sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

When you are preparing for your annual nonprofit financial audit, you need to understand and identify the risks that could affect your organization so you can address and mitigate potential problems. Insufficient data may have obscured the problem until it was too late. Often, the issue is not one of competence but of systems.

International 83

International Nonprofit Review Process 83

Whole Whale

DECEMBER 10, 2021

On a systemic level, it’s important to use person-first language in the face of a long history of disability abuse. Historically, people with disabilities were considered to be burdens and were treated with contempt as a result of this attitude. It’s about putting a person before an illness or disability they experience.

Language 98

Language Personal Alternative Culture 98

CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2023

Changes in the market, new technologies, partnerships with other organizations, grant opportunities, and more efficient digital systems ; these are all examples of potential opportunities for growth, and therefore, increased impact. It can identify problems and opportunities, but it does not provide solutions for how to address those issues.

Analysis 79

Analysis Nonprofit Law Issue 79

.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

Embrace Adaptability It may be hard for “button-up” organizations to introduce a more casual attitude. It may be challenging for “buttoned-up” organizations, where people are in the habit of “following rules,” to introduce a more casual attitude. Strategists are visionaries, facilitators, and problem-solvers.

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Collaboration Digital Build Organization 44

Forum One

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Our deliverable is an action plan, a roadmap for organizations to understand how to approach and implement new systems or practices to achieve the impact they seek. The key requirement on our team is a problem-solving mentality.

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Team Strategy Analytics Storytelling 46

Connection Cafe

MARCH 14, 2021

It uses intelligent systems to identify threats and act accordingly. From the first time a problem has been spotted, an effective solution must be implemented. Not Developing the Right Attitude. Cybersecurity is an attitude and not a specific department in an organization. Not Utilizing Artificial Intelligence.

Attitude 26

Attitude Business Training Train 26

Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

You’re part of the problem. In fact, you may BE the problem. Organizations are complex systems that interact constantly and significantly with a host of other equally complex systems. The most important property of these systems is that they cannot be broken down into parts that have separate lives of their own.

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Culture Philanthropy Facilitation Job 121

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 21, 2016

The book, The Star Factor , shows you a unique system for unlocking the wisdom of your stellar performers and transforming that knowledge into actionable steps to help other employees internalize these new attitudes and behaviors. The system and methodology is called affirmative leadership.

Attitude 40

Attitude Phase Leadership Exercise 40

.orgSource

JANUARY 22, 2024

By designing systems, products, and services from the perspective of their human users, we can compensate for, and even exceed, what might be accomplished in a person-to-person transaction. Innovation and problem solving Utilize emotional drivers to achieve a deeper understanding of member needs. Customer experience turns the tables.

Life 221

Life Digital Data Skills 221

Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2013

Buying a new server or upgrading your operating systems? We all need to believe this, and we need to work together to change the attitudes of those who don't share this belief. No problem. That means fewer children fed, fewer endangered species protected, or fewer beds for your shelter. No budget for technology?

Foundation 68

Foundation Fund Technology Attitude 68

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 12, 2015

The new book, The Star Factor , shows you a unique system for unlocking the wisdom of your stellar performers and transforming that knowledge into actionable steps to help other employees internalize these new attitudes and behaviors. The system and methodology is called affirmative leadership.

Difference 40

Difference Attitude Phase Leadership 40

Gyrus

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

If a manager is resistant to change, often times the direct report will inherit the same attitude. Understanding that manager's need the same reassurances as direct reports all the way up the line will go a long way in solving this problem.

Test 45

Test Attitude Change Management Report 45

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

Less ‘we know better’ attitudes. If you believe nonprofits are largely inefficient, lack key technical skills and abilities, don’t understand their business model, you create a funding system high on accountability, compliance, and funder-driven. Less onerous reporting requirements.

United States 104

United States Seattle Attitude Fund 104

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 24, 2020

As they do so, more hospitals are deploying grantmaking programs that support nonprofit partners, tangibly demonstrate commitment to the community, and tackle entrenched problems facing vulnerable populations. Recently, I explored the 30 largest private nonprofit health systems in the U.S. (by Intelligently align mission and strategy.

Community 35

Community Grant Foundation Homeless 35

Achieve

JULY 24, 2016

In no uncertain terms, Pallotta and others have argued that by not asking funders to invest in their fundraising and marketing activities, nonprofits undermine their ability to generate the kinds of dollars and awareness they need to solve our most pressing problems. And that requires robust and evolving internal systems.

Awareness 52

Awareness Fund Donor Causes 52

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Outcomes are used to identify a change in behavior, attitude, or knowledge in the people being served by the project. Outcomes usually reflect the long-term impact of a project toward solving a community problem or toward improving the lives of the people served by the project. Project Outcomes. Objectives.

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Grant Project Develop Proposal 63

Connection Cafe

JUNE 14, 2017

Remember, if it is too hard, no one will do it—not because they have a bad attitude, but when we overload our staff, they must be selective as to what they can accomplish. Insufficient data may have obscured the problem until it was too late. Too often it is Finance or an auditor who uncover these problems during the audit.

International 33

International Test System Journal 33

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 7, 2009

Technology can solve information problems, organise communities and publish behaviours, but they can’t deliver food or care for the sick. Beware of specifying costly systems until you are absolutely familiar with the tools and know how people would use them. Be specific, define the issue, problem or idea, and let the answers pour in.

Social 147

Social Empowerment Conversation Skills 147

Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Inform donors of breaking news and/or problems as soon as possible. . Don’t say “I’ll call you” unless you mean it and have built a system to make sure you don’t fail. Get the Attitude of Gratitude Donor Guide. A helper, not a hinderer. . It’s helpful to: Inform donors how their gift was used. Set realistic expectations.

Donor 141

Donor Strategy Retention Relationship 141

Forj

JULY 8, 2021

At Web Courseworks, we specialize in both learning management systems (LMSs) equipped with assessment authoring tools and providing consulting services to help professional, medical, and trade associations create top-tier eLearning experiences for their members. Uploading existing questions and authoring new ones.

eLearning 69

eLearning Course Test Knowledge 69

Forum One

JUNE 18, 2009

Health systems in developing world countries will, understandably enough, do whatever it takes to help donors determine the outcomes of their giving--but often doesn't translate into systematic, consistent data collection that best meets the needs of the entire system. OK, these are hard problems to solve.

Global 52

Global Data Seattle Finland 52

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 21, 2018

I met so many clients who were not letting their experience ruin their attitude about life. My placement supervisor, Gina, always listened to my suggestions and allowed me to ask questions, which gave me the confidence and freedom to develop my own solutions to problems I saw in addition to completing tasks as assigned.

Program 40

Program Arizona Classes Awareness 40

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 21, 2018

I met so many clients who were not letting their experience ruin their attitude about life. My placement supervisor, Gina, always listened to my suggestions and allowed me to ask questions, which gave me the confidence and freedom to develop my own solutions to problems I saw in addition to completing tasks as assigned.

Program 40

Program Experiment Share Arizona 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

Not all nonprofits are born with the spreadsheet gene. And it isn’t simply a technical problem that can be solved through training or purchasing analytics software. There are no systems in place, no dashboards or simple collection method. That is they make decisions based on meaningful data, rather than solely by gut.

Culture 115

Culture Data Measure Social Media 115

NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Based on my informal assessment of attitudes and interest in the NTEN community about open source software, I think there's a significant and growing number of folks and organizations who are either interested in, already using, or even evangelizing open source solutions. By Dave Greenberg, CiviCRM Team.

Open Source 88

Open Source Open Application Oracle 88

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

In a comment I suggested that crowdsourcing for visioning purposes was reminiscent of the use of OD (organizational development) principles and methods often found in large-scale organizational or system change initiatives. Beth asked me to elaborate. This blog post is my response.

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Aggregator Model Leadership Method 82

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2009

Management, along with the techs, justify these restrictions in all sorts of ways: Standardized systems are easier, more cost-effective to manage. Restricted systems are more secure. Group policies restrict users from changing their desktop colors or setting the system time. Web filtering maximizes available bandwidth.

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ROI Policy Hunger Literacy 50

NTEN

APRIL 26, 2012

Hearing that the issues I am going through in my own organization aren't just our quirks -- that other people have the same problems I do, and hearing some of the creative ways they have gotten through them. It’s a win to see how Dan’s talk spurred a lot of drawing and thinking about problems in new ways. Draw, don't write!

NTC 69

NTC Reflection Music NTEN 69

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Most systems these days include built in checks and balances that allow you to audit your sellers and watch for any misuse while also giving them freedom to make decisions- Freedom to create a magical experience and win you members! What if she was trusted with my care beyond my cash transaction? Encourage and Celebrate Fun.

Service 37

Service Donation Movie Fun 37

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

constituent engagement), implementing and optimizing CRM (a constituent relationship management system), is the easy part if you work at an organization whose culture isn't constituent centric. Or, “management must embrace and imbue a constituent centric attitude throughout the organization.” So Step 3: Change what you can.

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Offline Attitude Structure Culture 34

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2007

Mentioned recent studies about taking laptops out of the classroom and there is a problem with using old metrics and it is important to look for new metrics and rethink learning environments in general. There won't be one system of assessment - and there different types of dispositions. MacArthur Foundation.

Game 50

Game Change Metrics Learning Environment 50

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2018

While in detention, these four characters discover an old video game system with a Jumanji cartridge already inserted into the console. They turn on the system, choose their avatars, and are suddenly transported into the video game. He sees the changes and pops the cartridge into his gaming system. Welcome to the jungle, gang!

Lesson 43

Lesson Leadership Game Movie 43

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2009

The system we have designed addresses how to capture, analyze and assess what matters. The idea itself is tested by the immune system of the wider community. With enough individual stories, the system “tips” and the Mainstream accept the Story. . Their stories contain the issues that matter. Alan Deutschman – Walk the Walk.

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Story Action Model Adopt 79

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2007

I haven't yet digested the report, but I was pleased to see that the report wasn't just a series of data findings, but also include some in-depth reporting on attitudes about using the tools. So, in some ways - there is a chicken and egg problem. Some of the key themes from focus group interviews: Participants felt a ???common

Foundation 50

Foundation Report Stream Cambodia 50

Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2007

They informed me that the community had formed an oversight committee, bought a parcel of land, described the clinic they wanted, and set up a system to finance its personnel through the sale of pharmaceuticals. You did a survey that revealed that the village's most serious health problem is malaria. We can use any help we can get!

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Mali Project Change NGO 40

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 10, 2006

If we adopt, in whole, or in part, the metaphors of the corporate world, whose basic fundamental goal is making a profit, and use it in the nonprofit sector, whose basic fundamental goal is making people’s lives better, does that create a problem or conflict? 4 comments… read them below or add one } 1 David Geilhufe 10.10.06

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Open Source Software Profit Process 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2007

I haven't yet digested the report, but I was pleased to see that the report wasn't just a series of data findings, but also include some in-depth reporting on attitudes about using the tools. maintaining systems or tools for which they didn???t There is a chicken and the egg problem. Some of the. common struggle??? to Web 2.0

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Adopt Web Cambodia Nonprofit 50