The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Your next game-changing testimonial could be just a conversation away. The Importance of Testimonials Testimonials are personal endorsements, typically in the form of a statement or story, that reflect a person’s experience with your nonprofit. This could include beneficiaries, donors, volunteers, or partners.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

The session is designed to answer three questions: Why does collaborative technology overload lead to loss of nonprofit workplace productivity and what are the best practices to avoid it? What are some examples of technology and nonprofit case studies that supports health, fitness, and wellness in the nonprofit workplace?

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2011

My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review is now up – you can check out the blog and conversation on the SSIR opinion blog , or read it reposted below. In this case, for this conversation, co-creation is used generally to touch on issues of access and engagement, and collaboration.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Is there a lead facilitator who is responsible for the final decision or is the team to work collaboratively making decisions? For example, here is a storify of the tweets from our track. Overnight Reflection. What I think is the magic is the use of “overnight reflection.” Here’s what we did: 1.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 4, 2010

I am so happy to have had the chance to collaborate with Matt; he was efficient, pleasant, and super smart, but most importantly to me, he was willing to operate in a more public way engaging with all of you who left comments and feedback. First off, a huge thank you to Matt Cheuvront , the designer who made all of this happen!

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Allegiance Group

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The best donor experience reflects this — it considers all the aspects of your organization, including the many ways constituents come to support you. Internal Tips for Success Internally, it’s essential to have an honest conversation about the channels you use. Your budget should reflect this shift. Are they effective?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

This way of thinking is reflected in your actions and demeanor, modeling behavior for those around you. Meaningful, substantive conversations are one of the most effective ways to learn and grow. Much like the Socratic method, when we have discussions and conversations, new ideas emerge and our understanding is deepened and magnified.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You can ask your grantees for feedback through surveys, interviews, focus groups, or informal conversations. Are organizations of a certain size more likely to abandon an application or submit it late, for example. For example: Does your application represent your mission? Does your application match your values?

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Our members were privileged to hear their reflections on a unique time in their organizations’ history and how the pandemic’s impact reshaped their future. Sharon Rice ,orgSource, Managing Director of Business Strategy, moderated this insightful conversation. There were multiple areas where collaboration helped to ease the hardship.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

This is something Classy can speak to personally, as we made the decision to pivot our annual conference, the Collaborative, into a fully virtual event this year. The Collaborative: Virtual Sessions drew in over 10,000 registrants and was, in many ways, just as successful as our in-person event. There’s never been a larger demand.

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Forum One

MAY 3, 2021

Website design is an art, a science, and a testament of collaboration and creativity. To provide tools and guidance to empower people’s journeys and inspire conversation about race, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) developed “Talking About Race.” Voting closes this Thursday, May 6th.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

” I was lucky enough to collaborate with Janet McIntyre , a nonprofit leadership coach and Jeffrey Golde , Adjunct Professor of Management: Columbia Business School, along with Abe Flores from AFTA. Participants reflected on their style strength and how it has helped them be successful in different situations. Thx https://t.co/5uMFbEKR3y.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

With the ability to continuously learn and adapt to new information, ChatGPT can remember past conversations and constantly iterate based on user prompts. Below, I’ve added the type of nonprofit , which is reflected in the AI-generated response: Targeted Email Outreach Campaign Are you a little amazed? Because I am! Be specific!

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 9, 2010

As I recently announced , I’m collaborating with Matt Chevy on a redesign of this website to freshen up the design, make presentations, resources and case studies all easier to find, and surface the rich conversations taking place in the comments. Look for that! Definitely something we’ll be sure to tackle!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

WhatsApp represents one such medium that presents nonprofits with an outstanding opportunity to engage with stakeholders through texts, attachments, and multiple forms of conversations delivered to their mobile phones and now to their desktops. Below are four examples: 1) Virtual Team Management. Digital Storytelling Framework.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 18, 2021

As is the case with most media interviews, we talked about many things and I shared examples, information, and opinions, from which two quotes were extracted. For example, even without the social distancing protocols associated with a global pandemic, many organizations don’t even have the space to accommodate large groups.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

Additionally, different cultural conventions, attitudes, and communication patterns may make collaborating and transferring knowledge difficult. Reliable technology guarantees continuous access to learning resources, increases engagement, and enables in-person collaboration. Moreover, localizing the delivery medium (i.e.,

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

Additionally, different cultural conventions, attitudes, and communication patterns may make collaborating and transferring knowledge difficult. Reliable technology guarantees continuous access to learning resources, increases engagement, and enables in-person collaboration. Moreover, localizing the delivery medium (i.e.,

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

Additionally, different cultural conventions, attitudes, and communication patterns may make collaborating and transferring knowledge difficult. Reliable technology guarantees continuous access to learning resources, increases engagement, and enables in-person collaboration. Moreover, localizing the delivery medium (i.e.,

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

Your engagement should reflect that. Regardless of the channel (website, email, mail, or the phone) or medium (in-person or digitally) you want to connect with donors in a way that is one-to-one, contextual, and collaborative. Connect Giving, and even attending events, are deeply personal acts your supporters make.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 26, 2022

I had a fantastic conversation with hosts Jonathan McCoy and Becky Endicott about driving innovation in the nonprofit sector and what’s next for capital campaigns and major gifts. Let’s take the example of an arts organization: Is there a gap they can fill that drives support? People give more when they see collaboration in action.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 6, 2021

For example, consider you’re a Spanish-speaking customer from a neighborhood that as of recently is facing a housing crisis due to COVID-impacted job losses. She collaborates with others to provide opportunities for, and access to, daily physical activity, high-quality, nutritious school food and effective health education.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

One area with a potential high risk of over-reliance on AI tools is internal collaboration and communication. For example, a fundraiser whose job is “disrupted” may spend much less time on desk prospect research and have more time to talk to donors and other cultivation strategies. Investing in “soft skills.”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 26, 2022

I had a fantastic conversation with hosts Jonathan McCoy and Becky Endicott about driving innovation in the nonprofit sector and what’s next for capital campaigns and major gifts. Let’s take the example of an arts organization: Is there a gap they can fill that drives support? People give more when they see collaboration in action.

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Classy

JUNE 7, 2021

It’s more likely that you’ll convert a supporter who’s already familiar with what you do versus someone who is coming across your page for the first time, so it’s important that your recurring donor acquisition strategy reflects that. . Read Next: 5 Unique Ways to Thank Recurring Donors. Prioritize Your Communication With Recurring Donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Join me on February 22nd at 9:00 am PT for a LinkedIn Live with Zoe Amar for a conversation about taking the first step for responsible AI adoption.We’ll discuss the challenges, tips, and practical resources available. Applying AI to basic collaboration workflows can offer a dividend of time (and brain space).

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

You can also run fundraising campaigns directly on social media, encouraging your followers to share and donate to make the fundraising process more collaborative. Humane Society of Pikes Peak’s TikTok is a great example of raising awareness of their organization and engaging with their community. Conversions. Transparency.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 3, 2021

Each student signed in to the collaborative Google document to indicate that they were in attendance. Collaborative technology is incredible. Throughout the session, we’d divide into smaller groups or pairs to learn from each other more collaboratively. So I started using collaborative Google documents.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Securing the Gift Candidates should be able to speak to a variety of scenarios, including specific examples based on personal experience. Can you give an example of a time when you had to think creatively to secure a major donation? Can you give an example of a time when you had to think creatively to secure a major donation?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We reflected. Skip to the video to watch a short conversation between Chantal Forster, Candid's C. Here's the backstory: In the summer of 2021, over 130 funders shared example grant applications with TAG as part of our involvement in the #FixtheForm campaign with GrantAdvisor.org. We adapted. If you are a grantmaker.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

The ongoing conversation about student debt and the value of a college credential exacerbates the issue for higher education institutions. Here are some ideas to rejuvenate a shrinking pipeline: Collaborate. For example, the U.S. Expand online education, corporate partnerships, and research collaborations.

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Classy

MAY 17, 2021

A corporate match can enhance your campaign if your donors feel excited about the partnership, but it can also potentially deter donors if they feel the company doesn’t reflect their values. . Clarify why a corporation would benefit from this collaboration, including things like increased brand visibility and exposure to a unique donor base.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2009

I look for examples that match the principles for effective use and incorporate them into the presentation. A lot of his ideas connect to social media strategy best practices - for example the reiteration process and listen, learn, and adapt. It is important to have the conversation to unpack it.

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Whole Whale

MAY 19, 2023

For example, “a woman”, “a sunset over the ocean”, “a glass vase with flowers”. For example, “serene”, “futuristic”, “minimalist”, “grainy”. For example, “a woman gazing out a window at a sunset over the ocean”. For example, “a neon glow”, “warm lamplight”, “black and white”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

I asked if I could live tweet to bring others into the conversation which I did using the tag #packfound. . Eugene Eric Kim is an expert in online culture and collaboration, particularly with new tools. We had some rich learnings in the reflection of what happened in the group. His slides and my notes and reflections follow.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 13, 2024

For example, the truth Initiative leverages a multi-step SMS, email, and social messaging campaign to spread awareness of—and stop—the sale of tobacco in Walgreens. For example, they can read the full marketing plan to understand how their responsibilities fit in with other roles and the broader goals of the campaign. Your supporters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2011

When was the last time you went to a conference and had a deep learning experience through conversation and stimulation of all senses from a traditional panel? As an icebreaker, I asked them to write down one word that leads to a fruitful collaboration. How much do you retain? How much do you apply? Photo by Devon Smith.

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