.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

If you sense a problem brewing, you may already be knee-deep in a hot mess. While naming the problem may be extremely unpleasant, clarity is the beginning of a solution. Ask about issues and challenges. Uncovering an issue that’s silently creeping through your organization demonstrates your control over the situation.

Advice 221

Advice Associations Problem United States 221

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Here are three foundational areas that contribute to the persistent problems related to the failure of establishing strong digital fundraising programs. For some organizations, digital fundraising efforts are humming along quite nicely. But for most, this scenario is a distant utopia.

Digital 299

Digital Fundraising Problem Foundation 299

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Some major donors are shifting away from donating to nonprofits because, in their minds, nonprofits always ask for money, and the problems are never solved. Although the U.S. is a generous nation, Americans are skeptical about charities. Here are two critical ways that the sector can pivot to address this.

Time 289

Time Nonprofit Charity National 289

Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

If the departments within your association are not communicating with one another about the data available, you might have an accessibility problem. If you answered yes to any of these scenarios, your association likely has an issue with data governance. Solution : First, don’t confuse availability with accessibility.

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Associations Challenge Data Taxonomy 319

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2022

Today's donors want to see an impact and that requires new ways of thinking about old problems. Transformational coaching could help your nonprofit group in ways large and small. Here are five critical steps you can take to ensure your team achieves transformation in behavior.

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Team Problem Group Impact 259

NonProfit PRO

JULY 13, 2022

If you desperately want to instill a culture of philanthropy, but it’s just not coming together, read these practical tactics to attack the problem from the sides rather than head on.

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Philanthropy Culture Strategy Problem 246

.orgSource

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I’ve heard there are lots of legal issues surrounding its use. Nonprofit attorney Kimberly Pendo, a founding member of Chicago Law Partners, is going to discuss the issues we all need to understand. Quick Takes—These 20-Minute Snap Shots for Smart Outcomes offer solutions to practical problems like these: We launched our new AMS.

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Sponsor Associations Law Hype 275

.orgSource

APRIL 29, 2024

There are issues of accuracy. Ethics and legal issues should be of special consideration. There are a host of legal and HR issues that you must anticipate. AI offers the amazing opportunity to solve not only the problems we know about, but unforeseen challenges. We can’t be shy about addressing those issues.

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Learning Brain Associations Childhood 221

NonProfit PRO

MAY 25, 2023

problems that defy technical solutions. Nonprofit staff need their imaginations. Nonprofit professionals tackle poverty, hunger, homelessness, environmental justice, etc. If the sector is to go beyond Band-Aid solutions, nonprofits need ample doses of creativity and innovation for finding new solutions.

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Hunger Homeless Nonprofit Problem 243

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

The platform streamlines important processes like onboarding, voting, and creating agendas, so you’ll have more time to discuss the issues that really matter. Acknowledging these problems is the first step to improving your board’s operations and processes. BoardSite’s features are designed specifically with nonprofits in mind.

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Product Help Director Nonprofit 255

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If the marketing team promises a fabulous new website, and the results don’t include any features members want, there will be issues, not the least of which is broken confidence. Instead of addressing the “how to,” they concern themselves with the bigger issue of “why.” They can alert membership to emerging issues.

Collaboration 221

Collaboration Marketing Integration Trend 221

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

AI can make things efficient and effective, but nonprofits need to pay attention to these potential issues to avoid problems.

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Attention Problem Issue Effective 130

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

State the problem. A great first step in any RFP is to focus on the problem or need. Is there a person or a team dealing with a problem you’d like solved? Starting with the problem or need offers context for why you’re issuing this RFP. What does the world look like if your problem doesn’t exist?

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Action Proposal Nonprofit Consultant 199

.orgSource

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Wikipedia offers this one : Intelligence has been defined as the capacity for abstraction, logic, understanding, self-awareness, learning, emotional knowledge, reasoning, planning, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. While AI does involve logic and problem-solving, it does not think. It calculates.

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Language Problem Knowledge Classes 221

.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

If performance issues have been a problem, keep an open mind. Part of the task will be to identify whether working from home is the root cause of issues. Fortunately, subpar technology is a problem that can be fixed. Policing remote workers should not be one of your goals. Several years ago, I interviewed Stuart Meyer*.

Team 221

Team Evaluation Attitude Interview 221

.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

And, most importantly, we discovered new strategies for adaptation and problem solving. It is also a fun and effective way to ease into conversations about communication, behavior, trust, and other interpersonal issues that are important to keeping culture on track.” I urge CEOs to be flexible on this issue.

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Virtual Lesson Experiment Learning 251

.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

Throughout the pandemic, I fielded calls from colleagues asking for advice on a range of issues. Although technology problems were urgent and frequently mission critical. The most challenging problems centered around culture. As the tech problems subsided, people became better at communicating through the small screen.

Virtual 221

Virtual Work Skills Culture 221

.orgSource

JANUARY 22, 2024

Innovation and problem solving Utilize emotional drivers to achieve a deeper understanding of member needs. Identify potential challenges by anticipating problems and mitigating conflict. Service is a single point on a continuum of interactions that centers around communication and problem-solving.

Life 221

Life Digital Data Skills 221

.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

If the marketing team promises a fabulous new website, and the results don’t include any features members want, there will be issues, not the least of which is broken confidence. Instead of addressing the “how to,” they concern themselves with the bigger issue of “why.” They can alert membership to emerging issues.

Collaboration 221

Collaboration Marketing Team Integration 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Setting up ads for everything that your charity is doing is a very common misstep, but it leads to a lot of problems. Start by doing keyword research to find out which of your issues, services, and campaigns people are actually searching for and interested in. 7) Google Ads are for clicks, not for awareness.

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Google Grant Profit Adwords 253

EveryAction

MARCH 29, 2023

As a nonprofit marketing agency with a specialty in advocacy and campaigns, we’ve worked with countless folks like you across issue areas who are valiantly working to acquire and engage new advocacy audiences. Your messaging should lead with shared values and make it clear not only what you’re against, but what you are for.

Advocacy 177

Advocacy Audience Channel Mind 177

EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

When I asked her to describe the problem, here’s what she said: I’ve never done this before, and I feel like I’m making it up as I go along. Lisa was losing confidence in herself—but the RFP process she was using was the real cause of her problems. The CRM providers have questions that I can’t answer.

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Process Proposal Nonprofit Software 194

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Data for Inclusion: Enabling people with disabilities to provide firsthand reports on the issues they face to inform policy at the local, national, and global level. My firm belief is that tech will play a key role in solving just about every social problem imaginable. I can assure you that I am not retiring.

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News Syria Conservancy eBook 189

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

If an issue that you are addressing is in the news and part of national conversations, talk about it in your Stories and explain why people need to follow you for up-to-date information. . Use data and statistics to shed light on the problem. Share helpful, valuable information on the issue.

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Money Raise Donation Ideas 279

.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

These are the contradictory statistics: 88% of business leaders surveyed acknowledged that customer engagement is significant to ROI 92% say that it is “very” or “extremely” critical to the company’s success But only 9% currently report “excellent” engagement Just 40% are successfully using data to reach customers at the right time on the right channel (..)

Trend 221

Trend Influence Taxonomy China 221

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

They know that we’re going to fix the problems.” The speed and agility required for problem-solving in fast-paced markets don’t leave room for wobbly positions or indecision. No board will have expertise on every issue that comes their way. They give me and our management team the freedom to do the work.

Digital 221

Digital Build North Carolina Attitude 221

.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

I kept asking what was wrong with my staff, and I understood that they were not the problem, it was my fault. Trust is a complex issue. When you celebrate the wins and problem-solve the roadblocks together, you embrace that warrior spirit. I thought I could lead by example, and that was not enough. “I I called a staff meeting.

Attitude 221

Attitude Skills Environment Team 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2020

Aside from technical issues, the biggest problem is engagement. Test your technology before the meeting and resolve any technical issues. First, make sure everyone troubleshoots their technical issues before the meeting, if possible. Use phone line with audio clarity and stability. And, always have a plan B.

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Facilitation Virtual Effective Technique 167

M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

Facing the Problem For so many issues I’ve worked on, the problem is not that we, the advocates, don’t have a solution. The problem is that we can’t get the solution over the finish line. Dig into their record on your issue, and don’t stop at how they vote and what bills they support.

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Campaign Advocacy Policy Demonstration 104

.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

Do issues and bottlenecks undermine performance? We uncover hidden problems and opportunities.” Are there compatibility issues either with your systems or users’ systems? Using data to create scenarios and simulations is another powerful problem-solving tool. Is there missing or superfluous functionality?

Technology 170

Technology Evaluation System Associations 170

EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. You need to activate your base and to move the needle on your issue.

Advocacy 207

Advocacy Nonprofit Train Training 207

Nucleus

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A critical and accelerating – but easily-addressable – problem Former Gartner Research VP (and Director of World Wide Technologies for American Express) Jim Sinur recently wrote an op-ed piece with direct application to the member industry.

Life 130

Life Data Gartner Analytics 130

.orgSource

AUGUST 7, 2023

The leadership team began by discussing the issues. You need to understand how to get the right mix of thinking and ideas to solve your problems efficiently. Today folks are collaborating to solve problems. “Before we started this journey, PCI participated in the National Manufacturers Association Employee Satisfaction Survey.

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Culture Skills Collaboration Associations 221

.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

Are there conditions or issues that are impeding your ability to excel as a leader or to manage your staff? Why are these issues being ignored? It also makes it possible to be more fearless tackling tough problems. This is a taste of how some of the most creative leaders in our industry approach problem-solving.

Advice 170

Advice Course Associations Change 170

.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Today, in Milwaukee, the group has gone on to consider public safety, another issue that’s critical for restaurants. These dynamics characterize partnerships like Nancy and Kristine’s: Mutual benefit over a broad range of issues and experiences. There was no working partnership with industry and public health.

Milwaukee 221

Milwaukee Wisconsin Collaboration Associations 221

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Personalize the problem. However, when you present a difficult subject in the context of a story with an individual at the center, the problem seems more concrete—and therefore more like something they’re able to have a positive impact upon. . Suddenly, the issues at hand seem easier to stomach! .

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Story Tips Homeless Hunger 131

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

Nonprofit awareness: Social fundraising can help to connect your organization with people who might need your help, and also, people who might want to contribute and help.

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Practice Online Fundraising Social 267