.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Now that remote work makes a casual stroll through the cubicles challenging, I suggest an intentional approach. Make time to audit the impact working from home is having on your organization. Early in our relationship, my executive coach reminded me that every CEO gets the organization they deserve.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If the marketing team promises a fabulous new website, and the results don’t include any features members want, there will be issues, not the least of which is broken confidence. Instead of addressing the “how to,” they concern themselves with the bigger issue of “why.” They can alert membership to emerging issues.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

If you sense a problem brewing, you may already be knee-deep in a hot mess. While naming the problem may be extremely unpleasant, clarity is the beginning of a solution. Ask about issues and challenges. Uncovering an issue that’s silently creeping through your organization demonstrates your control over the situation.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

Sometimes this feeling can leave you wondering where or how to start organizing your data, which can easily lead to a cycle of inaction and increased overwhelm. This leads to better communication, and over time, a more organized set up so you won’t be overwhelmed by where to go for the data you need in the moment. credits offered).

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 31, 2023

We’ll send our audience back to work with new insights and answers to challenging questions like these: How can our organization prepare to manage disruptive events like the pandemic? Can our organization benefit from a better understanding of AI’s potential? I’ve heard there are lots of legal issues surrounding its use.

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Does it feel like you never find the right combination of technologies to just make things work? If you technology decisions at your organization are driven by some of the following, we’d love to see you at NTEN''s Nonprofit Technology Conference (aka the NTC): We chose the system because we have a volunteer who knows it.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Replace Squinting With Scanning The CEO’s job is to run the organization. podcast interview, my colleague Al Dea, Founder Edge of Work , explained this more contemporary attitude and positioning. We’re open and honest about initiatives that didn’t work. They give me and our management team the freedom to do the work.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 4, 2021

Here is a nonprofit’s guide to problem-solving. Candy, as Suby describes it, are organizations that are nice and that people enjoy, but they have no substance. They aren’t positioning themselves as a solution to a burning problem. Charity Water is an organization often admired for its messaging and positioning.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

BoardSite is a unique digital platform that helps nonprofit boards of directors stay organized, compliant, and engaged. The platform streamlines important processes like onboarding, voting, and creating agendas, so you’ll have more time to discuss the issues that really matter.

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Qgiv

JUNE 30, 2021

Human resources (HR) is an essential aspect of any organization, as they are instrumental in recruiting, screening, hiring, training, and paying employees. In this post, we’ll provide 8 reasons why your nonprofit needs some form of HR functionality and how a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) can benefit you from beginning to end.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

The problem might be something you’ve never considered. Could the issue be trust? Is it possible that your community has doubts about the organization’s credibility? But at.orgCommunity we like to explore issues before they become sound bites. Working on culture isn’t a finite activity.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

If the marketing team promises a fabulous new website, and the results don’t include any features members want, there will be issues, not the least of which is broken confidence. Instead of addressing the “how to,” they concern themselves with the bigger issue of “why.” They can alert membership to emerging issues.

Collaboration 221

Collaboration Marketing Team Integration 221

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

I’m not exaggerating: while organizations and their RFPs vary widely across industries, almost everyone has a distaste for RFPs, and usually for the same reasons. State the problem. A great first step in any RFP is to focus on the problem or need. Is there a person or a team dealing with a problem you’d like solved?

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 29, 2020

While it might seem contrary to the type of organizations nonprofits are, they must earn some money to fund the good work they hope will be sustainable community solutions. Social enterprises, however, could help solve this problem. New issues may become the top priority as old issues become less of a problem.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

If I asked you to describe the work styles of the colleagues on your team, could you tell me how each one prefers to solve problems? We were working on a system selection and installation with a recently promoted IT manager. In her previous role, Sue had limited interaction with other teams in the organization.

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

As the home of organizations that draw on decades of history, it’s not surprising that we love the security of time-honored strategies. Success belongs to organizations that adapt to a shifting environment. Are there conditions or issues that are impeding your ability to excel as a leader or to manage your staff?

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

from our friend Maureen Wallbeoff Lisa pinged me the other day—she’s the development director for a social justice organization. When I asked her to describe the problem, here’s what she said: I’ve never done this before, and I feel like I’m making it up as I go along. What is a nonprofit RFP?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2021

The authors present a fascinating look at how to breakdown the bureaucracy within your organization and unleash the power and true abilities of the human beings in your organization – making your organization more bold, entrepreneurial and as nimble as change itself. Our organizations aren’t. Human beings are creative.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2020

What are the most exciting new nonprofit fundraising trends to appear in 2020, and how can you utilize these for your organization? To start, bring the problems your organization wants to fix into the light. For many people, issues that are out of sight are also out of mind. 1) Virtual and Augmented Reality for Donations.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Planning events, organizing fundraisers, managing volunteers, and leading donation campaigns that’s culpable for enabling your nonprofit to complete its mission. And not only that, how well those moving parts are working unison with one another. Workout issues between meetings. As a nonprofit CEO, you’re responsible for a lot.

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Leadership Team Build Work 123

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 17, 2021

Today brings a timely and compelling book, Choosing Courage , by Jim Detert , where he shares how to increase the chance of accomplishing something positive when acting with courage at work, while decreasing negative personal consequences. In addition, there are two broad reasons to choose courage are legacy and regret , shares Detert.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

Available starting August 18, 2020, the authors present a fascinating look at how to breakdown the bureaucracy within your organization and unleash the power and true abilities of the human beings in your organization – making your organization more bold, entrepreneurial and as nimble as change itself. Our organizations aren’t.

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People Create Organization Headline 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The book focuses on how to think like an activist leader and introduces the reader to some businesses and business leaders who are doing pioneering work in this regard. Stepping out of the corporate mindset to see the issue as others see it. Identifying the high-impact opportunities to change the game.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 14, 2014

But engaged with their work on a higher level. The great part about people who have these skills is they’re almost always interested, motivated, and engaged with their work. But how do nonprofits not only find these volunteers, but keep all their interests, skills, and passions organized? No, not engaged to be married.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. The hearing is next Tuesday at [time]. You can help by ensuring that your ask is clear.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Is your organization considering a new software purchase? Follow the steps in our blog to create a culture of change management and gain executive buy-in for new technology. Determining your current needs and how new technology can support your goals will help your organization set the scene for change.

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sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

The annual financial audit is a great time to review your statements through a risk lens and search the corners of your financial statements for long-forgotten issues that could contaminate an entire balance sheet. As part of your regular discussion with your auditor, preferably at the start of your fiscal year, review your internal controls.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

Over the years, I have worked with many founder-led (or until-recently-founder-led) organizations. As anyone who has witnessed Founder’s Syndrome can tell you, the first leader is often abruptly shown the door, maybe under a cloud, leaving the organization in crisis. Stepping away is part of the nonprofit circle of life.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

Defining ‘community service’ broadly Based on surveys and focus groups, Leveraging the Potential of Youth Service found that young people ages 18 to 25 defined “community service” broadly, beyond volunteering with a nonprofit organization. reported for “informal helping.” The imperative to center youth also applies to funders.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Not every organization that uses business analytics must be a for-profit company. Business analytics is essential for any modern organization. Business analytics is essential for any modern organization. With the ability to visualize the available data, more people in your organization can understand it.

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2023

Candid’s in-depth guide, Centering equity and justice in climate philanthropy , outlines approaches that have worked for experienced funders, including how intermediaries can help motivate and inspire climate funders to grow their giving. However, collecting and sharing demographic data poses a learning curve for many organizations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Today, I feature a guest post by Garret Kramer: The Problem-solving Fast Track By Garret Kramer Author of Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life In virtually every business, organization, or family in the world today, people are doing their best to solve problems. How do you get on the problem-solving fast track?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2022

That’s why hunger is such a complex and urgent issue. Complex Problems Aren’t Solved in a Vacuum. While many organizations are working on the problem, no one individual, government agency, nonprofit, or school can solve it on their own. Submit an Idea. Opens new window. Submissions close May 31, 2022.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Like climbing a mountain, it helps to have a path to follow to reach its summit, or in this case, a map of sorts to guide you to your desired destination—a compelling proposal that unlocks funding to advance your mission-driven work. Information about your organization and its experience addressing your proposal’s key need or problem.

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

AI tools are already being used by many organizations to brainstorm ideas, find efficiencies, and explore new ways of working. Successful organizations are leveraging the power of AI and social media to create more meaningful connections and foster community engagement. We’re always eager to problem-solve with you.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Nonprofits are organizations that have a social impact. However, all corporations, whether “for profit” or not, need to solve a problem and create value for others. What can your organization do to succeed and make real strides toward accomplishing your mission? Invest in technology.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 16, 2024

Dear Rita, Our HR committee recently discussed how to deal with an employee who has demonstrated both performance problems and issues getting along with their colleagues. They have also been insubordinate when these issues were brought to their attention and were defiant in being told that things need to improve.

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