VQ Strategies

JANUARY 13, 2023

When we first conceived of the book, Transforming Disruption to Impact , our goal was to spark conversation about the innovations and adaptations that have been vital to sustaining the power of volunteers despite the many disruptions we have all experienced in recent years. The post Introducing our Book Group Facilitation Guide!

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Lever for Change has just hit a major milestone, reaching its goal of facilitating $1 billion in philanthropic grants by 2023, ahead of schedule.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Facilitation: The Secret Sauce of Participatory Processes Especially when it comes to participatory decision-making, we believe that a skilled facilitator is essential. The role of strategic facilitation of decision-making in participatory philanthropy is often unrecognized and underappreciated.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 8, 2025

Daffy , a platform that facilitates charitable giving, is rolling out a suite of new AI-powered tools thats making it easier than ever to donate to charity. but from there, you can simply say to the application make a donation to the ACLU, or something similar, to facilitate the donation.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Your AMS is the lifeblood of your operations, streamlining processes, managing member data, and facilitating communication. This mentorship can facilitate a smoother transition by offering guidance, answering questions, and sharing practical insights about using the AMS. Become the association you were meant to be through MatrixMaxx!

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The goal is to help young people learn about personal boundaries, safe relationships, and how to ask for help. The content offers videos, scripted lesson plans, and interactive classroom activities.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Technology facilitates much greater drilling down today, and you’re in danger of malpractice if you don’t use some of the new tools available. AI facilitates radical connection in a manner most directly aligned with individual identities, interests, and preferences. The right message to the wrong people? Both are crimes.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships? My personal goal is to make opportunities for the future leaders at AIIM. Helping other women succeed is an especially meaningful piece of Winton’s professional development goals. “I Most mentorships begin with bonding.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

When performing a facilitated discovery in advance of a tech change, unknowns are surfaced, assumptions are validated, refined or debunked, and obstacles to adoption and long-term viability are removed. . With an experienced tech agnostic partner to facilitate, you will increase team buyin, cohesion and adoption through participation.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Integrated planning gives departments, like membership and marketing, a format for collaboration on agendas and goals. Integrated goals, objectives, and tactics keep everyone on point. To inspire performance, set common goals. A facilitator can help sort through obstacles and guide people toward effective interaction.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Integrated planning gives departments, like membership and marketing, a format for collaboration on agendas and goals. Integrated goals, objectives, and tactics keep everyone on point. Set Common Goals to Inspire Performance To inspire performance, set common goals.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Meeting new colleagues is easier when someone facilitates introductions. Explain how both documents reflect organizational priorities, goals, and objectives. This is a concept that bears repeating, so don’t hesitate to remind the group, from time to time, where the buck stops. Introduce Key Players Introduce key financial players.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

It takes time to get new members up to speed on your organization’s goals, challenges, and communication styles, especially if your operations are disorganized. It facilitates straightforward communication between board members, helps you keep documents organized, and more, similar to a traditional board books.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Motivation—Developing strategy, setting goals, and staying focused. Stronger Facilitators Even the most junior members of the IT team may be called on to be trainers and facilitators. In an environment where change is the norm and learning must be continuous, a team of adept facilitators is golden.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2024

A donor database and tools that facilitate one-to-one fundraising. The problem with monetary metrics The problem with setting minimum dollar goals for fundraisers is, inevitably, it will cause them to leave money on the table. The $10K seemed like a win, and got the fundraiser to their annual goal. Checked off the list!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

Self-efficacy is the belief that a person has in her or his abilities and competencies to achieve a goal. Charity: Water provides donor impact based on the amount of donation, including information about the people helped by the campaign, which helps them set a campaign goal based on their level of comfort.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 3, 2025

It facilitates discussions that foster consensus among board members, staff, and volunteers. By aligning choices with long-term goals, organizations ensure that every action contributes to realizing their overarching vision. With a shared vision, the organization can confidently chart its course.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Social media platforms and mobile apps facilitate real-time interactions, keeping members informed and involved. These unique insights facilitate objective decision-making. But those offerings must advance a greater goal. Using data analytics and business intelligence you can identify subtle variables in behavior.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. ” I use it for annual planning and goal setting. Year in Review.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Lever for Change has just hit a major milestone, reaching its goal of facilitating $1 billion in philanthropic grants by 2023, ahead of schedule.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2024

Today, text messaging platforms enable instant, direct interaction with wider audiences, facilitating greater fundraising, awareness campaigns, volunteer coordination, and real-time updates during crises. The open rate for text message marketing is a staggering 98% , which means almost every message you send out will be seen.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

I write a LOT about the role of the fundraiser as “ philanthropy facilitator.” Philanthropy facilitators don’t do the work for donors, but with them — standing by their side along the journey. Except it’s not “fundraising” so much as what I like to call “ philanthropy facilitation.”. The “Wiseman.”

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

BoardSource found that non-profit boards that conduct self-assessments are more likely to have a clear mission and vision, and they are more likely to be effective in achieving their goals. Launch the Conversation Sometimes an outside facilitator can move the group forward more quickly. Those extremely specific goals kept us on target.”

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 28, 2024

These findings call for additional research to understand the dynamic relationship between nonprofit advocacy and political environments, exploring how different contexts can either facilitate or hinder advocacy efforts, according to the authors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2025

This requires tools that not only collect and manage data but also work together seamlessly to facilitate its transformation into meaningful insights and narratives. Effective storytelling, underpinned by robust data from your CRM, can significantly enhance engagement and support for your organization.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Similarly, when you are building a project-related team, document goals, and objectives and ensure that all participants understand what success looks like. Using Suzanne Bell’s example, it can be helpful to consider both the technical and psychosocial roles that will facilitate the work.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Remember, your goal ( why you do what you do ) must encompass building community, facilitating human connection, and creating opportunities for people to find meaning. In the past, you may have considered some of these strategies “back burner” items or things to do “on the side,” as time allowed.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Volunteer lifecycle stage The goal of this stage Strategies to use at this stage Recruitment Introduce your volunteer opportunities to new audience members and inspire them to sign up. For example, one staff member may be in charge of creating volunteer appreciation efforts while another facilitates ongoing volunteer training.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2019

Facilitate this natural phenomenon by encouraging team fundraising within your event. And, with team fundraising, you can foster a little friendly competition that helps motivate both teams and individuals to crush their fundraising goals and bring in more money and awareness for your cause.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Instead, micromanagement forces the executive director to deal with petty concerns rather than leading the organization towards its broader goals. The board’s role should be to ensure the organization has a clear vision, sufficient resources, and robust governance.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Teri Carden, Founder and CEO of 100 Reviews , facilitated a panel discussion on how to turn your next great idea into gold. Sharon will facilitate a 360-degree discussion about trust. The goal is to arrive at actionable strategies for building trusting relationships. Non-dues revenue is a hot topic in any business climate.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The vote marks the latest major push toward the EU’s larger goals of making devices last longer and reducing e-waste. The EU has just taken a big step toward establishing stronger “right to repair” rules, with the the European Parliament voting overwhelmingly in support of a resolution on a “sustainable single market,” according to iFixit.

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Association Analytics

DECEMBER 1, 2022

This data helped ASAE identify popular meeting facilitators by showing which members were active in the chats. So my goal with our systems, with our data analytics systems, is to go from data to insight.”. For example, he said conversations about Covid-19 helped the ASAE team plan events and resources around the topic.

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Gyrus

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Choosing the right LMS not only facilitates training but also ensures alignment with life sciences regulatory compliance frameworks. Automated Reporting : The LMS should generate compliance reports that facilitate easy access to training records and completion data.

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sgEngage

MARCH 24, 2025

These workers serve as a liaison between healthcare services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. This position is externala frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of the community they serve.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 14, 2025

Clearly defining your needs helps you select partners that align with your strategic goals. Ensure that partners provide comprehensive training and support to facilitate smooth adoption. Remember, the goal is to enhance your grant management system’s functionality and streamline your operations.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

QR code donations Another effective way to facilitate mobile giving, especially when donors interact with physical marketing materials, is through QR code donations. Are you meeting your goals? Alternatively, you can use an app that allows donors to give with just a few clicks. Take stock of your fundraising programs.

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