Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2020

Since those days, I have continued to hone my virtual facilitation skills to design and deliver effective virtual meetings and trainings. This word cloud is from a virtual workshop I facilitated asking participants what the barriers to effective virtual meetings are: technology, engagement, connectivity, and participation.

Facilitation 167

Facilitation Virtual Effective Technique 167

sgEngage

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Here are six practical tips to ensure your nonprofit is ready to respond swiftly and effectively during a disaster. Develop a Focused Emergency Response Plan The cornerstone of any effective disaster response is a well-thought-out emergency response plan.

Tips 98

Tips Disaster Time Donation 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 13, 2020

The current social media environment has caused non-profit marketers to re-evaluate their content aware of the acute conversations being had on every channel, at a global level. We want to make it safe, accessible, and cost-effective. Instagram.com/water. Twitter.com/water.

Social Media 336

Social Media Content Media Social 336

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We offer some practical tips, some examples of funders doing this work, and some resources. Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. Who manages the monitoring and evaluation? Who decides what is measured?

Participatory 114

Participatory Evaluation Grant Philanthropy 114

.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Even with a friendly name like “feedback, check-in, or coaching,” a performance evaluation can be uncomfortable, or possibly downright scary. That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. I’ll get on my Association 4.0

Evaluation 193

Evaluation Director Government Leadership 193

sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Many data problems can be fixed by using your CRM as it was intended to be used, streamlining codes, or standardizing your practices. Does your team have the time and technical aptitude to evaluate and learn a new system? Could it be more time- and cost-effective to invest in training on your current CRM? See the lookbook!

Change 105

Change Time Nonprofit Evaluation 105

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As you rethink your pricing strategy, youll want to evaluate using pricing discounts as a helpful tool in attracting new members to your association, increasing overall traffic, building member loyalty, and selling large quantities of products. Read our blog for more pricing discount best practices your association should adopt today.

Associations 102

Associations Adopt Registration Tips 102

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Gary McGeough from Bristol Organizations Committed Team Players, Capable of Collaborating Effectively I seek individuals who are genuinely passionate about our mission and show a strong belief in our values and goals. That would not have been possible without dedicated, active board members.

Skills 106

Skills Children Collaboration Leadership 106

.orgSource

AUGUST 19, 2024

Review Systematically How do you evaluate whether your organization’s data is pristine, polluted, or somewhere in the murky in-between? Practice Good Stewardship Even if your digital resources are in order, a data governance policy is an important piece of responsible stewardship. Much of the data in your systems is not yours.

Government 251

Government Data Experiment Disaster 251

Candid

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Our DEI journey began with the realization that we lacked key perspectives that could enhance our work and further align internal practices with our mission. This led us to examine our practices and identify areas where we could do better. We continuously asked ourselves, “How can we disrupt inequality in our work?”

Culture 92

Culture Structure Phase Roles 92

sgEngage

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In a webinar with Peter Panapento , co-founder and philanthropic practice leader of Turn Two Communications, he shared best practices when creating an AI policy for your grantmaking organization. This approach will foster a collaborative learning environment and encourage the ethical and effective use of AI tools.

Policy 97

Policy Organization Create Guidelines 97

sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Six Best Practices for a Stronger Audit Relationship Now, however, nonprofits and auditing firms are more likely to share and leverage their diverse experiences to better collaborate with one another. Maybe the organization needs additional help understanding new accounting guidance that is effective and the impacts on its financial records.

Relationship 119

Relationship Practice Build Discussion 119

Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

Yet, we see that many organizations are still quick to limit or cut back technology-related investments of all kinds, including training, evaluation, planning, and community feedback. Organizations need to realize that treating technology as a peripheral expense actually limits mission delivery and effectiveness.

Policy 98

Policy Practice Technology Train 98

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Effective financial management equips you to make the most of your nonprofit’s limited resources. This allows you to compare your planned versus actual financial activities and evaluate how closely your organization was able to stick to its budget. Your bookkeeping practices throughout the fiscal year matter.

Create 111

Create Nonprofit Template Grant 111

Candid

JUNE 5, 2024

Whether you’re trying to equip your team with the latest fundraising techniques or preparing volunteers to tackle new challenges, the quality of your training materials will impact your organization’s effectiveness. Evaluate and iterate on learning experiences. What is Instructional Design?

Effective 105

Effective Design Experiment Learning 105

sgEngage

JULY 30, 2024

While robust databases provide the foundation for effective wealth and philanthropic screening, AI solutions can streamline analysis, provide even deeper insights into your prospects, and help you make data-driven decisions about outreach. AI is constantly evolving, so ensure your organization commits to using it responsibly.

Effective 104

Effective Tips Database Gift 104

.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

This comprehensive exploration of your digital systems could include evaluating security, network functions, system management, user experience, and overall performance. An evaluation of current security practices and systems can pay big dividends. But failure to use data effectively can also be dangerous.

Technology 221

Technology Evaluation Attitude Digital 221

Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Regularly outlining the goals and objectives of the organization, as well as the strategies and action plan for achieving them is good practice. In this article I will go over the fundamental steps to creating an effective nonprofit business plan. Create a compelling and effective marketing and outreach plan. Get social.

Effective 118

Effective Business Create Nonprofit 118

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In fact, nearly half of nonprofit executives state that board micromanagement hampers their effectiveness. Staff burnout and turnover When boards micromanage, the effects ripple through the organization, affecting not only the executive director but also key staff. NOTE: What if you hire or promote inexperienced executive directors?

Nonprofit 102

Nonprofit Director Government Leadership 102

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

We recommend using free tools like PageSpeed Insights to evaluate page loading speeds and identify performance issues. The post Building an Effective Online Donation Process: Expert Tips appeared first on Get Fully Funded. Check both the mobile and desktop reports to ensure both versions of your site are running smoothly.

Donation 52

Donation Process Online Tips 52

.orgSource

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Action Steps for Associations Assess Your Digital Readiness : Conduct a thorough evaluation of your current digital capabilities and needs. Her emphasis on simplicity as a driver of innovation resonated with attendees, encouraging them to return to basics and excel.

Associations 221

Associations Digital Director Strategy 221

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

You probably learned that not everyone needs to be in your office to effectively carry out their jobs. Each person on your team needs an education plan that becomes part of their ongoing performance evaluation, including expectations of work changes and improvement after their training. How about your revenue sources?

Training 105

Training Train Volunteer Effective 105

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 16, 2023

Brand Leadership is “from within” leadership, and for branding, marketing, and everything else to be effective, it has to come FIRST. It’s the deliberate practice of designing, building, and evolving the positive perception and experience of everyone inside and outside of your ecosystem. Ignore Brand Leadership at your peril.

Leadership 200

Leadership Strategy Nonprofit Collaboration 200

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Based on our experience, this article will offer an end-to-end event planning checklist, complete with best practices to help set your nonprofit event up for success. Ask yourself these questions to set effective goals: What is the purpose of the event? They will also help you assess how successful your event was once it’s over.

Nonprofit 103

Nonprofit Registration Volunteer Fundraising 103

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

An effective project charter will include the following information: What is the purpose of the project? An effective scoping document clearly and succinctly communicates your needs to prospective vendors. It serves as the reference point to settle disputes, avoid “ scope creep ,” and judge the usefulness of ideas. About the Author.

Websites 310

Websites Analytics Nonprofit Project 310

Gyrus

DECEMBER 9, 2024

How to Choose the Right LMS for Life Sciences Compliance Needs GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Selecting the right Learning Management System (LMS) is a critical decision for life sciences companies striving to meet regulatory compliance and ensure employee training effectiveness. Evaluate employee performance and engagement.

Life 52

Life Train Training Evaluation 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 27, 2023

The analytics tool evaluates the effectiveness of your posts and provides the best times to share your content. Participants will learn how to create and maintain a content strategy, current best practices for the top-performing social media sites, and how to be an early adopter of emerging social media trends.

Resource 348

Resource Tools Digital Marketing 348

.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

Although leadership courses may be part of more recent IT management degrees, relationship building is a skill that requires commitment and practice. EI skills can help IT professionals take their communications and leadership ability to new levels of effectiveness. Try taking these EI quizzes for a more comprehensive self-evaluation.

Technology 221

Technology Skills Leadership Awareness 221

Candid

JANUARY 2, 2025

This report serves as a practical guide for two critical disciplines in one publication: futures and foresight. Doing Evaluation in Service of Racial Equity: A Tool Kit for Practitioners by the W.K. Industrial Food Animal Production: How It Works And How We Resist by Rachel Mason (Author) with funding from Animal Charity Evaluators.

Issue 52

Issue Resource Philanthropy Children 52

Gyrus

JULY 25, 2024

It encompasses practices and technologies that protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive learner and instructor information, course materials, and system functionalities. It entails implementing appropriate controls to safeguard sensitive data, aligning with regulations and industry best practices.

Train 59

Train Training Measure Data 59

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 12, 2020

The shakeup of a crisis like COVID-19 has forced organizations to get to the heart of why their golf event matters and evaluate where it might be missing the mark. For the golf outing, that has made an event website common practice. This value can get lost when an annual event is passed to a new volunteer every few years.

Fundraising 274

Fundraising Hosting Lesson Learning 274

The Nerdy NonProfit

MARCH 31, 2020

We know it’s difficult to stay caught up with the latest trends and best practices. Our webinars take an important topic and show you the ins-and-outs, best practices, tips for getting started, and more. In this webinar you will learn: How to evaluate your current website for improvements. We can help! Watch the Webinar.

WordPress 130

WordPress Evaluation Tips Site 130

Gyrus

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This data is a goldmine for organizations looking to: Evaluate the effectiveness of their training programs. High scores suggest that employees are mastering the content, while low scores may indicate that the material is too complex or not being delivered effectively. Here are some practical ways to leverage this data, 1.

Analytics 64

Analytics Training Train Data 64

.orgSource

MARCH 4, 2024

This methodology was used to evaluate expanding the American Board of Medical Specialties, ABMS CertLink®, platform into new markets. Cirque combines drama, daring, and special effects. The show combines drama, daring, and special effects. That idea might seem a little miraculous. But divine intervention is not required.

Strategy 221

Strategy Marketing Associations Professional 221

.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

Self-regulation— means learning to effectively manage conflict, stress, and challenges. It can also help you evaluate your group’s current strengths and weaknesses. For example, a job interview, performance evaluation, or strategy decision. Like all the EI skills, intentional communication requires coaching and practice.

Virtual 221

Virtual Work Skills Culture 221

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2022

In this guide, we’ll cover 20 best practices to help you create an effective online donation page that drives more online fundraising revenue for your nonprofit. These best practices fall into the following categories: Optimizing your donation page design. Maximizing online donations. Let’s get started. From Twitter.

Donation 113

Donation Practice Nonprofit Donor 113

.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

A technology assessment is a performance evaluation of your IT systems. The purpose of an IT assessment is to evaluate whether your systems’ functionality and efficiency are in alignment with organizational goals and strategy. If you answered yes to each of these practical questions congratulations! Are systems secure?

Technology 170

Technology Evaluation Associations System 170