Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

Increasingly, organizations of all sizes have access to digital tools that provide data, but data storytelling—making facts relatable and actionable—takes additional effort to transform data into tangible stories. A word of caution: though the shortest, “snackable” content can be challenging to produce. Know your audience.

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

So I think, in many ways, for as often as everybody complains about technology and all the challenges, I think this past year could have gone very differently if we didn’t have these platforms.” — Volunteer manager embracing technology in Ohio. “None of us were ready for this. What a year it’s been.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 16, 2024

Let’s make it an incredible resource for sharing your organization’s story and engaging supporters. At the same time, the foundation had begun taking its first steps into the new world of personalization and integrating our entire donor funnel from brand story to donor thank-you. Our stories should (and do) speak to that impact.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Increase Collaboration and Engagement for Students, Faculty, and Staff. Arizona State University (ASU), for instance, needed an easier way for its students, faculty, and staff to communicate, share lesson plans, and gather feedback. Another example is Melbourne-based RMIT University.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2024

The motivating factors that prompt students to enroll in a community college are as varied and diverse as their academic and socio-economic backgrounds. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics , only thirteen percent of all community college students complete by earning a degree or credential in two years.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

Changing Higher Ed Episode 43: Raising Money for Universities during COVID with Scott Roberts and Tim Hill . Higher education fundraising is even more critical as colleges and universities navigate the unexpected and unpredictable financial situation caused by the current COVID-19 pandemic. Internal and External Challenges.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

But in today’s fast-paced digital world, you’re facing a unique set of challenges—managing membership, increasing giving, streamlining stewardship and engagement, and shepherding volunteers. Each of these stories from different faith communities highlights how Bloomerang caters to the unique needs of faith-based organizations.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic provides a unique challenge for the higher ed admissions office: even a slight drop in enrollment can be a significant change to many aspects including budget for the university. For adult students, ask about work adjustments and family experiences. Show student work. Make orientation exciting.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

California State University, East Bay Supports Students Through the Pandemic. In her role as program assistant for student support services, Darice Ingram uniquely understands the challenges students face. Often, those challenges include a lack of housing, food, or reliable transportation.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Dana Genson – Executive Vice President, Services Cloud for Good emerged from 2020 with considerable momentum after exhibiting incredible resiliency in the face of global challenges. Cloud for Good emerged from 2020 with considerable momentum after exhibiting incredible resiliency in the face of global challenges.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Featured customers: Gavi , Big Brothers Big Sisters , University of California, 3M. Featured customer: Case Western Reserve University. Customer Stories in the Spotlight. Dreamforce 2021 will highlight a handful of incredible stories across the education, nonprofit, and philanthropy sectors.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 17, 2021

On June 16, 2021, Salesforce and their co-sponsoring school, The University of Colorado, brought together an international Education Community for the 8th Annual Education Summit. How the University of Vermont Reopened Their Campus Safely with Salesforce. Recruitment + Admissions Lifecycle on Salesforce: The UAB Story.

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NetWits

JULY 16, 2012

— We already know that Facebook is crushing it and that schools have an incredible opportunity to use the platform to deepen relationships with families, students and alumni. Include your students. Tell your story (Keep it short, but get the main points accross). Famous or well know individuals/students.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The challenge was to meet the needs of multiple audiences. The heroes of this story are the trailblazing customers, partners, employees, and volunteers who Salesforce.org celebrates during the inaugural Week of Learning from October 4-8. What’s next? The next million badges earned — and the millions after that — for more impact.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

The challenge is that your campaign will need to promote your organization’s general needs rather than a specific project or program. Tell prospective donors your story and mission to show them why your daily operations are important. Your story should have a clear message and a compelling case for support.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Chuck is the president of Naropa University , but we first met when he was leading the Greyston Foundation, a pioneering social enterprise known for originally making brownies for Ben ‘n Jerry’s ice cream while employing formerly incarcerated individuals as the primary workforce.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Featured customers: Gavi , Big Brothers Big Sisters , University of California, 3M. Featured customer: Case Western Reserve University. Customer Stories in the Spotlight. Dreamforce 2021 will highlight a handful of incredible stories across the education, nonprofit, and philanthropy sectors.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 21, 2021

There are six different tracks that you can choose from for the Education Summit, including Increase Recruitment & Admissions, Student Experience, Advancement, Digital Transformation, Institution Operations, and Marketing. How the University of Vermont Reopened Their Campus Safely with Salesforce.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2020

Today’s Q&A is with Tim Snyder, associate vice president, Alumni and Donor Services at Wake Forest University. In his role, Tim is responsible for the overall management of Alumni Services, the Wake Forest Fund, and Donor Services and Advancement Services at the university. Q: What led you to working in higher education?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

For many students, these school closures could mean the end of their formal education. From creating digital learning opportunities and initiatives to protect girls’ mental well-being to securing national funding for education — the Champions we support are driving solutions to girls’ education challenges in their communities. .

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Nonprofits are being asked to address these challenges and find sustainable models for local journalism. Collaborative reporting: Nonprofits can facilitate partnerships between different news organizations to pool resources, share content, and cover stories more effectively.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

After graduating with a BFA in drama & music from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Ellen spent ten years bringing joy to audiences nightly as one of only ten lead performers in the longest running musical revue in the world—San Francisco’s “Beach Blanket Babylon.” You were born to do this!”

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Socialbrite

MARCH 8, 2020

From then on, students are in school throughout the year, except during the summer and winter holidays. Students go to Shanti Bhavan at no cost and are given nutritious foods, shelter, education, medical care, clothing, and emotional and mental support. After 12th grade, Shanti Bhavan also covers their university education.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Working in marketing at a university is one of the hardest jobs in the world. That means your university is competing with many other higher education institutions across the nation that are all catering to your potential students. The truth is, universities have a real inertia problem. requires a solid content strategy.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

This framework not only breaks down the components of the key seven indicators of school quality, but it also serves as a practical guide for educators who are designing and operating school models to fulfill a community’s shared vision of student success.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 2, 2022

Translating a cause you care about into compelling words for a fundraising appeal can be a challenge. I start by getting a big picture things like the send date, the universe and targeting. I also think about what kind of story I’m going to tell in the appeal and make some notes for the story direction.

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NetWits

JULY 11, 2012

Schools have a unique opportunity to build their Facebook following and stay connected with alumni due to the captive audience and deep relationships that are built with students, families and faculty. Get “Likes” from Students & Families. The best time to build that relationship is while they’re a student at your school.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

One of the concepts that the group designed was a strategy for collecting data from low income individuals which was identified as a key challenge for some participants who work with homeless populations. In fact, some participants in the group mentioned using MBA students from local universities to assist with data collection.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 20, 2013

The other recipient this year was Kay Ferrell, Professor of Special Education at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, who won the Medal for her tremendous work with and on behalf of children and youth who are blind and visually impaired. We hope you’ll join us on this journey.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In fact, people are much more likely to remember a story (63%) than a statistic (5%) according to research from Stanford University. Getting Attention’s guide on nonprofit storytelling recommends including the following elements in your stories: . Starting a Facebook Challenge . Creating a Facebook group community.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 30, 2022

In fact, people are much more likely to remember a story (63%) than a statistic (5%) according to research from Stanford University. Getting Attention’s guide on nonprofit storytelling recommends including the following elements in your stories: . Starting a Facebook Challenge . Creating a Facebook group community.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Evaluation Capacity = ability to do and use evaluations The key to achieving more effective evaluation and overcoming these challenges is evaluation capacity building (ECB). Consider reaching out to local universities to tap into departments, professors, and students for consulting, resources, and education.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 19, 2015

The last time I attended a university, it was on a beautiful, old campus lined with brick buildings with white pillars. This go-around, I attended classes in my office, my living room, hotel rooms, on vacation—anywhere I was as long as I had an internet connection because my latest alma mater , California Southern University , is 100% online.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Founded in 1898, Dallas Baptist University (DBU) offers a variety of educational opportunities for individuals of all ages and academic backgrounds. According to Schubert, the school has used the same Student Information System (SIS) for over 20 years to meet recruitment and admissions needs.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

The term “intern” has changed over time as well with horror stories of long meaningless hours doing grunt work, being taken advantage of and then turned away with no job in sight. as I call out to the line of students waiting out in the hall to be assigned. There is no magic trick here. Have a plan and they will come to you.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders. Now is the time for us to challenge the barriers we have created as a sector," says John Mohr, CIO of the MacArthur Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

” They provide free web analytics consulting to non-profits and NGOs around the world by matching analytics professionals, students, and charities. They are teaching digital measurement best practices by connecting great causes with experienced mentors and motivated students. What’s your story?

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