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Build a Board for the Digital Future

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Pull the board out of the weeds and train their focus on strategy, where it belongs. Garth Jordan, CEO of the American Animal Hospital Association , talked about how that attitude aligns with the Board’s relationship with the executive director and the staff. “We’re Begin with this simple recommendation.

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7 tips for preparing your nonprofit for a move to new software

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Update your database policies. Update your database policies based on your new software platform (your new vendor or implementation partner should be able to provide some guidance here,) and set aside time for initial and ongoing training. Schedule a training session with them to go over policies and procedures.

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Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit

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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. Tech training that actually works Let’s face it, a lot of technology training is garbage.

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How’s that donor database of yours?

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology How’s that donor database of yours? December 2, 2008 In general, although I am sometimes asked, I tend to avoid assisting clients with choosing a donor database package. and MPower at 0.4%.

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Volunteer Smarter, Not Harder: Tips from Your Fellow Social Good Pros

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They even take it upon themselves to switch or fill in empty slots. – Terri Chambers, database support specialist/administrator at Livingston HealthCare . . Provide good training. – JoAnn Strommen, database administrator at South Dakota Mines Center for Alumni Relations & Development . .

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Why your association needs to adopt a flexible IT budget

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As an Executive Director it is huge to not have to spend tens of thousands of dollars on outside consultants just to make sure things don’t break with every upgrade. Because members want learning content, they’re willing to pay for the training opportunities. Investing in this auxiliary technology will pay for itself over time. .

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What Type of CRM Does My Organization Need? 4 Considerations

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Before switching to a new CRM, consider partnering with a consultant with expertise in CRM data management to help clean your database and ensure duplicate, outdated, and other unhelpful data is removed from your database and not carried over. Many CRMs have in-house consultants and training options. Consulting.