Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 5, 2024

We’ll cover five best practices you can use to improve your texting strategy and earn more for your mission: Ask every supporter to opt in. Any nonprofit can benefit from these best practices, even if you’re new to text marketing or have limited resources. Segment your list of contacts. Write tailored messages for every occasion.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 28, 2022

The best way to future-proof your volunteer program is by adapting to the needs and expectations of volunteers that provide their time. Creating a strategy and setting goals is one of the best ways that your organization can future-proof your volunteer program. Diversify Your Volunteer Program. Leverage your donor base.

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sgEngage

JUNE 20, 2023

With such high stakes and near-constant evolution, decision makers need to be confident on compliance basics to ensure you’re asking the right questions of your vendors and counting on them to deliver the partnership that today’s complex compliance environment requires of you. Here are 5 key questions to get you started.

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sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2022

Given this, your social good organization may be taking a fresh look at your cyber security practices to make sure you are well protected. 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. Eight Key Cyber Security Best Practices.

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.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

Jane and Amy shared insights about the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into marketing programs. Continuous improvement—Once you’ve established SEO practices and procedures, AI tools can help you keep your site optimized for peak performance. I would also ask you questions about your company and its industry.

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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. Your strategy should carefully outline how your nonprofit will manage its funds.

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Qgiv

MAY 4, 2021

Laura Kruisenga, COO with Kennari Consulting , works with clients to build their annual fundraising programs with a particular focus on events, communications, and staffing. Laura’s practical coaching style and results-oriented strategies help her clients set realistic goals and achieve measurable results. Download Your eBook!

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

As a grantmaker, questions are your tools. They help you gather information, assess needs, measure outcomes, and build relationships with your grantees. But are you asking the right questions? Why Change Up Your Questions? Changing up your questions is not just about making cosmetic tweaks or updates.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Someone may have already asked a question on one of your social media posts that could lead to a blog post. There are also programs online that rank how your text works with SEO and programs that help you measure your site’s search traffic performance. Think about your target audience and what they would be interested in.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. These action steps are designed to correspond with the developmental stage of your fundraising program. Not all fundraising programs look alike. The post starts off with general guidance.

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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. Because traditionally, impact measurement has been performed by siloed teams, the burden on them to collect good evidence is huge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Note from Beth: My long-time colleague, Teresa Crawford, Executive Director, Social Sector Accelerator, shares some thoughts about nonprofit capacity building programs based on extensive research. Her answer to the question about capacity building programs leading to better impact will surprise you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

It has been almost exactly four years since I published Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Using Data to Change the World , with co-author, Katie Paine. Back then, not many nonprofits were talking or practicing the use of measurement and data to improve nonprofit results. The four key questions are: What data to collect?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

The product of doing this are measurable results and, importantly, a felt sense of success. Wilson's book is packed with case studies and activities that help you put to practice in your organization the learnings from the book.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Written by Findjoo , this is the second post in a series of three about best practices in digital marketing and fundraising for membership organizations and associations. There are a few important tips that you should follow when having a conversation with a prospective member; Answer questions as directly and succulently as possible.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

There’s no question about it: Data collection can feel overwhelming and scary, and it can often feel like a challenge you’ll never be able to overcome. Be deliberate – If you can’t tell members what you’re going to do with the answer they’re giving you, don’t ask those questions.

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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. But is this the right question? Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. We offer some practical tips, some examples of funders doing this work, and some resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2013

How do you measure your network to learn how to improve outcomes? I’ll be participating in the session, as part of the context setting by giving an overview of themes in my book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” co-author with measurement guru KD Paine. Victoria Dougherty (@VJDConsulting) April 18, 2013.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

As nonprofits attempt to tackle some of our communities' most difficult problems; funders, government agencies and the general public are actively calling for accountability, transparency and proof that a program is producing change. This call spurred the increasing demand for program evaluation.

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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. Conduct an initial interview with a predefined set of questions and criteria.

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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. Conduct an initial interview with a predefined set of questions and criteria.

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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?

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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. Ask: What Area Practice Do We Want To Improve?

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

One of the questions I’m often asked is: “How do I find grants?” But I don’t hear the more important question: “How do I know the grant is right for me?” Grant funding is great, but often comes with requirements such as financial tracking of the award, measuring the program, reporting to the funder, and more — so look before you leap

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2013

When nonprofits started to read and apply our book, ” Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” I noticed this tweet from the ACLU in NJ showing a white board capturing their team meetings to define success for social media. How did your organization apply it to social media measurement? What questions did you ask?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2010

While people are asking questions and sharing resources not related to the monthly theme (this month is measurement), quite a few are. The Social Media Measurement Checklist. The Challenges of Measurement : Getting Agreement on What To Measure. How To Use Measurement To Improve Your Social Media Practice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

In this post, I’m sharing my slides , resources , and practical engagement tips with a higher purpose. That purpose, of course, is to build a life-long relationship with alumni of your nonprofit’s program or school so that they are a donor and champion for your organization. Images work for engagement.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This shift was marked by commitments of increased funding, greater flexibility in grantmaking practices, and a focus on social and economic systems transformation. My many years of experience collecting and analyzing data as an evaluator naturally lead me to ask: What has been the measurable impact of this important shift?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2022

It’s also your chance as a foundation to see if this organization is a good fit for your program. Has this organization run similar programs in the past, with similar budgets, focus area, and geography? Does their previous experience set them up for success with this new program? Program Partners. Program Description.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Survive, Reset, Thrive (SRT) is a practical and innovative interconnected three-mode approach : Survive : Stabilizing your business when a shot hits. Taking proactive measures. Rebecca Homkes Today, Homkes shares these insights with us: Question: You describe SRT as a loop, not a line. Moving quickly in response to disruptions.

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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. Take for example their coverage on food that is devoured by a devoted flock of foodies.

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CauseVox

MAY 20, 2022

You want the look and feel – colors, logo, and fonts – consistent across your website and donation page so there’s no question as to where your donors are giving to. Once you’ve made sure your donation page has all of the necessary elements, it’s important to measure performance so you know what’s working and what isn’t.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In this guide, we’ll provide four CRM training best practices. Data Security: Explain the measures in place to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations, such as GDPR or CCPA. A CRM is the backbone of effective communication, engagement , and fundraising strategies.

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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.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

It’s the second chatbot to ever pass the Turing Test , the current standard for measuring sophisticated AI models. The Differences Between ChatGPT and A Standard Chatbot At its core, ChatGPT and standard chatbots are both computer programs that simulate conversations with users and provide automated responses.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. Monitor program impact. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2022

With 28 sessions across five content tracks, you will find thought-provoking discussions, practical takeaways from your peers, and have questions answered in real time by Salesforce product experts. So we’re excited to invite you to the second day of programming, designed for networking, hands-on training, and deep-dive workshops.

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