VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

This is precisely why some hospitals retain an auxiliary to run the gift shop, while also maintaining an entirely separate volunteer corps, managed by staff, to fill patient care roles. Having an outside facilitator helps to ensure that all voices are heard and that the process keeps moving forward. Lessons from the Field.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Importance of Testimonials Testimonials are personal endorsements, typically in the form of a statement or story, that reflect a person’s experience with your nonprofit. Develop longer versions for your website and annual reports, and shorter snippets for social media posts or marketing flyers.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

We can learn through reflection and come to deeper understandings. It is voiced or expressed outwardly in society in some way. Professionals tasked with a knowledge role often organize what feels like chaos—to create structure and focus attention on the most important information. Learning, we do naturally.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 71

NTEN

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

I''m so excited to have these regular opportunities to report out from NTEN, share udpates about our work, and hear directly from all of you. Below is a full report from topics covered on the Town Hall call and questions raised from participants. How do our resources and communications provide a platform for new voices?

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Identify who owns that information and how to access it—generating a report in your CRM , collecting constituent testimonials, etc. Be mindful of passive voice. Active voice (“We will serve X constituents…”) creates dynamism and clear cause and effect, creating a feeling of movement and impact. Use a people-first approach.

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Storytelling Grant Tips Proposal 52

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We reflected. We listened to the "rising voices of the people we serve" as a foundation staffer framed it recently. At times those voices were passionately personal, at others they were mandates delivered through data. Data Handling, Overview, Measurement, Evaluation and Reporting (4 percent). Intern Roles (if any).

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Develop a Public Relations Plan Advocacy is about being the voice of change. 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. Don’t stop there!

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Associations Practice Strategy Leadership 52

Achieve

JANUARY 22, 2024

Because mid-level donations play an essential role in your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy, cultivating and stewarding strong mid-level donor relationships is vital. To help mid-level donors feel even more valued, allow them to voice their feedback through surveys or in your meetings. Reporting and analytics.

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Donor Advocacy Nonprofit Method 52

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

We look at the world around us and find outlets that reflect our philanthropic passions. In the 1937 Disney classic animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the Queen looks at her reflection and asks , “ Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?” As funders, many of us spend quite a bit of time looking outward.

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Foundation Report Advice Management 22

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

As we gain perspective following a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ll use this opportunity to reflect on what we’ve learned, and how to use those lessons to prepare us for the future. I’m looking forward to the session, Amplifying Underrepresented Voices in Tech. Register now to attend Nonprofit Summit on April 21.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

Implementing a robust and modern fund accounting system can save your team time, make reporting faster, and give you more opportunity to focus on impactful work. The biggest factors that affect timelines are the goals the organization is trying to accomplish and the number of stakeholders who need to have a voice in the conversation.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

The strategic planning process involves reflecting on your mission to identify your most important goals and determining the strategies you’ll use to reach them. When it comes to strategic planning, there are a few common hesitations that nonprofits voice throughout the process.

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Examples Guide Model Nonprofit 122

Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Environmental sustainability is an ongoing movement, and Earth Day is an excellent reminder of our role. The event gives passionate supporters a way to breathe and reflect. California State Park’s Virtual Earth Day Report helps them track their progress and record their impact for prizes.

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San Diego San Francisco California Conservancy 126

The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

The theme should clearly reflect the purpose of honoring and highlighting AAPI cultures. Voices That Inspire: Welcoming AAPI Luminaries to Your Stage When planning your AAPI Heritage Month event, consider inviting influential speakers and community leaders from within the Asian American and Pacific Islander community to participate.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 18, 2011

They are the same exact words and sentiments that fill reports and brochures buried in dusty drawers, often transcribed verbatim onto websites — and your readers know it. A blog is an opportunity not only to change static into dynamic, but also discover and share voices from your organization. They have no personality. Be patient.

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Create Management Storytelling Sudan 98

Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

Fifty-one percent of Americans reported mental health challenges at work since COVID-19 began, and 30% are fearful to report their mental health struggles to their employer. We’re bringing that honest conversation right to you with some new voices with a passion for nonprofit culture and employee wellness. .

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Culture Nonprofit Attitude Awareness 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

This blog post includes some reflections on the instructional design, delivery, and insights that I hope will inform the field building discussion taking place over at the Packard OE Program site. organizational change, and technology. Program Design. It is also important clarify these expectations with participants. We did this on Day 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Explores the ecosystem of data for social problem solving and the role philanthropy can play. The convening used participatory methods to identify topics for small group conversations related to the theme and was expertly facilitated by Allen Gunn from Aspiration. ( I wrote a reflection last week about the facilitation techniques here ).

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Here are a few tasks you might want to turn over to volunteers or recruit more volunteers for: Day-to-day office work or cleaning Door greeter roles Docent positions Event committee positions Event registration and ticketing Event set-up and clean-up In-kind donations collection Marketing and promotion tasks Fundraising tasks Teaching or tutoring.

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Volunteer Strategy Guide Local 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

And they worked! I wanted to capture a couple of reflections on the process as well as content learnings by way of this post. . The Valley Medical Foundation: This organization provided an example of the personal versus organizational voice issue that social media often brings up. Ant Trails As Learning Opportunities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

It also improves overall staff engagement because it gives everyone a voice. Then you reflect on the difference in creative energy – typically yes and has more of it. Stick to your facilitator role and encourage feedback, but prevent people from blasting others’ ideas. Basic Approaches.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 6, 2009

I managed the project in which we analyzed more than 17,000 victim and witness statements collected by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Liberia and compiled the data into a report entitled "Descriptive Statistics From Statements to the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission." Head office of the TRC in Monrovia, Liberia.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 25, 2016

Our Museum also produced a suite of online resources and reports that are impressive, honest, and comprehensive (though a bit tricky to navigate--I recommend using the search function). I recommend starting with the final report, No Longer Us and Them. Dr. Bernadette Peters' provocative 2011 report, Whose Cake is it Anyway?

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 18, 2011

Museums should make people feel welcomed and comfortable, be gracious and generous, design for a diversity of interests and needs, create situations that increase the likelihood of having a good conversation, and allow the time and space to let people reflect and imagine. Why do visitors still report discomfort, confusion, elitism, exclusion?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

This blog post is a roundup of the face-to-face we had last week in Houston to share some of the amazing lessons learned and some reflections. More and better partners, more and better relationships with reporters and more or better policy maker relationships. Member Voice Proxy: How will you make it memorable? and storify.

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Social Media Training Train Network 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2008

Dave Webb answered my musings about quantifying the intangible with a pointer to this report and observation. On Twitter, Kami Huyse pointed over to her reflections on this paper which lead me again to the paper itself. s voice louder than ever before. This is beginning resonates with online community roles in a way.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

I''ve seen this line of questioning almost completely disappear in the past two years due to many research studies and reports on the value and rise of participation, but in 2006-7, social media and participatory culture was still seen as nascent (and possibly a passing fad). I''d love to hear more peoples'' reflections on this.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Ordinary Americans not formally affiliated with any organization or cause are rising up to make their voices heard. At ACS CAN, we’re seeing this newly inspired level of activity reflected in our offline recruitment as well. In smaller organizations, responsibilities for both roles could fall on the shoulders of the same person.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

It has to be authentic, reflect the CEO's personality. It is not a "CEO" blog where she writes daily, but a blog that includes the voices of NTEN staff and members. Through his twitter account, he is able to easily first-hand reports and photos of the organization's work. He is using Twitter for donor accountability.

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Social Media Director India Media 99

Museum 2.0

APRIL 25, 2011

I've seen this line of questioning almost completely disappear in the past two years due to many research studies and reports on the value and rise of participation, but in 2006-7, social media and participatory culture was still seen as nascent (and possibly a passing fad). I'd love to hear more peoples' reflections on this.

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Question Participatory Museum Evaluation 49

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 25, 2021

Materials distributed in San Francisco Chinatown on how to report Asian hate crimes, written in English and Chinese. If you are a people leader, take your support to the next level by finding ways to uplift minority voices and career development. We will use our voices and our platform to educate, support, and advocate for change.

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San Francisco Community Support Oakland 98

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

Qui - for clients that are larger, we set up media citation reports (like a word doc with titles and links and relevant info about the mentions and how they should respond). pause for reflection time before next reiteration: how to improve results? even one voice can give you great insight. what things need to be measured.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

A seminal study from the early 90s found that " many of the reported differences between the media is basically visual rather than cognitive and lies in the fact that reading requires discrimination of characters and words from a background. Your site design should reflect that.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 19, 2023

A complete case for support should include details that illustrate your nonprofit’s big-picture vision, priorities, impact, and unique voice. How is it reflected in the day-to-day challenges faced by constituents? How will characters interact with the conflict, and what are their roles in addressing it? Characters.

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Storytelling Support Tips Homeless 75

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Analyze all the previous year’s performance data, developing goals that truly reflect what is possible. Remember your role is to influence company culture, be a change agent, create a movement – bigger than you, the program, and the CSR department. Give them a voice and let them help you spread the word.

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Program Giving Companies Storytelling 28

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 25, 2011

In Arizona, 35% of our survey respondents reported having less than 1 month of cash on hand (10% had none), which is fairly consistent with results nationally. 21% can voice cash flow concerns with funders. Its very reflective of America's wallets. 5% feel able to discuss their debt burden.

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NTEN

MAY 13, 2011

Flickr: Jazzyblue TR This week, NTEN members have been busy as always - with a focus on new reports, research, and lots of reflections! In Amnesty International 's latest annual report , the impact of technology on communities is highlighted by the use of mobile phone and radio. "In Have more news to share? Check it out !

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