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. 2) Master the Art of Prompting Prompting is the language we use to communicate with Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT.

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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!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2021

Each April, hundreds of thousands of companies and nonprofits celebrate National Volunteer Month in the United States — and millions more throughout the year celebrate across the world. This year will be a bit different, as many employees are still working remotely and in-person volunteering is not always possible.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Volunteer boards should take charge of fundraising. You’ll discuss measurable objectives for the team to reach and draft the priorities for each of these objectives. This can help you start defining goals and considering which model strategic plan will best work for your organization. Our nonprofit shouldn’t take any risks.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Capital campaigns often recruit volunteers to help with various functions. But sometimes, managing campaign volunteers may seem like more work than it is worth. Volunteer committees do require lots of work to make them function well. Why Go to The Trouble of Involving Campaign Volunteers? These are common problems.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

At a minimum, a team with a poor leader is unproductive like this one: With the right leadership, a nonprofit can grow quickly, fulfilling its mission and meeting a community need or eliminating a problem. It can attract a lot of support, with donors and volunteers lining up to help. In a small nonprofit, the leader wears many hats.

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Association Analytics

MAY 11, 2021

A less-evolved data governance model will not necessarily prevent you from using analytics in a constructive way. It is difficult to pursue a data strategy until your team has experience with conducting data analysis. Scope plays an important role for organizations early in their data maturity. Just Get Started.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

One goal was to identify how the pandemic impacted their business models. Although 73% of participants agreed that accelerating trends would require fundamental changes in the roles of associations. Yet, the organization was able to grow that narrow cause into the larger role of supporting maternal and infant health.

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Forum One

MAY 13, 2022

She delivers for her colleagues and for the mission-driven organizations who depend on us to do meaningful, impactful work while serving as a role model, mentor, guide, and coach for our teams at Forum One. Jeff Traynor , Forum One’s Chief Operating Officer.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 4, 2023

Types of Employee Giving Programs While team giving initiatives can be customized to align with a company’s specific needs, common employee giving programs are either campaign-based, year-round, or a combination of the two. Year-Round Employee Giving Programs Another popular employee giving model is a year-round program.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Crises offer an opportunity for nonprofit professionals to step into leadership roles and requires those already in leadership to manage effectively to ensure that the board and the executive leadership teams are engaged. According to Crisis Planning in the Nonprofit Sector: Should We Plan for Something Bad If It May Not Occur?

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To effectively advance your cause and push your fundraising goals forward, your nonprofit needs a strong internal infrastructure and team. This means rallying not only your staff and volunteers around your nonprofit’s mission, but also your board. Let’s begin. Involving your board members in nonprofit strategic planning can help.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The goals of the DEI Open Source Commons team center around leveling the playing field for everyone in tech by increasing diversity and inclusion at Salesforce community events, in addition to creating and modeling a toolkit that groups can use towards their own diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. See something?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As a nonprofit, your organization requires an HR department that can support your team members as you continue to grow. By understanding the role of HR in your nonprofit, you can determine the best way to structure your HR approach to meet your organization’s needs. Nonprofit HR Essential Duties. Creating Your Nonprofit’s HR Approach.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Too often being elected to an organization’s board becomes a sort of gift to friends or dedicated volunteers. But the reality is that these people won’t necessarily be effective in a governance role. By the third year, we were ready for a chair skilled in finance, and this chair played an important role in further reducing the deficit.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

When you hire an employee, you invest in their potential to strengthen your team. Team-oriented work can help workers form interpersonal relationships, which can boost overall satisfaction. Each role has specific responsibilities, and training helps set a foundation for each worker’s confidence. Leadership style.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Whole Whale

MARCH 30, 2023

Channels for engagement : Knowing which channels your donors use to engage with your non-profit, such as attending events, volunteering, or sharing content on social media, can help you develop engagement strategies that resonate with them. This is a donor persona role-playing AI chatbot that will play the character described below.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2022

They have workers and volunteers, sometimes literally, on the front lines to both provide immediate support, and to learn more about the problem they are trying to solve, and who they are solving it for. This open-source, accessible solution enables workers and volunteers to collect data wherever they need to go.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

Respondents of color report greater workplace challenges than white respondents, including: Lack of role models. Studies indicate that diversity in the workplace unlocks innovative environments, as organizations with diverse leadership both out-innovate and out-perform those with homogenous teams. Lack of social capital.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Why Staying Social and Going Mobile Can Make All the Difference Social media and mobile platforms play a critical role in successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns. For example, a giving campaign could be paired with a memorial event honoring past members or volunteers.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

No matter your role, the following 10 simple fundraising tips are guaranteed to improve your effectiveness. Not only can technology make fundraising more enjoyable for P2P fundraisers and their donors, but it also can help professional fundraising teams streamline processes and boost revenue. Hit them up. Simple as that.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

When your mission is effecting positive change it’s sometimes easy to overlook that at its heart a nonprofit is still a business model, with all the same ways of failing. Managing your donors, your volunteers, your taxes, your recruitment, your advertising, and your social media outreach will all be carried out digitally.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

We often hear that nonprofits should model themselves more like businesses. All professional and volunteer team members of the nonprofit have a role to play, and this starts with contributing their ideas and best thinking on where fundraising is succeeding and where there are opportunities for improvement.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. So, again, it’s board roles and fundraising and resource development. This is not a trick at all and you all are really in for a treat.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 2, 2022

Most nonprofits supplement staff labor with volunteer support. Volunteers tend to fall into one of two categories: key volunteers, who envision and plan the event, and episodic volunteers, who do the day-of work or small tasks around the office. But key volunteers are essential to making sure your event is successful.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Julian Egelstaff, Technical Architect, Freeform Solutions Who are our IT role models? Often, the engineer role is filled by an outside developer, consultant, or firm. Defining the different roles helps avoid this. Where do our ideas about IT come from? In the nonprofit sector, we have some big challenges in this area.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

When the pandemic hit, BGCA quickly realized they needed to rethink their entire service delivery model in order to continue making an impact. A huge thank you to our launch partners Cloud for Good, Coastal Cloud and Slalom who continue to play a critical role in driving our customer success with this solution.

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