Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2013

The conference was framed around the question: Given the convergence of networks and big data and the need for more innovation, what evaluation methods should be used to evaluate social change outcomes along side traditional methods? I followed the developmental evaluation thread most closely. Here are my notes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2013

But it wasn’t until Active Voice brought on a full time evaluator that were we able to identify and actually measure the kind of shifts we think films can contribute to. This is now the core work of Active Voice, designing outcome-oriented strategies and implementing story-fueled, measurable campaigns. Measurement'

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

The duty of care ensures that the board of directors provides oversight to responsibly manage the organization’s assets, including its people and financial resources. Evaluation of partnership: Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the board-staff relationship.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

AUGUST 11, 2016

It’s crucial to say, “if we take all of the following resources, and do all of the following actions, then we will get all of the following results.” ” An organization that lacks the capacity to marshal those resources and take those actions needs to reconsider, because it is on track to fail.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

Often, nonprofits react to funders’ requirements regarding what to measure, though it can be difficult to obtain funding for impact measurement. Moreover, funders, evaluators, and program managers can have different goals related to programs’ implementations. How rigorous or complex should the analysis of impact data be?

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

How do you measure success in a given year? Experts say a culture of philanthropy from leadership defines behavior. Without a written fundraising plan no one is accountable, progress from year to year cannot be evaluated, and no measurable goals for the future can be set.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

This includes considering factors such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, and other intersecting identities that can influence access to resources and opportunities. From governmental opposition to cultural and societal opposition, these are challenging times for those who are societal changemakers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2013

With the recent scarcity of grant funding, excellent program evaluation practices are becoming a distinguishing element of effective and grant-competitive nonprofit organizations. 1 Even those who are eager to conduct evaluations often lack the funding and knowledge to evaluate their programs appropriately.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2015

I’m always on the look out for useful and thought provoking resources on how nonprofits can use data to make better decisions that lead to greater impact. It was designed to complement existing technical assistance resources through tip sheets, examples, and links to multiple resources. Cultural Indicators.

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NTEN

JUNE 9, 2023

Despite these, organizations in the nonprofit sector tend not to be at the forefront of devoting significant effort or resources to cybersecurity. Eight cybersecurity strategies Following are eight cybersecurity measures nonprofit web managers can adopt to help protect their websites and stay ahead of new threats. Limit user access.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This includes providing them with educational resources and hands-on training. To mitigate this, work as a group to evaluate AI outputs across different demographic groups and address disparities. Impact measurement: Have open discussions about the effectiveness of AI and decide how you will monitor its success.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Our fourth annual report shows how our customers are using the resources Salesforce.org provides to create and increase their social impact. Having data and evidence enables us to better target resources that can deliver the greatest impact. How Salesforce.org Measures and Reports on Its Impact. What’s New For 2021? Eric Barela.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Nonprofit interest in cross-sector collaboration is ramping up due to evaporating resources and increased demand for services. Nonprofits whose organizational cultures encourage outreach and relationship building are already laying the foundational groundwork of high-performing collaboration. Measure and share impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. It comes down to organizational culture. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. The Evolutionary Stages of A Data-Driven Culture. Example of A/B Testing Results.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

From smaller, newer nonprofits to larger charitable organizations, measuring performance is a universally shared need, especially in the realm of fundraising. But for organizations that offer direct services to constituents, such as social services nonprofits, there’s another layer of complexity— impact measurement. Diversity Metrics.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

One of the best ways to attract talent is by creating a culture that encourages retention from the get-go. Hard skills are measurable technical skills or certifications such as CRM management proficiency. Soft skills are typically shown through previous experience and hard skills can be measured through technical assessments.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

One of the best ways to attract talent is by creating a culture that encourages retention from the get-go. Hard skills are measurable technical skills or certifications such as CRM management proficiency. Soft skills are typically shown through previous experience and hard skills can be measured through technical assessments.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Culture shift – getting company-wide adoption of anything new can be challenging. Read our blog on Creating a Data Culture for Your Association. Evaluate Your Opportunity Costs. Evaluate Your Opportunity Costs. Describe what you plan to improve and outline how you plan to measure it. Remember, this is a long game.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

But you also want to respect your grantees’ time and resources and avoid asking them for information that you don’t use or that they have already provided elsewhere. Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? The challenge isn’t knowing what to do. It’s getting buy-in.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Cybersecurity is the proactive approach you take to identify any vulnerable points, implement simple protective measures, and effectively respond to potential attacks. If you’re operating with limited resources, IT support might not seem like the biggest priority for you cost-wise. Why do nonprofits need to worry about cybersecurity?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

KD Paine and I had the pleasure of interviewing the Arlene McCrehan social media team at Goodwill for our soon to be launched book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Goodwill uses measurement and learning in its evolution into a networked nonprofit. How will you measure it? ” # 150jobs – ow.ly/dm4V4.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Deciding Together Shifting Power and Resources Through Participatory Grantmaking. Letting grantees lead: What we’re learning from the BUILD evaluation. Why Impact-Per-Dollar is a terrible, harmful way to measure nonprofit effectiveness. The Power of Dialogue about Nonprofit Data and Evaluation. Evaluating a Culture.

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Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. If you have no idea what a good or poor donor retention rate is, it’s difficult to measure your own performance. Once you know the benchmarks, you can compare your data to them and evaluate how successful your efforts are. Start with benchmark data.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Become their trusted resource, coach, and advocate. Be clear in how you measure job performance so everyone on your team understands their duties and the expectations around their role. Measure the most important goals that lead to results. To build that trust, develop a strategic plan and share it regularly with your team.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Develop an evaluation and performance model. . Develop outcomes-monitoring plans to measure performance. . Prepare a Human Resources manual. . This usually fails to evaluate the future needs of the organization and is c ommonly known as the Bubba Theory. . Most states require registration before you begin soliciting. .

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

This entails having a high-quality company culture , benefits, and decent salaries for employees. This will also help ensure that your nonprofit continues to get resourced. He believes that nonprofits should be measuring their success based on how they scale, rather than how low their overhead is. Invest in your team.

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sgEngage

APRIL 7, 2021

When evaluating and improving on belonging experiences, look beyond this period of uncertainty and seeing how it can be enhanced across any situation. You cannot manage what you cannot measure. Revamping belonging and employee wellness programs should begin with evaluating the current temperature in the workplace.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 15, 2024

Collect digital marketing KPIs Key performance indicators (KPIs) are metrics used to measure your digital marketing success. These measurements should align with your campaign’s goals. Create training resources. Fostering a culture of collaboration.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 14, 2019

With limited people and financial resources, leaders of nonprofit organizations must execute strong management styles that develop the talent of their teams, foster healthy working environments and encourage retention of valuable employees. Approach Human Resources Strategically. Measure Performance.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 13, 2024

So, while it might feel like you are saving time by launching the campaign immediately, your nonprofit could end up wasting precious time and resources on ineffective marketing strategies. Successful nonprofit marketing campaigns consider three key factors: the market, supporters, and available resources. Your resources.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

Across the board within the 2021 study, which evaluated employee attitudes during 2020, the data revealed high-water marks in employee satisfaction. The measure merges sentiments such as “I am very satisfied with my employer” and “I am willing to give extra effort to help this organization succeed,” among others.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

But managing those financial resources is equally crucial. This includes creating a realistic budget , allocating your resources efficiently, and ensuring financial transparency for your members. Outlining measures to protect sensitive information will help you earn the trust and confidence of your members.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Data Security: Explain the measures in place to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations, such as GDPR or CCPA. These resources can serve as quick references and reinforce what they’ve learned during training sessions.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 8, 2014

posted by Terry McManus Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, TGen Foundation We all know the old adage “what gets measured gets done,” but knowing what to measure is easier said than done. In most professions certain tasks are closely correlated to success, and resource development is no different. Fundraising outcomes (i.e.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

posted by Maureen West Project Manager, Social Impact Measurement ASU Lodestar Center. The garden program leaders are therefore collecting deeper data to measure the real impact of the gardens. An intern working on a master’s degree in public health conducted the evaluation, so costs for the study were minimal.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2016

posted by Maureen West Project Manager, Social Impact Measurement ASU Lodestar Center. Not only do funders want evidence, but so do program staff members, who must always weigh the value of competing demands for resources.”. Sojourner Center therefore embedded an evaluation element into the new program.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2016

posted by Maureen West Project Manager, Social Impact Measurement ASU Lodestar Center. Not only do funders want evidence, but so do program staff members, who must always weigh the value of competing demands for resources.”. Sojourner Center therefore embedded an evaluation element into the new program.

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