Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants April 14, 2008 I like hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. Mostly, because I get to read blogs by people that aren’t on my list of feeds I read regularly.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Rather than seeing it as an obstacle to overcome, integrate it into your strategic approach to invigorate your high-growth potential and outperform competition under any market condition,” explains Rebecca Homkes , author of the new book, Survive, Reset, Thrive. Most books aren’t honest enough about how hard it is to reset ,” adds Homkes.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Book Reviews October 21, 2007 I read three books recently that I thought would be worth reviewing here. They fall into that category of “business&# books that I basically never read.

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Blue Fox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

ICYMI, we provide outsourced accounting services for nonprofits and social enterprises, along with payroll processing, tax preparation, HR guidance and financial consulting.) Our systems should talk to each other like old friends. It's a book, by Brian P. schedule your consultation today so here's how it all unfolded.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants November 19, 2007 Today, it’s my turn to host the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. It was an open call, so there are a wide variety of posts to talk about.

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fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We’ll deploy proven AppExchange products to extend the scope of your Salesforce platform, as well as integrating existing components of your tech stack to create one holistic system. Device optimization Experience design drives everything we do with Salesforce. A customized platform doesn’t have to mean an overly complex one.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

In Nick Sonnenberg’s new book, Come Up For Air , (available February 7, 2023), you’ll learn about his CPR Business Efficiency Framework , which stands for: C ommunication P lanning R esources This framework focuses on eliminating the pain points most teams experience by optimizing these three operation areas foundational to every organization. “In

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

I’ve never been one to turn my nose up at technology and have enthusiastically embraced nonprofit CRM and database systems, donor research tools, smartphones, video conferencing, and so much else. I relished seeing the photos, books, mementos, and other personal artifacts that donors displayed in their homes and offices.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

For a recent webinar, Blackbaud experts invited panelists from nonprofit consulting firm Cause and Solution, Inc. Integrated platforms that communicate with one another replace disparate systems for development, accounting, online donations, and even email communications. How to Evolve Your Systems from Good to Better to Best.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 27, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants October 30, 2006 This Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants has given me a chance to read some blogs I don’t usually get to read, since I’m so often focused in the tech field.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

In Nick Sonnenberg’s book, Come Up For Air , you’ll learn about his CPR Business Efficiency Framework , which stands for: C ommunication P lanning R esources This framework focuses on eliminating the pain points most teams experience by optimizing these three operation areas foundational to every organization. “In

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time. at 10:14 pm Good carnival!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time. at 10:14 pm Good carnival!

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

This often means that systems have to shift so those who may be outside of power have the opportunity to move toward it. Cherry and Dr. Renee Rubin Ross are nonprofit consultants who often work together to conduct DEIAB training and workshops. Inclusion is similar, but it’s more of a mindset. You want to hear different perspectives.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Dunlop’s book is for anyone who knows what it is like to struggle to feel loved and worthy when showing up at work. Amelia Dunlop Today, Dunlop shares these additional insights about her book: Question: Why did you write your book? Dunlop : Simply put, I wrote this book because I needed it.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 19, 2007

I decided several weeks ago, for a variety of reasons, to retire my independent consultant hat. Being an independent consultant was, for me, a way to feel like I was using my skills for the greater good. I’ve been doing this work for more than 10 years now, full time for about seven of those years. And, I think I did that.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2022

Dunlop’s book is for anyone who knows what it is like to struggle to feel loved and worthy when showing up at work. Amelia Dunlop Earlier this year, Dunlop shared these additional insights about her book: Question: Why did you write your book? Dunlop : Simply put, I wrote this book because I needed it.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 15, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Better Late than Never May 15, 2007 This carnival is a day late, unfortunately. Getting construction work done on your house will make life difficult sometimes.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

The increased need brought high levels of urgency, so it was essential to get funds in the system and back out through grants quickly but thoughtfully. Integrated systems also help organizations decrease the time between when a donation is made and when it’s distributed as a grant. Find the Tools to Maintain Momentum.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Bullet Journal (BuJo) started as “an analog system to track the past, organize the present and plan for the future.” What is the Bullet Journal System? Ryder’s has produced a video guide and the BuJo website guide , which are very clear and explain the system well. Book reading list is a popular BuJo collection.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

If your organization closes their books on December 31, your deadline to file your form 990 is May 15. Your fund accounting system is a centralized location to house important grant documentation, invoices, and other program expenses. You deserve solutions that are built for you —not workarounds from a commercial system.

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CauseVox

MAY 27, 2021

Every non-profit wants to build a strong major donor program, but many organizations aren’t sure how to put a system in place for finding and engaging new major donors and asking them to give. He has served as a Development Director, Executive Director, board member, and consultant to hundreds of organizations. Bonus Item!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 28, 2021

But, up to seventy-five percent of attempted transformations fail, according to the authors of the book, 7 Steps To Sales Transformation - Driving Sustainable Change In Your Organization. A successful sales force transformation can mean increased revenue, increased sales productivity, and reduced cost of sales.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

You don’t need to spend hours searching the library for the best books to learn about specific topics anymore. Now, you can read reviews online, search library catalogs, and sometimes even have the book shipped directly to your home. However, others prefer a more independent learning style such as those offered by a book or journal.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

The increased need brought high levels of urgency, so it was essential to get funds in the system and back out through grants quickly but thoughtfully. Integrated systems also help organizations decrease the time between when a donation is made and when it’s distributed as a grant.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2020

But, up to seventy-five percent of attempted transformations fail, according to the authors of the book, 7 Steps To Sales Transformation - Driving Sustainable Change In Your Organization. A successful sales force transformation can mean increased revenue, increased sales productivity, and reduced cost of sales.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

Over the last five years, a series of funders, communities and cross-sector stakeholders have embarked on new ways of working characterized by thinking at a systems-level, and then mobilizing networks of actors to try and solve large problems at scale. I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . First Book. The Lisa Libraries donates new children’s books and small libraries to organizations that work with children in low-income or underserved areas.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

As a nonprofit technology consultant, I spend a lot of time talking with people about their systems, staffing, and business processes. The database didn’t have space for the multi-part campaign codes that corresponded to Barbara’s financial system. Leverage automations and workflows to share data between systems.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2019

“Business development is the craft of finding the right prospect and then designing the perfect buying experience for that prospect,” explains Mo Bunnell , the author of, The Snowball System: How to Win More Business and Turn Clients into Raving Fans. Whether you are new to sales or a sales veteran, this book is a must-read.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Consider hiring a consultant to help you establish a fundraising plan that will help you make sure you can cover your costs. Select and set up software systems: Choose the right tools to help you get the job done right and as efficiently as possible. Consider working with a branding consultant to get this just right.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

Touchpoint Leadership is also the title of the new book by executive consultant Dr. Hilary Lines and leadership consultant Dr. Jacqui Scholes-Rhodes. Take a systemic view of the connections that need to be made to build collective value, in order to engender learning and collaboration across the enterprise as a whole.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 15, 2021

Read More Books. If you have training materials online that you offer to nonprofit staff members, you can work with a learning management system (LMS) provider who can help you transfer that information to an interactive online format. Read More Books. When was the last time you picked up a good book?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

Include fundraising fees, the subscription costs for your donor management system and other online tools, insurance, postage for appeals … everything! If you have a donor management system, such as Bloomerang or Little Green Light , you can easily pull a list of donors and prospects. We all hate it, so don’t go there.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2022

By embracing flexibility, building deep relationships, and leveraging powerful technology, this global nonprofit establishes resilient food systems, empowering communities to feed themselves. As Jane Fonda writes in her new book, What Can I Do? and Brani Milosevic, digital strategist and consultant for the not-for-profit sector.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As the art critic John Berger said in his book Ways of Seeing , “We only see what we look at. Participatory approaches to M&E invite us to think about which belief systems are privileged in our work, whose knowledge and priorities matter most, and why we do the work we do in the first place. To look is an act of choice.”

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Classy

JULY 13, 2021

The following books ask you to rethink your assumptions, consider new approaches, and act on your best ideas. 14 Must-Read Books for Nonprofits. While people typically seek advice on how to earn, save, and invest their money, this book will help you discover how to spend money to boost your happiness. . Dive in today. .

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