their continuous learning on the job and mentoring.

Leadership 118

Leadership Organization Culture Skills 118

Forum One

MARCH 9, 2023

I find the rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) thrilling, with endless applications for our Forum One partners, but I know from discussions with my counterparts in government agencies that AI and ML can also be mystifying, and even scary. We’d love to explore with you: inquiries@forumone.org.

Government 65

Government Learning San Jose Hawaii 65

Candid

MAY 13, 2024

The practices of this relatively new form of philanthropy are still evolving. In a 2022 survey, nearly 70% of respondents cited building measurement, evaluation, and learning capabilities as a critical area in which they would like to invest. Modeling equitable grantee- and constituent-centered practices.

Measure 59

Measure Collaboration Effective Impact 59

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2021

There are three main components to integrating impact management practices in your organization: continuous evidence building, participant-centered program management, and integrated financial management. However, in a robust impact management practice, everyone must be involved in the evidence generation and use process.

Integration 69

Integration Impact Practice Management 69

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

Foundation leaders need to understand how grantmaking practices affect nonprofit organizations and structure grantmaking practices in ways that best support nonprofit organizations. Mowrer’s Grant-seeking Challenges highlights that funder practices and requirements are considered one of the greatest challenges for grant-seekers.

Adopt 52

Adopt Foundation Practice Support 52

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

PEAK Grantmaking’s work centers on five core principles , each challenging our community of 8,000 philanthropy professionals to critically consider their internal grantmaking processes and perspectives, as a means toward operationalizing equitable grantmaking practices. We must learn and share in order to evolve.

Philanthropy 83

Philanthropy Influence Grant Practice 83

.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

Ries defines the MVP like this: “The MVP is that version of a new product which allows a team to collect the maximum amount of validated learning about customers with the least effort.” Subsequent models will incorporate changes based on consumer feedback. The MVP is the first of several iterations.

Associations 221

Associations Trend Technology Attitude 221

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 3, 2023

And check out our top list of practices your association should avoid. Resolve to avoid these negative practices in the New Year, and you’ll have a more effective and prosperous organization: 1. Ineffective staff engagement practices Is your organization experiencing low employee engagement? Learn more

Associations 130

Associations ROI Retention Software 130

sgEngage

MAY 16, 2024

By establishing clear protocols and responsible practices, you can transform data into actionable insights, ensure that decision making is data-driven and ultimately leading to better outcomes for the causes you support. Simply put, it’s about establishing clear rules and practices for managing your data assets.

Data 70

Data Impact Government Proposal 70

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2011

DISRUPTION: Evolving Models of Engagement and Support. My colleagues at The Monitor Institute just published a study called “ Disruption: Evolving Models of Engagement and Support ,&# a national study of member-based advocacy organizations. View more documents from Working Wikily. and James L. and James L.

Model 104

Model Support Studies Advocacy 104

Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

According to the 2020 Smithsonian Magazine article, The Storied History of Giving in America , the practice of philanthropy can reflect and reinforce inequity. We achieve our mission through our hybrid program model with digital learning opportunities and limited in-person programs in Metro Atlanta.

Voice 128

Voice Philanthropy Atlanta Student 128

Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

So when I learned about Candid’s Demographics via Candid —an initiative that allows nonprofit organizations to share demographic information on their Candid nonprofit profile , where funders, donors, and researchers could easily access it—I was both intrigued and skeptical.

Data 98

Data Demographics Aggregator Participatory 98

Association Analytics

MAY 11, 2021

Data governance is the complex, interconnected web of practice that goes on in a business, spanning how an organization collects, uses, and manages data and data systems. A less-evolved data governance model will not necessarily prevent you from using analytics in a constructive way. Schedule a demo to learn how we can help.

Analytics 260

Analytics Associations Data Analysis 260

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2014

If you are not already familiar with their work, you will learn a lot about online collaboration, knowledge management, informal learning, and networks by following them. Jane Hart: Jane has been blogging for many years and writes about informal and workplace learning. Why is learning the new important?

Learning 98

Learning Work Knowledge Management Knowledge 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2014

I love teaching (and learning) and it was a pleasure to work with students, nonprofits, and faculty. I also learned a lot working along side Nancy Smyth , Dean of the School of Social Work. Here’s a few frameworks and techniques I learned first hand from Nancy as she accompanied me to the sessions I was leading.

Technique 127

Technique Training Train Learning 127

sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

This curated track features members of Blackbaud’s K–12 Executive Advisory Board and our internal experts discussing how technology in schools has evolved, new best practices, and fresh ideas. Join us in this session to learn what responsible AI could mean for your school. Blackbaud’s 2024 ATLIS sessions include: 1. Where do you start?

Blackbaud 87

Blackbaud API Empowerment Nevada 87

Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

The term encompasses a wide range of tools and practices that can support an equally wide range of work and strategies. While experimentation is still a good way to learn, the potential and pitfalls of AI demand that every organization get serious about strategies, policies, and approaches that can steer them through decisions on AI.

Digital 92

Digital Attitude Government Model 92