EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

The answer to that last question is almost certainly your website. Answering these questions will be a great way to get started making UX improvements across your website. A clearly-defined structure for your website will help to keep everything organized and make it easy to tidy up in the future. Is everything clearly labeled?

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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 67

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

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 82

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

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We reflected. Recent evidence from the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) indicates that grantmakers are asking the same questions with slight differences across funders, wasting a significant amount of a nonprofit's time during the application process. Corporate Delegation and Oversight, Organizational Structure (5 percent).

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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

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 19, 2022

As you examine your organization, reflect upon these questions and consider the following factors of an innovative association: . The association decided on Nimble AMS for its innovative ability to handle complex membership structures, continuous upgrades, and excellent customer support. Be a trailblazer. Stick to your values.

Associations 117

Associations Adopt United States Survey 117

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

If your nonprofit has a large following on LinkedIn and a signature program that is well-known to the public, then a Showcase Page could be worth time and effort. Breaking news that communicates the story of your mission and programs. Currently, the limit is 100 invitations per month. For example: 1.

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Linkedin Practice Social Media Sponsor 363

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.) And, indeed we had journalists present.

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Morocco Tunisia Reflection Conference 100

.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. Because the extent of the governor’s legal authority was questionable, the messages were mixed and confusing. Pre-COVID, we had a program called the Milwaukee Kitchen Cabinet.

Milwaukee 221

Milwaukee Story Share Wisconsin 221

Forum One

JULY 29, 2021

Naming an organization, project, program, or event is much like naming a new pet or baby: important but challenging. There are lots of questions to answer and stakeholders to be consulted and informed. These tips are relevant not only for naming an organization, but for any product, service, event, or program.

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Arts Fun Proposal Consultant 89

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Implementing these five strategies into your current nonprofit organizations DEI initiatives will ensure that your organization is critically thinking about and including the community you serve into all layers of your organizational structure. Don’t just know and understand your community, adjust and accommodate programs accordingly.

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Strategy Help Demographics Environment 98

Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

The reactionary funding of Black leaders and communities raises a critical question: what is possible when we build sustainable funding ecosystems that affirm the genius of Black leaders and sufficiently resource them to develop and deploy world-changing solutions? Listen and respond to Black leaders.

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Green Pledge Alternative Fund 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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Program Learning Social Learning Environment 61

CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

ChatGPT is an advanced AI language model that processes vast amounts of information to generate responses to questions and statements entered by the user. and learns not only about the content of that data but also how the words and phrases in it have been structured. What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT can’t generate effective emails on its own.

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Examples email Communication Language 83

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. The secret is in the structure and design of the small group exercises. Reflection. So, you have to design for that.

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Training Train Reflection Design 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?

Examples 95

Examples Language Iowa Nonprofit 95

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

These action steps are designed to correspond with the developmental stage of your fundraising program. Not all fundraising programs look alike. Let’s move to specific actions based on the developmental stage of your fundraising program. The post starts off with general guidance. Having a monetary goal is fundamental.

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Action Report Practice Fundraising 73

Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Operations & Leadership Programs Nonprofit Membership Models: The What, Why, and How 10 min read Read Now 3. Outline Governance and Prioritize Development Whether your association operates with a board of directors, committees, or specific leadership roles, a well-structured governance plan sets the stage for effective decision-making.

Associations 52

Associations Practice Strategy Leadership 52

EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here! Protecting the environment or cutting taxes for billionaires?”

Advocacy 143

Advocacy Local Audience Poll 143

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

1) 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.” I also use it as a reflection as the year progresses.

Professional 140

Professional Personal Croatia Build 140

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Your vision for your new organization probably includes vibrant programs, happy donors, tons of community support, and the opportunity to change lives. Here is the first critical question to ask before you do anything else: WHY will your nonprofit exist? Sit down and write out the answers to these questions.

Nonprofit 111

Nonprofit gMail Money Foundation 111

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The drivers of hunger include conflict, climate collapse, and chronic structural inequality that systematically excludes vulnerable communities from decision-making and benefits some to the detriment of most. Ending hunger requires changing political, economic, and social power structures. Hunger is not inevitable.

Collaboration 76

Collaboration Challenge Hunger Kenya 76

Media Cause

JULY 20, 2022

These are just a few of the questions that will help paint a picture for us paid search professionals here at Media Cause who want to help support your nonprofit with Google Ad Grants. Google Ad Grants is a Google program that provides qualifying nonprofits with $10,000 of free ad spend each month. What is Google Ad Grants?

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Grant Google Help Search 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. for my journal or my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” As the part of my monthly review, I reflect on my themes and habits to improve.

Professional 114

Professional Build Journal Facilitation 114

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.

Strategy 82

Strategy Fundraising Philanthropy Nonprofit 82

The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

This includes an optimized website that’s mobile-friendly and easy to navigate, strategic use of search engine optimization (SEO) to increase visibility during times of high public interest, and an established monthly giving program to facilitate the transition from one-time to recurring donations. This builds a connection.

Support 52

Support Donor Community Retention 52

Blue Fox

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Over the past month, we’ve answered these questions a lot: How will changes to the federal overtime law will affect my organization? Take a look at each of your staff member’s compensation and overall staffing structure. Can you shift program calendars for more consistent week to week staffing needs?

Law 96

Law Minnesota Nonprofit Industry 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Some reflections from David here ). David La Piana has been a long-time consultant to scores of nonprofits as well as with the OE program, helping nonprofits develop strategic plans. Business plans are not difficult to measure and the process is a discipline process of asking questions. Did the organization make decisions?

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Review Business Nonprofit Measure 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. My colleague, Wendy Harman , was also inspired by Chris Brogan’s technique, but she takes it deeper and includes daily reflection questions.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

JANUARY 28, 2018

What you see here are a few notes that reflect my individual experience. As far as I can ascertain, this series was the first in which grant makers and nonprofit grant recipients came together in equal numbers and met as peers for reflective structured dialogue. Working toward useful standards of measurement.

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Evaluation Grant Data Boston 52

Global Giving

APRIL 25, 2020

Consider the following questions. Do you have an appropriate question in mind? Trying to create a machine learning model without a clear question in mind is like trying to take a trip without a destination in mind. Machine learning models that make predictions to answer their questions usually need labeled training data.

Learning 69

Learning Model Nigeria Spam 69

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Our latest 4th edition of the Nonprofit Trends Report reflects a set of organizations struggling with this imbalance while navigating a rapidly-changing future. Of the surveyed nonprofit employees, roles included responsibility for programs, fundraising, grants management, technology, HR/office, or marketing.

Trend 111

Trend Report United Kingdom Australia 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 18, 2012

Note from Beth : In March, I had the pleasure of co-presenting at the GEO Conference (Grantmakers for Effective Organizations) with Kathy Reich, Director, Organizational Effectiveness Program at the Packard Foundation and Jared Raynor, Director of Evaluation at TCC Group, that helped OE analyze its “goldmine” of grantee data.

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Strategy Public Evaluation Foundation 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 5, 2022

During these past two years, the pandemic inspired many of us to question what we value, therefore, making for an ideal time to read, Be Where Your Feet Are , the book by Scott O’Neil. The pandemic has forced us to check ourselves, slow down, and even to pause time and space to reflect on the lives we were leading,” says O’Neil. “The

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