NTEN

DECEMBER 16, 2014

The 16th issue of the NTEN: Change journal is out, focusing on the Best of 2014: Cultivating Leadership. We launched the first issue of 2014 by planting the seed: How can nonprofits remain competitive, innovative, and responsive to the changing external environment? Access the December 2014 issue! >>Enjoy, and subscribe!

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Change is scary. Change is hard. Change is inevitable. That’s where change management comes in. By implementing a change management strategy that’s geared towards their specific circumstances, nonprofits can help their staff members adopt new systems quickly and effectively.

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fusionSpan

MAY 19, 2024

This conversation should go beyond the immediate technological needs and address long-term organizational goals, the shifting business and technology landscape, the plans in place to meet them, and any barriers, both tech-centric and not, that may be standing in your way. Let’s unpack what those look like and how to navigate them.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

These scenarios happen all the time and can be incredibly frustrating for IT managers, especially when your current tech stack already has a similar tool—which the colleague has forgotten about or never completed training on—or the suggested software cannot integrate properly with your other systems. Is the innovation micro or macro?

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NTEN

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Change Management implementation success Leadership Missy Longshore nptech nten Organizational Culture IT Staff' Missy Longshore. Post-Implementation Salesforce Success Consultant. Longshore Consulting.

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fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

What makes a successful Fonteva implementation Designing and building a tech solution is only one part of making a successful Fonteva implementation. Fonteva implementation that delivers on tech and business goals When you implement Fonteva as your new AMS, you don’t just need a partner who can set the tech up.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 30, 2024

Managers at many nonprofits rely on their vendor partners to handle data. Pritcher said the acquisition of Heller Group changes that dynamic. The nonprofit needs to own and manage their own data for the trust we want to build with donors of the future,” said Pritcher. We have to extend the conversation beyond data.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 8, 2024

Managers at many nonprofits rely on their vendor partners to handle data. Pritcher said the acquisition of Heller Group changes that dynamic. The nonprofit needs to own and manage their own data for the trust we want to build with donors of the future,” he said. He referred to it as data governance.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

A tech-savvy team is essential for nonprofit organizations that want to thrive in the digital age. In this post, I will briefly explain how to pinpoint which technology skills folks need, assess current skill levels, provide training that doesn’t stink, and nurture a technology-positive culture where tech skills are a priority.

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NTEN

JULY 9, 2014

This September 3-6, NTEN will debut the Leading Change Summit. Today we’re excited to share that Deena Pierott , founder of the White House honored youth program called iUrban Teen Tech , will offer a keynote called Moving from Diversity to Inclusion: Changing landscapes of nonprofit technology.

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NTEN

JUNE 17, 2014

You know your organization needs to make a core technology change. The list is long— you can’t get the donor information you need, your program team can’t effectively manage volunteers, and your operations staff are spending way too much time entering and moving data instead of engaging key constituents.

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NTEN

JUNE 11, 2014

Change Management jeff shuck Leadership leadership skills Plenty Consulting tech leadership' The fact is, there is always something we can do to lead those around us, whether it means articulating values, clarifying vision, reinforcing behavior, confronting problems, or simply encouraging people around us.

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NTEN

JUNE 5, 2014

Here are some questions to keep the focus on what matters when making tech investments for a nonprofit. I’ve seen agencies that are level-headed and take measured steps in nearly everything go a little bonkers when greeting the unfamiliar organizational change opportunity presented by a major technology purchase.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Change Management implementation success Leadership Missy Longshore nptech nten Organizational Culture IT Staff' While most of us are familiar with the term user adoption, few of us have a flexibly toolkit of helpful strategies and ideas to turn the success of our technology project launch into a long-term success.

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NTEN

AUGUST 4, 2011

I'd really like to get into doing that kind of work again, only with nonprofits, but it seems like all the groups I meet only want people to deal with tech, not business. 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.

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NTEN

JUNE 9, 2014

More and more, your donors are online, mobile, and tech-curious. Change Management Fundraising Management mobile fundraising online fundraising Fundraising' Elissa Everett. Director of Marketing. What should you be doing to meet them where they are and motivate them to support you? Your future supporters are standing by.

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NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

If you've been keeping up with this blog series about applications of our annual Nonprofit Tech Staffing & Investments research, you've noticed that we refer to "Tech Adoption" when gauging the impact of staffing levels or investments on an organization. What is Tech Adoption? "We

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NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

" In too many cases, tech becomes the elephant in the room: we see it, but tend to ignore the greater possibilities. Tech speaks it's own confusing language, when the only unifying language we all need to speak is MISSION. How can a techie coexist in a world where tech doesn't have a seat the table?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Your tech stack will need to evolve and expand, making having one record for all your solutions impossible. Still, we did not want, for example, an enrollment clerk to be able to change information upon which a business officer relied.

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NTEN

JANUARY 28, 2011

Figure out what core Tech you have. Categorize that core Tech Now add one more column to your chart: commodity or value. A commodity is a technology that is transactional in nature and may improve your efficiency but does not fundamentally change your business. How can we change our process to use our CRM better?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. Rapid changes for nonprofits bring pressure from all sides. Nonprofits deal with change frequently. Leverage Technology to Manage Rapid Change. Shifting Needs.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

Three key themes emerged from the Summit: The power of building strong relationships to achieve your mission; the importance of flexibility, integration, and innovation to support your mission in times of change and growth; and the value of having secure data to gain deeper insights. . From Climate Change to Navigating the Unexpected.

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NTEN

JULY 14, 2010

We're glad you get it, because we need you to help us meet OUR mission of ensuring that every nonprofit can use technology to make the change they want to see. Manage the organizational change that technology can produce. You must apply for acceptance to the Academy , and there are, of course, some application requirements.

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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. Another way we measure technology staffing levels is determing the Tech Staff - to - Organizational Staff Ratio.

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NTEN

MARCH 13, 2015

Mina Chang. Advocacy Change Management disaster response tech management unmanned aerial vehicles Program' Linking the World. Innovation and adoption of new technologies is not without controversy. For example: How does your nonprofit leadership feel about unmanned aerial vehicles?

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 2015

Change Management Leadership nonprofit technology planning tech management' Perhaps information will be centralized, communication easier, time and money saved, or mundane tasks automated. But a few months later, data quality hasn’t improved, processes remain inefficient and only half your staff is using the product.

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NTEN

JUNE 7, 2013

"We really needed to think about how we should be investing in technology to align with our strategic goal to reach people statewide from our small office in tech-savvy Seattle," explained Margit Rankin, executive director.

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NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

Everyone brings something unique to the table, whether it's content, tech skills or social media know-how. Risa sums up the value of a collaborative approach: "Our staff conversations about ways to utilize social media are creative and energizing. The knowledge doesn't just reside with one person."

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Tech Soup

MARCH 3, 2014

We’ll be exhibiting at the Science Fair, running a nonprofit idea generator for our Caravan Studios project, and hosting an open lounge where you can come by for tech support, advice on Office 365, and to hear some of our partners talk about their exciting new projects for the sector. Several of us from TechSoup will be there.

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NTEN

MARCH 31, 2015

What's your organization's tech strategy type, and what does that mean for your organization? Change Management Leadership Organizational Culture' Kelly Trusty, Ph.D. Assistant Professor. Western Michigan University School of Public Affairs and Administration. Prospector! Could this be a new set of superheroes?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. Find the Tools to Maintain Momentum Rapid changes for nonprofits bring pressure from all sides. Shifting Needs Nonprofits deal with change frequently.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2019

And, because everyone loves change and learning new technology, you aren’t anticipating any challenges when communicating this decision or providing training to impacted teams across campus. It reminded colleagues that all change is incremental and to take one step at a time. . You’re switching to a new CRM solution.

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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. That changed after the pandemic when Tacker and her team streamlined their tech systems for more efficiency. “In

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2016

Learn the basics of implementing and conducting effective tech training in TechSoup's Tech Training for Nonprofit and Library Staff 101. Tech Training for Nonprofit and Library Staff 101 will. Introduce you to how to manage technology change in your organization. What You'll Learn. What the Course Includes.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A recent McKinsey report shared that only 30% of technology initiatives produce value to the business, which means investing in change management as an organization is key. Ensure the leadership team has an authentic vision for how tech can be both transformational and an accelerator.

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NTEN

JULY 19, 2013

Change Management Leadership' My three year old just discovered my old stash of VHS tapes and I''ll admit, I''m clueless. ( Yes, we still watch the VHS here in amazing Portland , while drinking amazing coffee.).

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

What one mid-sized organization learned about managing a technology project -- and how it can help you. Online Organizer. Food & Water Watch. When you're investing in a large technology project, you want it to go smoothly, from planning to launch.

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