Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

. “Innovating at the speed of communities&# is a big goal, but something organizations and civic institutions can learn a lot from as a model. Communities As A Model. What’s the community-driven model that supports innovating at the speed of communities? Share the spotlight : Remember, you’re not driving.

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Community Library Model Adopt 167

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

This keeps us focused on projects that offer the greatest social impact for the resources invested. Within the arena of startup incubators, however, Benetech’s social enterprise business model and Benetech Labs’ approach are unique. Let me explain how this is so. The typical for-profit incubator has a funnel of startup teams.

Technology 163

Technology Profit Application Method 163

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

For nonprofit managers who oversee tedious administrative work and grant proposal grinds, for instance, AI is a godsend for reducing time suck. The money funded the development of 22 new drugs and over 100 research projects worldwide. The Trevor Project heavily promoted the push during Pride Month.

Campaign 226

Campaign Google Giving Nonprofit 226

Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

Older models tended to be AMS-centric, leading to siloed data, static reports, and that trapped feeling. For example, include any details on how that KPI may impact other projects or results. Does your team propose solution after solution, but never makes a decision on which one to implement? Set up your KPI and metrics!

Associations 319

Associations Challenge Data Taxonomy 319

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 7, 2012

Once one of their ideas is established, they can mobilize large sums of capital restricted to that specific project or area. It had a list of seven new projects that it would be able to do with this funding, to make this open-ended funding tangible.

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Fund Social Liberia Money 154

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 14, 2012

I have led Martus outreach and training for the past 4 years and worked with human rights defenders all over the world, but because of the project-specific nature of our work, I interact with each of our partners separately. And, support from the Open Society Foundation made this event possible!

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Global Group Thailand Burma 157

Judi Sohn

JANUARY 24, 2010

Please look at the 1+1+1 model that Salesforce uses (and Google as well, I think) for a better corporate giving program. Here's a community challenge I want to see: Reward nonprofits for projects that require collaboration and networking. The Chase Community Challenge started with an open nomination round. Nice dream.

Contest 150

Contest Charity Childhood Nonprofit 150

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Miradi, is used by nature conservation practitioners around the world to design, manage, monitor and learn from their projects. Now she’s a Special Project Coordinator for the Guam Bureau of Statistics and Plans Guam Coastal Management Program where she uses Miradi to prioritize threats to Guam ecosystems.

Guam 124

Guam Conservancy Software Help 124

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

Leaders can leverage the hybrid meeting model to change this by looking around the table and making sure all voices are seen and heard, whether participating on-screen or in-person. 50-50 Time Split: This model allows staff to work from home half the time. Hybrid Work Model. There are also options as discussed in this video.

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Facilitation Tips Camera Laptop 180

Judi Sohn

MARCH 12, 2011

From the Big Duck website : Brandraising is a proprietary model developed by Big Duck to help nonprofits communicate more effectively in order to advance fundraising, programs and advocacy goals. I think the most important contribution you can make in the research phase of a project like this is honesty and commitment. Sounded perfect.

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Cancer Phase Research Change 226

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. The Proposals A. Joint Recommendation Proposal (US-JR). The African Union Proposed Treaty (“AUPT”).

Accessibility 133

Accessibility Global Copyright Law 133

Greater Giving

APRIL 22, 2021

For many, that involves a combination of income sources that, together, make up their funding model. A funding model is defined as the methodical and institutionalized approach to bring in revenue to support an organization’s core programs and initiatives. Federated Funds. Foundations.

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Donation Grant Foundation Model 119

The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

Proposals must identify a problem and offer a solution that promises significant and durable change. For this third round of the competition, the word “just” was added as a criterion to align with the foundation’s Just Imperative , incorporating a sharper focus on how projects advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Program 105

Program Homeless Award Proposal 105

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

What we are doing when we talent scout isn’t just about creating a pool of projects but about starting relationships. But, are proposal based approaches good for finding people who are going to start new things? We asked our prototype projects what else they need. We also have to find new sustainable ways to fund projects.

Social 105

Social Grant Fund Advice 105

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

The interesting thing, too, is that their model is that they take a percentage of what you raise (5%.) That’s an interesting model, and, if the software is decent, sounds like it could be a good option for some organizations. No setup fees or anything else. But, of course, as with anything, look (a lot) before you leap.

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Open Source Convio Oakland Blackbaud 120

The MatrixFiles

MARCH 8, 2023

We get a lot of RFP (Requests for Proposals) for association and nonprofit website redesigns. Just as people are drawn to specific models and makes of cars (and yet, they all take us where we need to go), some staff may be turned off by some systems that have a very tech user interface, while others will love it.

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Content System Associations Websites 130

The MatrixFiles

MARCH 8, 2023

We get a lot of RFP (Requests for Proposals) for association and nonprofit website redesigns. Just as people are drawn to specific models and makes of cars (and yet, they all take us where we need to go), some staff may be turned off by some systems that have a very tech user interface, while others will love it.

Content 130

Content System Associations Websites 130

sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It may feel intimidating at first, but here’s the exciting part: today, more than ever, nonprofits have the tools and resources to make a smooth shift to the grants-plus-fundraising model. Adding fundraising to your funding model gives you the agility to stay mission-focused no matter what comes your way.

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Grant Fund Fundraising Nonprofit 90

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 8, 2007

However, since our issues are all information tech issues, we don't fit the InnoCentive model (which is hard sciences). Email encryption strategy: build plug-ins that automatically send encrypted email by implementing Simson Garfinkle's proposals (MIT) 5. Could be reapplied for other projects afterwards 6.

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Challenge Wisconsin Phone Voice 100

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2010

I worked for the Chalkboard Project fresh out of university, a nonprofit organization founded and fueled by Foundations for a Better Oregon, a coalition of foundations in Oregon focused on collaborating to make a meaningful impact to issues in Oregon – in the case of the Chalkboard Project, that focus was on public education reform.

Oregon 140

Oregon Foundation Ideas Award 140

NTEN

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

I had a pretty good handle on process modelling, but I glossed right over the critical change management aspect. Given the organization-wide scope of my proposed project, effective change management practices were key to the success of the project. Have you lead this sort of ambitious project in your nonprofit?

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Case Study Studies Story Mali 98

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

They often resort to either tasking an ill-equipped staff member or intern to submit a grant proposal when that person has limited experience understanding the grantseeking process. Think of your programs in projects. Schedule a team meeting with your organization to run through the SOAR Model more in-depth.

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Grant Guide Proposal Nonprofit 78

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

They often resort to either tasking an ill-equipped staff member or intern to submit a grant proposal when that person has limited experience understanding the grantseeking process. Think of your programs in projects. Schedule a team meeting with your organization to run through the SOAR Model more in-depth.

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Grant Guide Proposal Nonprofit 78

Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

It interprets the context behind search queries, connecting users with grants that align with both their project goals and funder priorities. It enables users to analyze past funding for similar projects, along with the number of grants awarded, grant size and duration, and geographic preferences. What about data privacy concerns?

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Search Grant Proposal Award 59

Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

This comes from the “tin cup” model of fundraising, where we come from a place of begging. operating; specific projects; capital; endowment; capacity-building; challenge grant; sponsorship, etc.). Submitting a foundation proposal is straightforward. And let these departments know you’ve also submitted a foundation proposal.

Grant 119

Grant Homeless Proposal Foundation 119

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 19, 2009

The game combines elements of the Social Media Game, local real-world issues (at SHINE we used local regeneration topics), and the idea development and pitching of the Social Innovation Camp model. David has written up an incredible rundown of the game, including the cards, the planning documents and more.

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Game Collaboration Social Facilitation 100

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 5, 2010

Here are my comments on the big picture and a couple of their proposals. We have a model for this kind of change: TTYs (text telephones) and relay services though the telephone. Specific comments on the proposed Clearinghouse. Specific comments on the proposed Chairman’s Awards.

Accessibility 100

Accessibility Award Proposal Phase 100

Forum One

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Clarifying decision rights, e.g., who has the authority to greenlight an experiment or implement a proposed change? More flexible project scopes that allow iteration on project teams within certain constraints. I feel strongly that it’s the role of leaders to support our people and model by doing.

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Hints Structure Proposal Challenge 92

Forum One

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In fact, training a single advanced AI model can generate carbon emissions comparable to the lifetime emissions of a car. Projections suggest this energy consumption will more than double by 2026. Projections suggest this energy consumption will more than double by 2026. And we’re not slowing down.

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Digital Model Hype United States 84

sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In grant proposals and pitches, they want you to predict the future and show how, with your eloquent promises and plans for impact, you can best provide them the assurance of certainty. Many funders want to wait to see how new models, programs, and leaders will perform, and they often require other funders to buy in before they will.

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Problem Skills Proposal Grant 88

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

If you have predictive modeling results , that is the best place to start (and if you don’t, put it on the wish list for next year!). Can you use this insight to better line up these changes with your organizations needs to inspire a proposal that’s more meaningful? . Dig into the data. . Set yourself up for success. .

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Review Fundraising Proposal Gift 100

Robert Weiner

APRIL 28, 2009

Juggling different projects efficiently without adding overhead, and working with others with different skills as sub- or co-contractors? Managing longer and larger-budget projects, with more stakeholders. Different price structures are ok for different projects. Sometimes a niche helps you define clearly.

Consultant 100

Consultant NTEN Structure Skills 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2012

But our reviews have also shown us that there may be other models that would allow more flexibility in what we fund, and how we support our programs and grantees, and make room for more partnering with others in the field. In September, the OE program will be going in front of the Board.

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Effective Program Work Review 96

Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

To this end, the Job-Demands-Resources model offers a simple equation: burnout = demands > resources. This model highlights three important things to understand about burnout: Burnout isn’t about too many demands but demands without enough resources. Proposing new projects? Determining developmental opportunities?

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Model Job Life Blended 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Crowdsourcing is defined broadly as: The process of organizing many people to participate in a joint project, often in small ways. There are four different models of crowdsourcing activities: wisdom, creation, voting, and funding. What comes to mind when you think of the word crowdsourcing either for funding or doing?

Measure 96

Measure Fund Impact Minnesota 96

NTEN

OCTOBER 8, 2014

As the grand finale to NTEN’s first-ever Leading Change Summit , a number of intrepid 14LCS attendees pitched and developed 24 awe-inspiring projects during the Idea Accelerator. The Summit may have ended, but many of these projects are only beginning. What does this project need? What’s next for this project?

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Ideas NPO NTEN Government 75

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2014

We framed the session as what to think about before, during, and after a training , using the “ADDIE” model as an organizing device. I’ve done this for many projects and it is a difficult design task when you are doing it as the sole trainer. Even harder to incorporate “going meta.”

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Train Training Reflection Resource 101