Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A job description is an internal document used to define roles and responsibilities for the employee and senior leadership. If you are creating a job description for a new role without internal resources to help identify critical characteristics of the position, look into webinars and connect with industry-specific groups.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

When a shock (either internal or external) hits, your organization moves into “triggered Survive.” She is a Lecturer at the London Business School, Faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, Advisor for Boston Consulting Group University, and a former fellow at the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance.

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Care2

JULY 7, 2011

Once upon a time, no more than a decade or so ago, momentous organizational change was for uncommon most groups. Big changes came in rare waves, punctuating long stretches of stability. Change management used to be a specialized skill that belonged to experts whom we would employ during those periodic bouts of transition.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

So what’s holding your organization back from making internal changes? . Arguably the biggest hindrance of change is the notion that nothing needs to be changed because it’s always been done a certain way. If the answer is “it’s always been done that way,” listen up.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

In addition, we learned that internal factors--such as staff capacity, expertise, and budget--as well as external demands and stakeholders—including funders; local, state and federal governments; donors; clients; and community groups—also hinder an organization’s ability to make strategic use of data they have collected.

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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As you transition from your outdated Learning Management System (LMS) to your new GyrusAim v16.1.0.4 application it is important to keep in mind your users’ perception of the change. In order to properly prepare your workforce for the impending change, it is pertinent that you: Obtain User Input to Specify Requirements.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 19, 2009

When I facilitated technology and web workshops for nonprofits in the 1990's, I did a lot of workshops on TechnoStress where small groups would identify their concerns and then literally draw a picture of them. The tools make the line between personal/organizational is quite squishy and that's a change management issue.

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NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

This spring, the New York City Elder Abuse Center (the Center) began its journey from a traditional, “non-social” organization to one that uses and embraces social media in both its communications and internal processes. Though it seems like a lot of channels, it is manageable with shared responsibility.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Internal support, like for accounting or HR. Bristol Strategy Group – Strategic Planning & Board Development. Advancement Resources – Managing Culture Change. The Alford Group – Corporate Partnerships. Bristol Strategy Group: Top Consulting Firm for Strategic Planning & Board Development.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

I am part of a large group of staff within our nonprofit that interacts with our supporters on a daily basis. Policy and research staff have a different culture than those of us who work directly with individuals on the group. How are you changing the culture of your organization to embrace social media?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2010

We crafted a two-day challenge, mixing all-staff sessions with smaller group time. This was really important – hearing colleagues talk about their posts being read by EPA officials or members of international negotiating teams made the point in a way no consultant could. Tags: change management training materials.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

Chip Conley was the keynote speaker at last week’s Craigslist Foundation Bootcamp and one thing that he said that has been stuck in my head is: “ You can have a job, a career, or calling “ The latter, a calling, is when you can tap into an internal motivation that fuels and inspires you. It resonated.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 23, 2020

With more than 38 years of success in leading strategic initiatives resulting in operation growth and market strength, her specialties are aligning the needs of a varied group of constituents with the overall mission and working with a grassroots chapter and volunteer network while maintaining a strategic business operations focus.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Interviews and focus groups - The desired outcome of this type of method is to solicit data without any influence or bias. One benefit of focus groups is the ability for participants to feed off each other’s energy and bounce ideas off one another.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Segmentation is the process of grouping your supporters based on shared characteristics. Change management issues: Anytime a new technology tool is introduced to your organization, you’ll face some growing pains and adoption challenges. Then, pick your consultant and begin working together!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2009

As Charlene Li pointed out, " Change management processes take years - you don't change over night. There are 250 employees, so to task one group--a group that has no contact with members at all--with handling social media is a little weird to me. Tags: change management. THE HUB AND SPOKE.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Scott Bechtler-Levin said on Twitter in less than 140 characters: " Change happens when the desire for gain is greater than the fear of loss." (2) 5) Start small, early, and reiterate Claire Murray suggests starting small, as in one division or group. Tags: change management.

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NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2009

Back office technologies and management. Change Management. Internal communications - strategies, intranet, etc. IT Alignment session was good but Fundraising Alignment and overall strategy alignment with mission type sessions would be good. . Fundraising. Other recommendations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010 How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills Here is this weeks book recommendation. As author David Grossman says, "good internal communication gets the message out, but great internal communication helps employees connect the dots between overarching business strategy and their role.

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sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2024

Delete with purpose: time to declutter In addition to the sheer volume of items to keep organized, we found that international customers had a developing need to remove data after a certain period to respect local privacy laws. A use case that you feel could be made more powerful or productive through new functionality or AI?

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sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2024

Dan is the vice-president of customer success modernization and managing director of International Markets Group at Blackbaud and has years of experience working in the higher education space. Build Your Team The world has changed multiple times over the last five years, and that will continue.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Likewise, questions that we use internally to foster learning and collaboration with colleagues and across departments are often about more than gathering specific data points. The questions we ask inside or outside our organizations have the potential to bring people together in shared meaning making to envision and enact change.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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. Her team has also streamlined software for more efficient internal operations—making sure employees have the technology they need without overdoing it.

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Forum One

MAY 31, 2023

Get free advice from nonprofit technology groups, attend virtual events, or sign up for a competitor’s email list to see what’s working and what’s not. Define who you are trying to reach and what they care about, then do a single event, a trial campaign, or a single video with a small group before announcing a series.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Special invites to the in-person event were sent out by Salesforce to Salesforce MVPs , Community Group leaders , and product champions. It was great fun seeing all of the gold hoodies and Community Group leader sweatshirts together, and it was truly inspiring to see that much Salesforce knowledge and experience together in one place.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, December 18, 2010 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Lynn Flinn of EWF International in Tulsa, OK wrote the following in a recent newsletter. EWF International provides professionally facilitated peer advisory groups for women business owners and executives. Its so powerful I wanted to pass it along.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

Saturday, January 15, 2011 Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Grossman Via His New App If you havent engaged with David Grossmans website, Blog and incredibly useful eBooks, make a point of checking them all out at his website for The Grossman Group. David just launched his new App, called " Ask David."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategic Plan Mike Brown, the founder of the Kansas City company called, The Brainzooming Group, encourages business leaders to solicit feedback from their customers when creating a strategic plan. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Arts Effective Learning Mentoring 40

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

This post will cover key considerations after you’ve thoroughly defined the project, secured sponsorship, and documented risks: getting the right people and team structure in place, managing changes to the project, and preparing the user population for a successful go-live. Change Management and User Adoption.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2010

Ill ask a similar question in some of the leadership groups on LinkedIn and then will publish all our words in one list to share with everyone. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 23, 2010

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Whats The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager? Earlier this year, various discussion groups on the social media site LinkedIn helped me build a list of favorite leadership books. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned.

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Gyrus

APRIL 10, 2018

As you are planning to transition from your outdated Learning Management System (LMS) to your new LMS application it is important to keep in mind your users’ perception of the change. In order to properly prepare your workforce for the impending change, it is pertinent that you: Obtain User Input to Specify Requirements.

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Learning Management Adopt System Learning 80

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Giving 62

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ► September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Mentoring 62

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Leaders on the LinkedIn Executive Suite group came up with these nearly 50 words in answer to a discussion topic I posted in the group forum: " A Good Leader Is [insert one word]." A big thank you to that group for this valuable list. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy?

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