Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

Sound familiar? Anyone can and will burn out if they are placed in an environment with too many demands and not enough resources. Reflect on the demands your job places on you—can any be removed? Also consider the demands you might be placing on yourself (e.g., If so, you’re not alone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. Flickr Photo by AnEye4Pictures. The GEO community is united by a common drive to challenge the norm in pursuit of better results. – Guest post by Stefan Lanfer.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

One way to do that is to come from a place of humility. . So, when you’re writing your appeals and other communications, go back to how you want to do your work, how you want your team to do that work (because your internal culture should reflect those values too), and what you really want to communicate about your nonprofit to supporters. .

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

This sounds like a great campaign idea, when it comes to asking for donations, but according to Giving In A Digital World , the fad may not be as popular with consumers as it is with businesses. Image courtesy of Marketing. In 2011, comScore survey only reported 6.2% of people with a mobile device using the technology to scan a QR code.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

If this sounds like a lot for your organization, don’t worry! Here are our top recommendations for generating effective CTAs: Make sure the language reflects the intended next step: There’s nothing more frustrating than being taken to a resource that doesn’t match up with the language of the CTA.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Here are a few ideas we would use to create relatable courses in this scenario: Scenery and visuals that reflect the organization. Examples, questions, and scenarios that reflect what the learner will encounter. Language and conversations that reflect the learner’s experience. would be logged (on the same day).

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

Gatherings large and small were discouraged and in some places banned. In the “Pay and Benefits” category, employee positivity in 2020 (as seen in 2021’s numbers) likely reflected relief at continued employment, as well as more liquid cash because limited spending opportunities on luxuries as restaurant dining and travel were curtailed.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Our members were privileged to hear their reflections on a unique time in their organizations’ history and how the pandemic’s impact reshaped their future. Fortunately, because the association already staffed a hotline, an infrastructure was in place. “We This exchange of ideas is a powerful partnership for everyone involved. “On

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Note from Beth: Last week, I wrote a reflection on a CNET article called "Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0," musing about the solution. Where Twestival Global focused all of its energy on one cause, on one day; Twestival Local, taking place the weekend of 10-13 September 2009, has the potential to impact hundreds of causes.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 26, 2019

And when I went too far over the edge, she’d give me a well-placed kick. In others, like the Community Issue Exhibition process, I was there as a fundraiser, networker, and sounding board for our brilliant team as they went deeper and further with community than I knew how to go. In all these projects, I had to take a risk.

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Candid

JUNE 16, 2022

Though it sounded cynical and harsh, it also rang true. Making long-term investments, placing an emphasis on unrestricted support. . Takeaways and discussion questions conclude each section, providing a useful tool for facilitating dialogues for reflection and learning. Supporting organizing and movement-building efforts. .

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 16, 2021

Luckily, Jordan and Harold Grinspoon Foundation were able to execute a plan they already had in place in case of emergency, even though the plan wasn’t formed with a global pandemic in mind. Most innovation happens when you least expect it,” Jordan reflected. We had to completely rethink what it is we do for our community.”.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

At the end of a recent strategic planning retreat, each participant shared brief reflections on the day. Reviewing the results gives board and staff members the opportunity to reflect on organizational strengths and challenges, which helps them understand what is most important to focus on at the retreat. Get in touch. .

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Q: Does this copy start in the right place? It’s where you set the emotional tone, establish the context of time and place, and let the audience know that this content is for them. Or do these opening lines just reflect your own process of writing your way to the thing you really wanted to say? Q: How does it sound?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2012

It sounds like science fiction, but let me share a few examples I heard about at the conference. This concept was second place winner of the Microsoft Imagine Cup Grants program (which is part of Microsoft’s YouthSpark Initiative that encourages young entrepreneurs and philanthropists.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Align Your Mission and Vision Statements It doesn’t matter how many sound strategic principles you put into place: If you can’t clearly explain what your association’s mission is, it’s all going to be for naught. Here are seven different elements that any association strategy—including yours—should include.

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OneCause

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. Now the vast majority of the US donor population is familiar with and comfortable with getting on Zoom (or some equivalent) to watch a show.

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OneCause

OCTOBER 4, 2021

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. Now the vast majority of the US donor population is familiar with and comfortable with getting on Zoom (or some equivalent) to watch a show.

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OneCause

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. Now the vast majority of the US donor population is familiar with and comfortable with getting on Zoom (or some equivalent) to watch a show.

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OneCause

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. Now the vast majority of the US donor population is familiar with and comfortable with getting on Zoom (or some equivalent) to watch a show.

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OneCause

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. Now the vast majority of the US donor population is familiar with and comfortable with getting on Zoom (or some equivalent) to watch a show.

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2021

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. Now the vast majority of the US donor population is familiar with and comfortable with getting on Zoom (or some equivalent) to watch a show.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 29, 2014

What is even more valuable to many of us would be sound advice on navigating a career path. Nothing takes the place of being there!" It gave me inspiration to pursue areas that make my heart tick, provided insight on what not to do for a degree, and let me see Chicago. One thing I would love to tell donors is that not donating is okay.

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OneCause

OCTOBER 15, 2021

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. Now the vast majority of the US donor population is familiar with and comfortable with getting on Zoom (or some equivalent) to watch a show.

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OneCause

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. Now the vast majority of the US donor population is familiar with and comfortable with getting on Zoom (or some equivalent) to watch a show.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

If you already have a plan in place, it’s time to pull it back up and review the hard numbers. Sample SMART fundraising goals Reflect on Your Focus Areas Begin by asking yourself some key questions related to your goals and focus areas. That sounds much more reasonable and impactful. How have things been coming along?

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OneCause

JANUARY 5, 2023

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. Now the vast majority of the US donor population is familiar with and comfortable with getting on Zoom (or some equivalent) to watch a show.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

I know, this can sound pretty basic, but there are a lot of organizations out there that haven’t tapped into this form of marketing and dare I say, fundraising. Define your mission, vision, and values: Your branding should always reflect the mission, vision, and values of your organization.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

This is our reflective moment, Devyn. And as soon as I started listening to it, it was so visual and so powerful that I thought, wouldn’t it be interesting to try to illuminate her narrative with some ambient sound, as we call it. And I didn’t add sounds to the white people’s perspective, for the most part.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2014

I’m facilitating and presenting on a panel session at the Opera America National Conference taking place in San Francisco this week with Guillaume DeCugis, CEO of Scoop.It It may sound counter-intuitive but we need to use technology. and Sean Waugh, San Francisco Opera. I don’t think that tools alone can do it alone.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Google undoubtedly grew tired of updating and developing two tools that couldn’t accurately reflect the type of complex user journeys we see today, where people switch between apps, mobile browsers, and desktops frequently. Moreover, GA4 is optimized for collecting lots of data, with much of the analysis taking place outside the platform.

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OneCause

JANUARY 4, 2022

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. Now the vast majority of the US donor population is familiar with and comfortable with getting on Zoom (or some equivalent) to watch a show.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

While some appeals favor stories while others lean toward stats, the pitch is fundamentally the same: help us make the world a better place by supporting our work. Pitchfall #1: You sound like a robot. You sound like every other organization out there. Pitchfall #5: You sound like a talking tagline.

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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. Don’t worry, it might sound fancy, but it’s just a smart way to organize your fundraising efforts for a large scale project.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

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. As they wait, organizations, ideas, and potential progress suffer, and the riskier and newer a proposal feels, the more it is placed in the wait-and-see category.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

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. While the terms sound similar, text-to-donate and text-to-give are distinct categories of mobile fundraising.

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OneCause

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. Now the vast majority of the US donor population is familiar with and comfortable with getting on Zoom (or some equivalent) to watch a show.

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