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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

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In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? Most funders themselves use status quo problem-solving skills, so they expect you to do the same.

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Support and Maintenance of Your University’s Salesforce Org: Staffing Recommendations

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Just like any technology, realizing success on the Salesforce platform takes careful maintenance, dedication to change management, and intentional roadmap planning. In sum, while BAs are typically experts in the functional business process requirements for a set of users, SUs are generally more technical in responsibility and skill.

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How a Project Charter Can Help You Have a Successful Fund Accounting Software Implementation

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For your fund accounting implementation , your goals might include a target launch date, staff training, and the ability to pull relevant reports faster. Make sure to document any specific resources necessary to successfully complete your initiative on time including: Skills and labor Financial/budgetary Technology/software Dedicated space 8.

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When nonprofit strategic planning goes wrong 

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In this blog, we will outline four common strategic planning pitfalls and what you can do to avoid each to ensure your nonprofit’s plan results in success. Additionally, it should build on the unique skills and capabilities the organization brings to a community or field. Change management needs to be built in from the beginning.”

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5 Questions to Ask Your Fund Accounting Vendor

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But you do have good critical thinking skills, and by getting answers to a few specific questions from your current or potential fund accounting vendor, you can better understand if their system will help your organization grow—or hold you back. What training and support resources are available?

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Is the Higher Education Pipeline Shrinking or Just Taking a Nap?

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Today’s students see high tuition costs, increased demand for skilled labor, and a decline in degree requirements for open positions. This blog was co-written by Christin Grissom and Kimberley Martin. Award Management System Transform your institution’s student awards program. first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Guest Post by Kira Marchenese: What Happened When We Introduced 350 Staff to Social Media

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Dave Witzel was a participant in the workshop and thought the game could be adapted as apart of training on social media at the staff retreat. The big challenge with training is the challenge of transfer - after people go through a training - do they actually put the knowledge and skills into practice?