Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In Part 2 we got specific with 3 of 6 concrete strategies you can employ to meaningfully speak to the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s constituencies, while also meeting your own. Today we’ll finish the 3-part series with a look at strategies 4 – 6. Let’s take a look at these three key strategies. Why is this important?

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Association Analytics

APRIL 8, 2021

But you want to make sure those decisions deliver outcomes that support your goals. In today’s world, organizations simply cannot afford to invest their time and limited resources in initiatives that do not demonstrably deliver outcomes that support their goals. Formulate SMART Goals. Develop KPIs for Your Goals.

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.orgSource

MARCH 4, 2024

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, is our expert for guiding associations through tough markets. At.orgCommunity’s recent Innovation Summit, Sharon explored how Blue Ocean Strategy can help you bypass the sharks and find your way to offering unique and powerful member value.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

20 , offers a chance to reflect on what truly defines leadership not just strategy or decision-making, but the ability to build trust. We also found that when employees trust one another, managers get better performance evaluations. Empowerment is a key strategy in building trust. Be fair and transparent.

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.orgSource

JULY 3, 2023

It was considered too resource intensive to play a consistent role in most promotional strategies. My goal with WorkerBee.TV Dan emphasizes the importance of integrating video with the overall content strategy. Integrate Video With Strategy Multipurpose each video production. Dan was determined to make us see the light.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 18, 2024

When was the last time your association considered its pricing strategy? 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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2022

The pandemic has caused many mission-driven organizations to re-evaluate their mission, reconsider their strategic plan to accomplish it, and then engage donors and advocates from this new position. What specific business goals does your organization have that would be bolstered by rebranding? How to Evaluate the Options Objectively.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Finance plays a crucial role in building a sustainable and scalable funding strategy. By actively bringing together different departments and leading discussions around revenue diversification, you can set measurable goals, evaluate the ROI of each funding source, and make informed decisions about where to invest time and resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2024

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. Taken as a whole, these strategies for engaging young people in your nonprofit point to a general desire for connection, authenticity, and humanity.

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

Periodic technology assessments guarantee that those resources are in good order to deliver on the ambitious goals you’ve set. This comprehensive exploration of your digital systems could include evaluating security, network functions, system management, user experience, and overall performance. Why is this extra attention important?

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Suddenly, digital transformation wasn’t just an aspirational goal; it was a mission-critical investment. Since then, nonprofits have seen the lasting benefits of a strong digital strategy long after the hardest days of the pandemic passed. Did you complete all your ambitious digitalization goals?

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2021

That makes it challenging for the agency to show adequate ROI or valuable conversions to their client when there is no strategy behind the advertising spend. This knowledge will help you introduce new marketing channels into your strategy. To Determine Your Goals for the Coming Year. Haven’t tried email marketing yet?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 17, 2021

To identify your stewardship strategies, first, consider your current state of affairs. During the discussion, use the following business principles to assist in your evaluation: Churn Rate: Churn rate in its broadest sense is a measure of the number of customers moving out of a collective group over a period of time.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Financial managers make understanding the group’s risk tolerance a defining component of their strategy. We can’t predict what will happen, but we can gain an understanding of our organization’s ability to navigate the unknown and develop strategies to manage uncertainty. Evaluate New Initiatives Strategic risk is a different story.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. On its face, evaluation seems like a neutral activity, designed to help us understand what’s happened, and to change course where needed. Who decides what is measured?

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

A spontaneous cruise of the office was an effective strategy for evaluating a variety of business indicators. The desire to be fully aware of the strengths and weaknesses of your team drives this type of evaluation. Set Goals Determining what you want to accomplish is the first step. shared this valuable advice.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Survey the office and evaluate the comfort quotient. Plans can be tailored to your group’s needs and goals. The goal is to get one or more executives to sponsor the initiative. Although I doubt that many organizations still need a Casual Friday, if your group is a holdout, this is an easy, high-impact fix.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. In this post, I’ll explore the fifth strategy. . Master an analytic approach to strategy and planning. The point is this: You are where you are; the goal is to improve.

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.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

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Even if you don’t have the budget for new software, you may be able to leverage your current technology by evaluating if you are using it properly and if there are any features that can bring you closer to your goal. When planning for change, balance short- and long-term goals and have realistic expectations.

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Candid

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Expanding the DEI lens: Equitable and inclusive structures In 2015, we focused on building a solid HR infrastructure, constantly evaluating our efforts in the context of DEI. In 2022, we collaborated with consultants to assess our culture and develop a robust DEI strategy. Take a phased approach. Be transparent.

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sgEngage

JUNE 21, 2024

Most nonprofits and educational institutions use a multichannel marketing strategy to engage supporters. Text messages present an impactful opportunity to enhance your marketing strategy and connect with supporters quickly and personally. Look for gaps in your current multichannel strategy. Let’s get started!

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

With the right policies and strategies in place, your nonprofit organization can draw from your operating reserves during and after an emergency without putting future operations at risk. Supporting Future Growth Strategies Beyond emergency relief, operating reserves can also support strategic growth initiatives.

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The AI Alignment Forum

MARCH 3, 2025

What goals would such AI systems have? Summary We first review the training architecture and capabilities of a hypothetical future "Agent-3," to give us a concrete setup to talk about for which goals will arise. Then, we walk through the following hypotheses about what goals/values/principles/etc. via a system prompt ).

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.orgSource

AUGUST 6, 2024

Sharon Rice,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, described the situation like this. “AI Evaluate the Road Ahead As the oracle of data, AI gives you an unprecedented ability to predict environmental shifts. Then going a step further, AI can evaluate that information and make recommendations for addressing the shortfalls.

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VQ Strategies

AUGUST 24, 2022

Yet, even prior to the pandemic, organizations had begun to rethink how retention success was measured, shifting from a goal of keeping volunteers to one of “maximizing volunteer talent.” No time in history has challenged our definitions and goals of retention as dramatically as have the past few years.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Why board micromanagement makes nonprofit leaders furious Board members are supposed to focus on governance, strategy, and oversight. Instead, micromanagement forces the executive director to deal with petty concerns rather than leading the organization towards its broader goals. The fallout from this misalignment can be harmful.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Ensuring that your foundation makes impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough proposal evaluation. To help you better review submissions so that you are set up for success, here are 10 items you should look for as you evaluate your grant applications. Program Description. Measurement Plan.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Preparing for Fundraising Before diving into fundraising, take a moment to evaluate your programs and services. Expanding Fundraising in the Future As your fundraising program grows, you can start incorporating more sophisticated strategies like planned giving, corporate partnerships, or peer-to-peer campaigns. Be bold and get started!

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 3, 2024

From cutting-edge AI applications to member-focused strategies, the event was packed with insights on how associations can stay ahead in an increasingly digital world. Digital Transformation: The event emphasized the need for associations to embrace digital strategies, ensuring they remain competitive in this rapidly evolving landscape.

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. Gifts from prospects on the top of your giving pyramid are necessary to meet your campaign goal. New funds created during the campaign will require the same treatment.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I am still evaluating the lessons learned. Kristine’s Story The goal of the Kitchen Cabinet was to talk about the great things restaurants do in Milwaukee. The goals were to talk about the great things that restaurants do in their communities. More likely to achieve their goals. The pandemic was a wormhole.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Evaluate and Reflect on GivingTuesday’s Success After the flurry of GivingTuesday activity subsides, take a moment to pause and reflect. Whatever it was, these insights will serve as helpful direction as you continue your year-end strategy. The goal is to make donors feel like their contribution is part of something special.

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

Remove the barriers that compartmentalize strategy and keep your talent from being a real team. Here are several suggestions to help accomplish that goal. Integrating IT into the organization’s strategy and culture should be the new reality. I suggest starting small with the goal of learning. Then, check in along the way.

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.orgSource

JULY 22, 2024

We call this collection of strategies Association 4.0. Self-evaluation isn’t easy. Support Digital Transformation : Integrating digital strategies throughout the organization to streamline operations, enhance member experiences, and improve decision-making. Built-in options to pivot and bounce back keep strategy evergreen.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Whether I’m writing about marketing, strategy, or technology, one idea always surfaces. They must also provide the authority and guidance that unites strategy, brand, and voice across the organization. Everyone on your team should have a deep understanding of the strategic goals and how they relate to departmental operations.

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.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. Any of the following objectives and concerns might trigger an evaluation.

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