Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Grant makers and nonprofit professionals are now talking openly about some very painful (and inter-related) issues in philanthropy, such as. A Place Where You Can Speak Your Mind to That Foundation. The 2018 Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals Report: A Tale of Two Sectors. The state of grant seeking.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Most nonprofit professionals can relate to the idea of wearing many hats, some of which we don’t always feel super confident with, which is where a quick, no-nonsense guide to nonprofit storytelling can come in handy. Step 1: Understand story structure. Effective stories are told in a three-act structure. Meet Dewey: Part 1.

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EveryAction

JUNE 19, 2017

Organizations need a structured and effective way of following their grants throughout the grant's lifecycle so they can easily manage this very important revenue stream and track these funds in the same place as major gifts and other sources of revenue.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Needless to say, I’m sad about what is taking place in the region and disappointed that my trip to Tunisia has been rescheduled. I believe that social networking can do better by thinking about network structures, understanding roles of people, making organizations more sociable and blending social media. ” Widad E.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Many nonprofit professionals wear different hats, so allocating an employee’s time helps create program budgets and calculate indirect costs. Allocating employee time is the best place to start because other office expenses can follow. What about costs that are not salaries or other clearly allocated expenses?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

The same historical and cultural structures that have held back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in so many aspects of our lives are also mirrored in much of the nonprofit sector. Workstream priorities should reflect this knowledge. By: Yolanda F. Johnson, Founder of WOC, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

But inkind gifts can also be intangibles such as professional services and rent-free space for offices or programs. A tiny nonprofit was launching a capital campaign to buy land and build a modular structure to meet the needs of the immigrants they served. Your Board is an obvious place to start. Five bedrooms! Four bathrooms!

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. Preparation is key To effectively retain emergency donors, you must have a solid foundation in place.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

She encourages us, as sector professionals, to rethink our outdated problem-solving habits and stop making assumptions without acknowledgment and testing. Most really good proposals and reports often better reflect an organization’s capacity to hire a great grant writer or marketing expert than their ability to do great work.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2011

Leaders are proponents of professional development, and the vast majority of them value shared leadership — meaning an approach that is both inclusive and collaborative, and shares decision making and authority with others throughout the organization. In the words of one executive, personnel management is a "sucking bog.".

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MAY 3, 2022

However, asking more than once and in more than one place impacts organizations abilities to reach their goals or even exceed them in some occasions. In brief, to ask more than once and in different places. Setting a timeline and deadlines helps you develop a well-structured fundraising campaign. Don’t be shy.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of a well-crafted fundraising development plan. If you already have a plan in place, it’s time to pull it back up and review the hard numbers. As you reflect on these questions, feel free to update the answers accordingly in your fundraising plan.

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Blue Fox

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

When do changes need to be in place? Take a look at each of your staff member’s compensation and overall staffing structure. So, let’s say you’ve evaluated your staffing structure and the ‘thing’ that has to give is simply paying your employees more to maintain the hours they work.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Current budget numbers reflect your existing program commitments, not your aspirational ones. The capital reserve stays in place after construction and is restricted to building maintenance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2011

Last year, I used Chris Brogan’s “ Three Words &# to set some professional/personal goals for the year. The process is simple: Think of how you want to be successful in the coming year. Over the past decade, the Internet and social media have been one of my primary sources for professional learning.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Nonprofit professionals working in this sector of philanthropy cite a strong belief in their organization’s mission and daily activities as critical to continuing to make an impact, even in challenging times. Faith-based giving can be deeply reflective of a person’s belief. Finally, Katzen suggested staying the course. Chmiola, M.S.,

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

You know, a place that reflects who you are, where lifelong memories will be made, and where your bond as brothers and sisters will grow even stronger. These levels provide a clear structure for donors to understand how their contributions make a difference and encourage them to give at a level that feels meaningful to them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2012

I invited Lisa to reflect on her experience and share some advice as a blog post. Facebook had recently revamped its Groups, and it seemed like the perfect place to take the conversation for a spin. My staff and I invited many people in our networks and our professional communities who we felt were “ripe” for the conversation.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) arrived at similar results. Maybe a staff or board member was placed near them to engage in a “getting to know you better” dialogue that could be followed up on after the event. Funding structure. Reflect on ways to reduce the burden on staff. Constituent profiles.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is a capstone experience for students seeking the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. 2019 Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is a capstone experience for students seeking the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. 2018 Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2011

Ironically, it was my post “ Reflection on Networked Professional Learning &# where I linked to a post on Social Networks from Stephen Downes. It is less structured and more free form than browsing traditional hierarchies. So, how might Quora be useful to nonprofit professionals?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 18, 2007

It's a place on our website where our users and supporters can sign up for the information they want. It's also part of the professionalization of our communications (which I'm sure long term readers will notice). Finally, Papilia has a fully compliant opt-in structure that is based on permission-based communication.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2012

Lately, I have been working in far flung places which means long, very long airplane rides without Internet access! To establish new attention habits, start small, find a place in your routine for a new behavior, and repeat until paying attention has become a habit. Don’t make attention training so rigid that it destroys flow.

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Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

Did you know that 47% of HR professionals have said that retention is the top talent management challenge they face, closely followed by recruitment at 36%? You’ve come to the right place. Offer professional development and continued learning opportunities. Design a training/onboarding process that reflects your organization.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when doing so: Use background scenery and visuals that are reflective of your organization. Use language and conversations that are reflective of what learners will encounter. In a course about soliciting donations over the phone, don’t have the donor say “Hello. Thank you for calling my telephone.

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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

However, if you can take the time to reflect on where you want to go, then plan how you’ll get to a certain level or leverage an opportunity into a different playing field. Keep in mind that you can request a reference from other places you’ve worked, not only your most recent employer. . Coverage of professional development?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

Researchers have often referred to social enterprise structures as the “fourth sector” (after private, public, and nonprofit) because they combine charitable missions, corporate methods, and diverse social and environmental philosophies in ways that surpass the traditional business and philanthropy models (Billitteri, 2007).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Another possibility, though, is that evolving social structures will create a new “division of labor” that rewards those who make swift, correct decisions as they exploit new information streams and rewards the specialists who retain the skills of focused, deep thinking. “As One possible outcome is stagnation in innovation.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

While nonprofit professionals are a dedicated group of individuals passionate about making a difference in the world, it’s understandable that all these pressures lead to the nonprofit sector having the fifth highest turnover rate of any industry. Reynolds, Ph.D,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

Next week I'm doing a Webinar for Extension Professionals , a remix of 10 Steps to Association 2.0 Personal learning and reflection on and about your instructional topic. Point out each area of disagreement and why in a brief, non-rantish, professional manner. Professional development - reflect and learn about your work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. There are no systems in place, no dashboards or simple collection method. There not is a reflection process for analyzing success or failure to take into next use or campaign. Example of A/B Testing Results.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 19, 2017

Therefore, other factors such as program performance, governance structure, staff professionalism, fundraising efficiency, and other practices should be considered as part of the bigger picture. Looking at overhead alone is a poor way to measure a nonprofit organization’s overall performance (Letter to the Donors of America, 2014).

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 20, 2008

Most museum conferences are focused on professional learning and networking. The Congress exposed some places and issues in severe need of attention, but I fear these are indignations quickly raised, quickly forgotten. Early in the document, the declaration proclaims, "[Science centers] are safe places for difficult conversations."

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Museum 2.0

MAY 21, 2014

It has some of the same feel as the disconnected affection of people wishing you a happy birthday on Facebook, with professional reflection baked in. We have prioritized opening up to as many partners as possible through collaborative structures that scale. Participatory work can be very labor-intensive.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 15, 2015

Katie Bouton is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub and the founder and president of Koya Leadership Partners , a nationally recognized executive search firm committed to collaborating with nonprofit organizations to recruit and retain exceptionally talented and diverse professionals who can make a lasting impact.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2020

As a nonprofit professional, you’re probably all too familiar with some of the many ways in which technology has completely changed how work gets done in our sector. Internal changes like executive successions are good opportunities to take a close look at your technology since you’re already making structural updates.

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