3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 5, 2015

This has been a problem for a long time. It used to be a United Way problem. But that hasn’t solved any problems. The problem is only getting worse. The problem is that everything related to corporate giving programs and workplace giving data has changed. And it is only getting worse. The result?

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The Sponsorship Collective

MARCH 12, 2021

I get asked all the time what I think the worst sponsorship advice is or what kinds of misconceptions people have about sponsorship. Another question I get a lot is what the biggest sponsorship problem is. The post The Biggest Problem with Sponsorship and How You Can Fix It appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Wouldn’t it be great if we could invest a bigger portion of that significant time in giving and receiving joy? You only need to watch the news to understand how challenging it can be to make kindness a way of life. It doesn’t preclude the bad news and uncomfortable conversations that are an inevitable part of being a boss.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2021

Here are 4 of the most common volunteer management problems and how your organization can avoid them. Volunteers need someone to come to with questions about assignments, procedures, problems, etc. Giving people thoughtful assignments and clearly communicating roles ahead of time will make for busy, content volunteers.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

As a nonprofit technology consultant, I spend a lot of time talking with people about their systems, staffing, and business processes. The problem, as she told the story, was Alan. But once those silos are built, it takes time and trust to break them down. The good news is that it’s not that hard to turn things around.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Whether it’s finding the right candidates, having to wrangle their department to “get on board” with the details, or just spending so much time running the entire process, everyone agreed: RFPs can be a pain. The good news is that they don’t have to be, and it doesn’t take much to improve your experience. State the problem.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. Twitter is not for every nonprofit.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 16, 2020

In 2019, only 19% of first-time donors gave a second time. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to convert one-time donors to monthly supporters. Using Subscription Giving SM , which focuses on treating donors as subscribers, you can retain the new donors you attract for the long term. . Giving Club Email Template .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Now three months into 2021, it's time to check in on your progress with your 2021 New Year's Resolutions. As a reminder, here is a list of 70 possible resolutions for leaders. Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Now that we are halfway through 2021, it's time to check in on your progress with your 2021 New Year's Resolutions. As a reminder, here is a list of 70 possible resolutions for leaders. Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

This leads to better communication, and over time, a more organized set up so you won’t be overwhelmed by where to go for the data you need in the moment. Whatever the case, if your organization doesn’t keep your taxonomy tidy, you’ll spend more time querying and comparing reports than finding the data you need the first time.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

By necessity, the sector focuses on the negatives—the systems that are broken, the problems that need solving, the issues that are underfunded. Thus, the sector is faced with a paradox—our job is to focus on the world’s most wicked problems, yet constantly doing so can inhibit our ability to imagine a different future.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2013

Although these positive developments are possible, the Urban Institute Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy and the National Council of Nonprofits are well aware that there are many challenges and problems that have wormed their way into the system. Failing to pay is not a simple problem, though. 13, Fig 7). It takes on many forms.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With 2024 fast approaching, it's a good time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2024.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 3, 2013

I''m tired of the news. Browsing the headlines on The New York Times , CNN , USA Today , and Google News'' sites is one long litany of horror: Murder. Things will not get better unless we see news stories that describe our challenges and possible solutions. Selfishness. Fighting in Congress. Natural disasters.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

The problem might be something you’ve never considered. ENA Culture Statements Staff The Emergency Nurses Association will seek at all times to foster and maintain a culture of excellence, commitment, empowerment, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. Maybe stale programming is stopping the love? Could the issue be trust?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve. The most unexpected sources can accelerate discovery when ideas come together in new ways.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Working from home, whether full-time or on a hybrid schedule, may have increased in popularity due to the pandemic, but this trend is expected to stick around. There are a variety of online tools to help you manage your time, organize responsibilities, and prioritize your work. When confronted with a problem, try setting a time limit.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

The real problem comes when you don’t tell the donor what you did with their gift, particularly before you ask for another donation, or you fail to even thank them for their donation. The issue we uncovered was actually a case of bad timing. What if donors making gifts since that time weren’t receiving their thank-you letters?

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2013

Caravan Studios , a new division of TechSoup, has been hosting a series of "Generator" discussions with Bay Area nonprofits. The Generators focus on how technology can alleviate some of the problems or difficulties nonprofits face in their daily operations. and the guests are experts within their respective fields.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A tech staff, with some time on their hands, could have an out-of-the-box AI interacting with your members fairly quickly. A bot that integrates with your data will require more time and expertise. Identify the Bot’s Mission Don’t waste time and effort tackling this initiative without clear objectives.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! If you’re a nonprofit news junkie, have a look at all our Nonprofit Technology News pieces from this past year. They can go straight to work to create useful apps and other tools for solving social problems.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The good news is that great stories are all around you. There are some universal elements to any compelling story, whether they’re in books, the news, articles, blogs, or movies. Plot/Desire: In any good story, there’s a problem that becomes part of the plot of the story. And the hero has a desire to overcome that problem.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling book, Leading With Heart. They communicate bad news early so it doesn’t become a larger problem. These toxic behaviors are obvious.

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Candid

JULY 13, 2023

Letters of inquiry (LOI) If you’re new to fundraising and grant writing, you may have not heard the term letter of inquiry , or LOI. Honestly, when you do, it’s good news. In this case, you may be asked to complete a LOI to show whether you meet the grant criteria, so time is not wasted on a full proposal. Needs statement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Here’s the good news: with preparation and a pulse on the right data and information, it is possible to get a handle on the task and get a big picture of your organization’s needs. Building a website can be costly and time-consuming. What problems are you trying to solve? Content to be relocated elsewhere on your site.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

It’s time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news again! It’s called the TechBridge Nonprofit Exchange and it is designed to address the problem of grantmakers’ reluctance to fund infrastructure improvements for charities. The New FCC Ruling on Net Neutrality. Earlier this month the U.S.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this piece, I aim to demystify how exactly Candid goes about collecting better and more timely data and numerous ways we offer data that will help nonprofits achieve their missions for free or at a discount. Add real-time data. The best data There’s a lot of data about nonprofits and giving out there, so what makes Candid different?

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TechImpact

JULY 15, 2014

The next time your nonprofit is having a difficult time deciding on a solution to a problem, check your CRM, and bring together a focus group of dedicated volunteers, event attendees, or social engagers to discuss the problem. Industry News Social Tech nonprofit nonprofit technology nonprofits npTech volunteers'

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

As extreme weather makes front-page headlines year-round, each news cycle brings fresh evidence that we are living in unprecedented times. Seeing a problem—like the February earthquake in Turkey and Syria —many will act to mitigate it. Thinking big on climate change There is good news.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 6, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology See a problem? July 6, 2007 Deborah, is, as per usual, diplomatic in her discussion of the site " Sustainable Nonprofit ", which is a new(?) I think the time has come to think differently.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 8, 2014

And chances are that “somewhere” will not be a happy place, since time and money will have been spent on outcomes that the staff and the board of directors find disappointing. The good news is everyone wants to be involved with sharing your nonprofit’s story, from the board to the executive director to the staff. Lack of Direction.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

budget, team members, skillsets, technology, time, emotional support). Why burnout is rampant in the nonprofit sector Burnout is a problem everywhere; however, there is reason to believe the nonprofit sector is being hit especially hard. How to beat burnout The good news is that burnout isn’t inevitable or irreversible.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

With 2021 fast approaching, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Leading With Heart. They communicate bad news early so it doesn’t become a larger problem.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

“ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Eastern time, the technology provider noticed that donation forms were loading slowly or not at all, and soon many communities were unable to process donations. For its part, Kimbia’s technology team tried to fix the problem.

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