VQ Strategies

JANUARY 18, 2021

Day, designated as a National Day of Service, I was interviewed by Meghan McCarty Carino for National Public Radio about how organizations have adjusted their MLK Day of Service plans given the pandemic. Days of Service are a double-edged sword. The challenges posed by days of service run deeper than just logistics.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Whether the new hire is a junior employee or head of a key department, they will represent the brand experience you want for members and shape the culture you seek for your staff. In this competitive environment, the impact that people make on brand and culture has never been more important. On a recent Association 4.0

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The MatrixFiles

MAY 1, 2024

Because post-pandemic, I know that we can’t go back to offering our clients the same old services, in the same old way. So how do we stay relevant and continue to partner with our clients to create new services and amazing journeys for their members? But sending everyone home and holding regular Zoom meetings does not make a culture.

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

To become a digital business everyone in the organization must use their IT tools to collaborate. Integrating IT into the organization’s strategy and culture should be the new reality. Executives who defer this responsibility convey the idea that digital thinking and collaboration are not a priority. It’s a choice.”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 23, 2022

For the companies that offer these programs, it helps create the kind of company culture that attracts and retains talent. The projects in and of themselves are high value. When you combine time spent by volunteers with their expertise, each project is valued at an average of $195 per hour.

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We prioritize a healthy work-life balance, a culture of support and learning, and equitable support for all clients. Finally, consistent engagement from supporters — whether volunteers or donors — is a consistent gauge of the program’s success and the organization’s successful culture. ” — if the answer is yes, we succeeded. —

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Forum One

DECEMBER 5, 2023

We are excited to share that the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Freedmen’s Bureau Search Portal , NYU’s Congressional District Health Dashboard , and March of Dimes have been named Anthem Awards finalists. Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands. appeared first on Forum One.

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fusionSpan

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A deep-rooted passion for venturing into uncharted territories, delving into diverse cultures, and embracing novel experiences has been with me since my adolescence. During these relocations, I had the privilege of embarking on worldly adventures with him, sparking my keen interest in learning about various cultures.

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 13, 2024

As a 30-year veteran in the nonprofit industry, I see this happen constantly and it’s frustrating because it just creates more competition for funding when we should be working collaboratively for more effectiveness and efficiency. Fiona Benjamin from The HEAL Project Staff Undervaluation Underpaying and undervaluing staff.

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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 is Collaborative Overload? While there are many positive aspects to increased collaboration, there is also downside.

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.orgSource

MARCH 20, 2023

Unfortunately, despite the hefty price tag, the mechanics are meaningless without the philosophy, strategy, and culture that maximizes those tools. One example of this phenomenon that comes to mind is how we will all need to respond to improved AI technology and greater opportunities for customer service and personalization.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

This isn’t about filling seats; it’s about enriching your organization’s culture and capabilities with new perspectives to support your mission and drive growth. Of course, you’ll want to collect the basics—background, qualifications—but don’t forget to delve into their “why,” the reasons they’re looking into board service.

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Forum One

JANUARY 30, 2024

By amplifying the voices that ignite global change, these awards honor work across seven core causes: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Education, Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Launched in 2020, the Black Trans Fund (BTF) seeks to change culture by shifting the narrative about Black trans communities towards joy and resilience, and away from violence and despair. The foundation provides grants for projects and nonprofits that are positively impacting the Asian & Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ communities.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In essence, these services are typically performed in silos , and sometimes this is all an organization needs. Many consulting firms, however, provide many different services because of the complex nature of operations. That is a very specific project. However, changing culture will. But are they holistic?

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Forum One

JUNE 15, 2023

Forum One was founded in 1996 on the idea that the internet could bring people together to collaboratively solve the world’s most pressing challenges. Motivated to apply digital technologies and strategies to address societal problems, Forum One has completed thousands of projects advancing health, education, the environment, and more.

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Forum One

JUNE 11, 2024

His background spans nonprofit, corporate, and government clients intersecting marketing, technology, and service delivery. Forum One was founded in 1996 on the idea that the Internet could bring people together to collaboratively solve the world’s most pressing challenges.

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Gyrus

JULY 10, 2024

Even before the pandemic, research and market forecasts projected the online education market to reach $350 billion by 2025. It provides specialized programs and degree programs in collaboration with partner universities. Hands-on Learning Udacity also provides career services to support learners in their job search.

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Gyrus

JULY 10, 2024

Even before the pandemic, research and market forecasts projected the online education market to reach $350 billion by 2025. It provides specialized programs and degree programs in collaboration with partner universities. Hands-on Learning Udacity also provides career services to support learners in their job search.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

When your community experiences increased need, there is a higher demand on your services in several ways, including: Overwhelmed Staff. By making key changes in technology, processes, and culture, your organization can adopt a responsive philanthropy approach to adapt to increased community need. Find the Tools to Maintain Momentum.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The Anthem Awards celebrates and champions work across seven core causes: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Education, Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

He has led with integrity, enthusiasm, and good judgment—we’ve been fortunate for his service.” Motivated to apply digital technologies and strategies to address societal problems, Forum One has completed thousands of projects advancing health, education, the environment, and more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2020

This report explores the question: What are the cultural shifts impacting the future of giving, and what are the critical implications and opportunities for individuals and organization now and in the future? It is a collaboration between sparks & honey , a business strategy firm and the Morgridge Family Foundation.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 7, 2023

Organizations that treat culture like an impromptu party will see their “guests” leave early. Culture revolves around personalities and a positive environment depends on understanding the needs of individual players and their interaction as a team. But we realize that building culture isn’t a project with a finish line.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

In July 2019, The Opportunity of Collaborative Benchmarking whitepaper was released in partnership between Blackbaud, NetHope, and NTEN. It focused on answering the question, “How do we as a sector improve by collaboratively sharing our data?”. Insights into the Collaborative Benchmarking Survey Results.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Culture Eats Big Data for Lunch – Guest Post by Steve MacLaughlin. The business management guru Peter Drucker is often quoted as saying “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” It is also clear that culture eats Big Data for lunch. Now, culture is also an overused term these days. Truer words have never been spoken.

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Gyrus

MARCH 20, 2024

When students feel like they are part of a supportive and collaborative learning environment, they are more likely to stay committed to their academics. Group Projects and Collaborative Assignments Collaborative assignments compel students to unite, encouraging teamwork and evoking shared educational experiences.

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Gyrus

MARCH 20, 2024

When students feel like they are part of a supportive and collaborative learning environment, they are more likely to stay committed to their academics. Group Projects and Collaborative Assignments Collaborative assignments compel students to unite, encouraging teamwork and evoking shared educational experiences.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Getting to zero hunger will require unprecedented collaboration and a multi-pronged approach that gets to the numerous causes.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 4, 2012

"Collaboration" is a word that comes up quite a bit in discussions about nonprofit strategies and nonprofit capacity. Besides inter-organizational collaboration, nonprofits also continually work on improving internal efficiencies and innovations; we're always looking for ways to work smarter, faster, and with more impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

With an impressive portfolio that includes collaborations with celebrities like Melissa McCarthy, Jimmy Fallon, Jerry Seinfeld, and recently teaming up with Oscar winner Brendan Fraser for a fundraising collaboration, Brett’s influence extends across the globe. She is also a 3rd generation auctioneer focusing on benefits.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Filled with relatable case studies from top-performing individuals and companies—including Tim Cook, Starbucks, and Microsoft—Briceño lays out crisp, clear tactics for constant learning that will take your team to the next level and create a culture of high performance. Do our processes include after-action or mid-action project reviews?

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

Because we offer expert training and technical assistance across the continuum of sexual violence prevention and response (as well as to a wide variety of professions in both nonprofit and public service systems), having so many advisory committees ensures that we are collaborating with people working in all aspects of the sexual violence field.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2011

"What are the best ways to foster collaboration?" How to create harmony around different cultural approaches to work. How to pick the best tools for your particular collaboration challenges. Ken is currently working as the Worldview Literacy Project Manager at The Institute of Noetic Sciences.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

or, “What are the actual actions we can take to realize our vision of a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion?” Are projects being designed in such a way that those who contribute to defining the issues are also responsible for the proposed solutions? Your team may be thinking, “equity work is hard.

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Bonterra

AUGUST 15, 2022

Read their story on Covenant House International and Barker & Scott Impact Powered by: Donor Engagement Nonprofits Digital communications & marketing Fundraising ideas Project QUEST This interview with Project Quest chief program officer Lelani Mercado discusses why they invested in a case management solution and the impact it made.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

For instance, you might consider how to further empower your major gifts team to conduct more in-depth prospect research or ask yourself how you could improve your internal culture to reduce turnover. Vulnerabilities: Vulnerabilities are the external challenges your nonprofit faces as it works toward its larger goals. Remember to be flexible.

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