There is $17 billion in "stuff" that people would be happy to give away. iDonate translates that stuff into cash for nonprofits. Here are details on this opportunity.
Presentation given by Anne Becker, Pathways Consulting Group Inc
Presented at Emerging Leaders' May 26th, 2011 Leadership London event; Visioning: Spending Time in the Future.
The document provides guidance on developing a personal vision statement by reflecting on different dimensions of one's life, including physical, spiritual, work/career, family, social relationships, financial security, mental improvement, and fun. It prompts the reader to consider important goals for each dimension, as well as questions about their values, strengths, regrets, and weaknesses to guide thoughts around crafting a vision statement.
35 Attitudes and Behaviours Ideal for Success in today's World of WorkSharon Shakung
These 35 Attributes will Propel you to Success as an Intrapreneur or Entrepreneur in today’s World Of Work. Having a vision /dream /goals; being passionate/excited about your work; being in charge of your own destiny, and more...
The power of vision Presented at Christian EmbassyApa Vie, Romania
The importance of having a "Vision."
Each person is here for a purpose. Each life has significance. Everyone ca begin to take steps to "change their world" in some way.
The document discusses principles of personal leadership and vision from Islamic teachings and the life of the Prophet Muhammad. It emphasizes beginning with the end in mind by reflecting on lessons from stories where the Prophet advised companions about envisioning future outcomes. Positive habits like vision and mission statements can help realize goals by addressing basic human needs and leaving a legacy through good deeds.
There is $17 billion in "stuff" that people would be happy to give away. iDonate translates that stuff into cash for nonprofits. Here are details on this opportunity.
Presentation given by Anne Becker, Pathways Consulting Group Inc
Presented at Emerging Leaders' May 26th, 2011 Leadership London event; Visioning: Spending Time in the Future.
The document provides guidance on developing a personal vision statement by reflecting on different dimensions of one's life, including physical, spiritual, work/career, family, social relationships, financial security, mental improvement, and fun. It prompts the reader to consider important goals for each dimension, as well as questions about their values, strengths, regrets, and weaknesses to guide thoughts around crafting a vision statement.
35 Attitudes and Behaviours Ideal for Success in today's World of WorkSharon Shakung
These 35 Attributes will Propel you to Success as an Intrapreneur or Entrepreneur in today’s World Of Work. Having a vision /dream /goals; being passionate/excited about your work; being in charge of your own destiny, and more...
The power of vision Presented at Christian EmbassyApa Vie, Romania
The importance of having a "Vision."
Each person is here for a purpose. Each life has significance. Everyone ca begin to take steps to "change their world" in some way.
The document discusses principles of personal leadership and vision from Islamic teachings and the life of the Prophet Muhammad. It emphasizes beginning with the end in mind by reflecting on lessons from stories where the Prophet advised companions about envisioning future outcomes. Positive habits like vision and mission statements can help realize goals by addressing basic human needs and leaving a legacy through good deeds.
http://www.spiral16.com This is an updated version of the Social Media for Nonprofits: Listening, Setting Goals, Storytelling presentation from Spiral16's marketing/communications manager Eric Melin. It focuses on starting with a goal-oriented foundation for your social media strategy, covers tips for online listening, and goes into the steps for telling effective stories that will connect people with your mission.
This document discusses an upcoming steering committee meeting to develop scenarios and plans for a livable Frederick community. It will involve creating a community vision, exploring different growth scenarios, and evaluating them to determine which elements best achieve the vision. The top scenarios will then inform updates to existing plans and policies to guide the community towards its preferred future.
The morning session focused on team building and developing a shared vision for tourism success in the McKenzie River Valley. Attendees worked in teams to draft a community vision statement and set priorities. The afternoon session covered fundraising strategies and techniques. Attendees learned about different funding sources and worked in action teams to identify potential fundraising projects and develop fundraising plans. The goal was for action teams to have shovel-ready tourism projects and fundraising strategies to apply for the $10,000 matching grant from Travel Oregon.
The document discusses how visual resumes are becoming more important in the digital age. It provides examples of different types of visual resumes like infographics, word clouds, student projects, and online portfolios. It also offers tips for developing an effective visual resume, such as showing personality, technical skills, and focusing on creating a professional online persona through social media profiles and websites.
Crowdfunding involves collective effort of individuals who network and pool their money to support various initiatives started by other people or organizations. It can be used to fund activities like disaster relief, citizen journalism, artistic projects, startups, and scientific research. There are over 450 crowdfunding platforms that create systems to integrate resources among contributors and projects. Major platforms like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo do not charge fees for projects to publish pitches, and some take a small percentage only if funding targets are met. Crowdfunding can be classified based on the type of returns expected by contributors such as reward-based, equity-based, and peer-to-peer lending models. Kiva is a notable platform
Beyond Awareness: Making Social Media Work for Your CoalitionLaDonna Coy
For community coalitions to move beyond simple awareness raising strategies (push) it is critical that they work through developing a social media presence from which they can expand.
Case 2012 crowdfunding session to shareJason Potts
This document discusses crowdfunding and contains information about crowdfunding campaigns. It provides examples of successful crowdfunding projects like Amanda Palmer raising $1 million on Kickstarter from 25,000 fans. It also discusses what crowdfunding is, how it has grown from $1.6 billion in 2009 to $6.2 billion in 2013, and some of the key ingredients to a successful crowdfunding campaign like using a quiz or video to engage supporters and giving donors choice and a social experience. The document is authored by Jason Potts from THINK and provides his contact information.
The document discusses strategies for success in a changing world. It notes that the future is uncertain due to many ongoing crises and changes impacting society. It emphasizes developing "futures literacy" to better understand trends and possible scenarios. The key to resilience is embracing adaptability through diversification, proactive change, and adjusting needs. For individuals, organizations, and professionals, strategies include connecting with purpose and values, cultivating learning and relationships, and moving at a sustainable pace through periods of change. Overall, adaptability is crucial for navigating an uncertain future.
LoyaltyGames 2014 - Finals Game Plan - Brian VenutiLoyaltyGames
This Social Innovation Game Plan was produced by Brian Venuti as part of the 4-hour World Vision Case Study completed by the 12 World Finalists of LoyaltyGames 2014, the Loyalty and Gamification World Championships (http://www.theloyaltygames.com). All rights reserved.
This document provides guidance on creating a social media strategy map for an organization. It discusses establishing objectives, understanding the target audience, integrating social media with other communications efforts, addressing any needed culture changes, assessing staff capacity, selecting appropriate tools and tactics, measuring results, and taking an experimental approach with iterative improvements. The document emphasizes starting small, learning from successes and challenges, and continually refining the strategy over time based on feedback and examples from other organizations.
The foundation aims to inspire, amplify, and support good in the world through its initiatives and investments. It focuses on girls' education, ocean conservation, and social entrepreneurship. The foundation funds small to mid-sized organizations that are well-run and have potential for growth and impact in these areas. It seeks to spotlight stories of good and enable more people to take positive actions that create lasting change.
Gary Miller Spotlight Community Quality of Life Conversations Report 6 27_2015Jessica Renslow
The document provides a report on a quality of life study conducted in the Gary-Miller neighborhood of Gary, Indiana. It utilized over 200 interviews to identify the community's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The top strengths included the friendly residents, Marquette Park, local businesses, and the beach. Weaknesses centered around schools, limited grocery options, roads/infrastructure, and litter. Opportunities included promoting the lake/eco-tourism, developing businesses, and youth programming. Threats included crime, pollution, and outside influences disregarding codes. The findings will inform a collective impact plan to enhance the neighborhood.
This document provides an overview of crowdfunding and crowdsourcing. It defines crowdfunding as the collective cooperation, attention and trust of people who pool their money and resources via the Internet to support efforts initiated by others. Crowdsourcing is defined as when organizations seek input from open or closed communities to contribute ideas, solutions or support through an open process. The presenter discusses the types of crowdfunding, why crowdfunding has grown in popularity, who comprises "the crowd", and motivations for seeking crowdfunding. Examples of crowdfunding opportunities are also mentioned.
Leadership & the New / Young CPA Professional at the Maryland CPA Summit. A forum for NYPNs to collaborate and express their top issues hosted by the Mar
Grant Writing 201: Making Your Proposal Stand Out/Grant Writing 301: 9 Steps ...John Hicks, CFRE
The document provides tips for non-profits to strengthen their grant seeking efforts. It discusses focusing on the right grants by prioritizing those that support planned growth. Goals should include both operating costs and program investments. Grants should be categorized as sustaining existing programs or enabling expansion. Non-profits are advised to build their visibility, network, footprint and inspire donors with their mission and aspirations. Clear strategic planning will help non-profits articulate their destination to potential funders.
LoriJacobwith ExpandYourReachEngageYourBoard Nonprofit Day Erie PA_oct2012Ignited Fundraising
Slides from October 10, 2012 Nonprofit Day 2012 hosted by Nonprofit Partnership in Erie, PA. Handouts reference in the session can be accessed via the Dropbox link posted in the slides.
This document provides an overview of vision, leadership, and civic engagement. It discusses defining and communicating a clear vision, identifying concrete organizing issues, using force field analysis to drive change, and tips for effective communication. It also covers how social media can integrate technology, social interaction, and content to transform people into content producers. Examples are given of how social media, mobile technology, and mashups can be used for civic engagement and social impact.
My Clean School providing an opportunity for the youth to operate in the spirit of UN Agenda 21, Creating empowerment and opportunities for leadership. To operate as the eyes for My Clean India
This document provides an overview and comparison of Google+ for nonprofit marketing. It begins with a tour of Google+ profiles, circles, posting, and setting up a nonprofit page. Google+ is described as being important because it is indexed by Google search and allows more control over sharing. Circles are highlighted as a unique way to categorize contacts. The document compares Google+ to other social networks and provides tips on using various Google+ features for nonprofit engagement. It concludes by discussing metrics for measuring success and integrating Google+ into an overall marketing strategy.
http://www.spiral16.com This is an updated version of the Social Media for Nonprofits: Listening, Setting Goals, Storytelling presentation from Spiral16's marketing/communications manager Eric Melin. It focuses on starting with a goal-oriented foundation for your social media strategy, covers tips for online listening, and goes into the steps for telling effective stories that will connect people with your mission.
This document discusses an upcoming steering committee meeting to develop scenarios and plans for a livable Frederick community. It will involve creating a community vision, exploring different growth scenarios, and evaluating them to determine which elements best achieve the vision. The top scenarios will then inform updates to existing plans and policies to guide the community towards its preferred future.
The morning session focused on team building and developing a shared vision for tourism success in the McKenzie River Valley. Attendees worked in teams to draft a community vision statement and set priorities. The afternoon session covered fundraising strategies and techniques. Attendees learned about different funding sources and worked in action teams to identify potential fundraising projects and develop fundraising plans. The goal was for action teams to have shovel-ready tourism projects and fundraising strategies to apply for the $10,000 matching grant from Travel Oregon.
The document discusses how visual resumes are becoming more important in the digital age. It provides examples of different types of visual resumes like infographics, word clouds, student projects, and online portfolios. It also offers tips for developing an effective visual resume, such as showing personality, technical skills, and focusing on creating a professional online persona through social media profiles and websites.
Crowdfunding involves collective effort of individuals who network and pool their money to support various initiatives started by other people or organizations. It can be used to fund activities like disaster relief, citizen journalism, artistic projects, startups, and scientific research. There are over 450 crowdfunding platforms that create systems to integrate resources among contributors and projects. Major platforms like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo do not charge fees for projects to publish pitches, and some take a small percentage only if funding targets are met. Crowdfunding can be classified based on the type of returns expected by contributors such as reward-based, equity-based, and peer-to-peer lending models. Kiva is a notable platform
Beyond Awareness: Making Social Media Work for Your CoalitionLaDonna Coy
For community coalitions to move beyond simple awareness raising strategies (push) it is critical that they work through developing a social media presence from which they can expand.
Case 2012 crowdfunding session to shareJason Potts
This document discusses crowdfunding and contains information about crowdfunding campaigns. It provides examples of successful crowdfunding projects like Amanda Palmer raising $1 million on Kickstarter from 25,000 fans. It also discusses what crowdfunding is, how it has grown from $1.6 billion in 2009 to $6.2 billion in 2013, and some of the key ingredients to a successful crowdfunding campaign like using a quiz or video to engage supporters and giving donors choice and a social experience. The document is authored by Jason Potts from THINK and provides his contact information.
The document discusses strategies for success in a changing world. It notes that the future is uncertain due to many ongoing crises and changes impacting society. It emphasizes developing "futures literacy" to better understand trends and possible scenarios. The key to resilience is embracing adaptability through diversification, proactive change, and adjusting needs. For individuals, organizations, and professionals, strategies include connecting with purpose and values, cultivating learning and relationships, and moving at a sustainable pace through periods of change. Overall, adaptability is crucial for navigating an uncertain future.
LoyaltyGames 2014 - Finals Game Plan - Brian VenutiLoyaltyGames
This Social Innovation Game Plan was produced by Brian Venuti as part of the 4-hour World Vision Case Study completed by the 12 World Finalists of LoyaltyGames 2014, the Loyalty and Gamification World Championships (http://www.theloyaltygames.com). All rights reserved.
This document provides guidance on creating a social media strategy map for an organization. It discusses establishing objectives, understanding the target audience, integrating social media with other communications efforts, addressing any needed culture changes, assessing staff capacity, selecting appropriate tools and tactics, measuring results, and taking an experimental approach with iterative improvements. The document emphasizes starting small, learning from successes and challenges, and continually refining the strategy over time based on feedback and examples from other organizations.
The foundation aims to inspire, amplify, and support good in the world through its initiatives and investments. It focuses on girls' education, ocean conservation, and social entrepreneurship. The foundation funds small to mid-sized organizations that are well-run and have potential for growth and impact in these areas. It seeks to spotlight stories of good and enable more people to take positive actions that create lasting change.
Gary Miller Spotlight Community Quality of Life Conversations Report 6 27_2015Jessica Renslow
The document provides a report on a quality of life study conducted in the Gary-Miller neighborhood of Gary, Indiana. It utilized over 200 interviews to identify the community's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The top strengths included the friendly residents, Marquette Park, local businesses, and the beach. Weaknesses centered around schools, limited grocery options, roads/infrastructure, and litter. Opportunities included promoting the lake/eco-tourism, developing businesses, and youth programming. Threats included crime, pollution, and outside influences disregarding codes. The findings will inform a collective impact plan to enhance the neighborhood.
This document provides an overview of crowdfunding and crowdsourcing. It defines crowdfunding as the collective cooperation, attention and trust of people who pool their money and resources via the Internet to support efforts initiated by others. Crowdsourcing is defined as when organizations seek input from open or closed communities to contribute ideas, solutions or support through an open process. The presenter discusses the types of crowdfunding, why crowdfunding has grown in popularity, who comprises "the crowd", and motivations for seeking crowdfunding. Examples of crowdfunding opportunities are also mentioned.
Leadership & the New / Young CPA Professional at the Maryland CPA Summit. A forum for NYPNs to collaborate and express their top issues hosted by the Mar
Grant Writing 201: Making Your Proposal Stand Out/Grant Writing 301: 9 Steps ...John Hicks, CFRE
The document provides tips for non-profits to strengthen their grant seeking efforts. It discusses focusing on the right grants by prioritizing those that support planned growth. Goals should include both operating costs and program investments. Grants should be categorized as sustaining existing programs or enabling expansion. Non-profits are advised to build their visibility, network, footprint and inspire donors with their mission and aspirations. Clear strategic planning will help non-profits articulate their destination to potential funders.
LoriJacobwith ExpandYourReachEngageYourBoard Nonprofit Day Erie PA_oct2012Ignited Fundraising
Slides from October 10, 2012 Nonprofit Day 2012 hosted by Nonprofit Partnership in Erie, PA. Handouts reference in the session can be accessed via the Dropbox link posted in the slides.
This document provides an overview of vision, leadership, and civic engagement. It discusses defining and communicating a clear vision, identifying concrete organizing issues, using force field analysis to drive change, and tips for effective communication. It also covers how social media can integrate technology, social interaction, and content to transform people into content producers. Examples are given of how social media, mobile technology, and mashups can be used for civic engagement and social impact.
My Clean School providing an opportunity for the youth to operate in the spirit of UN Agenda 21, Creating empowerment and opportunities for leadership. To operate as the eyes for My Clean India
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This document provides an overview and comparison of Google+ for nonprofit marketing. It begins with a tour of Google+ profiles, circles, posting, and setting up a nonprofit page. Google+ is described as being important because it is indexed by Google search and allows more control over sharing. Circles are highlighted as a unique way to categorize contacts. The document compares Google+ to other social networks and provides tips on using various Google+ features for nonprofit engagement. It concludes by discussing metrics for measuring success and integrating Google+ into an overall marketing strategy.
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A blog tracking monthly website hits from July to February saw hits fluctuate wildly, starting at 56 in July, dropping to 16 in August (-72%) and rising to 277 in January (+494%), with additional blog posts each month contributing to increased total posts.
4. The Problem…
…disconnected goals
…no sense of direction
…chasm between purpose and activities
Strategic Org Charts
Initiatives Activities
Plans
Budgets Individual
Individual
Individual
Goals
Individual
Goals
Goals
Goals
5. Simon Sinek – The Golden Circle
Why
How
What
http://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action.html
7. What is Vision?
I have a dream…
ü that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists… right there in
Alabama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands
with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.
ü that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves
and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down
together at the table of brotherhood.
ü that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they
will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of
their character.
9. What is Vision?
ü First, I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the
goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon
and returning him safely to the Earth.
ü Secondly, an additional 23 million dollars, together with 7 million
dollars already available, will accelerate development of the Rover
nuclear rocket.
ü Third, an additional 50 million dollars will make the most of our
present leadership, by accelerating the use of space satellites for
world-wide communications.
ü Fourth, an additional 75 million dollars--of which 53 million dollars
is for the Weather Bureau--will help give us at the earliest possible
time a satellite system for world-wide weather observation.
10. What is Vision?
Let it be clear… that I am asking the Congress
and the country to accept a firm commitment to a
new course of action--a course which will last for
many years and carry very heavy costs: 531
million dollars in fiscal '62--an estimated seven to
nine billion dollars additional over the next five
years. If we are to go only half way, or reduce
our sights in the face of difficulty, in my
judgment it would be better not to go at all.
11. What is Vision?
1. Vision establishes the need/threat
2. Vision is inspirational and transformational
3. Vision has simply stated, tangible outcomes
4. Vision has defined time horizons
5. Vision has clearly articulated requirements
6. Vision is bold and requires sacrifice
7. Vision does not settle for half-measures
14. Fundraising Absent Vision
§ Child/Animal Sponsorships
§ Buildings
§ Gift Catalogs
§ Participation Appeals (Higher Ed)
This is Transactional Fundraising and can add to
Donor Churn if used exclusively.
It is acquisition oriented, not retention oriented
15. Fundraising Absent Vision
Reasons donors make a second gift:
• 76% org explained specific mission
• 72% org made me feel my gift really made a
difference
• 71% org gave me information about exactly what
my gift helped accomplish
SOURCE: May/June 2011 AFP Advancing Philanthropy.
18. Vision Infused Fundraising
Campaigns work because they force organizations
to articulate a vision that:
ü Is clear about the need / threats
ü Is inspirational and transformational
ü Has simply stated, tangible outcomes
ü Has a defined time horizon
ü Has clearly articulated investment
requirements
21. Vision Infused Fundraising
Fundraising with vision is simply the ability to tell
your story over time. Invite your donor on a
journey that is bigger than the next ask*.
*Because that journey sets the
context for your next 3 asks
Multiple Moon
Landings
Man on the Moon Building the Rockets Orbiting the Moon
Financing Commitment Testing the Vehicles
22. Vision Infused Fundraising
Fundraising with vision is simply the ability to tell
your story over time. Invite your donor on a
journey that is bigger than the next ask*.
Reasons for Ask
To Reach Next Milestone
Multiple Moon
Landings
Man on the Moon Building the Rockets Orbiting the Moon
Financing Commitment Testing the Vehicles
27. Vision in Practice
Deadline: December 31,
Man to the Moon and Back
Safely
Rover
1969
Worldwide Weather
Nuclear
Sat Comm Sats
Rocket
$50mm $75mm
$30mm
28. Vision in Practice
Touch/Impact XXX Lives with/
through XXX
Deadline: 2017
Sustainable
Education Outreach
Financing
$XXmm $XXmm
$XXmm
29. Vision in Practice
How does this help tactically?
Donor Type Benefit 1 Benefit 2
Major / Mid Donors Allows progressive asks as Allows asks outside of
milestones in the vision are ‘Campaign’ that still place
accomplished immediate needs in a context
Annual Donors Provides guidance on all Provides compelling reasons
appeal content, allowing to upgrade giving
consistent narrative
New Donors Provides compelling Provides natural segue-way
welcome series for for a second ask
stewardship and cultivation
Planned Givers Legacy is all about vision Provides a broader context
for loved ones to engage
Prospects Engages their imagination Incentive to be part of
something bigger
30. Vision is Bigger Than Any Campaign
Programs /
Services
Participation
Development / Operations /
Advancement Administration in and
Responsibility
for a Vision is
Shared shared equally
Board Leadership
Vision
across the
entire
organization
Unified Messaging
32. What is Your Vision?
§ Review your ongoing strategic plan / case for
support / mission
§ What do you want to achieve by the end of the
decade? Think in terms of impact to lives in your
community, the nation, the world…
§ Write your own I have a dream / man on the
moon speech based on the principles we have
discussed
§ Share it internally with leadership / board
§ Want feedback? Share it with us