Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

Welcome to “Tech Policies for Virtual Teams—A Leader’s Responsibility.” And your perspective on technology policies, I think, will vary a little bit depending on your role in the organization. The problem they had was they didn’t really have policies to really govern and guide their staff towards effectively transitioning.

Policy 102

Policy Team Virtual Tech 102

Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2010

This is not to imply that throwing more staff or money at the problem will necessarily solve it-- leadership, management, and prioritization are also critical.). Behind the scenes, however, they should be leading the way to ensure that operations run smoothly and that policies, procedures, technologies, and training support the institution.

Service 183

Service Retention Evaluation System 183

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2012

But, how do you measure the results? The report captures a conundrum in measuring social change movements or networked approaches. Outcomes for “ wicked problems ” can be easily counted – policies passed, housing the homeless, educating children. Research and policy analysis. Civic engagement.

Metrics 116

Metrics Fund Build Social 116

Robert Weiner

JULY 10, 2012

As I share with my clients, a “system” is like a 3-legged stool; it has one leg of software, hardware and support, a second leg or infrastructure of resource budget, policies and procedures, management commitment, etc. And when you install a new system (software, hardware, policies & procedures, training, etc.) Time-management.

Database 181

Database ROI Donor Listserv 181

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

I think you create balance by focusing the competition on the stages of: Open door policy for contributing/submitting. Measuring success of social media in your work can be a tricky thing to do, especially as we all explore and experiment with the tools every day and many tools and processes are still very new. Public voting process.

Community 207

Community Case Study Haiti Social Media 207

Blue Avocado

JULY 16, 2024

What should be measured? Don’t get me wrong: Aspirational language is great for identifying what the value is , but it can be difficult to measure employees against this standard. Demonstrated behaviors might include: We offer constructive solutions to identified problems. We do not see problems, only opportunities.

Measure 73

Measure System Design Demonstration 73

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2014

Keynote : Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Be Networked, Use Measurement, and Learn from Your Data – I shared some high level ideas from my book and discussion about the three big themes. We should be looking at the problem the other way around — figuring out how best to get knowledge into our heads.

Conference 112

Conference Grant Network Learning 112

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Along with measuring against impact results, it is important to look at how much time has been invested. What are the right tools to help measure success? Measure program success, not just analytics. According to David Almacy, the best five tools to measure social media ROI right now are: TweetDeck. Simply Measured.

Social Media 122

Social Media Channel Difference Media 122

Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. Volunteer policies and procedures: It is critical that you have policies and procedures in place that minimize potential problems that could arise.

Volunteer 119

Volunteer Create Policy Roles 119

Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

The scope of the problem seems really big…but is bad data really preventing you from getting your work done? Measure Progress: Stay on top of your data. Establish Data Governance Policies: Put a data source inventory in place if you don’t have one. Have you allocated time for routine maintenance? Okay, take a deep breath.

Data 169

Data Analytics Associations Registration 169

VisionLink

DECEMBER 1, 2009

This helps measure need and response, and mitigates fraud. The problem comes when a client needs to give more information than they are comfortable releasing to gain help, and particularly when that information is expected by governmental agencies.

Government 100

Government Accessibility Resource Charity 100

3rd Sector Labs

MARCH 1, 2015

Your success, however, is masking a serious problem. It applies to outcome measurements, web traffic, social media data, emails, image files, document versioning, backups, backups of backups, etc. Measuring lost productivity is difficult, but rest assured, if your data quality is falling, then your lost productivity is rising.

Data 100

Data Donor Database Mail 100

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

I like to think of it this way: Organizations may have the research or data, the capacity and staff, to identify problems and opportunities, to build messages, calls to action and campaigns. What do you measure every day, week, month, year? But, alone, the organization can’t make the change. Have people heard of 350.org org before?

Build 220

Build Community Technology Org 220

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

Purposeful Measurement to Inform Replication. Grantee organizations will measure what matters. But not all metrics are equally valuable, and choosing the measurements that matter can be complicated. 100% of participants implement a process and write a social media policy that addresses organizational adoption issues.

Pakistan 113

Pakistan NGO Network Exercise 113

sgEngage

JANUARY 11, 2023

While protective technology is imperative, cybersecurity is primarily a people problem. Insurance companies have tightened policies to mitigate their losses as claims have risen with ransomware payouts. Policies vary widely. Ensure that any policies you implement are measurable and enforceable.

Practice 116

Practice Policy Phone Industry 116

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2012

They even got to meet Keo Savon, the young Cambodian women that we are sending to college by donating the royalties from my book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” to the Sharing Foundation. While her parents were concerned about her safety, she kept going. Faber is a Philanthroteen.

Children 129

Children Teach Philanthropy Cambodia 129

Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Some organizations utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure their goals. Donorbox defines KPIs as “a measurable value that demonstrates how effectively a nonprofit (or another type of organization) is achieving its key organizational objectives.” KPIs should be clear, quantifiable, and adaptable.

Data 108

Data Metrics Measure Goal 108

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

We started with key results and worked backwards to technical assistance goals: Kids get health care coverage Policies are adopted More attention from policymakers. More and better partners, more and better relationships with reporters and more or better policy maker relationships. Content Curation Primer. and storify.

Social Media 98

Social Media Training Train Network 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2013

These methods included: Developmental Evaluation , Shared Measurement , and Big Data. It isn’t a pharmacy metaphor of finding a pill to solve the problem. Measure success against predetermined outcomes. These techniques are often applied to measuring social media and networks and making sense of the data.

Evaluation 98

Evaluation Generation Method Slides 98

Bloomerang

JULY 1, 2021

The problem is that these donor drives don’t pay off quickly. The hardest part is measuring the effectiveness of a particular campaign and trying to predict gifts in wills’ income for the future. You have to measure more by sign up rather than funds coming in, which is quite different to most other donor drives.

Gift 115

Gift Program Guide Charity 115

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2012

Collaborative Problem-Solving sessions focus on how grantmaker can best partner with other funders, grantees, corporations and government agencies to solve problems and grow impact. Gigi Barsoum, Consultant, Barsoum Policy Consulting. Sacha Litman, Managing Director, Measuring Success. Efrain Gutierez, Associate, FSG.

Results 96

Results Seattle Michigan Evaluation 96

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

He holds a master’s in neuroscience and a master’s in public policy from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes scholar. Now with C40 Cities, she supports cities in the global network to develop and implement inclusive climate action plans, policies, and programs. Policy Associate, The Nature Conservancy.

Impact 116

Impact California Conservancy Bolivia 116

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

Collaborative Problem-Solving sessions focus on how grantmaker can best partner with other funders, grantees, corporations and government agencies to solve problems and grow impact. Gigi Barsoum, Consultant, Barsoum Policy Consulting. Sacha Litman, Managing Director, Measuring Success. Efrain Gutierez, Associate, FSG.

Blogger 91

Blogger Conference Effective Seattle 91

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

If you company is experiencing a constant or newly presented problem, a change will need to be made. Strategic Change – this involves changes to the policies and processes. Remedial Change – when a problem is identified and a solution is implemented. Consider the problem or opportunity at hand. Measure Your Progress.

Change Management 114

Change Management Change Management Phase 114

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In the needs section of a grant, you need to do three things to score high on a grant proposal: Eliminate flowery language, Include sources and citations, and Include a clear Problem Statement. What I see the most often in this section is that grant writers include a flowery narrative with a lot of information about problems.

Grant 102

Grant Award Project Proposal 102

Kindful

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Everyone sees problems in the world, but true visionaries have the drive and the passion to engage everyone around them to help solve them. Perhaps you are one of those people who have a unique solution to solving a problem or filling a need and the drive and ambition to accomplish it. How will you measure success for your nonprofit?

Guide 104

Guide Files Nonprofit Law 104

NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

They are the result of research — measuring something quantitatively or qualitatively, formally or informally; usually involving a question, a purpose, and by necessity a methodology and instrument. All data depend on measurement, even data as common and seemingly objective as the weather. What if I don't speak loudly enough?

Data 91

Data New York Government Digital 91

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Shockingly, the latest Association Trends Study reports that just 34% of association professionals rank their organization as an excellent technology user when protecting member data with additional security measures like multi-factor authentication (MFA). Prioritize your members by protecting your organization’s data. Download now

Practice 102

Practice Data Strategy Associations 102

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Existing research identifies gaps in the ways in which community engagement is measured. Moreover, an engaged community can lead to a more empowered community that works collectively to solve problems and implement change. Nonprofit organizations can measure community engagement in a number of ways. There is no golden standard.

Measure 40

Measure Community Organization Arizona 40

Care2

MAY 31, 2013

Because engaging people and mobilizing supporters to advocate for social justice and policy change is how we help move the needle. The other problem with relying on vanity metrics is that it dilutes social media’s real purpose – to be social. Why is engagement important?

Metrics 75

Metrics Brain Social Media Social Network 75

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

Retaining top performers is likely a measure of your effectiveness and success in your role. What problem spots do you already know about? Regularly collecting employee feedback can: Help you identify weak spots or perceived problems with different aspects of your talent strategy. What are you currently doing or not doing?

Retention 89

Retention Management Tips Nonprofit 89

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 28, 2011

The nonprofit’s social media policy formalizes the value and vision for social media use and networked approach and encourages “outsiders&# or free agents to help with implementation. The nonprofit uses one or more social media tools and is strategic, but the problem is scaling.

Social Media 102

Social Media Practice Media Social 102

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

3.) How do you measure success? We measure success by the number of fans and followers we have but also by the quality of fans and followers (# of people that share our message, comment on a story, etc.). Does your hospital have a social media policy? This increased our online giving significantly. Yes, we do.

Ohio 88

Ohio Children Social Media Twitter 88

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2010

A Policy Update from an engineer, Jim Fruchterman of Benetech June 8, 2010 The international copyright negotiations in Geneva around a proposed Treaty for the Visually Impaired (“TVI”) have been steadily heating up. I’m measuring this entire effort by how it much it does to change this sorry state of affairs, in both the short and long term.

Accessibility 133

Accessibility Global Copyright Law 133

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But there are structural problems that create inequality which, in combination with climate change, pose an existential threat to the nonprofit sector itself. Tragically, the most severe consequences will likely be borne by the world’s poor, who did the least to cause the problem. We are facing a future of growing human need.

Tips 81

Tips Philanthropy Government Nonprofit 81

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2018

Overwork and stress can lead to burnout and depression and that can lead to even bigger problems. The book devotes an entire chapter to the problem of working excessive hours. Governments should address toxic workplaces in policies. As a sector, we need to understand that working endlessly long hours is not productive.

Finland 113

Finland Culture Nonprofit Summary 113

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

The purpose is to call attention to the problem of Information Overload, how it impacts both individuals and organizations, and what can be done to lessen its impact. Learn to use the tools that help you measure success. Do you have a friending policy ? Photo by Monster Today is Information Overload Awareness Day.

Awareness 101

Awareness Tips Social Media RSS 101