Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A 2015 Randomized Controlled Trial showed that participants reported increased quality of life in 60 percent of cases and reduced suicidal ideation in 80 percent of cases. These range from arts, cultural and heritage activities, financial guidance, physical activity, and nature experiences, each of which fosters social connections.

Health 126

Health Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 126

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 4, 2024

HR professionals must develop a keen sense of how to foster a work environment that aligns employee motivations with business objectives, thereby nurturing a productive and harmonious workplace. Equally important is the skill of active listening.

Participation and motivation 52

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Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 6, 2023

1: Gamify your fundraising efforts: Create a game or challenge that encourages supporters to raise money and compete with others to reach a goal Gamification can add excitement and intrigue to your fundraising efforts, encouraging supporters to actively participate while competing with others to achieve a common goal.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

Each member company of B in Action commits to taking at least one actionable measure toward disability inclusion and assigning one individual to active involvement within the consortium. Wei Tong, the team’s leader and a wheelchair user, said, “Participating in the snow leopards protection programs has been both fun and enlightening.

Nonprofit governance and management 89

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 89

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This blog aims to examine these challenges and offer all nonprofits leaders methods to increase diversity and BIPOC participation in their organizations. However, we can actively try to build cross-community bridges in an attempt to understand our own locality from other points of view.

Leadership 104

Leadership Poverty Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity 104

Getting Attention

JUNE 14, 2011

That’s one of the reasons I’m so looking forward to working with a small group of nonprofit communicators (no more than 10) like you this summer, leading them through this immersion program to learn how to develop messages collaboratively—with me, the other program participants, and their colleagues and external audiences.

Collaborations 64

Collaborations Participation and motivation Agriculture Activism 64

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Most critical, however, is reducing resident isolation by doing things together, connecting, and collaborating. One example is an arts program that is based on the well-established concept that arts participation relieves stress, boosts academic success, and provides healing through self-expression and socioemotional learning.

Race and Ethnicity 117

Race and Ethnicity Community Development Participation and motivation Culture 117

Getting Attention

OCTOBER 19, 2011

That’s one of the reasons I’m so looking forward to working with a small group of nonprofit communicators (no more than 15) like you this fall, leading them through this immersion program to learn how to develop messages collaboratively—with me, the other program participants, and their colleagues and external audiences. Give It a Try.

Collaborations 64

Collaborations Participation and motivation Values Associations 64

Fundraising Leadership

JUNE 26, 2023

On the other hand, “power to” embodies a more collaborative and power-inclusive approach to leadership. It focuses on enabling individuals or groups to realize their own potential, fostering autonomy and encouraging active participation. Get your tickets now as they are going fast.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 25, 2023

Direct mail: For a more traditional approach, mail flyers to former volunteers, active supporters, and members of the community. Develop a tailored proposal that outlines how your two organizations will collaborate to achieve shared goals. You can also post the opportunities on volunteer matching websites.

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Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 15, 2023

Public speaking and active listening are also fundamental to working with donors, both individuals and institutions. Finally, the act of donor solicitation requires bringing all these skills – storytelling, writing, public speaking, and active listening - together. Our motivations are for the common good and the public interest.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising 98

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

2 Democracy is not just a system of political practices; it must be applied to participation and decision-making in all aspects of our economic lives as well. 11 Second, many of our efforts also failed to center workers’ full identities, underestimating the motivations that lead them to risk their livelihoods to organize.

Public and Social Policy 91

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Food Universities 91

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Two White women and one Black woman, who shared a history of food and farm activism, led the initial campaign to form Louisville Community Grocery. Until 2019, most engaged volunteers were White and motivated by concerns with food justice. Such collaborations may be playful: Christmas wreathes from bicycle parts!

Food 104

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 104

Candid

JANUARY 24, 2022

With that in mind, we’d like to kick off 2022 by actively questioning the use of certain words—and what is meant—so that we can continue to improve by phasing out terms that might be overused, harmful, or inaccurate. Reprinted from Big Duck. A new year brings a commitment to change and improvement for many people.

Race and Ethnicity 116

Race and Ethnicity Participation and motivation Communication Collaborations 116

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JANUARY 8, 2022

As a nonprofit leader, you may be asking yourself, “Can my organization get involved in civic engagement or political activities that fight legislation regarding voting rights? There are certainly restricted and prohibited activities for nonprofits, but nonprofits have every right to be political as long as you aren’t partisan.

Public Policy 59

Public Policy Civil Society Participation and motivation Nonprofits 59

GiveGab

AUGUST 24, 2022

Working with folks doing such impactful work motivates me to take a ’part of the team’ approach. We understand that it is just as crucial to the success of your day that your participating groups, fundraisers, and donors can navigate the site with ease. But the support doesn’t stop there!

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Management 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 11, 2022

Several gamers or streamers can collaborate and fundraise to support their charities and causes. Content creators who support nonprofit organizations can participate in fundraising activities, such as streaming marathons, and use the charity mode to manage monetary donations. Multiple Creators . Sell Merchandise Items .

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

Energy and utility justice movements aren’t just imagining versions of this future but also are actively working to build them; yet the formidable power structures of the electric and gas utility system often stand in the way. in California are actively seeking to bring utilities back under public and community control.

Energy 88

Energy Law Governance Public and Social Policy 88

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 19, 2023

While traditional education often emphasized memorizing facts and knowledge retention, there is now a greater emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity. This shift towards personalized learning fosters student engagement and motivation, resulting in deeper understanding and improved academic outcomes.

Education 52

Education Education Entrepreneurship Participation and motivation 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Impoverished individuals are treated as passive recipients of solutions, with no active role in the process. The proposed work would integrate fundamental changes in programs and policies to transform driver education, active and latent safety measures, and the built environment. Nussbaum’s framework is not a flawless template.

Philanthropy 119

Philanthropy Homelessness Psychology Health 119

Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 7, 2023

It’s important to understand their motivations for supporting your nonprofit, their interests, and their demographics. Email marketing allows you to communicate directly with your supporters and provide them with updates on your nonprofit’s activities. Then, reach out to them and explore ways to collaborate.

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Marketing Marketing Public and Social Policy Advertising 52

The Agitator

OCTOBER 5, 2010

In a nutshell, Gladwell argues that social media merely enable a sort of faux activism … not the “real thing&# of social transformation, a la the sit-ins of the civil rights movement. As he puts it, social net activism “doesn’t require that you confront socially entrenched norms and practices.

Participation and motivation 63

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Activism Energy 63

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

Conversely, nonprofits struggle with raising funds for what is considered internal overhead investments, as funding is often restricted to programmatic activities.” Data collaborations, pilots, and one-off projects don’t scale. In the private sector, market forces drive investment in data to stay competitive.

Public and Social Policy 101

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Participants will acquire a foundational understanding of this increasingly important component of fundraising strategy and will be able to identify and distinguish between the most common planned giving vehicles. Our institute will also provide opportunities for attendees to create meaningful connections and potential collaborations.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Finance 105

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Those who’ve shown accountability in past campaigns or projects and have active networks in the community are ideal recruits. Anyone else who actively expresses interest. One of the most effective ways to motivate potential fundraisers to get involved with your next peer-to-peer campaign is to let them see your mission in action.

Recruitment 98

Recruitment Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation 98

Ann Green

JANUARY 20, 2021

While one of the main attractions of nonprofits are live fundraising events and other experiences, it’s challenging for ever y member to participate and attend. Active efforts to engage your members online will increase their chance of renewing their membership. Boost engagement between your current members.

Nonprofits 61

Nonprofits Participation and motivation Management Activism 61

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Project management professionals assist in driving, guiding, and executing company-identified value-added goals by using processes and methodologies to plan, initiate, implement, monitor, and close all activities related to a given business project in alignment with the organization’s overall strategic objectives. Celebrate milestones.

Management 52

Management Participation and motivation Collaborations Production 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 19, 2023

19 While the need to employ an intersectional lens in movement work is widely acknowledged at a theoretical level, 20 actual movement activity often falls into narrower silos. According to the Economic Policy Institute, in the 1950s and 1960s, more than 1 percent of workers participated in a union election each year.

Public and Social Policy 75

Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 75

Nonprofit Megaphone

MAY 6, 2023

Creating an effective board culture: To be successful, the board must have a culture of transparency, trust, and collaboration. Board members should be actively involved in financial decision-making, rather than leaving it solely to staff members. The book also offers guidance on how to create a more inclusive organizational culture.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Nonprofit governance 52

Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 7, 2021

You can collaborate with other nonprofits in your region or in your issue area to investigate whether you can all offer benefits for each other. Program-Related Perks Sometimes an organization can look to its own programs and mission-related activities for perks. Consult with an attorney if you plan to do this. Get creative.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Education Education 52

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

While social networks can get a lot of people engaged with simple actions, he says, they won’t truly increase anyone’s motivation or build a movement. I think that is silly – I used to be a journalist and just because I didn’t participate in a story didn’t mean I couldn’t cover it.) It’s not a revolution.

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iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 19, 2022

22] “Did you participate in any activities while a student?”[23] Values underlying giving motivations. 62] “What’s motivated you to be such a consistent supporter [of this charity]?”[63] 70] “When you think about programs such as ours, what motivates you to support them?”[71] Post-origin story journey.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Universities Values Participation and motivation 52

Nonprofit Fixer

JULY 23, 2020

Then look at your mixture of programs and other activities. People are motivated by goals. Does your team now use collaboration or project management software that has made you more efficient? Do you have functioning committees with charters and ample participation from your community? Goal theory is proven to work.

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EveryAction

JULY 18, 2018

Tip: Once you feel you’ve compiled all of the resources in your inventory, collaborate with members of your nonprofit staff at-large and executive leadership to assign value to each asset. How can we better mobilize and empower our volunteers, staff, and supporters to “carry our torch?”. See Asset Inventory for details.). Internal + Board.

Fundraising 107

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Foundations 107

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community. And I’ll give you about 30 seconds or so to activate. Full Transcript: – [Lindsay] Okay. .

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Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Values Activism 76

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2023

Your partner calls the midwife , who reminds you what active labor looks and feels like , and how to know when it is time to come in. Today, we are a network of more than thirty birth center leaders of color who—despite entrenched inequity and in active defiance of it—have successfully opened or are opening birth centers in our communities.

Health 120

Health Healthcare Public and Social Policy Ethics 120

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

You can collaborate with other nonprofits in your region or in your issue area to investigate whether you can all offer benefits for each other. How can you grow your email list to activate and build your organization’s power? Sometimes an organization can look to its own programs and mission-related activities for perks.

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Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Activism Education 137