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How grant makers and nonprofit grant recipients can do great things together with data and evaluation

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

As far as I can ascertain, this series was the first in which grant makers and nonprofit grant recipients came together in equal numbers and met as peers for reflective structured dialogue. These dollar amounts might be for staff time, technology, training, an external consultant, or even for office supplies.

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New (Free) E-Book: Leading Systems Change Will Supercharge Your Facilitation Skills

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

My colleagues, Heather McLeod Grant and Adene Sacks, have just published a new workbook called “ Leading Systems Change.” When I design and facilitate meeting for clients, board meetings, or as part of a workshop, webinar or other training, I’m always looking for new ideas for facilitation and interactive processes.

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Don’t Let Staff Turnover Affect Your Grantmaking Data Quality

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Here are some best practices for effectively managing staff turnover and onboarding with your grantmaking software, including some methods of reassigning existing records to new staff members, establishing clear security roles, and building a comprehensive policies and procedures guide to keep everyone on the same page. Likely no.

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Design Series: Understanding Audience Needs

Forum One

Here are some ways to practice that effort: Active Listening Sessions I encourage structured listening sessions where team members take turns sharing their thoughts and concerns, while others actively listen without interruption. This fosters a culture of open communication and empathy within the team.

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4 Quick Tips to Remember When Planning an Advocacy Campaign

Top Nonprofits

Clear goals and a detailed timeline will give the necessary direction and structure to your advocacy campaign. Volunteer supervisors who will manage advocacy volunteers and create dynamic virtual and in-person trainings. In general, use this structure for best results: Map out a story arc. What policies have they supported?

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A Crash Course in Design Thinking for Network Leadership Skills

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The lab was facilitated by Heather Mcleod-Grant and Justin Ferrell , Director of Fellowships at the Stanford d-School. The session was an introduction to design thinking methods and to generate ideas for instructional modules for networked leadership development. How do we get a telling the story about why this all important?

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Nonprofit Advocacy: 4 Strategies You Should Consider

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Advocacy campaigns are known for approaching potential supporters through multiple methods, including door-to-door knocking campaigns, street canvassing efforts, and digital advocacy. You can use this knowledge to structure your messaging schedule and to keep supporters informed about recent developments related to your campaign.