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3 Reasons Every Nonprofit Tech Project Should Begin with a Discovery

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A tech “discovery” is the initial, independent phase of a technology project where key analysis, design and planning are performed BEFORE a buy or build decision is made. Discoveries are essentially risk mitigation exercises, and they should be a separate contract from the build phase whenever possible. Why is that? It’s about people.

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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

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Recent data from the global consulting firm Spencer Stuart shows that 98% of S&P 500 boards conduct a board evaluation of some type, although only about a third review the board as a whole, individual directors, and committees as part of the process. Review templates from other groups to find the format that works best for you.

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10 Things to Look for When Evaluating a Grant Proposal

sgEngage

A 10-page application doesn’t make sense—for the applicant or the reviewer—but you need enough information to know if you are making a good decision. You’ve done the hard work of making sure you’re asking for only the information you need to make a sound decision, but that can still be a lot to review. Measurement Plan.

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The Power of Podcasting: Making Audio Content for Nonprofits

sgEngage

You can visualize the marketing funnel with Fifty & Fifty’s diagram that outlines the awareness, consideration, and conversation phases. Next Steps: Measuring your Podcast’s Success Gauging how your podcast is performing helps you determine its value to your nonprofit in the long term.

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Navigate Change Management: Set Your Nonprofit Up For Success

Bloomerang

Throughout countless different phases and stages of life as a human being, we know that things will always be changing. It is important to get your team on the same page, create a strategy for execution, and monitor/measure the progress, outcomes, and result of the change. According to the ADJAR Model, there are three phases to change.

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How To Pick the Best Grantmaking Solution for Your Nonprofit

Saleforce Nonprofit

Year-over-year strategic planning includes changes in operations, processes, initiatives, measurement of impact and outcomes, and the need to find new ways to connect with stakeholders. Define, measure, and evaluate your organization’s outcome strategies all in one place.

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What strategies should nonprofits implement for high-performing cross-sector collaboration?

ASU Lodestar Center

Resources, symbolic attraction of alliance members, and expanded networks” as stated in a review from AIM Alliance , are all compelling benefits to joining forces, however, organizations should proceed with caution as these solutions are not sole problem solvers. Measure and share impact. Recommendations.