sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sadly, many current change efforts that try to incorporate knowledge work for social good end up with disjointed or burdensome lists of isolated activities that really aren’t very engaging or valuable. As we reaffirm shared meaning making, we realize that knowledge work and social change are quite intertwined and interdependent.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

But is this the right question? Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. Who manages the monitoring and evaluation?

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 82

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. A nonprofit data warehouse is a centralized digital repository that nonprofits use to store, manage, and analyze their data.

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NTEN

APRIL 2, 2014

If you have any question, send me an email ! change management Change Management Digital Strategy intensive it Leadership Leadership nonprofit tech academy NTA social media Staffing Strategy IT Staff' Participants will be selected based on the guidelines and their commitment to full participation.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Here are some questions to ask yourself: How long does it take for your grantees to fill out your application? Limit mid-cycle reporting to a phone call with the program manager. Gather Data on Your Current Application Before you present your suggestions to your leadership, have the data on your current application ready.

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NTEN

JULY 9, 2014

In addition to the conversations with participants in three separate tracks, #14LCS includes a stellar lineup of keynote speakers who will spark new conversations and nudge existing conversations to introduce new questions. Change Management Deena Pierott iUrban Teen lcs Leadership leading change summit'

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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. This leaves students questioning if they can make more money more quickly—and avoid student debt—by entering the workplace with a certificate instead of a college degree.

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Education Student Award University 77

sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

Maybe your organization even uses some early AI for administrative tasks, like a chatbot for questions. AI could certainly be used by applicants to fill out parts of the required forms, such as program summaries, leaving the questions that would need a human touch to finalize.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Knowledge processes always start with some explicit or underlying questions. Being targeted about the questions we ask on applications and throughout our grantee relationships helps to frame understandings, document learning, and identify challenges or barriers. or “What is the geographic location served?”

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Some questions I ask myself: Does the purpose of this new technology align with our school mission and strategic plan? Your primary vendor should have an open API—an application programming interface that allows developers to create solutions specific to your needs that can seamlessly integrate with your core platform.

Denver 77

Denver Software PowerPoint Template 77

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2022

An organization’s perspective on this question is significant, with major implications for the fundraising teams of the future. In parallel, this will usually warrant an honest appraisal of an organization’s investment mindset, taking a view on return that extends beyond an annual budget horizon to drive scale in program reach.

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sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2023

You want to know that 100% of your contribution is going toward supporting the mission you care about—which may include program costs, reasonable salaries, and adequate supplies. And you might be putting the future viability of your organization into question. But isn’t the way the organization spends its money just as important?

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Tools Application Nonprofit Software 71

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

Adene Sacks, Senior Program Officer, Jim Joseph Foundation. Annie Hernandez, Program Officer, The Lumpkin Family Foundation. Linda Wood, Program Director, Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Roshan Paul, Senior Change Manager, Ashoka. Sacha Litman, Managing Director, Measuring Success. Carla Javits, President, REDF.

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Blogger Conference Effective Seattle 91

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

If you have thoughts, comments, or questions, let's discuss this over in the comments at the original post. Seth publishing a detailed report showing exact amounts raised by each nonprofit in the Squidoo program, along with case studies of the time and resources they expended. Tags: change management.

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Case Study Studies ROI Netsquared 83

NTEN

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

David Geilhufe, Philanthropy Program Manager, NetSuite In this age of cloud computing, sophisticated, affordable (often free!) They should then immediately follow that question with: “Should they be a qualified professional?” They should then immediately follow that question with: “Should they be a qualified professional?”

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Professional Technology Consultant Change Management 74

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I'm defining failure as a social media strategy or program implementation that wasn't perfect or didn't work as well as you expected especially the first few times you did it. 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

Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2016

Provide samples of successful tech training programs in libraries and nonprofits. Background resources on technology change management and how tech training can support adoption of technology at your organization. You'll have lots of opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback during the online course.

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Library Training Train Online 36

NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

If the program staff posted Facebook photos of the successful food drive? Maybe there are monthly brown bag lunches where staff can ask the in-house experts questions? 13ntc Change Management community building digital team strategies Leadership nptech Organizational Culture Social Media Staffing Strategy Communications'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

Specifically around the question, "What it is in the culture of organizations that are able to make the shift that is different from organizations that cannot?" That goes for an idea you might have and for which you can’t get interest or for a program you have run for five years that no longer sells.

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Social Media Adopt Share Media 95

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 11, 2016

Authors Steve Zimmerman and Jeanne Bell have introduced a proven method for change management called matrix mapping. The matrix map cultivates sound decision-making that embraces the entire organization’s capacity rather than one program or person. However, counseling also was considered a low-impact program.

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Map Profit Impact Literacy 28

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Send frontrunners your RFP and offer to answer any additional questions that they may have. And if you have any questions about your own organization’s upcoming projects or needs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Getting Attention is a nonprofit consulting firm that specializes in Google Grant acquisition and management.

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Consultant Nonprofit Strategy Philanthropy 52

NTEN

AUGUST 11, 2010

I posed a question to our NTEN Members' LinkedIn Group about this challenge, specifically asking our members there to suggest ways NTEN could help more "accidental" techies re-brand themselves. we'd love to hear your story and your advice to others.

Case Study 65

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2009

Using social media listening is somewhat more difficult to imagine, perhaps, if you're managing programs or at the policy/funding level. The bigger questions is - are you ready make the shift? Tags: change management listening. How do you carve out time for professional learning via social media?

Social Media 63

Social Media Culture Personal Social 63

NTEN

APRIL 13, 2011

It enables nonprofits to deliver programs, services, and ultimately, meet their mission. Ask the Right Questions There are lots of books and websites about how to answer the typical interview questions. There aren't nearly enough about asking the right questions. I have a list of about 50 interview questions.

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People Interview NTEN Job 74

NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

The standard nonprofit data points come from fundraising, communications, programs, and finance so consider these sources when gathering your team. The standard nonprofit data points come from fundraising, communications, programs, and finance so consider these sources when gathering your team.

Measure 81

Measure Issue Impact Method 81

Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2018

For the report, we surveyed those responsible for digital at 80 advocacy-oriented organizations based in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom about how their organizations were using digital tools, staffing their digital programs, and making decisions about digital in their organizations. The Team Restructure Trap.

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NTEN

JUNE 5, 2012

NTEN's annual research on nonprofit technology spending and practices sheds light on these questions, and many more. > Nearly 44% of respondent organizations are considering ROI of technology projects or programs at least somewhat. Will that improve how our organization works on our mission? > Download the Report for Free.

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Report Survey Technology ROI 71

NTEN

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

I also don’t have the budget to bring in a consultant or vendor to solve every non-program problem. Please leave your suggestions, stories, and questions in the comments below! As a senior staff member for my organization, I don’t have the time or expertise to learn every API call.

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Org Leadership Technology Organization 77

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. Interview Question: Explain how you handle revenue recognition for multi-year restricted grants.

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Challenge Organization Interview Roles 69

NTEN

JUNE 27, 2012

They can answer questions about the wine to help diners navigate a wine list to make the best choice. If your staff is trained in the techniques of content curation, this process can be a form of professional development, building their expertise in a subject area that can, in turn, have significant returns to your organization’s programs.

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Content Benefit Build Museum 62

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 9, 2010

Sunday, May 9, 2010 Ask These Five Questions If you are leading a business or a nonprofit organization, take the hour or two to read Peter F. Druckers book, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization. The 100-plus page book, co-written with Jim Collins, Philip Kotler, James Kouzes, Judith Rodin, V.

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fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Before you start trying to implement Salesforce on your own, browse some of our commonly answered questions when it comes to launching Salesforce. Salesforce is a cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) platform that helps for-profits and nonprofits to manage their customer experience. Can nonprofits use Salesforce?

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Profit Organization Consultant Adopt 52

Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

There is no easy answer to the question of build, buy, or customize. Customization simply in order to preserve business processes without a greater outcome is a recipe for disaster (as is implementing software without changes to business practices). Training on Solution Developer Kit (SDK) and Application Programming Interface (API)?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Lift Up Your Head If you’re head down all the time, pulled into the “tyranny of the urgent,” as Hecht calls it, it’s hard to look up and plan for the future by asking questions such as, “How can we innovate around our ops and finance teams? Enthusiasm smooths the path to rolling out the innovation more broadly.

Nonprofit 91

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010 Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders The next time you are interviewing a candidate and you want to access their leadership skills, consider asking the candidate these questions: What personal qualities define you as a leader? Describe a situation when these qualities helped you lead others.

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Interview Question Mentoring Kansas City 49

Forum One

JUNE 21, 2023

Case Study: The East-West Center The East-West Center was struggling under the weight of tools and systems that didn’t efficiently integrate or serve their program and digital goals. Interviews were critical to uncover key questions like: Why does this tool exist in your current ecosystem?

Digital 64

Digital Case Study Map Review 64

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010 5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers I really like author Paul R. Timms advice to stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. These open-ended questions will let your customers really express their ideas, opinions and needs.

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