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3 Reasons Every Nonprofit Tech Project Should Begin with a Discovery

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Ok, first of all, you may be asking, what is a Tech Discovery? 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 Drive Alignment & Adoption. < Why is that? Here are our top 3 reasons: 1.

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Top 5 Reasons Tech Team Augmentation is Necessary for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

First of all, what is “Tech Team Augmentation”? Simply put, “Tech Team Aug” means establishing a dedicated tech services partner for your nonprofit. It’s having a full tech team at your disposal without having to hire one. Buying tech is easy, leveraging it is hard. Not exactly a term that rolls off the tongue.

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Getting the board on board with nonprofit technology changes

EveryAction

Depending on the size, reach, and impact anticipated from a technology change, engaging the board of directors is often critical to your success. While the C-level and managers will probably lead your organization’s tech selection, you can think of the board as the ultimate executive sponsor. Let’s dive in. Let’s dive in.

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Why your association needs to adopt a flexible IT budget

Nimble AMS

Adopting new technology is a sometimes stressful, always necessary responsibility for association leaders. According to Liane Radford of Dennison & Associates, due to the upheaval of the past years “organizations have started to change their mindset on budget, needing to get more flexible on what they spend.”

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Five tips to leverage change management and successfully advance your association’s goals

Nimble AMS

To thrive as a modern association, leaders must be willing to embrace the change management process and accept the powerful role of innovative technology in advancing organizational goals. When it comes to adopting innovative technology to advance your organization’s goals, it’s crucial to understand your role in the process.

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Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

.orgSource

I asked Sue whether she thinks the board’s responsibilities are changing and, if so, are associations up to speed with how boards must function in this new environment? Directors must be prepared to adopt strategies and operations designed to address changing circumstances. “In But it’s a two-way street.

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4 Ways to Increase Intra-Organization Equity in Nonprofit Tech

Saleforce Nonprofit

During their discussion, Jessica and Makeda agreed that putting people first is paramount — especially when making big organizational decisions, like implementing and adopting new technology. Putting people first is paramount — especially when making big organizational decisions, like implementing and adopting new technology.

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