Forj

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Our solution to assist association executives with justifying the expense of an LMS, EvaluPac, recently won the Gold Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Award for “Best Advance in Technology for Testing or Learning Evaluation”. need to meet funders’ and accreditors’ demands for activity impact analysis and outcomes evaluations.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Traditionally, we think of impact as, “For X cost, the organization will serve Y number of people in Z amount of time to create A, B, C outcomes using D, E, F strategies.” Isn’t it more of a success if potential solutions can be tested and co-created with stakeholders to deliver the greatest benefit?

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Forj

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Our solution to assist association executives with justifying the expense of an LMS, EvaluPac, recently won the Gold Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Award for “Best Advance in Technology for Testing or Learning Evaluation”. need to meet funders’ and accreditors’ demands for activity impact analysis and outcomes evaluations.

Learning Management 28

Learning Management System Report Learning 28

.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Remote work was one of those unsettling tests. Both participants must be aware of context, or unspoken emotional dynamics and backstory, that might influence the outcome.” COVID made us lab rats in a variety of unusual experiments. it was also an experience that transformed the employment landscape.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Our collective work led to 8 steps to outcomes-oriented collaboration. We discovered that if you are in the role of promoting collaboration among others, you need to articulate your definition of collaboration and what your expectations are for outcomes. Our project involved each center testing what they thought would work.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Avoid assumptions—test iteratively A saying I’ve always lived by is, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” We also leaned on teams across Candid to refine and test these procedures. As you undertake this work, avoid making assumptions to ensure outcomes reflect your organization’s needs.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

The key, I’ve found, is approaching collaboration with empathy and testing your assumptions. Empathy provides the foundation of deep and authentic understanding between collaborative partners and experimentation tests the behaviors you need to see in order to achieve success. Testing Your Assumptions. Collaboration in a Crisis.

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Collaboration Foundation Test Skills 78

Neon CRM

MAY 17, 2023

Regardless of your organization’s size, experimenting with the time of day you send fundraising emails can result in better engagement outcomes. Test, Test, Test Try sending emails at a different time of day than you usually do. Compare engagement metrics and test until you see improvements. Donations completed?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

A/B testing can help determine the most effective sending days and times for an organization’s unique supporter base. Clear Goal and Demonstrated Impact: By spotlighting specific stories and quantifying the outcomes of past contributions, donors will see their gifts as catalysts for positive change and want to give more.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

While it’s still very rough, I can see artificial intelligence providing a variety of possibilities to streamline our processes and improve outcomes. This would free a nonprofit’s resources to apply for more grants or focus on their other outcomes. Double check that the outcomes the AI is producing are what you want.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

A few key things to keep in mind: AI measures probabilistic outcomes in response to a question to determine what data it should show. Maybe it’s because we’re starting to struggle with the AI Mirror Test or we’re getting close to a successful completion of the Turing Test. ChatGPT is a probabilistic model.

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Model Italy Test Generation 69

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 17, 2023

Following through on the possible outcomes , complete with likely predictions and acknowledgement of whether they’re negative or positive (or design yourself a decision tree, that lays out every possible consequence visually). Listing your options , in either verbal or written form, to keep the whole picture front of mind.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2023

Try some tests: EXAMPLE: International Rescue Committee tested calls to donors giving $100 to $149, dividing them into three groups: The first, the control group, received no call. The goal was to see if the outcome merited assigning staff resources to call all of these donors in the future. Think about what you could test.

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Donor Charity Gift Test 93

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Using Generative AI To Drive Your Fundraising Outcomes Allison Fine, President, Every.org Beth Kanter, Author, Trainer, and Nonprofit Innovator Carrie Cobb, Chief Data Officer, Blackbaud Artificial intelligence promises new models of fundraising, using machine learning to drive better outcomes.

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Generation Education Blackbaud Model 93

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Following through on the possible outcomes , complete with likely predictions and acknowledgement of whether they’re negative or positive (or design yourself a decision tree, that lays out every possible consequence visually). Listing your options , in either verbal or written form, to keep the whole picture front of mind.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Note: This is the second in a series of posts about usability testing your website from guest author Brandon Granger, Senior Interaction Designer for Blackbaud. In the first part of this series , we talked about why you should test your website and donation form with real supporters. Makes sense, no? Some tips for creating tasks….

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Test Design Donation Language 38

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

We couldn’t have guessed that the pandemic would give our recommendations a test drive so quickly. Our research resulted in two books dedicated to positioning executives for success in digital markets. We call that constellation of skills, Association 4.0 leadership. But Industry 4.0 The cake and high-fives are just the beginning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Following through on the possible outcomes , complete with likely predictions and acknowledgement of whether they’re negative or positive (or design yourself a decision tree, that lays out every possible consequence visually). Listing your options , in either verbal or written form, to keep the whole picture front of mind.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

There are a few types of online fraud nonprofits should look out for, but one of the most prevalent is card testing. Card testing is when someone tests if stolen card numbers are processing payments by making small donations to nonprofits, often appearing as spam donations to an organization.

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Donation Test Method Practice 52

Global Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Anacostia Riverkeeper’s team regularly tests the water quality, but current methods take days for the results to come back. This delays when the results can be shared with the community, which is problematic because test results can become outdated quickly. coli levels in the water are at unsafe levels.

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San Francisco Kiva Impact Learning 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

If you want creativity, hail risk, and remain neutral about success.” -- Marcus Buckingham “To get the best coaching outcomes, always have your 1-on-1's on your employee's turf not yours.

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Leadership Russia Arts Washington 83

3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 15, 2014

Push program outcome data through your social media outlets every week. A great place to show program outcome data is social media, where you can connect with your donors on a more personal level. Here are examples of Tweets from orgs that didn’t include outcome data. 3 simple data tips for better digital marketing.

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Digital Data Marketing Org 138

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 9, 2021

Following through on the possible outcomes , complete with likely predictions and acknowledgement of whether they’re negative or positive (or design yourself a decision tree, that lays out every possible consequence visually). Listing your options , in either verbal or written form, to keep the whole picture front of mind.

Exercise 52

Exercise Lesson Evaluation Picture 52

Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

This includes respecting human dignity, privacy, and rights, and ensuring fairness and justice in AI outcomes. It’s important to be able to test various pre-trained models to determine which delivers the best results. Privacy and Security: The development and use of AI must respect user privacy and ensure data security.

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Conversation Guide Model Application 94

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Following through on the possible outcomes , complete with likely predictions and acknowledgement of whether they’re negative or positive (or design yourself a decision tree, that lays out every possible consequence visually). Listing your options , in either verbal or written form, to keep the whole picture front of mind.

Exercise 52

Exercise Lesson Evaluation Picture 52

sgEngage

MAY 10, 2023

The resiliency of fundraising teams has been tested over the past few years; thankfully, organizations were able to adapt despite tremendous uncertainty. Outcomes don’t scale with spending The 380% increase in spending on major giving only equates to a 5% increase in major gifts per fundraiser.

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Fundraising Benchmark Gift Blackbaud 76

Connection Cafe

JUNE 25, 2012

Blackbaud CEO Marc Chardon and Outcome Guide Hal Williams have joined forces on a Huffington Post series "The Imperfect Storm" to examine the current nonprofit environment. They want to advocate, volunteer, test things out and be a part of the cause. What outcomes are you tracking and how? Author: Karoline McLaughlin.

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Business Blackbaud Environment Test 26

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This presents an opportunity for marketers to better recognize each personal relationship in our communications, to drive better experiences and outcomes. Create a culture of testing on your team, where you are testing in 100% of your campaigns. agreed, and just 6.4% agreed strongly. Operationalizing Marketing. About the Author.

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Personal Communication Marketing Atlanta 73

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 19, 2022

Following through on the possible outcomes , complete with likely predictions and acknowledgement of whether they’re negative or positive (or design yourself a decision tree, that lays out every possible consequence visually). Listing your options , in either verbal or written form, to keep the whole picture front of mind.

Exercise 52

Exercise Lesson Evaluation Picture 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Following through on the possible outcomes , complete with likely predictions and acknowledgement of whether they’re negative or positive (or design yourself a decision tree, that lays out every possible consequence visually). Listing your options , in either verbal or written form, to keep the whole picture front of mind.

Exercise 52

Exercise Lesson Evaluation Picture 52

VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 14, 2020

As we wrap up all four of these cohort-based engagement initiatives as 2020 ends, we were a bit unsure of what outcomes to realistically expect, given all the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic. with a clear vision statement, intended outcomes, actions, and a timeline, work plans established accountability early on.

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Volunteer Roles Lesson Training 98

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover how to create a donor data migration strategy with deep dives into data mapping, data cleaning, and testing. Define specific metrics and outcomes you expect from the migration to guide your strategy. Functional testing: Test key functions like creating reports, sending emails, and generating donor lists.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By showing how much each donation amount directly benefits a person or family in need, Food Bank of the Southern Tier and Food Banks Canada are able to appeal to supporters who are motivated by the need to know the outcome of their donations or efforts.

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Social Media Support Media Social 325

Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

Measuring impact and managing outcomes is at the core of the work performed by nonprofits, academia, foundations, corporate social responsibility (CSR) teams, and more. The key point is that impact is integrated with how an organization manages all of its parts, and involves: Decision-making based on the program outcome evidence.

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Impact Management Organization Evaluation 120

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

For each donation amount, highlight the tangible outcome the donation will have on your mission. Then you can draw the connection that this tent will help prevent such an outcome. . Take these recommendations, create a few infographics to test out, and see how they impact the number of recurring donations your nonprofit receives! .

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Donation Giving Celebrate Conservancy 102

fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

By putting the right documentation and data governance in place from the beginning, fusionSpan can help you ensure your system has the flexibility to grow without becoming too complex, and continue delivering on your desired business outcomes and member experience. Our Fonteva managed services Implementing Fonteva doesn’t end with the launch.

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Service Management System Tech 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2020

Following through on the possible outcomes , complete with likely predictions and acknowledgement of whether they’re negative or positive (or design yourself a decision tree, that lays out every possible consequence visually). Listing your options , in either verbal or written form, to keep the whole picture front of mind.

Exercise 52

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