Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2009

At last weekend's Transparency Camp West , Ellen Miller from the Sunlight Foundation asked me a great question. "What are the characteristics of nonprofits that have successfully adopted social media?" . I think it is culture. Perhaps it looks like this: Leadership. How do you change? Takes a try it, fix it approach.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

Photo by Sifter Last week, I had a fantastic conversation with the folks at EDF Innovation Exchange about transparency and social media adoption. Specifically around the question, "What it is in the culture of organizations that are able to make the shift that is different from organizations that cannot?"

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NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

If you've been keeping up with this blog series about applications of our annual Nonprofit Tech Staffing & Investments research, you've noticed that we refer to "Tech Adoption" when gauging the impact of staffing levels or investments on an organization. In this article, we're taking a closer look at what we mean by "Tech Adoption".

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

By making key changes in technology, processes, and culture, your organization can adopt a responsive philanthropy approach to adapt to increased community need. Leverage Technology to Manage Rapid Change. Break Down Culture Siloes for Effective Collaboration.

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

While most of us are familiar with the term user adoption, few of us have a flexibly toolkit of helpful strategies and ideas to turn the success of our technology project launch into a long-term success. Change Management implementation success Leadership Missy Longshore nptech nten Organizational Culture IT Staff'

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

By making key changes in technology, processes, and culture, your organization can adopt a responsive philanthropy approach to adapt to increased community need. A regular cadence of revenue and expenses meetings gives leadership insight into both current status and strategic plan projections through the end of the year.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Several months ago, my colleague Rachel Happe from the Community Roundtable invited me to facilitate a discussion with members about the issues that swirl around organizational adoption of social media. I think this is the key to adoption and social media success. Tags: change management.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

That’s where change management comes in. By implementing a change management strategy that’s geared towards their specific circumstances, nonprofits can help their staff members adopt new systems quickly and effectively. Change management: What is it?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

The Summit welcomed some of the most impressive individuals and organizations in the nonprofit sector, including Boys & Girls Clubs of America , Mary’s Meals, World Central Kitchen, the Ford Foundation, Greenpeace, Save the Children, and more to speak at the event’s global mainstage, in breakout sessions, and on thought leadership panels. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2008

" He talking about building shared language and understanding in order to successfully introduce a change (adoption of social media principles and tools) in an organization. There aren't detailed notes accompanying the slide show, so I'm not sure which theoretical change models may rest beneath. Awareness What is Twitter?

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NTEN

MARCH 12, 2013

What kind of risks would your organization be taking if you adopt that new social network into your communications? What is the risk of not adapting to a changing technology culture? In the current issue you'll find: " Risks and Rewards for Nonprofit Leaders ," by Akaya Windwood, Rockwood Leadership Institute.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

departments across campus, including advancement, marketing, financial aid, academic leadership and more,?from?private Mastering change management to usher in digital transformation . Change management is always an important topic at bbcon as we strive to help our customers implement successful solutions on their campus.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

From the urban demonstration projects of the historic foundations (Kellogg, Ford, Carnegie) to the contemporary emphasis on indicators and evaluation work, the sector has increasingly embraced systematic and intentional research processes for advancing social change goals.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

First, I should note that many folks don't want to leave behind the notion that "accidental techie" implies: that they are not certified technology experts, and that they (happily or otherwise) have adopted technology into their varied skillset as nonprofit professionals. pursuing other things.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

We need a culture change. Defining effectiveness and system for reporting that promotes adoption in the sector. Tags: Budget Change Management charity navigator Data guidestar Infrastructure Integration/APIs Leadership Planning Policy. As a sector, we're woefully behind when it comes to evaluation skills.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

We need a culture change. Defining effectiveness and system for reporting that promotes adoption in the sector. Tags: Budget Change Management charity navigator Data guidestar Infrastructure Integration & APIs Leadership Planning Policy. And that's just to name a few.

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JANUARY 22, 2009

The transition from the use of stone axes to a steel axes produced a distrust so deep that older Aborigine men would not share sacred cultural information with younger men that were using the steel axe introduced by Europeans. Getting executive level support for the technological change is critical. It seems so easy, doesn't it?

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

We have challenges to overcome, including interpersonal and management issues around working remotely. There are also cultural, social, and interpersonal challenges that will go along with this transition. is dependent on which technologies are heavily adopted and integrated into our everyday lives. What do you think?

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MAY 27, 2010

There is often a powerful disconnect between the objectives of technologists and the direction of an organization's leadership team. What are the effects of culture and how can the techie adapt? It can be a challenge to get an audience with the top leadership. Be prepared for roadblocks and brushoffs, but don't give up.

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NTEN

JULY 13, 2012

The tech adoption levels refer to the organization's overall approach to technology decision-making and application (more details about Tech Adoption in a later post). Tech staff at larger organizations generally have a larger number of staff they need to support.

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JUNE 5, 2012

According to our research, organizations who include a formal plan are much more likely to have a higher overall Tech Adoption Level compared to their peers, and, perhaps more importantly, will also have a higher "Tech Effectiveness Score.". Does having a plan help an organization?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2015

I am knee deep in developing a peer learning program for Millennial leadership development in nonprofit organizations that is designed based on the research out there. FLUID: Empower employees at all levels to take ownership, lead change and continuously create new value. The fluid chapter describes networked leadership.

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