.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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Byte Technology

MAY 4, 2017

In Part I of “Quick Fixes to Common WordPress Problems” we looked into five of the most frequently encountered hiccups that occur for both beginning users and well-versed pros. But when it comes to “common” and “problems” in regards to the WordPress platform, there are unfortunately a great deal more than just five.

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Byte Technology

MAY 2, 2017

From image display issues to creating automatic updates for plugins to working with shortcode, one day you’ll be stopped dead in your design tracks. There isn’t a problem that can’t be overcome, and the worst-case scenario is you’ll have to call in some pro support to keep moving forward.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

There was a time when associations didn’t think of their members as customers. 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. What has changed over time? What is changing in our industry?

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

People and process problems frequently masquerade as technology problems. In fact, in many cases, what seem like problems with a particular piece of technology are actually due to issues with people, processes, or overall technology strategy. & technology for organizational problems.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Make space to give your current staff the time and training they need to become engagement specialists. Appearances don’t need to be time-consuming, but they should be frequent. Market in Real Time Here’s an idea that requires imagination and an eye to the big picture. Make Space for Engagement There is a third important option.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 4, 2021

Here is a nonprofit’s guide to problem-solving. During uncertain times, people want solutions and they want to know there are difference makers out there. He lays out how nonprofits can actually thrive during times like these. They aren’t positioning themselves as a solution to a burning problem.

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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 Over time people have come to value the advantages of working at home. There is no commute, and you have more time for family. Today, the idea is more mainstream.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Projects like these can drain resources, take more time than necessary, and quickly become your least favorite meeting on your calendar. Problem/Opportunity Statement Your problem or opportunity statement is an objective description of the challenges associated with the gap between the current-state and desired future-state.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

As a nonprofit technology consultant, I spend a lot of time talking with people about their systems, staffing, and business processes. The problem, as she told the story, was Alan. But once those silos are built, it takes time and trust to break them down. The secret is identifying the problem without making it feel personal.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

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. Whatever the case, if your organization doesn’t keep your taxonomy tidy, you’ll spend more time querying and comparing reports than finding the data you need the first time.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

But all too often, foundations, corporate grantmakers, and donors end up unintentionally causing problems instead of helping to solve them. Here are five common ways foundations cause more problems than they solve: Providing short-term funding for a long-term outcome. Not speaking up. They’ll know for certain!

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Social enterprises, however, could help solve this problem. This can be an existing business opting to start working toward a social mission, a business partner with a nonprofit on a social issue, or a nonprofit deciding to create a money-making venture of their own to fund a community solution. Survey them about community issues.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Make time to audit the impact working from home is having on your organization. If performance issues have been a problem, keep an open mind. Part of the task will be to identify whether working from home is the root cause of issues. At that time, Stuart was CEO of the National Barbecue & Grilling Association.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more. Foundation, we trust those who are closest to the issues affecting their communities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

The platform streamlines important processes like onboarding, voting, and creating agendas, so you’ll have more time to discuss the issues that really matter. Acknowledging these problems is the first step to improving your board’s operations and processes. BoardSite’s features are designed specifically with nonprofits in mind.

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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. Thus, the sector is faced with a paradox—our job is to focus on the world’s most wicked problems, yet constantly doing so can inhibit our ability to imagine a different future.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

There was a time when associations didn’t think of their members as customers. 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. What has changed over time? What is changing in our industry?

Collaboration 221

Collaboration Marketing Team Integration 221

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

This annual event brings together representatives from nonprofits and technology companies around the world to address the biggest problems facing humanity and the planet. We’re so grateful to Yaroslav for taking the time to share his story with us at NetHope, and I was honored to be a part of it. Rewatch this session on Salesforce+.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Are your board meetings caught in a frustrating time loop? They know that we’re going to fix the problems.” The speed and agility required for problem-solving in fast-paced markets don’t leave room for wobbly positions or indecision. No board will have expertise on every issue that comes their way.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Whether it’s finding the right candidates, having to wrangle their department to “get on board” with the details, or just spending so much time running the entire process, everyone agreed: RFPs can be a pain. These eight steps are simple yet powerful ways to save time in the long run and hire a better partner for your nonprofit.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

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. Lisa was losing confidence in herself—but the RFP process she was using was the real cause of her problems. This is not a time to maintain secrecy about your budget.

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M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

Read time: 4 minutes Welp, 2024, here we go. Facing the Problem For so many issues I’ve worked on, the problem is not that we, the advocates, don’t have a solution. The problem is that we can’t get the solution over the finish line. The ball has dropped. The trees are on the curb.

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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. Their advice about strategy, leadership, and digital business is still ahead of its time. Provide “just-in-time” volunteering. Why are these issues being ignored? Be the disruption.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

The problem might be something you’ve never considered. Could the issue be trust? But at.orgCommunity we like to explore issues before they become sound bites. Sharon has been following the dialogue around trust for some time and was eager to discover the group’s thoughts on this topic. Today trust bleeds into everything.

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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. This may mean asking someone five times or more to get an actual response.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 16, 2024

When is the right time to discipline or terminate an employee? 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. This was the first time the employee has made any mention of such a thing.

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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. Even me, at times. And that's admirable.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 13, 2023

We understand that true change takes time. We’ve created a “This Issue Affects Me” button, e mpowering you to self-report issues and receive timely updates on the status. Search for add-on applications to increase operational efficiency and solve problems through time-saving solutions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2020

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. VR and AR programs do just that, illuminating the issue so that donors know exactly what their funds are going toward and who they’re helping. It’s a matter of convenience.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Data silos are a common problem across all industries and can cause serious pain points, especially as data volume increases. Specifically, this issue is relevant for the nonprofit healthcare industry, which generates nearly 19 terabytes of clinical data each year and must leverage that data within their current decision-making processes.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Have you ever caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and thought it might be time for a change ? Wherever you are in your organizational timeline, if you’re experiencing one or more of these criteria, it might be time to consider a brand refresh—or a comprehensive rebrand. The post Is It Time for a Rebrand?

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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. Insufficient data may have obscured the problem until it was too late. This will help you prioritize solutions.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2016

But there’s a problem with crowdfunding. Here are the issues with using crowdfunding platforms: People Look to Go Viral. Why waste time trying to get attention in this crowded environment when you can talk directly to the people you know are already invested in your cause? But it rarely works that way.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

In short, the founder problem isn’t really a problem, if you understand it correctly. When it comes time to put the idea into practice, the qualities that enable someone to be a founder can manifest as micromanagement or frustration, especially when others cannot see the details as clearly as you can. Ask Yourself: Is it Me?

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

For example, on a graph, dips in member activity or non-dues revenue readily appear, making a clear connection to time and drops in activity. . With a greater understanding of available information, better decisions can happen to recover from past problems and change future outcomes. Support previous decisions . Predictive analytics

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

And gaining executive support and buy-in for new association management software will take time. Take time to determine the things you like about your current AMS—what works and what doesn’t. Stress that now is the time for change and clarify the risks of not acting. And decide what you’d like to see in your new AMS.

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