ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

Social enterprise models may well offer an answer. Should nonprofits become more aggressive in adopting new business models that can add needed revenue? What are the downsides and dangers in pursuing new models? These social enterprise efforts can add a business model by creating sustainable revenue.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

We structured this conference based on feedback from.orgCommunity’s fall Solutions Day participants. Sharon notes that 50-year longitudinal studies from Gallop Poll, NORC’s General Social Survey, Harris Poll, and Edelman Barometer, find that trust in public institutions and their leaders has declined steadily.

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Candid

MAY 20, 2024

A Nonprofit Finance Fund survey found that white-led nonprofits were nearly twice as likely to receive unrestricted grants. Not having a traditional operating structure: Smaller BIPOC-led organizations are creative by necessity, given resource constraints.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Use ChatGPT to design and conduct surveys and market research. Compared to today’s models, Eliza was tongue-tied. They are good for handling straightforward and structured interactions and are easy to build and maintain, making them an appropriate choice for beginners or initiatives with well-defined processes.

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Candid

MAY 13, 2024

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. The practices of this relatively new form of philanthropy are still evolving.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Organization Fitness : Ability to create the appropriate business structure, evolve the business model, develop talent while planning for succession, and innovate. 83% of executives we surveyed said that their meetings were an unproductive use of time. Horwath : Killing meetings.

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BoardAssist

APRIL 4, 2017

In this second part of the series, Alice Antonelli, Director for Advisory Services at NFF, shares more terrific advice and insights on financial health and nonprofit business models. Best Practices for Nonprofit Financial Health, Part Two: Smart Nonprofit Business Models. What is a smart nonprofit business model? Thanks Alice!

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

How do I determine the best structure for my program? Membership programs take many forms: flat fee models with standardized benefits, tiered models with varying benefits by tier, and something in between. Here are some factors to consider when structuring your membership program: Your organization’s goals.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

In the panel Rethinking Strategy: The Intersection of Impact, Brand, and Business Model, three experts defined these terms and illustrated their use for effective nonprofit communications. Evaluative thinking needs to be built into the foundation of both strategy and everyday operation, and means much more than deploying an annual survey.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

Experts are not sure when it will be safe to hold large gatherings again, which hinders nonprofits that rely on an events-based structure to generate donations. The survey also revealed that 25% of nonprofits indicated that they have had to lay off or furlough employees and 69 % reported a loss of critical program volunteers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2010

Last year, Rick Bonney and a team of educators and science researchers at the Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE) tackled this question in a project designed to define the structures and benefits of public participation in science research (download the full report as a PDF here.)

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Below is what Jay Baer of Convince and Convert describes as a five-step “Digital Analytics Maturity Model.” . Build on what you learned through predictive analytics by looking at hidden factors you’ll find in sophisticated statistical analyses such as variable importance models and Markov chain models.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Organization Fitness : Ability to create the appropriate business structure, evolve the business model, develop talent while planning for succession, and innovate. 83% of executives we surveyed said that their meetings were an unproductive use of time. Horwath : Killing meetings.

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Leadership Evaluation Brain Business 58

NTEN

JANUARY 25, 2022

2021 was an eventful year at NTEN as we continued to promote, work towards, and model equitable practices internally and externally. More closely collaborated with and supported other board committees to improve the annual board self assessment survey; and support the board recruitment process. 2022 focus. 2022 focus.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2018

For the report, we surveyed those responsible for digital at 80 advocacy-oriented organizations based in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom about how their organizations were using digital tools, staffing their digital programs, and making decisions about digital in their organizations.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Your work behind the scenes is to establish a structure—plans, systems and processes—by which the nonprofit may reach its advancement goals. You’re vigilant about gathering this information through post-program surveys or via your website. Organized recordkeeping is key. The BIPOC or LGBTQ communities? Senior citizens?

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

Now, in 2022 Pew Research surveys show that 87% of U.S. The survey showed the following distributions of percent young (18-29yrs old) crypto holders category: Asian: 23% Hispanic: 21% Black: 18% White: 13%. Belief in community-run/owned decentralized structures. Young crypto donors are more likely to be nonwhite/caucasian .

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

More than 20% of those surveyed intend to decrease the amount of spending in their finance offices. For most nonprofits, this means creating a structural technology architecture that continually evolves, improves, and increases ROI for your organization. The bulk of cost reductions can usually be found through gains in efficiency.

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Care2

OCTOBER 18, 2011

The right structure and leadership for your digital/online team will impact your performance online more than any other initiative you will undertake. What are the different models for how organizations manage digital, and which are the most effective for today's multi-channel world? The 4 Models for Successfully Managing Digital.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

What were structures in places at the time? . To look at design’s diversity problem without discussing current and former power structures is to ignore the root causes and only treat the symptoms. That’s what I used to think along with many of my design role models. Who had the power to write these rules?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Then, I have participants work in small groups, using a structured brainstorming process. Use surveys to find out what staff need. Establish norms around compassionate behavior and modeled by SLT. We had a dozen small groups that each brainstormed 20-50 ideas each. Better lighting in office, natural light.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Fortunately, there are many formal and informal changes you can implement into your organization’s structure to keep your employees motivated. How about sending out informational surveys about how to improve the workplace? Team-oriented work can help workers form interpersonal relationships, which can boost overall satisfaction.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 9, 2018

Systematic evaluation can positively impact the organization by creating more structure, providing results for adaptability, increasing volunteer retention and improving staff-volunteer relationships. Implement consistent volunteer surveys and staff surveys (related to volunteers). Adapt and revise goals based on results.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 28, 2013

Conducted in January and February 2013, Nonprofit Finance Fund’s 2013 State of the Sector survey assessed the financial and management challenges facing 5,983 organizations across the country. Says one survey respondent, "Our greatest challenge is building a strong Board of Directors that is willing to fundraise for the organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 14, 2011

In previous Research Friday posts, I reviewed key findings from our annual Sector Survey on increased demand for social services and the cash crisis facing providers. So, for reasons that are driven by their mission and their funders, the “shelter-based” business model has come to dominate this sector. Like this article? Get another!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 21, 2013

Nonprofit Finance Fund’s (NFF) 2013 State of the Sector survey explored a variety of financial and management challenges facing organizations across the country. consistent, structural challenges. consistent, structural challenges. According to NFF’s survey, 83% of nonprofits with federal contracts. As part of a.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. Yet most people don’t understand exactly what the Board’s job is. And this is a problem. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. It’s surprising. And concerning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after. It takes several iterations of your survey to develop one that works, but you really gain a good understanding of the level of your audience. The learning model is called “SAVI ” : Moving and doing (Somatic). Talking and hearing (Auditory).

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2017

Additionally, pursuing impact investments may short a nonprofit’s focus to creating a more business-like model that might not necessarily work for the benefit of its target population (Ategeka, 2016). Annual Impact Investor Survey. Finally, effective leadership is necessary to overcome the challenges of social impact investing.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

So, Steven, this is where I’d like for you to actually turn this slide into a survey. So here’s the next survey, Steven, right off the bat, just to make sure everybody’s kind of present and getting us grounded. I know people are transitioning from meetings and … so please activate the survey. Here we go.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

For quite a few years now there have been sustained clarion calls for the development of learning organizations, more responsive and flexible cultures and for changes to fundamental assumptions and models of effective leadership and management. This is where social software and methods like crowdsourcing can shine.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2011

I shared a few points about nonprofits use of social media, including a maturity of practice model called “ Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly. He also added that it is important to have structured information. It can also facilitate informal communications with other people in the grantee organization.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 30, 2021

Set the Stage by Modelling Good Follow Through. Consider including a link to a brief survey about their volunteer experience. It’s all about how you structure your volunteer program to attract and retain reliable volunteers. Respond to inquiries promptly. Once They’re Moving, Keep ‘Em Grooving! Click To Tweet.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Depending on the structure of your organization, you can benefit from all details regarding campaigns, volunteers, potential donors, present donors, charity events and many more. The offer a viable tool for conducting surveys, interviews and other data collection methods you can think of.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2013

For us, this has been linked not just to content like articles a blog posts but also forum threads, email outreach, and broad campaigns — like our recent Cloud Survey. Ever since I’ve been recommending it and teaching it to nonprofits after being inspired by Holly Minch’s model in 2011. (I My answer: Yes!

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Content Measure Organization Strategy 101

NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

This process produces data broadly defined, whether numeric, textual, or audio-visual, structured or unstructured. Mobile users are doing a whole lot more than making calls — 38% of them (and rising) use their devices to access the Internet ( View survey results ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

Monitors feedback from target audience in real time but balances with trend or survey data. Documents quantitative results against goals and value when asked by senior leadership. Most people won’t change their behaviors until they observe the role models in their organization acting. differently as DoSomething.Org has done.

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