Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Prior to soliciting proposals from vendors in a formal request for proposals (RFP), you can have informal conversations with them in a request for information or RFI process where you articulate your needs and invite them to provide feedback and express interest in your project.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2014

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of June 29th).

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. — Dawn Darby from The Therapy Place People-Oriented Board Members Can Better Support EDs Board members are most effective when they engage in high-level thinking and generative conversation rather than problem-focused rehashing of minor issues and problems.

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Tableau

JUNE 15, 2021

Keep reading for a conversation with Teljo on how CIOs can use data storytelling to communicate insights that resonate and inspire action. . In our new ebook, Quality Conversations with the CIO: The Power of Stories , Anna Barsby, Asda CIO, explained: "The rapidity of (the products and services) we have to provide is unprecedented.".

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) released DEI in the Workplace: A Discussion Guide for Leadership Teams, to help organizations articulate a commitment and define their scope of activities to create a more inclusive and equitable work environment.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Before adding talent, have a thoughtful conversation. When a manager wants to add talent, have a thoughtful conversation,” Sarah advised. Know your organization’s actual characteristics and practice articulating those qualities. Really drill down with the responsibilities and qualifications they are seeking to fill.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

MARCH 5, 2006

The problem with this picture is the techy's passivity: she assumes that the user alone is responsible for articulating his concerns. Only after they are articulated will the techy become responsible for providing a solution. But what if both parties accept full responsibility for both sides of the conversation?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

My goal was to find examples of some if the concepts I was going to share from the group itself. This helps spark peer conversations and indeed a quick check of the chat transcript shows it to be case. Networked Nonprofits have articulated SMART objectives and a target audience for their Facebook page. Introduction.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Though it’s startlingly articulate, AI doesn’t think, and it doesn’t know your nonprofit’s goals or supporters as well as you do. Include statistics and fun facts where possible, and include a question at the end that would inspire conversation.”

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Simon Sinek shows us how industry leaders distinguish themselves, not by what they produce but by articulating their “WHY”. The answers become conversations and those words become actions. Why is Dell unable to ascend to the level of Apple? What makes them different?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 3, 2013

When I was interviewed for this report several months, a post I wrote called “ Social Media Is Engagement With Purpose ” was fresh in my mind and I think the same advice applies to video. To measure success of your video, you need to articulate a goal. Is your organization using video and getting results?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 1, 2011

This portion was an internally focused effort based on conversations with our team. Writing them down has been powerful for us: these truths articulate who we are and how we do things at Benetech. We came up with the following truths as part of that process.

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 17, 2013

The consensus from these conversations is that you must continually talk to your customers. As a startup, you have the pressure of fundraising and needing to articulate to potential investors a “big vision,” which in many ways can be an extension of your original value proposition. But you still must focus on customer conversations.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

proposal letters and pitch decks) to articulate the vision of an event in a way that makes the sponsor’s decision easier to make. Additionally, I navigate the conversation with my sponsors in a way that I would want someone to speak to me: relationship first, business second.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2024

We need to clearly articulate our north star, why we are going there, and what support we need to make it happen. We need to be able to articulate WHY so that our technology vendor partners can help us determine HOW. Developing Relationship-Based Practices Answering why is more challenging than you might imagine.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2007

Niels' Blog has a post called " Wanted - A President Candidate That Blogs " wondering if presidential candidates understand what it means to have a conversation online and a related post called " How Not To Blog." Last week I summarized Allison Fine's articulate rant about the Gates Foundation. " Web 2.0,

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

It can reveal connections between novels you adore and foreign films youve never heard of, or help you articulate why certain stories stick with you while others dont. Use your voice: If talking jogs your memory, use conversation mode in ChatGPT , Claude , Googles Gemini , or Microsofts CoPilot.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2009

But many networks need a private place or password protected place to have conversations online. This need isn't about being 'scared of social media" but rather a need for a safe place online to have conversations around very sensitive topics to build trust and relationships. But, where to put that fence when the boundary is unclear?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 18, 2022

Some of the best advice I ever received came from tidbits during casual conversations with my mentors," he adds. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. Mentoring tips from the authors include : Successful mentoring starts with a powerful mission statement.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

While colleagues have mentioned this at various points since the beginning of the pandemic in spring 2020, something has really shifted recently according my recent conversations. Nearly all these comments were made in different conversations. It was notable after the second occurrence, but by the sixth, it was un-ignorable.

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Google Research AI blog

APRIL 6, 2023

While this technology has improved, the core user experience often falls short: conversation can feel stilted, attention can be difficult to maintain, and usage can be fatiguing. Improved conversation dynamics In our qualitative studies, users often describe conversations in Project Starline as “more natural.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

While a large percentage of our organization can articulate the importance of being on Facebook, very few staff can grasp how these tools will help to achieve our goals: greater awareness and involvement in the broader movement to address hunger. First, we need to move beyond the false dichotomy of message control vs. conversation.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2022

Enter interaction notes from a call or meeting while the conversation is still fresh. Earlier this year, Bloomerang was named a “ Best Place to Work in Indiana ” in 2022, and launched a new brand identity to better articulate the value and services offered to the nonprofit community. Manage tasks on the go.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 15, 2024

Focusing on Tech Alignment If you are a grants professional with knowledge responsibilities, it is important to be able to articulate the purpose or framing of your knowledge approach or activity. The most useful tip for addressing alignment is to actually enter the tech conversation with a discussion of the desired analysis.

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2014

In addition to the conversations with participants in three separate tracks, #14LCS includes a stellar lineup of keynote speakers who will spark new conversations and nudge existing conversations to introduce new questions. To get a jump-start on conversations for LCS, we asked Matt a few questions, shared below.

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Candid

DECEMBER 8, 2022

However, I also think it is essential for organizations (and researchers) to carefully consider their BIPOC-led definitions and articulate the rationale for them. In short, there may not be a one-size-fits-all definition of BIPOC-led that is “correct” for every situation, and I think that’s ok.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 23, 2024

An ability to understand and interpret emotions can help employees have better conversations. It helps leaders to: Share vision : Effective leadership communication helps leaders articulate their vision and expectations and share them with employees to help them align with the common goals.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. For an in-person meeting, allow 90-120 minutes so you don’t have to cut a valuable conversation short. When the conversation begins, follow the donor’s lead. Let the conversation flow naturally. Understanding them. .

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

We work with submitters on their pitches to help them consolidate their thoughts, articulate their proposition, and have the courage to defend their idea in front of the entire company.” They’re allowing the members to drive the conversation. The goal is to get one or more executives to sponsor the initiative.

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Candid

AUGUST 14, 2024

Several indicated their foundations’ application process involves conversations rather than written materials. Whether assisted by AI or not, applicants need to articulate their needs and alignment with our areas of giving in order to receive favorable assessment.”

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 20, 2006

First off, a tip o’ the hat to NTEN for organizing this, the participants of the panel for an interesting conversation, and Mark Bolgiano from the Council on Foundations for awesome moderation. This conversation would not have happened a couple of years ago, and that it is happening now is great (late, but great.)

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The fact that AI can achieve any number of tasks — whether it’s improving user experience or actually having a conversation with somebody — is truly incredible. AI is some of the most exciting technology I’ve seen in a really long time. But, I think of these things as pendulums. AI is only as good as what you put into it.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We can help you move analytics to the top of the list by giving you tips to build a business case and how to articulate it to others. We suggest that you have a conversation and not send a survey. You probably have a long list of great things you want to accomplish this year…including making analytics a priority.

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NTEN

JUNE 3, 2010

One of the main stats we track to articulate the value of our social media presence is site traffic. Right now, I'm going with this theory: Facebook isn't driving as much traffic, but it does have one big intangible that Twitter doesn't: conversation. Mix vigorously -- and frequently. The more you make this recipe, the better it gets!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

With almost 100 people in the room, I started the session asking folks to shout out the first two words that came to mind when they thought about social media. As expected, I heard two themes – words that describe the power and benefits of social media and those that articulate very real concerns.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2009

Jason Falls shares in a post about measuring engagement, " The problem with trying to determine ROI for social media is you are trying to put numeric quantities around human interactions and conversations, which are not quantifiable.". And, as stubborn as it sounds Mr. CEO, you don’t get money out of a conversation.". Do you agree?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Please join us for a spirited conversation that includes Bradford Smith , president of the Foundation Center, Phil Buchanan , president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, as well as a panel of foundation leaders including Christy Pichel , president of the Stuart Foundation, and Emmett D. (I’ve Where do you draw the line?

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