VQ Strategies

MAY 24, 2021

Effectively advocating for volunteer leadership requires not only an ability to articulate the benefits of engaging volunteer leaders but also understanding what gets in people’s way of delegating and being able to reduce the barriers to delegation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

Don't dwell on the mistake but reflect on it - then move forward smarter. However, mistakes become invaluable learning opportunities if embraced the right way. Analyze why it happened, how you could improve, and what you'd do differently next time. Share the lessons with your team.

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Influence Build Lesson Chapter 95

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 18, 2022

Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this. Mentoring tips from the authors include : Successful mentoring starts with a powerful mission statement. What do you hope to achieve with your partnership?

Mentoring 94

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Twenty Hats

DECEMBER 28, 2021

On the other hand, I feel like the existing posts do a good job of articulating my volunteer engagement philosophy: that quality volunteer engagement cannot occur without motivated, dedicated, and well-trained volunteer managers. All that’s to say that I reflected more than usual on what to convey with this post.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2013

Reflections and Notes from Personal Democracy Forum 2013. That taking the time to articulate big end goals and interim milestones is worth it, even when you might have to throw your first indicators out the window and track new ones as you zig and zag to hit your target. The 50% conference rule.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Review the Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.“ also use it as a reflection as the year progresses.

Professional 92

Professional San Jose Journal Facilitation 92

The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2021

There are many great free or cheap resources for branding and design available for your nonprofit to use, but even these resources are best utilized alongside a well-constructed brand guide articulated by your organization. A brand guide is a document with branding guidelines that act to maintain a company’s identity.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 12, 2021

Consider Your Organization’s Goals Your mission statement should succinctly articulate what your nonprofit aims to accomplish. Futuring can be used in a variety of ways, but progressive organizations can use it to better articulate the ultimate purpose behind their actions to outsiders.

Effective 119

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2015

So, as I made my transition – keep in mind that I am still working a nonprofit, just a c4 instead of a c3 – the moment gave me reason to reflect upon the 10 years of experience I had at the Alliance and with colleagues across the country through the National Council of Nonprofits. I first tried to remember what it was like in 2005.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Candidates should be able to quickly articulate a nuanced commitment to both in the form of details about the organization, trends in fundraising, and awareness of traits required to be a strong major gifts officer. What experience do you have in major donor fundraising? Did they try to sell the features or cast a vision?)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

In our book, The Networked Nonprofit , we devote an entire chapter to something we called "Learning Loops" which is a combination of tracking and monitoring in real time as a project unfolds, but also incorporates a process of reflection at the end of the project to the next experiment. . Tags: reflection scholar.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Understand the Needs of Your Staff Whether you create a working committee or find ways to survey your staff, make sure your policy reflects the needs of your staff and isn’t simply a directive from leadership. Begin by articulating the purpose of the policy and explaining why AI is a beneficial tool for your organization.

Policy 73

Policy Create Organization Guidelines 73

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Layer one, internal assessment, is an exercise in rigorous self-reflection. The degree to which a nonprofit can articulate the strength of its reach, resources, reputation, and capabilities is an important key in securing productive collaborative relationships. Layer two begins with the implementation process. Recommendations.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 7, 2024

Articulating this to your team not only sets appropriate expectations, but also allows users to better understand the implementation process and get excited about new functionalities on the horizon. Processes The ability to articulate current processes and desired outcomes is essential when adopting a new system.

System 71

System Fund Practice Free 71

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

We can learn through reflection and come to deeper understandings. However, the questions that make change possible are those that invite people into reflection and shared action. We may want to move toward treating reporting as a compliance tool to public reporting as an articulation of shared desires and advocacy.

Knowledge 73

Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 73

Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

If you’re new to web design and development, creating a homepage that accurately reflects your nonprofit’s mission and values can feel difficult. Additionally, it’s also beneficial to employ a straightforward and simple design that reflects and reinforces your existing nonprofit brand.

Effective 119

Effective Create Strategy Nonprofit 119

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

1) Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” I also use it as a reflection as the year progresses. What about you?

Professional 143

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 10, 2021

Your mission should reflect the values they embrace. Be thoughtful; just as you reflect a corporate partner’s values to their audience, your corporate partners will reflect your values as a nonprofit to your supporters. You don’t have to be a large organization partnered with a national corporation.

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Benefit Nevada Nonprofit Sponsor 98

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Organizations should also articulate the particular characteristics and leadership traits needed for different types of crises within their plans. , 50% of businesses that do not have a plan in place will not survive a major crisis. Organizations need to use the time now to regroup and learn from the unpredictability faced last year.

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Cloud 4 Good

JANUARY 25, 2022

Cloud for Good is passionate about creating transformational change through technology, and selected cohort members needed to reflect that passion. Selected applicants were asked to create a Playground in Trailhead and to clearly articulate the impact a platform like Salesforce can have for Cloud for Good clients.

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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.

Social Media 95

Social Media Government Reflection Media 95

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this. Mentoring tips from the authors include : Successful mentoring starts with a powerful mission statement. What do you hope to achieve with your partnership?

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Work Articulate Phase 52

sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

As we make the transition into 2024, I have been reflecting a lot on the last year as well as my dreams for the year ahead. There is no shortage of frameworks and methodologies for measuring, assessing, and articulating social impact; however, one element that we must not lose sight of is our qualitative data and stories.

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Philanthropy Measure Influence Trend 79

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this. Mentoring tips from the authors include : Successful mentoring starts with a powerful mission statement. What do you hope to achieve with your partnership?

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. Chris Brogan’s ritual suggests selecting three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. Here they are: My Three Rituals. What gave me joy?

Professional 117

Professional Build Journal Facilitation 117

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2020

Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. The mission statement should reflect this. Mentoring tips from the authors include : Successful mentoring starts with a powerful mission statement. What do you hope to achieve with your partnership?

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 52

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 11, 2009

Reflecting on the Community and the work being done in every corner of the world, we’ve tried to articulate some of the aspects that make the NetSquared Community so unique and also so powerful. This new white paper captures just a few of the stories and the qualities that make up the special place where we all come together.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

Engaging the consultant search using a JEDI approach requires clarity of intent, a commitment to being uncomfortable, and a great deal of “cultural humility” (self-reflection, personal critique, and acknowledgment of existing biases), especially in white-lead and white-dominated organizations and institutions.

Consultant 112

Consultant Script Evaluation Nonprofit 112

sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

Articulating this to your team not only sets appropriate expectations, but also allows users to better understand the implementation process and get excited about new functionalities on the horizon. The ability to articulate current processes and desired outcomes is essential when adopting a new system. Understanding the Timeline.

System 76

System Fund Practice Free 76

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2011

Developing and maintaining such an infrastructure — the articulation of staff competencies aligned to organizational strategies; establishment of supervision processes to hire, manage, develop, and review employees; and the ongoing assessment of overall staff performance in relation to organizational outcomes — can be daunting.

Leadership 92

Leadership Research Develop Management 92

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

You can find my materials and slides on the workshop wiki - CSR and NGO workshops, but always like to do a reflective wrap up post. I was also impressed with the report out, not only were they brief and to the point, but they were able to clearly articulate social outcomes in the social media strategy. No wonder I am still tired!

India 97

India NGO Social Media Reflection 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. Chris Brogan’s ritual suggests selecting three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. Reflection helps energize me and helps me focus.

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sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2023

Your mission statement should articulate your organization’s purpose, values, and goals. It should be concise and specific, and it should reflect the needs and priorities of your community. Updating your mission statement ensures your organization focuses on your community’s current needs.

Change 73

Change Organization Analysis Evaluation 73

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

I had a fantastic break, including a family vacation in Hawaii, walking, hiking, quiet, and reflection. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning my work flow for the day, week, month, and quarter and to reflect along the way. How about you? I look for patterns.

Professional 105

Professional Facilitation San Jose Journal 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2011

In order to do this, you need to give people a brief context and articulate the interaction rules. I like to use a wireless mic and roam the audience and ask questions that help create a bridge between the presenters and the audience.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

It should be easy to understand and you need to be able to articulate it clearly. Does my website reflect my nonprofit’s Brand Standards Guidelines? You need a big, hairy, audacious goal (BHAG) to attract tons of attention and support for your cause. It needs to be something that challenges status quo and stirs people’s hearts.

Tools 116

Tools Fundraising Websites Raise 116

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

At its core, especially in the beginning, building a great culture is simply an extension and reflection of the leaders’ commitment and performance. Once you’ve made the commitment as a leader, the next critical step is to raise awareness and alignment among the rest of the senior leadership team.

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Culture Classes Build Lesson 94