Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology My Theory of Practice July 10, 2008 I finally had the reason to begin to more completely articulate my theory of practice. My theory of practice is different than my consulting philosophy. Intermediation.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

annual appeal, grant proposal, special event, etc.) This means you’ve got (1) a constituency who cares about your mission, vision and values; (2) a relevant case for support with clearly articulated needs and goals; (3) commitment from all stakeholders; (4) a communications mechanism, and (5) processes in place to steward your resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

The focus of the conference was on the role of technology/connectivity to drive social change. The power of social media is that it is easier than ever to both articulate, and reinforce, the vision and values that create and inspire alignment,’ said Benioff. conference (Rio+2.0: A is for alignment.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

I loved medicines ability to make a difference in peoples lives, but deep down, I had questions: Did I truly want to be a doctor, or was I fulfilling the role others expected of me? The next time a client proposed an impossible deadline, she said, To meet your goals, wed need more time to maintain quality. The result?

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

Link TV, along with Doug Puchanski and Rob DiCiuccio of Definition , helped us articulate the changes that would need to occur and then connected us with a funder who could underwrite what amounted to a very significant enhancement to our code base. What role do API’s, and the people who build them, play in Linked Open Data?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Professionals tasked with a knowledge role often organize what feels like chaos—to create structure and focus attention on the most important information. When I proposed the concept of “datamaking,” I was seeking to bring as many aspects of the organization together as possible. Fast forward to today….

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 14, 2009

I came away with a much better understanding of the issues they are exploring and certainly did my part to articulate why I support the positions we have. We discussed Chafee, especially in the context of the Amazon text-to-speech brouhaha, and the proposed international treaty that was tabled at the WIPO SCCR meeting in Geneva last month.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Mastering Modern Grant Writing for Nonprofit Success In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit funding, grants continue to play a pivotal role, with billions of dollars allocated annually to support various causes and projects. What you’re aiming for is a clear, persuasive proposal.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

A project charter is a brief, formal document that concisely articulates the essential details of the project, such as its purpose, scope, goals, and contributors. Note when the project was approved, the proposed project start date, and when the project is expected to be completed. What is a Project Charter?

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

Because sponsoring fundraising events represent promotional opportunities for these companies, it’s good to start by reaching out to employees in marketing, brand, CSR, and partnerships roles. The next step to success remains the same: propose the benefits that supporting your fundraising event will bring for prospective corporate sponsors.

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

On that note, let us understand how organizations can create a comprehensive RFP that facilitates a smooth procurement process and ensures that your organization navigates the intricacies of Request for Proposal development and vendor evaluation effectively. What is an RFP, and what is its role in procurement?

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

On that note, let us understand how organizations can create a comprehensive RFP that facilitates a smooth procurement process and ensures that your organization navigates the intricacies of Request for Proposal development and vendor evaluation effectively. What is an RFP, and what is its role in procurement?

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

On that note, let us understand how organizations can create a comprehensive RFP that facilitates a smooth procurement process and ensures that your organization navigates the intricacies of Request for Proposal development and vendor evaluation effectively. What Is an RFP and Its Role in Procurement?

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M+R

MAY 12, 2021

Need is the expression of a problem, but impact isn’t simply our proposed solution. Communicating impact successfully doesn’t merely propose a solution; it defines the audience’s role in that solution. We don’t need any more of that in our lives. That can be a helpful starting place, but it is missing a critical component.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2021

Here are ten tips on preparation, evaluating proposals , and red flags to watch out for in working with digital vendors: Seek productive conversations as a starting point. Is the proposal easy to understand? Are they able to articulate this in straightforward language? Going over budget. Contact references.

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Achieve

MAY 15, 2024

Similar to how you would request funds from a corporate sponsor , your parks and recreation organization needs to submit a proposal and wait for approval from the grantmaking organization. Write a grant proposal. Therefore, it’s better to focus on a few grants and create extremely thorough applications and proposals for them.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 13, 2022

The goal of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to present a project in the context of the organization and its goals so that great vendors can submit the best possible proposals. Once you have written this proposal it is time to find great vendors to send you bids. Quality of proposal (1 low < 5 high). Check this out.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Try to articulate your organization’s long-term goals and aspirations in high definition. Identify the key leadership roles and responsibilities within your organization and then communicate it to your team. Provide volunteers with clear expectations and guidelines for their roles and responsibilities.

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 30, 2018

What these folks miss is that helping fund the good work your nonprofit does is one of the most important roles that a board member can play. Can and do board members articulate this focus to others, particularly potential donors? Can board and staff clearly articulate what will be different as a result of the campaign?

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Care2

JANUARY 30, 2014

Are they able to articulate back to you what you’re after? In their proposal, have they accounted for additional costs unrelated to staffing, such as stock photography or software subscriptions? Will the agency have a role in developing the website content? That’s okay, as long as you like that look and feel.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 12, 2022

However, you have to know where to look and what to look for before you can start choosing opportunities to pursue and drafting grant proposals. With restricted grants , you’re required to use that grant’s funding for specific programs articulated in your application. Grant Funding Sources.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2019

But as much as fundraising is a calling, it’s also a career that requires business development, sales, client retention, and articulable value propositions. Demonstrate (and articulate!) Playing the Role of Trusted Advisor. Otherwise, wouldn’t we all go make a lot more money in the corporate sector?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

Building to Last: The Role of a Business Plan in Non-Profit Growth For a non-profit to stand tall and resolute, much like a skyscraper gracing the city skyline, it needs something fundamental: a blueprint—a framework sturdy enough to shoulder the myriad tasks at hand. Now, who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Artists and administrators grapple with the shifting roles of institutions as hosts and incubators for creative work. Artist as Problem Solver vs. Artist as Problem Explorer Mark Allen (director of Machine Project) and I have talked about this issue several times, and Mark articulates it beautifully.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 15, 2006

I don't think she is saying SL is a fad that will go away as other people without her depth of knowledge have articulated. more preposterous than proposing an immersive MUVE communications revolution). " The answers: The subject is best learned through role-playing. I also have been around this. text, graphics and video?

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Google Research AI blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

As these models continue to improve and become more sophisticated, they will likely play an increasingly important role in many aspects of our lives. They were followed in 2017 by VQ-VAE, proposed in “ Neural Discrete Representation Learning ”, a vector-quantized variational autoencoder.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

I promised to commit to stay through the opening if she'd let me take on this role, and I suggested that she could keep me at my (low) salary instead of hiring an expensive project coordinator. Anna accepted my proposal. Articulate what you can do for your organization, not what you can do generally.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 9, 2007

Jen and I sat down to talk about building for teens, working the web, and the role of innovation in museums. One of the vendors made a proposal to us with the phrase: “It’s MySpace meets NASA." It reflects the GMSP’s—and Jen’s—commitment to creating a set of programs by and for its audience: teen girls. But we’re a non-profit.

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The Verge

AUGUST 31, 2021

I went to an event where one of the big foundries was announcing an expansion, and they had guests from the automakers who articulated exactly that: “We have to be a strategic partner with the chip manufacturers.” In other words, their role is to serve the needs of their customers. We will see. I don’t think it’s going to happen.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

In order to stand out as a marketer today, you can’t simply follow the requirements of your role at an agency or a brand. Whether you’re speaking with an audience in person at a conference, online through YouTube, Google+ Hangouts or on a TV segment, you’ll be able to articulate your unique perspective on the industry.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2022

Is there a staff or board member capable and willing to work with you or take on this role? Small, exclusive, and personal events let major prospects see for themselves how they can play a key role in serving your mission. Individual donors are free to fund whatever you propose that they agree will be of most benefit to you.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

A lot of the work we do at Big Duck is about helping organizations articulate their voice. That what makes for a great partner is not necessarily understood in a proposal. There are people out there who can write a great proposal who you would hate to work with and would be a terrible fit for your organization.

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Towards Data Science

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Struggling to articulate the value of your data team? The formula I would propose for calculating data product return is this: Value from Analytical Data Products + Operational Data Products + Customer Facing Data Products = Data Product Return As you can see, this part of the equation presents the most variables for our ROI calculation.

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Google Research AI blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Thorben Frank, Oliver T. Derrick Xin , Behrooz Ghorbani , Ankush Garg , Orhan Firat , Justin Gilmer Associating Objects and Their Effects in Video Through Coordination Games Erika Lu , Forrester Cole , Weidi Xie, Tali Dekel , William Freeman , Andrew Zisserman , Michael Rubinstein Increasing Confidence in Adversarial Robustness Evaluations Roland S.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

Nonprofits are facing ever-increasing challenges in obtaining financial capital, with reports of declines in individual donors , fundraising challenges , and proposed government spending cuts. Relationships play a large role in how the social sector functions.

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sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2025

Austen Brown recommends, “Take a moment to reflect on yourself and your role. Crafting Your Application When writing your application, there are some key points you should be able to articulate even if you dont have the entire details of the session readied before the March 12 submission deadline.

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fusionSpan

OCTOBER 30, 2024

” When proposing new tech, show how it addresses a core customer or operational need rather than focusing on internal departmental issues. Don’t jump to the technology solution without articulating a problem. DO: Align with Organizational Goals and Mission Tie your proposal to the organization’s goals and mission.

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