sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

And salaries in many nonprofit organizations can’t compete with the for-profit sector. According to The Council of Nonprofits 2023 Nonprofit Workforce Survey , almost three quarters of nonprofits that completed the survey have current openings at their organization.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Your digital ecosystem , which encompasses all of your digital properties, including your website(s), engagement channels, and technical support platforms, allows for a number of entry points through which your target audiences think and feel about your organization. Establish new digital governance and implement change management.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. Conduct effective strategic planning. Consider how your organization could benefit from data warehousing.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

These scenarios happen all the time and can be incredibly frustrating for IT managers, especially when your current tech stack already has a similar tool—which the colleague has forgotten about or never completed training on—or the suggested software cannot integrate properly with your other systems.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

A tech-savvy team is essential for nonprofit organizations that want to thrive in the digital age. Determining what technology skills your organization needs Skill requirements are not one-size-fits-all. Success in highly technical roles relies just as much on customer service and change management as on technical abilities.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. More people working in or with grantmaking organizations now have some term related to knowledge work in their titles or job descriptions.

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Forum One

JULY 27, 2021

Though it has changed in shape during the pandemic, here are seven tips on how to use your digital ecosystem to enhance your fundraising. As people are spending more and more time online, digital fundraising is vital for mission-driven organizations to achieve and surpass goals. . Start with what and where your organization does well.

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sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2023

But isn’t the way the organization spends its money just as important? You want to make sure that the organization that’s getting your money is running as economically as possible and can provide an accurate accounting of its efforts. Now think about your nonprofit organization. Their business models depend on this.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Your nonprofit’s mission is likely the same as it was when your organization began; to make an impact and to effect change, whether locally, nationally or globally. The challenge then is to stay true to your mission while taking the steps needed to keep pace in a changing industry. Don’t have time for training?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2012

This week before I leave for the Middle East, I will have the honor of presenting at the Grantmakers For Effective Organization’s Conference in Seattle. I am doing a session called “ Learning in Public ” with Kathy Reich, Packard Foundation and Jared Raynor, TCC Group. Roshan Paul, Senior Change Manager, Ashoka.

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NTEN

MAY 1, 2014

After over a decade of convening our signature annual Nonprofit Technology Conference, we are excited to unveil and invite you to our inaugural Leading Change Summit in San Francisco on September 3-6. 14lcs Change Management Data Leadership leading change leading change summit Strategy'

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

None of us like the fact that the percentage of income we spend on "overhead" is the primary measure of our effectiveness. So many organizations view technology as an administrative, or overhead, expense -- we can argue that point later -- which means that they routinely under-invest to keep that ratio as low as possible.

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fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

What is the best platform for nonprofit organizations? The platform allows non-profit organizations to gather data and automate tasks across functions such as fundraising , program management , operations , marketing and member engagement , and more. What is the best platform for nonprofit organizations?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

None of us like the fact that the percentage of income we spend on "overhead" is the primary measure of our effectiveness. So many organizations view technology as an administrative, or overhead, expense -- we can argue that point later -- which means that they routinely under-invest to keep that ratio as low as possible.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

As birth rates decline and populations age, the effects on enrollment numbers, funding, and institutional sustainability become increasingly pronounced. Re-evaluate your messaging. People have been choosing to have fewer children, and that decline has significant implications for educational institutions worldwide.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2016

Learn the basics of implementing and conducting effective tech training in TechSoup's Tech Training for Nonprofit and Library Staff 101. Introduce you to how to manage technology change in your organization. Demonstrate how to effectively engage adult learners and explain basic adult education methods.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of hearing Michael Quinn Patton , an evaluation guru, speak at the Packard Foundation. He described the challenges of adapting evaluation methods to non-Western systems in developing countries because evaluation has traditionally been deeply rooted in the Western ways of thinking.

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sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2023

As communities change and grow, their needs and priorities shift. Grantmaking organizations must adapt to remain relevant and effective. This could be as simple as adjusting your guidelines to compensate for changing economics or as complicated as creating new grants and programs to meet those needs.

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NTEN

JUNE 5, 2012

Will that improve how our organization works on our mission? More than half (55%) of respondents reported that their organization has some type of formal technology plan, a sharp increase over previous years. Does having a plan help an organization? tech staff, and very large Organizations reporting 8.56.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

” It depends on the needs of the organization, timeline considerations and constraints of resource and budget. And, as organizations grow, most will require custom development somewhere in their systems architecture at some point. How will change requests be handled: in-house or through a contractor? Quantify the Cost.

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NTEN

APRIL 24, 2012

We knew we would ultimately be in 16 countries by the year 2020, which meant that tracking, monitoring, and evaluating projects would become more complicated by the day. There’s another piece that, while it is a cornerstone of our organization, complicates the picture even more: we hire local talent. We'd love to hear your stories!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2010

Last year, I facilitated a version of the Social Media Game for Packard Grantees as part of a convening on Network Effectiveness in Washington, DC. EDF has embraced the spirit of this sharing - not only remixing a version of the game for their organization,but also sharing back the materials and what worked! .

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NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

There is often a powerful disconnect between the objectives of technologists and the direction of an organization's leadership team. What are the effects of culture and how can the techie adapt? How does the techie learn to listen to the needs, build relationships, and develop solutions that meet the organization's goals?

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NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

I think that we have a lot to learn about where gamifying is most helpful, but we are so far from the saturation point that we should push ahead with full speed so we can evaluate what works and what doesn't and make adjustments. How do you evaluate organizations that you invest in that develop games to support learning?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

When faced with this list of challenges, I've seen some nonprofits try and find a life-raft in the IT ocean by following what larger commercial or government organizations do. After all, those organizations must know what works when it comes to IT -- they spend a lot more time and money on it.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. So, here is a good reminder from author Sharon Armstrong about how to avoid eight performance evaluation pitfalls. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Forum One

JUNE 21, 2023

Use regular check-ins to make sure your digital strategy and digital ecosystem are working for you We’re about halfway through the calendar year, which is a good reminder that regular reviews of your digital strategy and digital ecosystem are essential to the health of your organization.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Riley Children’s Foundation serves as the fundraising arm of Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health and the founding organization that opened Riley Hospital in 1924. The Foundation’s Salesforce solution has enabled better multi-touch tracking of donors, supporting opportunities for more creative moves management.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Philanthropy and knowledge work have a long history, from demonstration projects to evaluation to the encouragement of learning communities and grantee learning networks. We are often also asked to organize concepts (and tons of data) and suggest clarity in what feels like chaos.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Request for proposals, or RFPs, help define projects, set expectations, and ensure the right clients and/or vendors are selected to help businesses grow effectively and efficiently. JB: We generally recommend that organizations focus on high-level requirements gathering before authoring and issuing the RFP to more fully define the project.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. • Create Commitment – Supervisors supervise and managers control. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. Don't Praise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. At the same time, leaders continue to struggle with one of their toughest jobs, developing and articulating their overall strategy and priorities, especially during times of change." .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Tuesday, November 9, 2010 How To Produce An Effective Company Blog If you lead a business and aren’t part of the 34% of U.S. Don't Praise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Monday, July 5, 2010 Ten More Ways To Be An Effective Leader Here are 10 behaviors, techniques and tips you can use to be an effective leader: Respond to questions quickly and fully.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 25, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. In it, she provides leaders and managers of all levels advice on how to make the performance appraisal process more productive, less painful and more effective. Don't Praise.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Check Out These Free Tips For Making An Effective Presentation Speechworks has published a free eBook entitled How to Create a Seven Minute Rifle Shot Presentation.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

At a previous job, I suggested we move from using three Access databases and individual employees’ email programs and spreadsheets to a more robust, centralized, and informative cloud-based Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system. Most people don't like change, and adapting to this sort of CRM system is a big change.

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