The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In this resource, we’ll guide you through how to holistically evaluate ROI, including direct and indirect costs and savings, how long it will take to get a return, and tying it all back to the goals of your team to make a powerful case for change. Do you know how much your technology processes are costing you?

Project 98

Project Tech Guide Phase 98

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Jara Dean-Coffey discussed impact, with a focus on how organizations should be evaluative , rather than simply doing evaluation. Evaluative thinking needs to be built into the foundation of both strategy and everyday operation, and means much more than deploying an annual survey. Impact: Be Rather Than Do.

Model 55

Model Impact Business Case Study 55

NTEN

MAY 7, 2009

Here are some of the highlights: If you aren't articulating how IT relates to your mission, expect leadership to cut deep. You need to articulate how IT relates to mission, over and over again. This prompted @jasonricci (CIO at the Energy Foundation ) to reply: IT shouldn't have to "articulate" anything.

Gartner 44

Gartner Org Articulate Leadership 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

It is helpful to look at making the switch as an evolutionary process. There not is a reflection process for analyzing success or failure to take into next use or campaign. The organizational dashboard is shared across departments and there is a process for analyzing, discussing, and applying results.

Culture 117

Culture Data Measure Social Media 117

Tech Soup

JANUARY 11, 2017

Evaluate your conflict resolution process. I think it is important for your board of directors to articulate their own vision of inclusivity and to share that vision via your website, on printed materials, etc. Encourage the board of directors to articulate an inclusivity statement for your organization.

Demonstration 36

Demonstration Articulate Culture Reflection 36

Connection Cafe

JUNE 30, 2016

The pillars range from leadership to management to evaluation for mission effectiveness. High-performance cultures are innovative cultures, mindful that every program and process eventually becomes data, even obsolete. Senior management creates the conditions for staff members to feel safe acknowl- edging when there are problems.

Impact 33

Impact Organization Build Culture 33

sgEngage

AUGUST 15, 2024

I truly believe that I can do more and do it better if I have the “right” tech solution. The list is long and includes roles like information technology, evaluation, grants analysis, learning and change, systems management, and more. There are so many names and titles today that relate to knowledge work.

Knowledge 77

Knowledge Product Technology Work 77

NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many nonprofits seeking to build a technological platform such as a website or learning portal do not have in-house tech expertise. Nonprofits often partner with digital vendors to implement their tech vision. The process from vision to technical and design scope, design to launch will be logical and predictable. Scope creep.

Project 58

Project Digital Work Tips 58

Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2024

By clearly articulating your membership tiers and benefits across multiple marketing channels, you can connect with potential new members who would be a good fit for your program. The Bloomerang Payments processing fee is 2.2% + $0.30 There is a 1% fundraising platform fee on all transactions processed through Bloomerang.

Software 83

Software Tools API Associations 83

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

They want articulated goals and expectations. When we did the final evaluation for the project, one comment from the teens really surprised us: they complained that it felt like we were "hiding" the goals of the project from them in the first of three weeks. Cloudy criteria make for cloudy evaluations.

Teen 20

Teen Volunteer Create Minnesota 20

Neon CRM

AUGUST 30, 2024

The application process is not for the faint of heart—it involves extensive research, meticulous documentation, and often, a deep understanding of the political and social landscape. Engage with local government offices early in the process to understand the funding landscape and build relationships that could support your efforts.

Grant 52

Grant Proposal Government Local 52

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Storytelling enables us to share, understand, and shape our own lives, as well as those of others, creating a rich tapestry of meaning and empathy in the process. Fall In Love With Understanding Your Donors Problems It is from that point that you will be able to craft and articulate compelling narratives that convert. Who are they?

Storytelling 85

Storytelling Impact Arts Story 85

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 29, 2021

However, figuring out and implementing the exact features that lead your website’s visitors to become long-term supporters can require trial and error, especially for organizations lacking a tech background. Keep in mind that many visitors will evaluate your website in seconds. Letting supporters control their engagement.

Websites 75

Websites Nonprofit Interaction Gift 75

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 24, 2007

As I move out of doing implementation, and into more evaluation, planning and facilitation of technology change within organizations, I wanted to spend some time articulating what I have tried my best to practice when I’ve been in a place of providing technology support. In my work people learn evaluative thinking from me.

Teach 100

Teach Support Technology Empowerment 100