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.

Knowledge 67

Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 67

Cloud 4 Good

JULY 6, 2021

Just like any technology, realizing success on the Salesforce platform takes careful maintenance, dedication to change management, and intentional roadmap planning. These types of agents may support Salesforce as their full-time job or may have a variety of responsibilities, including, but not limited to, being a BA or SU.

Org 111

Org Support Skills Knowledge 111

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Contributing factors include a strong job market, challenging political landscape, and the ongoing student debt crisis. Best practice is to use the same enrollment management software across departments with role-based access so there is one consistent record for each prospective student.

Student 86

Student Tips University Application 86

NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Julian Egelstaff, Technical Architect, Freeform Solutions Who are our IT role models? 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.

Roles 65

Roles Project Process Management 65

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Make information readily available to internal stakeholders so it’s easier for people to do their jobs. A crucial part of a leader’s daily role is to guide the path toward positive change: more efficiency, better information, and more accessible data. Will this help you launch a program or expand your reach?

Grant 91

Grant Process Management Tips 91

Forum One

AUGUST 10, 2021

Though digital tools and systems play a big role in this transformation, it’s about more than just the tools. As part of your roadmap, make sure you develop a clear governance framework and change management strategy. Organize for success.

Government 88

Government Digital System Fund 88

NTEN

MAY 20, 2013

Because we know that the term "IT Staff" means something very specific to people, and the concept of who is "IT Staff" has not changed as rapidly over the last few years as the role of technology in an organization has. So, how did these various question formats impact responses/results?

Ratio 85

Ratio Report Technology Roles 85

sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Some well-paying jobs only require trade school or technical education programs, and those certifications take far less than four years to earn. Colleges and universities offer good-paying jobs, produce new talent for the area, and attract other businesses.

Education 77

Education Student Award University 77

NTEN

AUGUST 4, 2011

In fact, "business processes" are a key element behind a recent theme rumbling through both the for-profit and now, somewhat, nonprofit sectors: " The Changing Role of the CIO ". 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.

Discussion 63

Discussion NTEN Change Technology 63

NTEN

AUGUST 11, 2010

On taking on the "tech leader" role more purposefully: At my last performance review, I requested and was granted a change of official job title from "Public Relations Coordinator" to "Public Relations and Technology Coordinator." Did I give up any job responsibilities to add these?

Case Study 65

Case Study NTEN Studies Leadership 65

Forum One

JULY 27, 2021

The tools within your digital ecosystem play an important role; however, it’s your people and the processes you put in place that make your ecosystem truly thrive. Developing a change management plan ensures you’re never reliant on one person to do certain jobs. . More on this: Mapping Your Digital Ecosystem.

Digital 47

Digital Tips Fundraising Evaluation 47

NTEN

APRIL 13, 2011

Always Be Looking The most talented people aren't looking for a job. Talented people might not be looking for a job, but they are always looking for a good opportunity. Make it a point every few months to let them know about roles and positions available at your organization. Don't waste it with boilerplate job descriptions.

People 74

People Interview NTEN Job 74

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 24, 2017

I was knee-deep in a capital expansion ( Abbott Square ) that would dramatically change our services, and I had less and less time for everyone. I knew the capital expansion would mean new roles and functions. Keri brought structure and expert knowledge about how to coordinate the change. We shaped those buckets into jobs.

Org 20

Org Learning Structure Museum 20

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Leaders often blame change managers or teams who do not control the source or circumstances which cause the “failure.” tools that they need to help their workers become more efficient at their jobs. 4 Change September Chat Topic: Change Failure / Change #Fails. Most organizations lack the enterprise 2.0

Change 102

Change Case Study Org Lesson 102

Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2014

Your first thought should always be “Do I have anyone here already who could be trained to fill this role?”. So what happens when, for example, your Accounts Payable clerk takes a position elsewhere?

Training 36

Training Train Interview Exercise 36

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

These binders for staff and key leaders break down all the network’s routine and predictable functions into a simple one-page description of what the task is, how to do it, whose role it is to do what, and so on. Tags: change management working wikily.

Social Media 95

Social Media Adopt Share Media 95

NTEN

APRIL 22, 2011

In technology roles, often the only feedback we get is negative and when something has gone horribly wrong. Thank people for jobs well done that no one notices but that are important and impactful. As a manager, you are your own best retention and job satisfaction tool. Say “Thank you”—often and for little things.

Environment 63

Environment Tips Create Journal 63

NTEN

APRIL 29, 2011

Your job was to make sure everyone else could do their jobs, by making sure they had computers that work, access to email, and of course, the ability to print mailing labels. (Un?)Fortunately, You are responsible for the success of your organization's mission. You know that.

Gartner 58

Gartner Time Flickr Integration 58

NTEN

MARCH 24, 2011

While budget and board requirements will play large roles in determining which tools you use, don’t underestimate the importance of the human element in your decision. First , use the right tool for the job —additional features and functionality will only confuse if they’re not necessary.

Collaboration 59

Collaboration Tools Adopt Journal 59

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2013

I’ve got an amazing family, a good job, fun friends, and a decent golf game. No matter their role in the organization, folks will want to know. It’s like change management mad libs. I consider myself a very lucky person. Overall I live a very fortunate life. The other two months? Is it to update infrastructure?

Audience 36

Audience Team Course Integration 36

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.

Reflection 103

Reflection People Network Colorado 103

Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

When I started in the sector right after grad school, I realized that there weren’t a lot of folks who I thought looked like me who were in leadership roles. And I ascended into an executive role pretty early in about three and a half, four years into my career and I spent almost all of my career in the C-suite. In the house.

Management 87

Management Work Video Slides 87

sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

Clearly, my conversation partner didn’t understand the role of a CFO, let alone how important the position is in providing financial acumen and strategic vision in the rapidly changing nonprofit sector. Interview Question: Tell us about the top three KPIs you used in your last role to measure success.

Challenge 69

Challenge Organization Interview Roles 69

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2010

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Plan Monthly Job Learning Days Having your employees learn more about what their fellow employees do is invaluable. When everyone knows how each job/position on your team fits together, your team can accomplish so much more. Its best when they meet in their respective offices/cubicles.

Job 40

Job Learning Mentoring Kansas City 40

fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

By bringing a consultant on early, your systems and processes will be working for you faster, and your team will be able to focus on their jobs, and what they do best. We identify gaps and help the folks in the current system expedite their tasks while minimizing resistance to change. Or their jobs simply don’t get done.

Profit 52

Profit Organization Consultant Adopt 52

NTEN

JUNE 6, 2011

The community manager has been around longer than you may think – and I'm not trying to be like Malcolm Gladwell by drawing (questionable) parallels to pre-Internet practices. Within the era of the World Wide Web, there has always been someone filling the role that we are only recently starting to staff for purposely: the Community Manager.

Management 90

Management Communication Community Roles 90

NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

On one hand, those who decide that technology will be their vocations need to push for roles and titles that reflect what they really do. And some may love the tech part of their jobs, but it will remain a small, incidental (accidental?) And some may love the tech part of their jobs, but it will remain a small, incidental (accidental?)

Technology 93

Technology Oakland Chicago Skills 93

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Make sure your project manager has capacity to focus on the project and actively manage the team, as well as project budget, risks, issues, status reporting, and any third-parties that may be involved. Too often this function is given to a staff member who already has a full-time job. Change Management and User Adoption.

Project 35

Project Adopt Change Management Team 35

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2010

Monday, August 30, 2010 Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty A 2010 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management shows that job security is what matters most to employees. And, having that job security helps to keep employees loyal. Okay, thats really not too surprising during these times of high unemployment.

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Skills 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Positive feedback focuses on the specifics of job performance. Worse yet, without positive feedback, employees feel no sense that they are appreciated as individual talents with specific desires to learn and grow on the job and in their careers, reports Nicholas Nigro, author of, The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book.

Giving 63

Giving Mentoring Kansas City Kansas 63

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2011

A survey recently completed by the job-placement firm Manpower that found 84 percent of employees intend to look around for a new job this year, and that is up from 60 percent last year. What resources do you need to get the job done? Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees?

Mentoring 45

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership 45

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 5 Questions To Ask At Your Next Employee Performance Review Here are five important questions you, as a manager and leader, should ask during employee performance reviews: What have I done to help - or hinder - your job performance? What do you want most from your job?

Review 45

Review Question Mentoring Kansas City 45

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Sunday, December 12, 2010 The Five Points Of Professionalism Heres more good advice from The Everything Coaching And Mentoring Book : Professional behavior on the job means that work habits are strong and consistent. What resources do you need to get the job done? What impact is this going to have on you?

Professional 45

Professional Mentoring Kansas City Kansas 45

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

What resources do you need to get the job done? How To Be An Expert Listener * Look at the speaker * Ask questions to clarify * Repeat for clarity * Nod, smile * Dont interrupt * Help the speaker stay on topic Note From Eric In my Blog Ill use the words manager and leader. What impact is this going to have on you?

Interview 45

Interview Mentoring Kansas City Kansas 45

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Overall, I am very satisfied with my job at the company. My manager clearly defines my job responsibilities. My manager/supervisor encourages high achievement by reducing the fear of failure. My manager/supervisor takes responsibility for shaping the attitudes and relationships within our department.

Survey 55

Survey Mentoring Kansas City Attitude 55

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

What resources do you need to get the job done? How To Be An Expert Listener * Look at the speaker * Ask questions to clarify * Repeat for clarity * Nod, smile * Dont interrupt * Help the speaker stay on topic Note From Eric In my Blog Ill use the words manager and leader. What impact is this going to have on you?

Leadership 52

Leadership Communication Kansas City Mentoring 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. What resources do you need to get the job done? So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011. Make that one of your New Year’s resolutions. What impact is this going to have on you?

Mentoring 63

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Skills 63