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Present a problem, a solution, and a helpful action that the supporter can take. Keep in mind that the solution should be realistic and match the scale of the problem. Crafting smart and effective emails can be challenging. Every list is different and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to writing effective emails. Luckily, there are a few tried-and-true principles to guide your writing. Once you've got something drafted, take the time to test your emails. MORE
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If that were the case, then the symposia, orientations, and conversations would solve the problem, but they don’t. Associations that don’t fix this cultural and system problem will be at a disadvantage. MORE
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But all too often, foundations, corporate grantmakers, and donors end up unintentionally causing problems instead of helping to solve them. Here are five common ways foundations cause more problems than they solve: Providing short-term funding for a long-term outcome. These practices may be so deeply rooted in a funder’s culture that they are practiced without anyone realizing the problems they may be causing as a result. The nature of philanthropy is a want to help. MORE
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
If that were the case, then the symposia, orientations, and conversations would solve the problem, but they don’t. Associations that don’t fix this cultural and system problem will be at a disadvantage.
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.
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The problem is the only way Facebook has found to make money is by treating all entities on the site as advertisers and charging them to share their content. WATCH THIS VIDEO.
Connection Cafe
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In philanthropy, one way you see leadership is in someone’s response to a problem or issue – instead of saying, “Who will fix this?” When you put that tapestry together, you have a powerful way to solve problems and advance social change.
Byte Technology
MAY 4, 2017
In Part I of “Quick Fixes to Common WordPress Problems” we looked into five of the most frequently encountered hiccups that occur for both beginning users and well-versed pros.
Byte Technology
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But take heart when it happens: the very fact that you’ve encountered a problem speaks to the estimable beauty of the WordPress program and the myriad options it has for everything from customized design to sleek, no-fuss themes and so much more.
Byte Technology
MAY 31, 2016
To begin, consider using a program that monitors your site 24/7 and instantly reports problems when and if they occur. The post Time is Money: Solutions for Monitoring Problems With Your Website appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog.
SocialFish
OCTOBER 15, 2014
EVERY SINGLE younger generation is blamed as the problem as they enter adulthood. The younger generation is NEVER the problem. That’s the real problem. The entrance of the Millennials may be highlighting the problem, but they themselves are not the problem.
Connection Cafe
JULY 8, 2014
In order to better navigate your content marketing journey, join our July 16th webinar when we’ll discuss these 6 nonprofit content marketing problems solved by a written content strategy: 1. Post by Russell Sparkman, CEO / Producer at FusionSpark Media, Inc.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
The post Why Google Might Be the Answer to Your Problems appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. At Nonprofit Hub, we use Google for everything—and I mean everything. From our calendars, to our email accounts, to important documents and spreadsheets, Google is our best friend. And why wouldn’t it be? Google gives you virtually unlimited storage, easy sharing and compatibility with tons of apps and websites all for FREE.
Robert Weiner
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
People and process problems frequently masquerade as technology problems. In fact, in many cases, what seem like problems with a particular piece of technology are actually due to issues with people, processes, or overall technology strategy. Copyright P. Mueller [link].
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2012
Today, I feature a guest post by Garret Kramer: The Problem-solving Fast Track By Garret Kramer Author of Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life In virtually every business, organization, or family in the world today, people are doing their best to solve problems.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 5, 2017
Different Ways Nonprofits Are Using Design Thinking to Solve Problems and Achieve Impact. After having have had some early success, they were being confronted with criticism of lack of awareness of the scale or scope of the problem.
SocialFish
JULY 31, 2014
Below are the aforementioned 5 problems, and I’ve attempted to provide a solution to help you remedy the problems. The problem: The initial inclination when building an online community is volume. The problem: People are busy.
SocialFish
JULY 31, 2014
Below are the aforementioned 5 problems, and I’ve attempted to provide a solution to help you remedy the problems. The problem: The initial inclination when building an online community is volume. The problem: People are busy.
AFP Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2013
The Chicken and Egg Problem of Nonprofit Social Media Measurement : My new job is forcing me to confront my arithmophobia/dyscalculia (I’m not sure which it actually is–basically any kind of numbers or math freaks me out) as well as my loathing of Excel and I admit it’s almost pleasurable.
SocialFish
MARCH 21, 2013
Dan Pallotta talks about a deep problem we face in the nonprofit community. I’m going to post this without initial comment, except that this reminds me of our mantra that “nonprofit” is (read should be) a tax status, not a business model.
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JANUARY 14, 2015
Sargeant said the problem wasn’t just the board, but also who the board was selecting to lead the fundraising efforts. “A The post Admitting the Problem: Your Donor Retention Needs Work appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.
SocialFish
NOVEMBER 27, 2013
My new job is forcing me to confront my arithmophobia/dyscalculia (I’m not sure which it actually is–basically any kind of numbers or math freaks me out) as well as my loathing of Excel and I admit it’s almost pleasurable.
NetWits
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Your brand isn’t as simple as a logo or website. It’s a living, breathing and ever evolving thing that must resonate throughout all aspects of your organization. It’s intangible and emotional while at the same time tangible and based in real life.
SocialFish
JULY 31, 2013
I will be assisting Rick Johnston with his ASAE13 session in Atlanta on Monday on “Crowdsourcing for Problem Solving”, along with IdeaScale’s Josh Folk. Crowdsourcing for Problem Solving – Monday 8/5, 3:15 pm, Room B214. We need your help!
NonProfit Hub
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
But all too often, foundations, corporate grantmakers, and donors end up unintentionally causing problems instead of helping to solve them. Here are five common ways foundations cause more problems than they solve: Providing short-term funding for a long-term outcome. These practices may be so deeply rooted in a funder’s culture that they are practiced without anyone realizing the problems they may be causing as a result. The nature of philanthropy is a want to help.
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 31, 2014
And one of the biggest problems for nonprofits is finding that value through social media measurement. Transcript: The biggest problem is really measurement of social media. The post The Biggest Problem Nonprofits Face on Social Media appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
The Ice Bucket Challenge Won’t Solve Charity’s Biggest Problem - Dan Pallotta - Harvard Business Review So, are we looking at the future of charity? We are glimpsing the potential of momentary collective engagement, but at the same time, we are seeing the confining rules by which nonprofits must play, collectively imprisoned in an ancient way of thinking. The ALS Association is already being scrutinized to make sure it doesn’t spend a penny of the Ice Bucket money on anything but research.
Donor Search
AUGUST 18, 2015
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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
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Make sure that nothing gets overlooked or forgotten in the shuffle by using a checklist to keep your team organized and quickly spot anything that needs to be addressed before it causes a problem. #GivingTuesday is right around the corner!
NonProfit Hub
JULY 1, 2015
There is a problem with nonprofits today. Or as Eric Weinheimer might say, there is a problem with nonprofits “non-yesterday, non-tomorrow.” The title isn’t the only problem with nonprofits though. The post [MCON 2015] The Problem With Nonprofits ‘Non-Yesterday’ appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. a.k.a. today). Could something as simple as the title of our sector be crippling industry growth?
AFP Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2012
How Nonprofits Can Use Data to Solve the World’s Problems | TIME.com : Edna McConnell Clark, which doled out $53 million in grants this year, is among a legion of foundations pushing nonprofits into the data-driven future by awarding money to organizations that have found ways to turn their lofty stated goals into specific data points measuring impact.
AFP Blog
APRIL 5, 2013
The “Peace Corps for Geeks” Delivers Tech Solutions to Urban Problems - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly : Calling itself “the Peace Corps for Geeks,” the San Francisco–based nonprofit Code for America (CFA) is on a mission to help city government work better through technology.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 29, 2010
They are what design theorist Horst Rittel called “ wicked problems ”—complicated, continuously shifting issues where neither the problem nor the solution may be clear or stable. Source: Monitor Institute.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 21, 2010
I've questioned whether or not this a good way to find the best solutions for complex social problems, although it can certainly add a halo effect and spread a brand's message.
NonProfit Hub
MAY 26, 2015
To see why this process might not be in your best interest, check out the full article on Firespring.org >> The post Nonprofit Website Mistakes: The Problem with Failing to Research and Plan appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.
Museum 2.0
OCTOBER 3, 2011
The crux of his argument is this: make sure you are working on the most important problems in your field. He explains: If you do not work on an important problem, it's unlikely you'll do important work. Let me warn you, `important problem' must be phrased carefully.
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
AUGUST 24, 2018
Present a problem, a solution, and a helpful action that the supporter can take. Keep in mind that the solution should be realistic and match the scale of the problem. Crafting smart and effective emails can be challenging. Every list is different and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to writing effective emails. Luckily, there are a few tried-and-true principles to guide your writing. Once you've got something drafted, take the time to test your emails.
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. But these are problems that have plagued a.
Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2007
All the best problem solving techniques can be defeated by biases that get in the way of clear thinking. There are three we've seen often in our work that having a major impact on technical problem solving.
AFP Blog
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Microsoft Pri0 | Microsoft helping nonprofits solve technology problems with Imagine Cup | Seattle Times Newspaper: "Microsoft launched Imagine Cup Solve This on Monday. The Imagine Cup competition brings together student teams from around the world who build software. In the past few years, Microsoft has asked students to build software that helps advance the United Nations' Millennium
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Thought I'd polish up and post this blog entry on problem solving that's been hanging around half written. One of the things I notice working with our users is that some IT folks are born problem solvers and troubleshooters, and some aren't. Sitting in drizzly Seattle.
Tech Soup Blog
MAY 30, 2013
The Generators focus on how technology can alleviate some of the problems or difficulties nonprofits face in their daily operations. Interestingly, there were some common problems between the two different organization types.
Mobile Commons
MAY 23, 2012
Here’s a great example of how a text message campaign can encourage supporters to become reporters – informing people about important developments right as they happen. A new Pennsylvania law was recently passed that would require voters to show ID before voting. Working America is concerned that the law may have a negative effect on voter turnout, since 11% of Americans don’t have the kind of ID required by the law.
Wild Apricot Blog
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In this guest post, Amanda Kaiser offers some ideas for dealing with big and seemingly unsolvable problems so you can move forward again. membership
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