The NonProfit Times

JULY 8, 2024

This leaves you with asking questions — many of them — sometimes to the point of annoyance as you aim to present information while keeping the concepts of storytelling, data, requirements, and limitations in mind, according to Jessica Whitmore , research and grants director at Daza Development.

Proposal 105

Proposal Question International Grant 105

The MatrixFiles

MAY 1, 2024

With our office space lease expiring in March of 2025, we continue to ask ourselves questions like, “How do we make sure Matrix Group values and culture stay consistent and strong? Full of Gratitude As I reflect on 25 years of being in business, I am filled with gratitude. looks like. When and how will we gather in person?”

Reflection 130

Reflection Celebrate Impact Group 130

.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2025

Its reflected in every interaction, process, and decision. It starts with asking the right questions, listening to the answers, and being willing to evolve. Thats the foundation of momentum. Its not a tagline; its the heartbeat of your association. This is the heart of future-ready leadership. And its not out of reach.

Culture 221

Culture People Change Build 221

Fast Company Tech

APRIL 11, 2025

However, AI is only ever as good as the questions we ask it. Promote and legitimize thinking time by asking more questions in daily interactions. Create regular cadences when the team meets to reflect, reprioritize, and reset, such as quarterly team-planning workshops. To counteract this, we all need to be more curious.

Skills 134

Skills Attention Social Media Literacy 134

The MatrixFiles

MAY 21, 2021

Natural language queries are web searches reflecting your normal spoken language like you might express if you were asking the question verbally of another person. This demonstrates the power of natural language queries; by making the page title reflect the way a user might ask a question, Google has given it priority.

Language 246

Language Search Content Google 246

Futurism

MARCH 8, 2025

Pinterest has updated itsprivacy policy to reflect its use of platform user data and images to train AItools. Soon after we reached out to Pinterest with questions about the update, we were contacted by a spokesperson who insisted that the update wasn't newsworthy because the update simply codifies things Pinterest was already doing.

Training 139

Training Train Photo Data 139

sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Over the years, we noticed that excellence in the sector was evolving, but our questions felt like they were behind the curve. The winning organizations were consistently exhibiting interesting characteristics, but we weren’t asking questions targeted at those characteristics. We needed to change up our questions. Take it out.

Question 111

Question Application Reflection Philanthropy 111

Fast Company Tech

APRIL 14, 2025

If meetings leave you drained , frustrated, or questioning your value, its not about being too sensitive. But also, reflect on the environments youre in. The biggest red flag is how you feel. Its a sign your presence isnt being respectedor that youre overworking to be heard. What to do: Set boundaries and speak up.

Voice 104

Voice Culture Leadership Language 104

Mashable Tech

MARCH 8, 2025

Here are some common questions about eclipse-viewing, with expert answers. This is because lunar eclipses only reflect sunlight — they don't get any brighter than a full moon, which you've probably safely observed many times before." Rice also works with the American Astronomical Society. What he saw gave him chills.

Tips 123

Tips Camera America Reflection 123

.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

That’s a question every association CEO should be able to answer. Allow plenty of time on the agenda for the financial staff to explain when and how statements will be available, review banking, investment, and auditing arrangements, and answer questions. Be sure to allow time for questions. What is your board’s financial IQ?

Raise 419

Raise Associations Director Law 419

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Consider these questions to get to the heart of creating your pricing goals: What are our primary revenue goals? Use these questions to focus on your organization’s pricing goals. Use these questions to focus on your organization’s pricing goals. What are our costs?

Associations 119

Associations Adopt Strategy Goal 119

sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Knowledge processes always start with some explicit or underlying questions. Being targeted about the questions we ask on applications and throughout our grantee relationships helps to frame understandings, document learning, and identify challenges or barriers. or “What is the geographic location served?”

Question 116

Question Change Grant Knowledge 116

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Take this engagement a step further by using interactive features like polls or questions based on the report’s findings to spark conversation and encourage reflection. This interactive format allows for real-time questions and discussions, making the information more accessible.

Digital 111

Digital Impact Report Marketing 111

sgEngage

APRIL 14, 2025

Reflect on what achievements you have celebrated with your teams, board members, and supporters. Refer back to the award category descriptions the criteria, and the set of distinct application questions to ensure you address the key points. The most inspiring nominations originate from a place of genuine passion.

Award 81

Award Blackbaud Impact Celebrate 81

Fast Company Tech

APRIL 22, 2025

He asked customers crucial questions and listened carefully to their answers. Instead, draw the other person out through thoughtful questions. Ask thoughtful follow-up questions. Think through your follow-up question before you ask it. If youve been listening carefully, a question will come to mind with little effort.

Practice 85

Practice France Classes Question 85

Fast Company Tech

APRIL 21, 2025

Your rsum should reflect your unique journey, not just a collection of skills and accomplishments with AI-generated words in between. Craft a personalized cover letter and tweak your rsum to reflect the most relevant skills and experiences for each job. Use AI to prep, not perform. The risk isnt just not getting the job.

Job 98

Job Search Linkedin Interview 98

Fast Company Tech

APRIL 19, 2025

The question becomes: How can we support employees in making that transition? I reflect on my own experience when my wife and I had our children. Its our version of sndagshygge the Danish idea of embracing cozy Sundays with tea, books, music, blankets, and other at-home rituals.

Work 109

Work Life Badge Fun 109

Futurism

MARCH 17, 2025

Using an approximation of Burch's voice, the AI-puppeted Aloy is shown stiffly answering a variety of questions asked out loud by the presenter, in a pretty far cry from the vivacious personality that fans of the game series have come to adore.

Voice 99

Voice Game Arts Copyright 99

sgEngage

MARCH 25, 2025

Typically, your financial team, including accountants and bookkeepers, will work closely with the CPA to ensure that all necessary information is available and that any questions are promptly addressed. The review process also involves fewer personnel hours than an audit.

Review 87

Review Nonprofit Blackbaud Fund 87

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

As you investigate, be sure to ask specific questions about setup, like: Do you have an onboarding team devoted to delivering full data conversions? No matter how intuitive a system may be, there are always a few questions, tips, and tricks that a training professional can help you with so you get started on a solid foundation.

Software 339

Software Fundraising Nonprofit Training 339

Mashable Tech

APRIL 17, 2025

It was nice to get some fun new details about the flagship launch title for Switch 2 , but the Direct didn't really answer the biggest question on many gamers' minds: Why does Mario Kart World cost $80? When the $80 price was first revealed, gamers immediately raised questions.

Game 115

Game Video United States Japan 115

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

Welcome to Pressing Questions , Fast Company s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions. Q: I think my manager is burned out. What can I do?

Management 87

Management Org Advice Press 87

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2020

If participants are working through an exercise or set of discussion questions, create a google document with your prompts and include space for taking notes. If you have more than 10 people in a meeting, having everyone introduce themselves verbally and answer an icebreaker question can take up a lot of time and can be tedious.

Exercise 177

Exercise Reflection Discussion Consultant 177

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

Questioning is the skill of asking thought-provoking questions that demonstrate interest and curiosity. When used intentionally, questions can encourage deeper reflection, new perspectives, and innovative ideas. When we acknowledge others, they feel seen, understood, and appreciated.

Conversation 98

Conversation Skills Attention Mind 98

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

However, we judged it essential to set additional goals that had equal weight in their importance – ours were to use the strategic planning process to build strong teams and leaders and to create a culture that informed, reflected, and reinforced our values. We worked through mission and vision and then stopped and asked that question.

Culture 89

Culture Leadership Strategy Celebrate 89

TechCrunch

AUGUST 25, 2023

YouTube this week put out a new video meant to address creators’ questions over its short-form video platform, YouTube Shorts. On Shorts, however, the view is meant to reflect that the user had some intent to watch so creators have some “meaningful threshold” that someone meant to watch the view.

YouTube 98

YouTube Question Spam Video 98

sgEngage

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In change management, leadership addresses these essential questions: What does the team know about the change? What questions do they have? Managing change is key to the return on investment for any initiative because if the staff doesn’t adopt the change, then the ROI is zero. What don’t they know?

Change Management 98

Change Management Adopt Change Management 98

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Send thank-you letters, emails, or postcards, personalized to reflect theyre a new donor We want to roll out the red carpet to these new donors to make them feel like theyre a part of something truly special. Dont just thank them for their giftspeak to the human behind the giving by celebrating and reflecting on their kindness and compassion.

Gift 75

Gift Donor Build Celebrate 75

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Here are six best practices for creating an effective digital impact report that truly reflects your organization’s mission and accomplishments, with a goal of increasing donor engagement. When collecting stories, make sure to ask open-ended questions in order to receive thoughtful, meaningful answers.

Digital 116

Digital Impact Practice Report 116

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2024

This evolution reflects a broader digital transformation in the nonprofit world, underlining the importance of adaptability and innovation in communication. Nonprofits can use AI-powered chatbots in mobile messaging platforms to interact with supporters, answer questions, provide information, and even facilitate donations.

Mobile 322

Mobile Trend Social Media Donation 322

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

Simple ways to improve your donor retention without spending more include personalizing your outreach messaging, experimenting with custom questions in your donation form to better understand your donor base, and sending customized follow-up emails in response to each donation. 6) Strengthened Donor Loyalty and Engagement.

Donation 356

Donation Nonprofit Gift Donor 356

Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2025

Take time to engage all stakeholders board, management, staff, volunteers, donors and beneficiaries to conduct rich dialogues to address these deep questions. How does your nonprofit stand out and contribute to a better world in a way that all the other good costs dont? Capital projects and improvements? Programs and services?

Fundraising 110

Fundraising Gift Donor Articulate 110

sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

There is no simple answer to the question of whether to consider a new constituent relationship management system. Changing systems without careful reflection is a recipe for future data frustration. My answer began with one word: Maybe. How would they be accessed (emailed to team members, view-only dashboards that refresh, etc.)?

Change 105

Change Time Nonprofit Evaluation 105

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Give board members a thank-you script and a few discovery questions in case the donor answers. Year-end is not “the end” As you wrap up your year-end campaigns and reflect on the whirlwind of activity, it may be tempting to focus on the numbers—the donations, the new donors, the last big push on December 31st.

Calendar 111

Calendar Fundraising Gift Social Media 111

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Essentially, this is a folder of Word documents each containing answers to common grant application questions, like organization mission and activities, the greatest challenges our nonprofit faces, how we measure and evaluate program impact, how we recognize funders, etc. Start working on your narrative early. Your Voice Matters!

Grant 100

Grant Application New Hampshire Library 100

.orgSource

AUGUST 7, 2023

Check-In With Reality “Another type of alignment we discuss in the series is self-reflection,” Randy said. We all have times when we question our actions or behavior. Those kudos reflect a significant accomplishment. Careful planning ensures that the workplace reflects that concern for employee well-being and success.

Culture 221

Culture Skills Collaboration Associations 221

.orgSource

JUNE 10, 2024

When you give employees the capacity to do their jobs and to grow as professionals, that positive energy reflects throughout the organization. But you don’t need total recall or to immediately answer every question. When you give people time for reflection, evaluation, and creativity you develop a new crop of leaders.

Associations 221

Associations Activities Active Activism 221