sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a grants manager, you know how important it is to have a clear and efficient grantee application process. Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? Does it ask for information that helps you measure your progress, evaluate your impact, or learn from your failures?

Application 88

Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 88

Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Selecting the right Content Management System (CMS) for your nonprofit website is crucial in building and managing a successful online presence. Business Considerations: Elements like budget, licensing type, training needs, and change management are also essential considerations in CMS selection.

Open Source 52

Open Source License Drupal Platform 52

NTEN

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Many executives don’t approach management and leadership in accounting or evaluation matters, for example, with the same trepidation as they do technology. And yet the same skills that make any leader effective are appropriate to managing technology. But who is?

Leadership 94

Leadership Evaluation Change Management Nptech 94

NTEN

JUNE 5, 2013

Many executives don’t approach management and leadership in accounting or evaluation matters, for example, with the same trepidation as they do technology. And yet the same skills that make any leader effective are appropriate to managing technology. But who is?

Leadership 98

Leadership Evaluation Change Management Nptech 98

Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

Planning and managing your entire digital ecosystem is critical to furthering your mission and accomplishing your organizational goals. For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior. One effective way is to take an agile approach to change management.

Websites 61

Websites Change Management Digital Government 61

NTEN

JUNE 4, 2013

Gaining buy-in early on, soliciting bids and conducting an ROI analysis helped Death With Dignity National Center prioritize its top technology projects and prepare to develop metrics for evaluation. Barber learned about the Technology Leadership Academy (TLA) and brought the opportunity to her new boss, executive director Peg Sandeen.

Case Study 56

Case Study Leadership National Technology 56

sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

As we evolve into a society that increasingly relies on software to manage everything from personal communications to banking needs, the debate over the pros and cons of configurable vs. customized solutions is a part of every software evaluation. Volume of usage keeps the solution at the cutting edge of technology.

Software 85

Software System Grant Industry 85

DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

However, navigating the complexities of setting up a data warehouse can be challenging, even for the most technologically savvy organizations. A nonprofit data warehouse is a centralized digital repository that nonprofits use to store, manage, and analyze their data. We’ll cover: What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

Data 52

Data Guide Proposal Nonprofit 52

sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2023

If you are still hosting the data and applications that you’re using to run your core operations and development efforts—from your accounting software to your donor relationship management and fundraising systems—on premises, you are not setting your future organization up for success. Their business models depend on this. Migrate.

Tools 71

Tools Application Nonprofit Software 71

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Planning and managing your entire digital ecosystem is critical to furthering your mission and accomplishing your organizational goals. For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior. Establish new digital governance and implement change management.

Websites 58

Websites Strategy Change Management Digital 58

Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 10, 2021

While this information might not come as a surprise, there is a clear path forward for your technology strategy as it relates to managing your constituents. With a positive mindset and proactive approach, this development just might turn into a silver lining for the future of your organization’s technology.

Life 64

Life Test Nonprofit Data 64

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

How does your system manage restricted funds? Managing restricted funds is not a “workaround” but part of the core functionality of the fund accounting system. Your fund accounting system should not be static—it should incorporate new technology and functionality that is meaningful to you and saves time for your staff.

Fund 81

Fund Question System Integration 81

NTEN

AUGUST 4, 2011

Here's a little more background from him on this topic: " I spent my days at [a for-profit company] working with managers on process improvement. Our job as change agents – I'm looking at you, NTEN community – is to help our organizations get beyond this "no time, no money, no staff" wall. That wall is an obstacle to success.

Discussion 63

Discussion NTEN Change Technology 63

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. The Future of Technology : Cutting-edge technologists will strategize how to adapt to the evolving role of technology in their work.

San Francisco 94

San Francisco NTEN Change NTC 94

NTEN

JUNE 5, 2012

Should I put more resources towards developing a formal technology plan? How many technology staff should I have if my total staff is only 5? NTEN's annual research on nonprofit technology spending and practices sheds light on these questions, and many more. > technology staff. > Download the Report for Free. >

Report 71

Report Survey Technology ROI 71

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

We've been sharing the results of our annual research on nonprofit investments in technology staffing and budgets in multiple ways this year: with the full report , an infographic with the key benchmarks , a webinar – and we also introduced a dynamic benchmarking tool this month. Smart Technology Investment for Nonprofits from NTEN.

Benchmark 94

Benchmark ROI NTEN Evaluation 94

sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

While studies show that workers with bachelor’s degrees have higher lifetime earnings and lower poverty rates than those without, technology has changed the workforce. Re-evaluate your messaging. Award Management System Transform your institution’s student awards program. Adapt your marketing.

Education 77

Education Student Award University 77

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. When we started, we were creating an internal tool for project management and quality assurance. Anybody could observe our progress, at any time.

International 60

International Project Org Technology 60

NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Sometimes the user/manager and executive are the same person. Sometimes the engineer and the user/manager are the same person -- if a small organization is using some open source tool by themselves to build a website, for example. They can't be fixated on the technology, or else they risk losing sight of the prize.

Roles 65

Roles Project Process Management 65

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

The challenge then is to stay true to your mission while taking the steps needed to keep pace in a changing industry. Successfully embracing change isn’t just about going with the flow; it’s about leading the pack. So what’s holding your organization back from making internal changes? . with new technology without a game plan.

Change 55

Change Organization Disaster Consultant 55

Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2016

Tech Training for Nonprofit and Library Staff 101 gives you access to short how-tos, microlearning videos, online resources, live events featuring training experts, training plan samples, and more on TechSoup's new learning management system (LMS). Introduce you to how to manage technology change in your organization.

Library 36

Library Train Training Online 36

NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

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. We're all for a change in the way that effectiveness is accounted for. We need a culture change. So what are our next steps?

Roles 62

Roles Question Ratio API 62

NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

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. We're all for a change in the way that effectiveness is accounted for. We need a culture change. So what are our next steps?

Roles 57

Roles Question Ratio API 57

Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

As you transition from your outdated Learning Management System (LMS) to your new GyrusAim v16.1.0.4 application it is important to keep in mind your users’ perception of the change. Allowing them to evaluate and discern features of the products which are available to them. Keep Users involved in the Selection Process.

Adopt 67

Adopt Program Learning Application 67

NTEN

APRIL 20, 2011

One of the findings that stood out to us: Only 40% of respondents reported that their organization has some type of formal technology plan. And much less than that (22%) reported that their organization had ever evaluated Return on Investment (ROI) of technology projects or programs.

Survey 66

Survey Report Benchmark Evaluation 66

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

They managed to pump out reports and research, organize webinars and conferences, and even play around with the definition of volunteering. A list of 20 Insightful Nonprofit Technology and Social Media Stats was compiled by Tech Impact , featuring findings from TechSoup and Artez Interactive , to name just a few. Register now!

Research 65

Research San Francisco Montana Homeless 65

NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

In order to be successful in this step you will need full management support and a dedicated key project lead for your team. This person will take the helm on laying out tasks in a sequence, informing other staff of their roles and assignments, and providing assistance to people as they complete their parts of the evaluation.

Measure 81

Measure Issue Impact Method 81

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

They managed to pump out reports and research, organize webinars and conferences, and even play around with the definition of volunteering. A list of 20 Insightful Nonprofit Technology and Social Media Stats was compiled by Tech Impact , featuring findings from TechSoup and Artez Interactive , to name just a few. Register now!

Research 61

Research San Francisco Montana Homeless 61

Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

I’m often asked to help nonprofits define a technology roadmap – that is, figuring out how to migrate their business from a legacy system(s) to a new solution(s) and beyond. End-users ask, “can we make changes to the ‘out of the box’ software to meet specific needs? Focus on Business Drivers and Outcomes.

Build 32

Build API Evaluation Exercise 32

Forj

DECEMBER 29, 2017

This is our most popular Managing eLearning post every year, and by now we know you want to see the hype curve first. As always, we try to use this blog post to speak from our experience as a learning technology partner to organizations that provide continuing education and professional development.

Hype 60

Hype eLearning Model Badge 60

NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

Perhaps one of the most challenging questions a nonprofit can ask is, "What should our org's commitment to the use and leverage of technology actually be?" There is little doubt that technology aligned and used properly can bring efficiency in extending and meeting goals in support of the mission.

Tech 62

Tech Org Chart San Diego 62

fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Salesforce is a cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) platform that helps for-profits and nonprofits to manage their customer experience. Yes, nonprofits can use Salesforce for program, grant, donor, case and membership management, as well as for marketing. What is Salesforce? Can nonprofits use Salesforce?

Profit 52

Profit Organization Consultant Adopt 52

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In what ways does technology boost your team’s efficiency and grantmaking—and in what ways can it hold you back? This post features advice from IT and grants management experts on how to streamline your tech solutions, create clear processes, and drive more external and internal impact. A check run used to take up to three days.

Advice 72

Advice Tech Sharepoint Grant 72

Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Using a combination of Blackbaud Luminate CRM (LCRM) and Luminate Online, the Foundation was facing limitations in the way they managed their constituents, donors, gifts, events, and emails. The Foundation’s Salesforce solution has enabled better multi-touch tracking of donors, supporting opportunities for more creative moves management.

Children 92

Children Help Foundation Alabama 92

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. 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.

Change 67

Change Organization Evaluation Analysis 67

Forum One

JUNE 21, 2023

A good strategy prioritizes among goals and sets out an action plan for what you can achieve, taking into account real-life constraints like budget, time, organizational goals, organizational capacity, and technology. Periodic check-ins, ideally quarterly but at least twice a year, mean evaluating the success of the strategy and iterating.

Digital 64

Digital Case Study Map Review 64

Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Jason Boley (JB): Our experience with clients and vendors is that going through a structured selection process better prepares the organization for a project quote by defining the scope of work, outlining the technology ecosystem of the organization, and identifying potential barriers to success.

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