EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Often, the central issue is a specific policy or a cultural phenomenon that the organization seeks to promote or eliminate. For example, a local nonprofit working on educational issues may raise awareness about specific school board policies with the aim of making them more inclusive.

Advocacy 199

Advocacy Generation Strategy Awareness 199

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2013

Last week, I was lucky enough to be invited to participate in a meeting organized by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation called “ Advancing Social Media Measurement for Foundations.” Public knowledge, pressure (to change policy) and action increase in strategic areas. Our foundation is viewed a valuable information source.

Measure 101

Measure Social Media Foundation Reflection 101

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Will this help you launch a program or expand your reach? Develop top-notch policies and procedures. Develop a set of best practice policies and procedures to meet the needs of even the most challenging funders—like federal agencies. Focus on the why. Resist the urge to only meet the minimum requirements of multiple funders.

Grant 91

Grant Process Management Tips 91

sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The first iteration tracks disclosure of 22 data points across six specific dimensions of racial equity: (1) Pay Equity, (2) Racial/Ethnic Diversity Data, (3) Education and Training Programs, (4) Response to Mass Incarceration, (5) Community Investments, and (6) Anti-Discrimination Policies.

Data 88

Data America Policy Companies 88

sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

Most recently, many of these equity initiatives and programs are being challenged directly, on a global scale. This may involve conducting equity audits , adopting anti-racist policies and practices, and actively working to dismantle barriers to access and opportunity.

Philanthropy 83

Philanthropy Action Structure Law 83

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2011

. Last week public relations and measurement professionals met in Lisbon for a Summit hosted by AMEC (The International Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communications). 2: Measuring the Effect on Outcomes is Preferred to Measuring Outputs : Measure your results, not just numbers.

Measure 115

Measure Social Media Media Metrics 115

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of hearing Chip Giller from grist.org give a talk at the Packard Foundation about their social media strategy and how they used measurement. The talk was so insightful that I’m sharing what I learned. Among other changes, it requires encouraging employers to have more bike friendly policies.

Measure 97

Measure Policy Social Media Green 97

Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. A volunteer handbook is an essential piece of a successful volunteer program at a nonprofit. You can also include a list of staff (if any), Board members, and key partners.

Volunteer 119

Volunteer Create Policy Roles 119

sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

That is why addressing our employees’ wellbeing is so critical and inherently linked to our ability to inspire their engagement in our CSR programs. The question then becomes, how can we positively influence and further support wellbeing in the workplace through our employee engagement and philanthropy programs?

Philanthropy 73

Philanthropy Measure Influence Trend 73

NTEN

JANUARY 30, 2013

In the annual letters from Bill and Melinda Gates which was released today, measurement takes center stage. But in the past year I have been struck again and again by how important measurement is to improving the human condition.

Measure 96

Measure Ethiopia Nigeria Analysis 96

Volunteer Hub

APRIL 21, 2022

Without cybersecurity policies and protocols in place, your nonprofit is more vulnerable to data breaches. According to a cybersecurity survey conducted by Microsoft, 60% of nonprofit respondents do not know of or do not have a digital data policy for handling cybersecurity risks and protecting data. Here are 5. Invest in Training.

Data 90

Data Policy Method Cisco 90

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2011

Part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation is facilitating several peer learning groups on social media measurement. The intent is to help grantees improve their social media practice through measurement and learning. What social media measurement pilot can best help move your practice forward?

Measure 98

Measure Social Media Media Social 98

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2022

According to Race to Lead's report on addressing the nonprofit racial leadership gap, although nonprofits are aware of how workforce diversity benefits organizations and communities, the awareness is not converting to measurable change. Potential barriers to achieving workforce diversity.

Develop 98

Develop Phoenix Demographics Reflection 98

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

He holds a master’s in neuroscience and a master’s in public policy from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes scholar. The Croatan Institute and its REEFS program is hoping to organize a summit for climate leaders of color in 2022. Policy Associate, The Nature Conservancy. Priscilla Chomba Kinywa.

Impact 116

Impact California Conservancy Bolivia 116

Connection Cafe

MAY 6, 2020

Sustaining donors represent a critical segment for any annual fund program. As the philanthropic sector battles shrinking donor files and increased acquisition costs, a sustaining program can go a long way toward improving retention. Listen to the sgEngage Podcast Episode 128: Building a Sustainer Giving Program.

Program 42

Program Donor Retention Gift 42

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Existing research identifies gaps in the ways in which community engagement is measured. The creation of community-based programs, including clean-up projects and community gardens, allows for individuals to participate in community development. Nonprofit organizations can measure community engagement in a number of ways.

Measure 40

Measure Community Organization Arizona 40

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Board members should be able to help you decide if the programs and services you currently have are pertinent to the mission. They should also help create new programs and services that accomplish your mission plus help raise needed funds to fund the work.

Roles 116

Roles Director Evaluation Government 116

Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

There are massive benefits to using AI, but a policy that shapes how your team uses it is an important starting point. These will likely be senior level people in your organization who will be responsible for crafting policy and encouraging participation. We’re not suggesting you go all-in or dive in blind.

Impact 169

Impact Strategy Associations Data 169

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2019

The merger greatly expanded Race Forward’s capacity, number of programs and communication needs. Have there been demographic, economic, or policy changes that affect your messages and offerings? Speaking of metrics, how do you measure your nonprofit site’s performance? The environment is always changing.

Online 246

Online Hunger Metrics Drupal 246

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 4, 2024

foundationConnect enabled us to work better together — from funders and applicants to program staff and grantees, stronger connections were built within our organization. Define, measure, and evaluate your organization’s outcome strategies all in one place. See if your organization qualifies for free or lower-cost options.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Application Integration Grant 52

Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Measuring Impact Among the metrics MacArthur will follow in this project is the impact these grants have on the local news ecosystem around the country and whether the grants are able to arrest the downward spiral of local news. Are there more local newsrooms than there were? Are people more resilient against mis- and disinformation?

Local 99

Local Pledge News Support 99

sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2022

Here at Blackbaud, our Global Trust and Security Program is taking this matter very seriously, and the protection of our customers is top of mind. Implement Security Policies if you don’t already have one: Policies are critical to shaping a security posture and culture within your company. Other Cyber Security Resources.

Practice 81

Practice Organization Ukraine Phone 81

Whole Whale

DECEMBER 11, 2022

There are two new major online privacy policy changes coming in 2020, the CCPA in California and SHIELD act in New York. These acts mimic the standard set by the European Union with GDPR and many of the policies will sound familiar. The New York Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Security act and the California Consumer Privacy Act.

Law 52

Law Digital Guide New York 52

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Programs and Services: Description of the nonprofit’s activities and how they align with its mission. Strategic Goals and Objectives: Specific and measurable targets the nonprofit aims to achieve. Evaluation and Impact Measurement: Methods for assessing the effectiveness and impact of nonprofit programs.

Guide 52

Guide Business Support Metrics 52

Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

For organizations with other funding priorities, check out these specific areas: Education , Arts & Culture , Environmental Conservation , and Youth Programs. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds a wide array of programs to help build a national culture of health. The New York Community Trust. The Meadows Foundation.

Grant 111

Grant Fund Connecticut Colorado 111

Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Hard skills are measurable technical skills or certifications such as CRM management proficiency. Soft skills are typically shown through previous experience and hard skills can be measured through technical assessments. Offer a skills testing assessment to measure a candidate’s capabilities.

Strategy 52

Strategy Interview Skills Retention 52

Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Hard skills are measurable technical skills or certifications such as CRM management proficiency. Soft skills are typically shown through previous experience and hard skills can be measured through technical assessments. Offer a skills testing assessment to measure a candidate’s capabilities.

Strategy 52

Strategy Interview Skills Retention 52

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. Who decides what is measured? Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned.

Participatory 82

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 82

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

For organizations with other funding priorities, check out these specific areas: Education , Arts & Culture , Environmental Conservation , and Youth Programs. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds a wide array of programs to help build a national culture of health. The New York Community Trust. The Meadows Foundation.

Grant 96

Grant Fund Connecticut Colorado 96

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

For example, while many nonprofit organizations prioritize program development and delivery, they often overlook the importance of investing in their internal infrastructure, including leadership, management, operations, fundraising, and marketing, because it is not directly tied to program costs.

Roles 72

Roles Foundation Leadership Community 72

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

And this year the theme is “Only One Earth,” highlighting the need for us all to live sustainably and in harmony with nature by making transformative changes in our policies and our choices. And how can we accurately measure the carbon reduction that results from these projects?”. Yesterday, June 5, was World Environment Day.

System 52

System Change Environment Global 52

sgEngage

JULY 20, 2022

It means servers, software, and policies that enable organizations to scale. Grantmakers need to recognize the importance of funding both the projects and the technology required to support, measure, and grow those projects. The roads we drive on. The wires that carry electricity to our offices.

Conversation 76

Conversation Support Application Nonprofit 76

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

Disparities in access to mentorship programs. While nonprofits implement DEI measures without putting them into practice, these groups are judging by what they see and may be deciding to shift their support to an organization that is more actionable in its efforts. Lack of social capital. Stress and trauma of leading DEI initiatives.

Leadership 52

Leadership North Dakota Minneapolis Minnesota 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). For example, many charities like churches and synagogues will pay a stipend for educational programming. bulk mail permits, rules and regulations, mail houses).

Fundraising 350

Fundraising Mail Law Donation 350

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2013

At my museum, we pride ourselves on developing programming in a collaborative way that emphasizes diversity and intentionally encourages social bridging by bringing people together from different walks of life around cultural experience. You can measure the change in that comfort before and after the research activity.

Measure 47

Measure Arts People Museum 47

Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

Revenue Potential: Identify the fields that are important to what drives revenue, things like renewals, event registration, and enrollment in learning programs. Measure Progress: Stay on top of your data. Establish Data Governance Policies: Put a data source inventory in place if you don’t have one.

Data 169

Data Analytics Associations Registration 169

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 27, 2023

Success is easier to measure because you can compare your actual numbers to your budgeted numbers to see how you’re doing. Without an annual budget, you’re swinging in the dark, and could easily overspend, winding up deep in debt or worse, unable to continue your programs. And way too many small nonprofits operate without one.

Guide 98

Guide Money Sample Grant 98