EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

from our friends at ParsonsTKO Selecting technology for a nonprofit or social good organization can take significant time and effort. Depending on the size, reach, and impact anticipated from a technology change, engaging the board of directors is often critical to your success.

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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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fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

From managing membership and events to driving ecommerce , member engagement , and data reporting, Fonteva has the comprehensive functionality to deliver on the needs of your membership community. Even the most comprehensive AMS can fail to make the right impact if you don’t get executive alignment and buy-in across your organization.

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Service Management System Tech 52

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The entire process of r esearching, buying, and implementing new association management software (AMS) is a major job for any organization. Once you understand how unique your stakeholders are, you can consider how frequently you’ll need to issue updates. How often do the stakeholders need updates?

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Project Management Tips Associations 119

sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

Maybe your organization even uses some early AI for administrative tasks, like a chatbot for questions. I say dangerously because the downside of AI is that it is still a blunt instrument, and organizations could miss diamonds that the AI doesn’t know to look for. You could even use AI to fully automate some types of grantmaking.

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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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Data Guide Proposal Nonprofit 52

fusionSpan

OCTOBER 10, 2022

However, Salesforce can be difficult to manage. Luckily, Salesforce Managed Services can help organizations get the most out of their investment in this business application by offering professional support, training, and implementation so you can start using Salesforce as soon as possible.

Service 52

Service Business Management Help 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 12, 2009

The big ah ha for me during our reflection that was that effective online collaboration tools for working in a networked way can't have top-down control interaction design. I think it is more than just having self-organizing values embedded in the way the tool works. I'm thinking about organizations such as 350 or Moms Rising.

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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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NTEN

JUNE 28, 2011

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from an article that first appeared in the June 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. By Chris Bernard, Idealware It’s easy to get the impression that everyone is on Facebook these days, and maintaining a presence on the site is increasingly expected of organizations interested in engaging constituents.

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Volunteer Facebook Effective Tools 100

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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Change Organization Disaster Consultant 55

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It is our hope, as funders, that financially resourcing a movement, an organization, or an individual can lead to positive change. On its face, evaluation seems like a neutral activity, designed to help us understand what’s happened, and to change course where needed. Who manages the monitoring and evaluation?

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 87

NTEN

APRIL 22, 2013

This just in from the Federation of Allied Internet Leaders (FAIL): Effective immediately, PCs and computers will no longer be manufactured, nor supported worldwide. I repeat, effective immediately, PCs and computers will no longer be manufactured, nor supported worldwide. We interrupt this blogcast to bring you an important alert.

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Mobile Proposal License Change Management 92

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 19, 2009

Steve said silo culture has been a barrier to effective web strategy for years. The Web is still its own silo in many organizations. was going mainstream in nonprofit workplaces, along with the need to develop technology plans. Similar adoption issues and themes surfaced as I identified in my recent post on social media policy.

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sgEngage

JULY 17, 2023

You know your well-being should be a top priority if you want to be effective over the long haul, but most of the time this seems unrealistic given the number of urgent and important items on your never-ending to-do list. The first place to start with organizational change is with your closest sphere of influence as a grantmaker—you!

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

We Are Media is a terrific resource for anyone looking for tips, examples, case studies and information on using social media in a nonprofit organization. NTEN’s gathered some of the top nonprofit social media experts to help your organization devise a solid strategy as well as learn the secrets of using a variety of social media tools.

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NTEN Media eLearning Case Study 105

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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Profit Organization Consultant Adopt 52

sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

As birth rates decline and populations age, the effects on enrollment numbers, funding, and institutional sustainability become increasingly pronounced. The ongoing conversation about student debt and the value of a college credential exacerbates the issue for higher education institutions. For example, the U.S. Adapt your marketing.

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NTEN

JUNE 16, 2010

Lucky for us, our great pals Maddy and Lindy at Social Fish organized a Buzz 2010 breakfast with , who wrote , and who just released her latest book, Open Leadership. Everyone can be a leader in their organizations, and everyone can bring openness - through social media - to their work. And what are you doing about it?

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NTEN

APRIL 10, 2012

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt of an article in the March 2012 issue of NTEN:Change. Read the complete article -- and the rest of the issue -- when you subscribe to the journal for free! ] This makes innovation something organizations can no longer afford not to embrace. By Laura S.

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Service Technology Teen Map 77

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

This interactive webinar experience will begin with a plenary session providing an overview of social media strategy, organizational adoption issues, capacity, metrics, and strategy execution. Explore the organizational change management issues that social media raises and how to talk about them. The Learning Objectives.

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Digg Storytelling Social Media Channel 81

sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

Instead of getting a nod of understanding or an enthusiastic question about the mission of the organization, I got a blank stare and the response, “C…F…O…?” Another empty gaze, followed by a quick change of subject. Once, when asked what I do for a living, I responded, “I’m a CFO for nonprofits.” Chief Financial Officer,” I clarified.

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Challenge Organization Interview Roles 75

NTEN

AUGUST 2, 2012

[Editor's note: The following is from the June 2012 issue of NTEN:Change. Read current and past issues by subscribing to the journal for free! ] That new CRM, website, or donor management system is going to magically fix your organization’s inefficient processes, fidgety funders, and demotivated staff!

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Director Journal Nonprofit Org 84

NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Many organizations are enjoying lower overhead, higher productivity, and happier employees by providing the option to work from home (WFH). We have challenges to overcome, including interpersonal and management issues around working remotely. All functional and productive organizations share certain characteristics.

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Work Second Life Laptop Audio 97

NTEN

JUNE 11, 2010

Instead, we're going to spend our time in program planning meetings and strategy talks, figuring out how to leverage technology to make the work our organizations are doing become that much more effective. That way, we'll learn from our successes and our mistakes and continue to improve the use of technology in our organizations.

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Leadership Measure Hunger Tech 88

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Nonprofit organizations look to outside experts for all kinds of reasons. Nonprofit consultants and their services can be serious game-changers for organizations. Nonprofit consultants and their services can be serious game-changers for organizations. Greater Mission – Religious Organizations & Catholic Charities.

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sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2023

Managing a mission while meeting the evolving needs of a community is a complex and dynamic process. As communities change and grow, their needs and priorities shift. Grantmaking organizations must adapt to remain relevant and effective. This feedback can help you to improve your operations and better serve the community.

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Change Organization Evaluation Analysis 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2009

The discussion was organized around four points of social media failure: How can I get my culture to adapt? As Charlene Li pointed out, " Change management processes take years - you don't change over night. Jeremiah Owyang shared three different models for how corporations organize and deploy social media: 1.

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Social Media Media Social Model 61

NTEN

AUGUST 11, 2010

I also am the front-line troubleshooter for the hardware and software tech issues in the office, and the contact person for dealing with all our various tech support companies, from the network guy, to the ISP, etc. The organization could not manage either of those. Did I give up any job responsibilities to add these?

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NTEN

JUNE 8, 2011

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from an article that first appeared in the June 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. Read the complete issue of NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] Pick accessible channels Make your organization as open to feedback as possible.

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Community Voice Tips Giving 62

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2011

They told us about their organizations’ financial outcomes from 2010 and speculated on what 2011 would bring. Many anticipated expanding the geography they serve or partnering with another organization in order to meet the increased demand for their services. Many organizations decreased expenses. So what will next year bring?

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Research Survey Model Chart 74

NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

It is critical, especially during tough economic times, to ensure technology projects within your organization are completed on time and within budget. Technology change is not new. The effects of a technology change on people are not new either. Training & Education.

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People Change Technology Management 47

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Several months ago, my colleague Rachel Happe from the Community Roundtable invited me to facilitate a discussion with members about the issues that swirl around organizational adoption of social media. A big question is how do you get people in your organization to value this learning versus viewing it as a failure or waste?

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Social Media Culture Create Media 99

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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Roles Project Process Management 65

NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Formal authority is granted through position on an org chart, or through mandate (or sometimes fiat) from the senior management of an organization. How do you develop your ability and credibility as a technology leader in your organization? Use resources both within and outside the organization to bolster your knowledge.

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Tech Change Demonstration Influence 78

NTEN

APRIL 5, 2011

The changing demographics of the U.S. are already having and will continue to have a profound effect on organizations of all stripes and sizes. In addition, the study found that Executive Directors of color mostly lead local or regional organizations, not national organizations. Here's why. How do you do it?

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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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