sgEngage

JULY 31, 2024

Then, you must be realistic about how it will come about, which is likely one of four ways: From a devoted donor who has given to your organization for 20 years or more and has come to see it as a proxy for their purposes and values (and are most likely to give that amount late in life or through an estate commitment).

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Kindful

APRIL 5, 2021

Call-to-action video. For this type of video, you should interview people within your organization who can properly articulate what it is you do. Potential donors will want to see that their involvement in your mission will change lives. B-roll is footage that is shown over interviews or voice overs. Thank you video.

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Media Cause

JUNE 1, 2024

Fostering Authentic Relationships With and Amongst Your Audience Digital advocacy is critical to moving missions forward, creating systemic change, educating your base, and mobilizing leaders who are loyal to your organization and committed to the larger movement in which you operate. This is especially true during an election year.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

From the civil rights leaders and Black Panther Party to the Black social change leaders of today , Black communities have wielded social innovation as a tool to design and determine their own futures, build collective power, and achieve liberation. . Black leaders driving social innovation is not a new phenomenon. .

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

In practice, this might mean considering where your nonprofit has a chance to grow, recognizing when ways of working need to adapt to changing conditions, or opting to rethink your mix of programs. As one leader we interviewed advises , “There’s a culture piece that needs to be considered at the same time as the rest of the plan.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 27, 2010

I recently had the opportunity to connect with John Brennan , the driving force behind OpenAction.org , which empowers individuals and organizations by helping them tell the world about the positive impact their actions have. You can learn more about John and OpenAction in the interview below.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

And once shared effectively, storytelling will change the game for your organization. Prompt action from your audience . Act one is where we learn what normal life looks like before the story is set in motion. This is where the rising action occurs. This is the act where the big moment occurs and change is witnessed.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

The JEDI approach centers the fight for racial justice and equity and addresses oppression and known disparities which limit access to essential and life-enriching supports for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). Frankly, the search, evaluation, interview, and selection process can be very rigorous and time-consuming.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

They give to your non-profit because they want to see a change in the world and be part of making it happen. In this article, I’m going to talk about the common challenges of explaining non-profit impact and go over the action steps you can take to explain your non-profit’s impact through storytelling.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2010

We track amount raised, number of donors, and number of action takers from social media, as well as some other social media-esque metrics like fan base growth over time, sentiment, and user engagement (number of comments, number of likes, etc). Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ?Book What is on your To Do List for 2011?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Whether your brand has created itself, you’ve outgrown your original brand, you’re ready for the next level, or you’ve changed your passion or purpose, this book is for you,” shares McGovern. Your words become your actions. Your actions become your habits. Whenever we make a big life change, it’s time to rebrand.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2021

A famous demonstration of this in action concerns McDonald’s. In no other industry do people of every walk of life offer their time, experience, and labor for free like they do for nonprofits. They become the stamp lickers, the change counters, the ones passing out leaflets. Interview, interview, interview your volunteers.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Your next game-changing testimonial could be just a conversation away. They serve as powerful tools for building trust and authenticity, showcasing real-life impacts of your organization’s work. Consider using surveys, direct interviews, or informal conversations to initiate this process.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 17, 2022

By hearing a personal story, donors and non-donors can understand the impact of your mission and see it in action. In this post I want to give you a real life example of the power of sharing a personal story. It’s one of the many reasons I enjoy listening to TED talks or podcasts from This American Life.

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NTEN

AUGUST 3, 2011

Hot off the heel of winning a Games for Change Award for The Curfew and the release of their new game, Sweatshop , we spoke to Darren Garrett, the Chief Creative of Littleloud Digital Entertainment. Can you explain a bit more about what Channel 4 does as both a television station and as an entity for change?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

This year’s top auctioneers are driving impactful change, raising crucial funds and leveraging their expertise to make a difference for great causes worldwide. Brett is a survivor of abuse, and through immense resilience, he found the strength to overcome trauma and construct a life fueled by purpose and generosity.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Proprietary insights are the keys to game-changing businesses : you don’t need a unique project to start an empire, just an intuition all your own. But I didn’t want to write a book that is thought provoking but not actionable. I had never taught a day in my life before I spent a year creating a new course at Harvard Business School.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

You can view all of the interviews, and subscribe to the show, on iTunes , or on the Big Vision Podcast's landing page. Please note that because the conversations take place over six years, some people's work and lives have changed. The way they're titled below is how they were listed at the time of the interview.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2023

My interviews with well over 200 executives across 18 firms revealed the secrets of these companies—not the usual facile frameworks, but new ways of thinking about business that allow leaders and companies to operate with heightened passion, urgency, and clarity,” shares Gulati. And ultimately, you must embody the purpose.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Effective advocacy, which leads to systemic and cultural change, starts with the stories we tell—and believe—about our own experiences, community, and world. Which audience is key in taking the actions needed to achieve your advocacy goal? At Media Cause, we conceptualize advocacy as shifting the balance of power.

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Bonterra

AUGUST 15, 2022

Unmatched Expertise We are innovation and industry advocates who champion the doers, raising the bar for how you make positive social change happen. Find your product Supporter Engagement Unite volunteers, advocates, and voters with integrated tools designed to inspire and ignite action.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 29, 2010

Temra Costa's book, Farmer Jane: Women Changing the Way We Eat features the stories of over 30 women and how they are changing our food system for the better as farmers, educators, mothers, chefs, businesswomen, and policy wonks. Our conversation began with my asking Temra, "How are women changing the way we eat?" They traveled.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

It’s a story about self-identity and purpose as a change-maker. Changing the story changes the role. Along with this change in role comes a change in goal. If someone interviews for a fundraising job, and doesn’t ask questions about the strategic plan (aka, rationale for fundraising), this is a red flag.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

For the past five years I've had the amazing opportunity to interview 56 changemakers for the Big Vision Podcast who I think have big visions for a better world. I come away from each interview energized and inspired You can view all of the interviews, and subscribe to the show, on iTunes , or on the Big Vision Podcast's landing page.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2022

My interviews with well over 200 executives across 18 firms revealed the secrets of these companies—not the usual facile frameworks, but new ways of thinking about business that allow leaders and companies to operate with heightened passion, urgency, and clarity,” shares Gulati. And ultimately, you must embody the purpose.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Organizations do not change overnight because of their leader, and Frank had to dig deep to produce lasting transformation. However unpopular those decisions might have been at the time, it is difficult to imagine the Ford Foundation of today without the decisive action he took back then.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Videos, interviews, client stories, audio, emails, podcasts, social media posts—there are so many types of storytelling opportunities available to nonprofits of all missions and sizes. This is especially true when your subject has opened up to you about a traumatic moment in their life. From problem to solution. From goal to result.

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

While any loss of able employees is a tragedy, this does mean that if your nonprofit is hiring, there is a significant pool of qualified candidates to interview. It requires honesty and a genuine willingness to change. In particular most employees value: Work-life balance. Survey current employees .

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

Reaction This type of evaluation is used primarily to determine whether learners find the content: Engaging Relevant Appropriate The propriety of the content primarily refers to whether employees can utilize the knowledge gained in a real-life scenario. The following is a description of some standard training evaluation models: 1.Kirkpatrick

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

Reaction This type of evaluation is used primarily to determine whether learners find the content: Engaging Relevant Appropriate The propriety of the content primarily refers to whether employees can utilize the knowledge gained in a real-life scenario. The following is a description of some standard training evaluation models: 1.Kirkpatrick

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

Reaction This type of evaluation is used primarily to determine whether learners find the content: Engaging Relevant Appropriate The propriety of the content primarily refers to whether employees can utilize the knowledge gained in a real-life scenario. The following is a description of some standard training evaluation models: 1.Kirkpatrick

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Feher and Rebecca Stokes, of DoinGud provide viewers an overview into the changing technology and its implications for nonprofits. Real-life NFT use cases. Operational outcomes include accelerating change, speed of innovation and increased consultative sales capacity. ” according to its website. Attendee Takeaways: 1.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Interview: In an interview video, someone from your organization interviews someone who has received services or has expertise in your cause. Call to action: Don’t forget to provide a call to action.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

When you have a strong grasp of your audience’s motivations, you can increase donations, volunteer hours, advocacy actions, and the overall public opinion of your nonprofit. Common methods that generate qualitative data include focus groups, interviews, and participant observation. Step 6: Analyze your data and create a plan of action.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Individual contributors, managers, and senior leaders can discover the mutual agenda where their own career aspirations and hopes for a productive working life you seek can align with the specific needs of the organization. Question : How can managers help employees discover their “job-within-the job” and achieve the working life they want?

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 18, 2018

I have always been a very aspirational person, and I have always aspired to do something great with my life. I didn’t know how I could turn ideas into action, but I wanted to learn. Though it may have been nerve-wracking in the moment, I loved having to interview with so many organizations and having to think on my feet.

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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

You’ve started applying for jobs and have lined up a few interviews. How do you prepare for interviews? 2) Research everyone who will be interviewing you, whether it’s one-on-one or a panel. Mimosa : I have pushed back during interviews where they required a reference from my current manager and I had to say no.

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