.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

That’s a question every association CEO should be able to answer. Allow plenty of time on the agenda for the financial staff to explain when and how statements will be available, review banking, investment, and auditing arrangements, and answer questions. Describe the board development programs that will be available in the future.

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Raise Law Associations Director 419

sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

As a grantmaker, questions are your tools. But are you asking the right questions? We will also give you seven questions to ask yourself about your questions, to make sure they are relevant, clear, respectful, and useful. Why Change Up Your Questions? Does this question reflect the mission of my organization?

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Application Review Evaluation Reflection 77

The Storytelling Non-profit

JULY 25, 2020

I recently ran a survey in our community to ask folks what their big challenges are these days and what would feel like an absolute miracle to do inside their fundraising or communications program. The current reality we find ourselves in is deeply impacting our ability to make decisions about our fundraising and communications programs.

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Question Reflection Results Storytelling 41

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

In light of these advances, it’s time for your nonprofit to consider developing its own online recurring giving program. As a corollary to the cash-flow point, a mature recurring donation program can also help an organization improve its long-range planning and decision-making. Develop and Promote Your Own Recurring Giving Program.

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Donation Retention Gift Philanthropy 349

Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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Proposal Green Grant Summary 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

It also includes an excellent set of terrific questions to discover impact, but there are many different methods for this type of reflective learning after completing an event, communications strategy, or program. Ask team members to reflect on their lessons learned. Share your examples in the comments below.

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Reflection Practice Results Storytelling 119

Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Case Management Tools Measure impact A unified solution to help you collect actionable program data, develop comprehensive reports, and share how you’re impacting your community. Advanced features enable you to compare program impact, conduct in-depth analysis, and automate report delivery to stakeholders.

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Tools Management Los Angeles Demonstration 52

Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

One question you can ask is: “ What impact do you want your organization to make ?” Consider additional questions such as “What programs and services are most effective?” Answering such questions will help leverage your staff, time, and resources. You implement a new training program and offer additional benefits.

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Data Metrics Measure Goal 81

NCE Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Some of the students already work at nonprofits while others hope to when they are done with the program. A couple of key questions that arose with both groups were: Should you schedule future posts to social media? You need to be able to reply to questions and inquiries for people who respond. You still need to be social.

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Reflection Social Media Measure Lecture 124

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Create a personalized chatbot to interact with members, answer questions, and offer customized recommendations. Build a mentorship program with ChatGPT as a matching assistant. Eliza was a natural language processing program created to explore the dynamics of conversation between humans and machines. This is Chat’s contribution.

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Las Vegas Language Interaction Associations 221

.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Applying reflection, reasoning, and individual experience to problem-solving is not part of the Summit supercomputer program, but it is an approach that is invaluable in making advantageous business decisions. Ask probing questions, consider a variety of opinions, including ideas that may be unpopular, and insist on objective analysis.

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Skills Collaboration Communication Team 221

sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2024

While most university-bound students apply to their four-year school of choice with the intent of completing a program of study and attaining a degree, a community college student’s “why” is typically neither as clear nor as linear. Simply put, should community college students be expected to complete or not?

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Student Measure Illinois Education 74

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

But is this the right question? Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. The data collected is usually owned by the grantmaker, not questioned, and not shared back with the grantee or any larger community.

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 86

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here are some questions that can help you measure volunteer impact: Did you have enough qualified and engaged volunteers? Did your volunteers have an impact on your program goals? Did your volunteer program save money for your organization? Can you track what you need to reach your goals?

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Volunteer Report Demonstration Activities 86

Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In a conversation with Candid insights, WAWF president and CEO Dr. Tamara Wilds Lawson highlighted key findings and reflected on the challenges faced by Black women and Black gender-expansive leaders. Metro Area Nonprofit Sector , in which 36 presidents, CEOs, and executive directors shared their experiences.

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Leadership Washington Local Nonprofit 98

.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

The categories that are represented should reflect qualities that directors bring to the board as well as characteristics that will enhance the organization’s growth and development. Those achievements reflect your organization’s quality and imply a standard of excellence. Formal orientation programs are great.

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Mentoring Director Associations Professional 221

Candid

MARCH 19, 2024

A nonprofit can earn a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Seal for its nonprofit profile on Candid’s GuideStar by sharing information about its mission, programs, financials, leadership, and/or goals and metrics. Here are some of the most popular questions posed during the webinar, accompanied by short video clips. Yes, absolutely.

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Story Profile Metrics Benefit 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Now let’s take a moment to consider this value in terms of fundraising, marketing, and program execution. Recruit Volunteers: The first step in any volunteer program is to find volunteers. Giveffect, for example, offers online applications with options to customize fields and questions. Process Volunteers. Supervise Volunteers.

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Volunteer Management Tips Application 278

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Each year, the Blackbaud Institute invites leading experts in the world of social good to reflect on current trends, giving insights to stay ahead of the curve. ask questions like “How does this gathering further educate about our mission?” Rather than asking “How do we get them to give more money?”

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Reflection Mentoring Goal Culture 91

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

These rituals also help me set-up systems for consistent reflection and positive habit change throughout the new year. My journal is not only an annual planning and goal-setting tool but also supports daily reflection as the year progresses. The five-year journal helps you look back as you look ahead. Keeping Resilient in 2021.

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Journal Reflection Facilitation Technique 148

sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

As we make the transition into 2024, I have been reflecting a lot on the last year as well as my dreams for the year ahead. That is why addressing our employees’ wellbeing is so critical and inherently linked to our ability to inspire their engagement in our CSR programs. The most natural place to start is with connection.

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Philanthropy Measure Influence Trend 77

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List. also use it as a reflection as the year progresses.

Professional 111

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

I also served on the program advisory committee. Rather than start at the beginning, I’m starting at the end by sharing some tips for a formal reflection process that can lead to improving results of a project or event. A structured reflection process generates insights about what worked and what could be improved.

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Practice Thailand Asia Reflection 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2013

Reflections and Notes from Personal Democracy Forum 2013. When I look at the program, I feel like I get about 50% of it and the rest is deliciously outside my area of expertise. And because of that, I learned about communities crowdfunding their parks and recycling programs. The 50% conference rule. That’s how I ended up at PdF.

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Reflection Personal PDF Conference 92

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Essential Details for every gala invitation Headline: Captivate with a catchy title that reflects your event’s theme and purpose. Event Description : Briefly highlight your cause, program highlights, and why guests shouldn’t miss it. Provide various ways for guests to reach you for questions or clarifications.

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Captivate Headline Sponsor Contact 52

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

The group was also joined by an NLA (formerly American Humanics) alumna from the first class, Lanette Rugis, who brought her wisdom and the history of the program to the students, as well as keeping our bellies full and happy! We were also so lucky to have Lanette Rugis, an alumni of our program, to serve and to guide us.

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Reflection Leadership Student Classroom 40

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Each year, the Blackbaud Institute invites leading experts in the world of social good to reflect on current trends, lending their insights to stay ahead of the curve. ask questions like “How does this gathering further educate about our mission?” Rather than asking “How do we get them to give more money?”

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Game Reflection Mentoring Goal 73

Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2023

In this webinar follow-up, Kristal Frazier answers your pressing questions on DEI donor best practices. Question: I am preparing to take on a leadership role in DEI for a large organization. Question: Should we be striving to achieve diversity among our individual donor pool? Best of luck!

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Audience Practice Fundraising Profile 80

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Here are some questions to ask yourself: How long does it take for your grantees to fill out your application? If your application has not changed in more than three years, it may not reflect your current goals, strategies, or priorities. Limit mid-cycle reporting to a phone call with the program manager.

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Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 93

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List. also use it as a reflection as the year progresses.

Professional 96

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 96

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning. Learning, we do naturally. Data is a decision.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 70

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Recently, Jennifer Ahern Lammer who is the program director for the Alliance of Nonprofit Management , shared several good design points developed by Peter York from TCG and how she applies it. There are many ways to do this, but try to avoid the “Q/A of the Expert at the End,” and facilitate discussion that is more reflective.

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Training Train Reflection Design 98

Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Getting the Most out of your Social Learning Program. Statements like, “how do we make our learning program work for us?” ” But, how do you get your learning program up to speed? Unfortunately, I cannot answer this question for you. Undoubtedly, you have heard it before. Clear Direction.

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Learning Program Social Learning Environment 61

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

Both conference marked the end of an 18-month capacity building program that trained more than 220 NGOs in Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia on how to use social media effectively to advance civil society goals. See the above video, created by team in Tunisia, which summarizes the program.) Design for Flexibility. Poster Sessions.

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Morocco Tunisia Reflection Conference 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2011

I couldn’t resist the opportunity to facilitate workshops in the context of a leadership program. But the best part was the chance to work with Ellie Schindelman , director of education, who is a dynamic trainer – on the design of the program. Some reflections: Health Organizations: Social Media.

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Social Media Reflection Leadership Media 96

Candid

MAY 18, 2022

She also curates Giving in America , conducts research on the history of philanthropy, and participates in programs such as their Power of Giving symposium and special programs like Stories of Black Philanthropy: Treasures from the National Museum of American History. . Giving in America opened on Giving Tuesday 2016. .

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History America Giving Museum 98

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

You might identify a new area of need or a more efficient way to make an impact, but if you pivot your programs and donors don’t understand why, you risk losing their trust. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you’re likely due for a rewrite. Do you offer any new programs?

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Examples Language Iowa Nonprofit 95