Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

In that event, you want to make the case to your boss for the best answer to your problem. The problem to be addressed is highly technical. Here are some of the problems where it may make sense to hire someone who is expert at delivering both state-of-the-art and cost-effective solutions. When to hire a consultant 1.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2009

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Drupal security, and other CMS Report comments April 3, 2009 Now that the Idealware CMS report is out, I get to have my say about it. Here’s the first post, there might be more to come. 7 admin 04.07.09

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2014

Update: Due to overwhelming demand on the FCC's website, causing intermittent outages, they have extended the deadline for comments through midnight on Friday, July 18 , so there is still time to put your opinion in.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

By necessity, the sector focuses on the negatives—the systems that are broken, the problems that need solving, the issues that are underfunded. This is why we tend to remember that one negative piece of feedback while the positive comments fade away). Anyone who works in the nonprofit sector knows it’s not for the faint of heart.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

If you are uncertain whether you are up to the task, these are signs that your skills could use improvement: People frequently respond negatively to a comment you thought was harmless. That openness is a gateway to innovation and creative problem-solving. Managing the human side of digital transformation is challenging.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 6, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology See a problem? Let’s stop for a while throwing new websites at problems, and think more deeply about why those problems exist. 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Maribeth 07.19.07

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

— Opportunity about to be missed Dear Opportunity about to be missed, You’ve actually named the problem in the way you’ve framed your question. That’s your problem, and it appears you’ve already solved it. Try asking yourself a series of “why” questions to get to the root of what your real problem is. What should I do?

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

Today’s question comes from a development director who wants advice on how to enact board term limits: Dear Charity Clairity, We don’t have term limits for our board and, as the development director, I think this is becoming a problem. Let us know in the comments! People seem leery of making any changes, and I’m not quite sure why.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Our colleague Stuart Meyer,* who at the time was CEO of the National Barbeque and Grilling Association, a fully virtual organization, made this comment. “We And, most importantly, we discovered new strategies for adaptation and problem solving. We learned the importance of technology for communication and collaboration.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Summit makes short work of analyzing plenty of tough problems. Applying reflection, reasoning, and individual experience to problem-solving is not part of the Summit supercomputer program, but it is an approach that is invaluable in making advantageous business decisions. David added this comment about the synergy of enthusiasm.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

There are over 200,000 professional artists in the US — and a bunch of them have problems the techies could help solve. What artistic problems need a dose of geek teamwork? If your panel isn’t on the list, add a link and title in the comments. What are the geeks doing that needs better artistic focus?

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Silence that inner commentator whose chatter is louder than any voice in the room. Journaling has the added benefits of reducing stress and improving creativity and problem-solving. That synergy won’t happen unless you come to the table prepared to listen. People frequently enjoy their own observations best. Listen actively.

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

Drafting inbound message and comment response templates. Do you often get the same questions or comments on your posts? We’re always eager to problem-solve with you. Ask an AI tool to help make your writing more succinct or engaging and see what the results are. (It It will rarely be 100% on the mark, but can spark new ideas.)

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

However, all corporations, whether “for profit” or not, need to solve a problem and create value for others. From the donor’s perspective, their “purchase” of investment in a nonprofit’s work results in the gratification of being a part of the solution to a societal problem. Tell us in the comments!

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet and Google, made this comment. Strategists are visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers who inspire curiosity. Collaborative relationships are the future’s currency. Use empathy, mentorship, and trust to forge the alliances you need for success in an interconnected world. An Association 4.0

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

OCTOBER 17, 2019

In a mission-based organization, many problems that initially appear to be about information and communication technology are really about organizational culture, knowledge management, or a combination of organizational culture and knowledge management. a clear and specific idea of what success in solving the problem would look like.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The message was clear: Dig into the potential of AI to solve some of the world’s pressing problems. Nancy comments are always right on. More importantly it was about innovation and partnerships between those who are close to the problems and techies. She noted that you want your data to be representative of real people.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Forty percent did not see any long-term revisions to their product portfolio, and almost 60% believed membership patterns would revert to their pre-pandemic status, with many leaders commenting that their mission, vision, and values would not change. Brent Gibson is currently Principal Consultant, Avocet Enterprises.)

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2024

If we mix up approval with partnership, it can cause confusion and problems. Let us know in the comments. The paradigm shift: Deep board engagement Working with our board is not just about getting approval; it’s about building partnerships. Let’s understand this shift so we can manage our board better.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2021

I’m trying to figure out how to share the extent of the problem with my boss, but I have no idea what will help us solve this nightmare. The cost is typically dependent on the extent of the problem and the number of records in your database. Leave a comment and you could be featured in an upcoming post!

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TechImpact

APRIL 2, 2014

Additionally, we’re often apt to solve the easy problems. Ultimately, if we want to substantially grow and strengthen our nonprofits, and solve problems on a state wide, national, or even global scale, it is imperative that these questions be answered. Choose one big problem. Is your mission statement doing enough?

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

That comment isn’t meant to cast shade; just to point out that although the bots are fun, there are still some hurdles involved in really putting them to work. Pick one specific problem to solve and start with a very targeted approach. But, Don Draper and the team at Mad Men probably would not approve. Humans still do better creative.

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TechImpact

MAY 21, 2014

Sometimes, finding a solution to a problem is as easy as slowing down, taking a step back, and approaching a problem from a new perspective. Be sure to include: age, device name, manufacturer, serial numbers, and maybe a comment section for ancillary details. Image courtesy of Cabbage Tree Solutions. Determine future needs.

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Byte Technology

JULY 11, 2017

Leveraging the use of comments makes it easier for site owners to engage with their visitors and provide the sort of content that draws attention. And showing the total number of comments to your users gives them the sense—proof, as it is—that your site is one in which people actively participate in discussions.

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Achieve

MAY 3, 2024

Participation Rate Expect a spike in excitement and activity when your event begins, such as the number of problems solved for a Math-A-Thon, or bids submitted for a silent auction, followed by a gradual decrease in activity until the end. These can include surveys, one-on-one conversations, or anonymous comment cards.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

Our problem is we don’t have much of a mailing list. Let us know in the comments. Do you have any recommendations for how to build one? Also, how big does our list need to be. — Feeling Listless Dear Feeling Listless, First, congrats on branching out to fundraising from individuals. .

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

BoardEffect states that an annual board self-assessment may help the board prevent problems leading to liability issues and that the results of an assessment can highlight topics for future board discussion and consideration. Get the Board on Board There will always be one or two naysayers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2008

  It solves the problem of monitoring blog comments where people specifically mention you.     People can make comments about you on other blogs and if you only track links from blog posts, you won't see it.     BackType lets you find, follow and share comments from across the web.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Elevate the stories of people closest to the problem and who are eager to share their journey. . Conduct stakeholder interviews, run focus groups, send out supporter surveys, look for patterns in your comments on social media, or comments on news articles related to your issue area. Frankly, people don’t want any more problems.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

For example, this @FeedingAmerica tweet communicates the billion-pound problem that is food waste, but closes the tweet with a positive spin about how they are working to solve the problem of food waste and in terms of engagement, the tweet performed above average: 2. Breaking news relevant to your mission and programs.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In fact, back in the day, I encountered this exact problem. Please let us know in the comments below. Do you have any tricks up your sleeve that can help me persuade them the status quo is holding them back, and they could be MORE than fine if we upped our gratitude game? And I’ll tell you what I did to address it.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

After all, running a site—a successful site—takes a lot of time: there’s a constant need to make updates, post new content, respond to user comments and more, and our present go-go climate doesn’t allow for as much static and dedicated “office” time as it did in the past.

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TechImpact

MAY 8, 2014

Too often, the problem nonprofits face is they’re treating their social media fundraising campaigns like their direct mail, telemarketing or email campaigns. Here are 3 of the largest problems we see nonprofits struggling with their social media marketing campaigns, and how to fix them. Too many social media channels.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

It is much more powerful to read a story about a specific journey or problem in the community and how your nonprofit is working to solve it than simply stating your nonprofit’s needs. Add your tips to the comments! . Make use of storytelling to make your asks more compelling.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Plot/Desire: In any good story, there’s a problem that becomes part of the plot of the story. And the hero has a desire to overcome that problem. For nonprofit storytelling, conflict really refers to the challenges that need to be overcome or maybe the circumstances that perpetuate the problem.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2008

Now that we've acknowledged the problem or a desire to do better, what are the best surefire tips? Set a frequency for answering blog comments via email, doing outreach, reading blogs, writing posts and other tasks. Here's what I came up with - what am I missing? You'll never be "caught up" and that's okay.

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NetWits

JULY 27, 2012

If I were you I’d go solve that problem before I did anything else. Subscribe to posts and/or comments on the Tenement Museum blog. Let’s discuss in the comments below or start a conversation in the Altru community ! RSS as a Replacement. Personally, this is my main way to keep up with my favorite blogs and websites.

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