Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Route 66 Route 66, our online platform for teaching reading, has officially launched thanks to support from the Peery Foundation. with the tools to teach reading to adolescent and adult beginning readers, such as those with developmental disabilities. Route 66 is software that provides teachers (and non-teachers!)

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

Here are three tools I created or co-authored that can help you match skills to roles: Nonprofit Data & Tech Skill-Building Checklist — a worksheet that provides an inventory of technology and data-related skills and a way to rate your skills or those of a team member or job candidate.

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Skills Technology Develop Train 88

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 20, 2019

Along the way, Divine teaches you how to reaffirm your ultimate purpose, define your most important goals, and take concrete steps to make them happen. Question : Why do so many people go through life having never Assessed Their Starting Point by answering the Self-Assessment Questions featured in your book? Stern School of Business.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Small nonprofits face even more challenges when it comes to securing funding in comparison to larger organizations—from low donor retention rates to limited resources to an overall lack of unrestricted funding. An ED must also advocate for the significance and transformative power of arts and culture in community life.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? After all, an average customer retention rate for for-profit businesses range from 54% to 84% , which is well above the nonprofit average of 43%. . If you want to become a staple in your donor’s life, you must provide consistent value and surprises too.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

One place I worked saw appeals with notes get a 30%+ rate of return vs. a 4% return from appeals without notes! . Also, monthly donors are retained at an average rate of 80 – 90% vs. 43% for one-time donors. . Folks commonly engage in DIY P2P when they’re celebrating a life cycle event (e.g.,

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

And the most pressing task is to teach people how to learn.” – Peter Drucker. So how can you, in the words of Peter Drucker, “teach people how to learn?” By leaning into your staff members’ desire to learn by implementing virtual training courses, you can see benefits such as: Improved Staff Retention Rates.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2019

This bleeds into the culture of the organization, leading to increased turnover rates and decreased program quality. The New Life Center (NLC), led by Rob Swiers, provides support and shelter for those afflicted with addiction and homelessness. Finding Unrestricted Funds.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 9, 2014

Along the way, Divine teaches you how to reaffirm your ultimate purpose, define your most important goals, and take concrete steps to make them happen. Question : Why do so many people go through life having never Assessed Their Starting Point by answering the Self-Assessment Questions featured in your book? Any idea why?

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CauseVox

JULY 10, 2024

What sets their projects apart is a perfect success rate, achieved through technical expertise, genuine community engagement, and continuous support. Well Aware’s success teaches us valuable lessons in creative and effective fundraising. Normally, a $20 donation provides one person with clean water for life.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Do you know your donor retention rate? It’s one of the most important metrics you can track—it can teach you so much! On top of helping you understand how well you engage donors after their first gift, your donor retention rate can guide you as you plan future fundraising campaigns, messaging, and community outreach.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 7, 2021

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall. Ashley Goodall Question : Why do you take issue with placing a priority on “work-life” balance? But we’ve been talking about it for a long time, and things don’t seem to have improved very much, if at all.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The objective of this second phase was to develop UVM’s use of the Salesforce platform for their Office of the Vice President of Research (OVPR) and to UVM Extension , an outreach unit helping to improve the quality of life of Vermonters through research-based educational programs and practical information.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall. Ashley Goodall Question : Why do you take issue with placing a priority on “work-life” balance? But we’ve been talking about it for a long time, and things don’t seem to have improved very much, if at all.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 6, 2020

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall. Ashley Goodall Question : Why do you take issue with placing a priority on “work-life” balance? But we’ve been talking about it for a long time, and things don’t seem to have improved very much, if at all.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall. Ashley Goodall Question : Why do you take issue with placing a priority on “work-life” balance? But we’ve been talking about it for a long time, and things don’t seem to have improved very much, if at all.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

Rik Panganiban, who leads the Nonprofit Commons online community in Second Life and presents frequently on topics related to global collaboration, education, and nonprofit leadership. She teaches a weekly webinar series and writes a leading blog on nonprofit communications at Nonprofit Marketing Guide.com. Rik Panganiban.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 19, 2011

In the Arizona Giving and Volunteering Report , we at the Center report the differences in the rate of volunteering across race, gender, educational attainment, and income. 3] Of course, this begs the question: Why do these factors affect the volunteer rate? Want to increase your organization's visibility? Become an exhibitor!

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

nonprofits like Teach for America take on the hard work of rebuilding and reinventing education in places where schools have failed or where dropout rates among low-income children are very high. Even in the U.S., Back to School in Brazil.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

Unless you plan on working at your current nonprofit for the rest of your life, it’s entirely possible that during your next job search, recruiters and your future boss will be browsing your LinkedIn Profile. The click-through rate on LinkedIn is phenomenal, often higher than that for Twitter or Facebook, provided your content is good.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 26, 2011

Remind me again how this is linked back to reducing poverty in this country, or creating sustainable local food systems, or increasing graduation rates, or fighting institutional oppression? This year alone, Joseph Perez created an entire collaborative program that uses hip hop to teach students about life. Because I'm lost.".

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 13, 2019

When individuals are not bogged down with minuscule tasks, they can channel energy into the goals of the organization, creating a better work-life balance and overall morale. She also has a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M and loves to travel, play with dogs and bake.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Many organizations provide custom learnings for these areas, as the practical nature of the process may be completely outside the scope of real life. For example, if you are offering a software tutorial in your current learning mix, seek out specific features which may extend the functionality of the application which you are teaching on.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 1, 2019

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his latest book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall , and released today. Ashley Goodall Question : Why do you take issue with placing a priority on “work-life” balance? We argue that this is because we’ve got the categories wrong.

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Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

In the broadest sense, employee retention depends on a combination of factors, including work-life balance, benefits, compensation, development and learning opportunities , and more. These factors also affect your recruitment rates, as a company that values its employees enough for them to stay is also one that others want to work for.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

nonprofits like Teach for America take on the hard work of rebuilding and reinventing education in places where schools have failed or where dropout rates among low-income children are very high. Even in the U.S., Back to School in Brazil.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

This is a new way of thinking for a lot of nonprofits (not all), so the checklist is a useful way to bring the concept to life. When I use this a teaching tool for peer learning projects, participants select one result area to base a small project that they will measure.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 10, 2014

Karen serves on the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation board, and is an adjunct faculty member for Johns Hopkins University’s graduate certificate program, teaching philanthropy to aspiring nonprofit CEOs and board leaders.Connect with Karen on Twitter. . High Net-Worth Individuals.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

The Fletcher School & Tisch College of Civic Life, Tufts University. Teach For America. The organization works to provide donors and the charities they love with tools, ratings, and information needed for informed decisions and investments . Academic Institutions. Alnoor Ebrahim. Professor of Management. Susan Asiyabi.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

Research shows only 19% of new donors give again, but if you can get them to make a second gift they’ll renew at a rate of 61% — that’s triple! Assume in your tone and language your donor simply has forgotten or has just not got around to it due to the busyness of daily life.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

Rik Panganiban, who leads the Nonprofit Commons online community in Second Life and presents frequently on topics related to global collaboration, education, and nonprofit leadership. She teaches a weekly webinar series and writes a leading blog on nonprofit communications at Nonprofit Marketing Guide.com. Rik Panganiban.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Librarians are uniquely qualified to identify and respond to those needs because we interact daily with community members from all walks of life,” said PCL’s library director, Laura Marlane. Future plans include outreach to the elderly and disabled to teach them how to get online and explore the Healthcare Exchange options.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Evans teaches readers of her new book, THE RESILIENCY rEVOLUTION: Your Stress Solution For Life 60 Seconds at a Time , how to become resilient to stress. Things like squats, push-ups, tricep dips, lunges, burpees, jumping jacks, shadow boxing and jumping rope (without a rope) get your heart rate up and challenge your muscles.

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2012

The need for after school programs is growing in modern life. When finished, the building will be a Leed-rated energy-efficient building. The program renovates lots of old Boston buildings and, in doing so, teaches job skills. This is an after school program that is all about green jobs training and making old things new again.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

Unless you plan on working at your current nonprofit for the rest of your life, it’s entirely possible that during your next job search, recruiters and your future boss will be browsing your LinkedIn Profile. The click-through rate on LinkedIn is phenomenal, often higher than that for Twitter or Facebook, provided your content is good.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2015

Burke : I am the President of FSB Associates, and have worked in book marketing and publicity for all of my professional life. Leaders today are more apt to train, teach and engage with their teams informally. The Three Keys to Energizing Your Work and Life. What is your title? How long have you worked at FSB Associates, Inc.?

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Among those employees that had been with an organization for less than five years, the turnover rate was 70%. Teach people to get better at their craft. After all, the office place is an opportunity to share life, together. Nonprofits remain concerned about employee retention and fit.

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