VQ Strategies

AUGUST 24, 2022

Traditionally, recruitment focused on looking outward to find and attract people to engage in activities in support of the organization’s cause. Yet, even prior to the pandemic, organizations had begun to rethink how retention success was measured, shifting from a goal of keeping volunteers to one of “maximizing volunteer talent.”

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

A nonprofit Statement of Activities (SOA) is a report used by nonprofit organizations to highlight their financial performance over a specific period, typically a fiscal year. While functionally similar, the terminology reflects the unique goals and nature of nonprofit organizations. What’s included in a Statement of Activities?

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

Just as a successful capital campaign follows defined steps and milestones, so does the work of a database manager—nitty-gritty, behind-the-scenes tasks to keep the campaign moving toward its goal. PRO TIP: Comb your active funds and assign them with a category and type, conforming to CASE reporting standards as closely as possible.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 13, 2024

Fundraisers starting with page 35 – titled Moving Past the Barriers – are presented with five solutions for activating donors. By providing a mental path to limiting options, fundraisers can spur activity. ** Burdensome and tedious tasks. These barriers include: ** Too many choices. For some, donating is as simple as writing a check.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. As a CPA working with nonprofits of all sizes, I’ve encountered numerous errors in Board of Directors’ financial reports and Statements of Activities documents.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 4, 2022

How does your association define its goals? As you seek to reach your organizational goals, it’s crucial to take a step back and consider what drives your association. Here’s how you can use membership aims and innovative technology to successfully surpass your association goals. . Here’s how: .

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

Activity trackers, such as the Apple Watch and Fitbit, have revolutionized the way we approach physical fitness and they’re also dramatically changing the way we approach fundraising events. Peer-to-peer activity-tracking events have emerged as a game-changer for nonprofit organizations seeking to raise funds and promote a healthy lifestyle.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Start with five to eight fundraising ambassadors with a goal of understanding them and how they can best engage in ways that will make them feel great while raising money for your organization. Just asking ambassadors to spread the word and “help us reach our fundraising goal” won’t lead anywhere. and achieve their goals.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Action step: “Board Buzz” for more active participation To put this idea into action, think about using the “Board Buzz” email plan. This means sending out regular emails each week that are specially made to say “thank you” and recognize the board members for taking an active role.

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Network for Good

MAY 7, 2021

It’ll help you find out the impact different variables have on your goals for email engagement. So, make sure that every email has a really clear goal. Also, make sure there’s some sort of active element – many, if not most, fundraising emails include a visual component (pictures, video, etc.). How many people click through?

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Nimble AMS

MAY 27, 2022

To thrive as a modern association, leaders must be willing to embrace the change management process and accept the powerful role of innovative technology in advancing organizational goals. When it comes to adopting innovative technology to advance your organization’s goals, it’s crucial to understand your role in the process.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

With that, here are three starting points for activating DEI in your organization: Provide the tools Normalize feedback Evaluate and Reevaluate 1. We are all responsible for defining the goals, doing the work required, and being part of the solution. The foundation of this skill set is the ability to give and receive feedback.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Faculty engaged her both inside and outside the classroom by providing feedback on assignments, encouraging her to step outside her comfort zone to acquire new skills, recommending extracurricular activities, and checking in on the progress she’s making towards her goals. What was the turning point?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 13, 2022

While goals are vital to success, SMART fundraising goals help make sure you’re setting goals that you just can’t miss. Can’t miss” goals! In some form or fashion, we’ve all heard how essential goals are. Set a goal! Set a goal! Set a goal! Goals, goals, goals….

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Forum One

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Having active participation from and a relationship with the key audience means we can stay open to feedback and continuously improve. Diversity and equity require that we recognize and actively work to remove the gaps and disadvantages that people with disabilities disproportionately face. We also knew we could continue to iterate.

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.orgSource

JUNE 10, 2024

When I began my career in associations, activities were more seasonal,” Sharon observed. Their jobs depend on successfully leveraging teams and translating goals into tactics. Lack of fulfillment in your day-to-day activities. You don’t have to have a finger on the pulse of every activity. On a recent Association 4.0

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

In 2021, they used CauseVox to create their Duradash peer-to-peer campaign and came away with over $30,000 through their virtual activity challenge ! For 2021 they decided to shake things up and make it an activity challenge through the CauseVox platform instead. You’ll see huge payoff with less effort.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Every nonprofit, big or small, stands to gain from working towards a common global goal. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a framework that outline 17 key areas for achieving a greater good—and chances are, your organization falls into at least one of these areas. Read more on the SDGs here.

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Network for Good

MAY 7, 2021

It’ll help you find out the impact different variables have on your goals for email engagement. So, make sure that every email has a really clear goal. Also, make sure there’s some sort of active element – many, if not most, fundraising emails include a visual component (pictures, video, etc.). How many people click through?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Here’s the list: Function.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Are you taking advantage of this important information, or are you still creating events, products, and activities based on what’s always been done? Be mindful not to overweigh activities that have limited opportunities for participation (i.e. Finally, you’ll want to consider the time decay of your offered activities.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Surveys, engagement scoring, tracking online community activity, even just bugging people via phone, there’s so much. But this leaves a lot of other activities ignored. What’s Their Role, What’s Their Goal? What about their goal? What’s Their Interest? It’s a lot of work though!

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2018

If Skip the resolutions and let’s talk about goal setting for your nonprofit. July 1 represents a new fiscal year for many nonprofits, a time to review programs and previous goals to be sure they’re aligned with the mission and to establish new benchmarks. From WHY comes strategic planning and goal setting. posted by Jarrett R.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 20, 2022

As my team introduced the activity, a board member spoke up and said, “We’d like to focus on strategies and goals. At a recent strategic planning session, I was working with a nonprofit to create organizational values. Why should we take the time to focus on organizational values?”.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Like with our own organizational campaigns, they’ll set a goal. Facebook will show a progress-to-goal within the fundraiser, and they can modify it if needed once active.) How should they set a fundraising goal? I also encourage volunteers to ask for a specific amount of money. Find them and give them a way to help.

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NetWits

APRIL 4, 2012

If they know you and care about you, they will help you achieve your goals. Multi-channel Consumers : Active on at least two social network sites, these people make up about 39 percent of all social media users. They belong to the major social networks—Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn—and are the few that deliver messages to the many.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Every nonprofit strives to make the world a better place, and a strong community is essential to achieving that goal. A digital community consists of active supporters such as staff, volunteers, partners, donors, and advocates connected through various social media platforms. Prioritize authenticity over perfection.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2019

“Making small changes to reach big goals is the answer,” says entrepreneur and bestselling author Michael Alden in his book, 5 % MORE: Making Small Changes To Achieve Extraordinary Results. “If If you just put 5% more effort into any aspect of your life, you will not only achieve your goals, you will surpass them,” he explains.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 14, 2022

Consider questions with your business goals in mind. Engagements scores should start with a model using these 3 easy steps: Choose Activities. A model is basically what you are going to count (activities) and how much you are going to count (weights). Brainstorm a list of activities you want to include in your engagement score.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Regular updates keep your audience engaged and informed about your activities. Here is how to do it: Set Clear Goals : Establish specific, measurable, and achievable goals for your social media campaigns. Consistency : Consistency is key when it comes to social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 7, 2024

3) Activate Google for Nonprofits Products Once your organization has been verified, you can activate various Google for Nonprofits products, including Google Ad Grants , Google Workspace for Nonprofits , the YouTube Nonprofit Program , and Google Earth and Maps credits. Typically, the review process takes around 3 business days.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2019

As you establish goals for your team this year, be sure to include making a plan as part of your five-step process. Don't let other activities and/or projects derail your progress. Finally, explain to your team the benefits to them and your organization for reaching the ultimate goal. So, don't forget to do step #2!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. Identify advocates Review reports to find your most active participants. As a small nonprofit organizer, you want to do more good work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. Self-efficacy is the belief that a person has in her or his abilities and competencies to achieve a goal. She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 9, 2018

In this article, we’re going to share: Why nonprofits are investing in mobile giving to reach their fundraising goals. It’s no secret then that nonprofits are shifting their fundraising strategies towards online campaigns to meet their financial and marketing goals. Make-A-Wish Colorado: Silent Auctions And Raffles.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore a few key types of advocacy that help organizations drive positive change; tactics that unite and activate supporters; and technology to make this important work more effective and efficient. Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Everybody is working toward the same goals. Everyone understands both team and individual performance goals and knows what is expected. Team members actively diffuse tension and friction in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Team members are clear on how to work together and how to accomplish tasks.

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