sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2024

This development continues a tumultuous cycle of glitches and technical difficulties with the updated “Better” FAFSA that are having profound domino effects on a student’s ability to access education and an institution’s ability to enroll them. As of this post, completion rates are down 40% year over year, a devastating drop.

Impact 68

Impact Student Alternative Education 68

Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

For large complex nonprofits, you can’t be thinking about a “website redesign” as a standalone event, but instead one of a number of digital avenues for your organization to communicate and engage with audiences. For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior.

Websites 61

Websites Change Management Digital Government 61

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule. Consider reporting access, administration rights, ability to edit communication templates, or handling applications.

Data 77

Data Blackbaud Policy Database 77

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

For large, complex foundations, you can’t only think about a “website redesign” as a standalone event, but instead one of a number of digital avenues for your foundation to communicate and engage with audiences. For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior.

Websites 58

Websites Strategy Change Management Digital 58

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2009

Recently, I reconnected with colleague, Joitske Hulsebosch , who I met in 2005 through Nancy White's Online Community workshop. I asked for some recommendations on Twitter for the best practical sources for change management. Joitske recommend Learning To Change. Everything changes autonomously, of its own accord. ".

Change Management 66

Change Management Adopt Social Media Change 66

EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

They can help drive a culture of adoption , which allows leadership to focus on change management activities to ensure you succeed with significant tech shifts. So how do you communicate the time and work needed to usher in the best approach to change? Focus on improving your operations.

Technology 186

Technology Change Analysis Tech 186

sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

The Builder CFO resonates deeply with this vision, as they are tasked not only with constructing sustainable financial structures but also with embracing technological innovation to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness. The Strategic Decision-Maker CFO plays a crucial role in navigating the complexities of the nonprofit sector.

Roles 63

Roles Culture Nonprofit Structure 63

DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. Conduct effective strategic planning. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits.

Data 52

Data Guide Proposal Nonprofit 52

Forum One

AUGUST 10, 2021

Digital transformation or modernization for government agencies is about using new technologies to effectively change an agency’s ability to engage audiences and achieve its mission. As part of your roadmap, make sure you develop a clear governance framework and change management strategy. Find your baseline.

Government 88

Government Digital System Fund 88

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Change is inevitable. For nonprofits working with limited resources and staff, the prospect of adapting a new practice or technology can seem extra intimidating—even if it promises to make everyone’s job easier in the long run. That’s where change management comes in. Change management: What is it?

Change Management 52

Change Management Change Management Nonprofit 52

sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2023

But these companies have substantially more resources than what a typical nonprofit has. More Cost-Effective for Your Nonprofit Organization You may say that it’s a big cost to move your internal systems to the cloud. Sure, the software companies that provide cloud-based solutions aren’t 100% secure.

Tools 75

Tools Application Nonprofit Software 75

sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

As birth rates decline and populations age, the effects on enrollment numbers, funding, and institutional sustainability become increasingly pronounced. They will need to make financial incentives to attend—especially grants and scholarships—more robust and communicate how an education at their school prepares students for the future.

Education 81

Education Student Award University 81

NTEN

JUNE 28, 2011

Facebook is a good way to attract new volunteers,” said Jayne Cravens, an independent consultant at Coyote Communications who has vast experience in online volunteerism. Chris Bernard is senior editor of Idealware , 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides resources about software to help other nonprofits make smart software decisions.

Volunteer 100

Volunteer Facebook Effective Tools 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 19, 2009

Steve said silo culture has been a barrier to effective web strategy for years. It started out as something done by communications or marketing or "owned" by IT. The tools make the line between personal/organizational is quite squishy and that's a change management issue. It isn't used as part of an overarching strategy.

Adopt 90

Adopt Social Media Media Social 90

Gyrus

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

In the introduction to the Change Management Strategies Series I mention three major factors effecting change. These include an organized implementation plan, communication, and management buy-in. Encourages input from all resources involved in the project. Communications for an LMS Implementation.

Organization 45

Organization Phase Change Management Software 45

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A recent McKinsey report shared that only 30% of technology initiatives produce value to the business, which means investing in change management as an organization is key. Slack and Nonprofit Cloud Case Management helps case managers improve service quality and collaboration for each client regardless of caseload size.

Experiment 111

Experiment Impact Australia Nonprofit 111

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The most effective nonprofit consulting projects will address immediate problems and provide long-term strategic value that helps you grow. RealHR Solutions – Human Resources. Advancement Resources – Managing Culture Change. RealHR Solutions: Top Nonprofit Consulting Firm for Human Resources.

Consultant 52

Consultant Nonprofit Strategy Philanthropy 52

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

We Are Media is a terrific resource for anyone looking for tips, examples, case studies and information on using social media in a nonprofit organization. Explore the organizational change management issues that social media raises and how to talk about them. The best part: any path you choose will be a good one.

NTEN 105

NTEN Media eLearning Case Study 105

NTEN

JANUARY 28, 2013

The workshop was designed for the Communications and IT Staff who have the task of collecting and distributing data in effective and meaningful ways. And so we are very excited to release, today, a free resource to help nonprofits bridge this gap: > Getting Started With Data-Driven Decision Making: A Workbook.

NTEN 100

NTEN Data Metrics Sample 100

NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

Jacobwith Flickr: jenny8lee When it comes to building community and increasing brand awareness, some organizations hire communications, marketing, and engagement staff to handle these activities. And that makes sense -- someone needs to be charged with keeping a close eye on the organization’s community growth. and on and on.

Digital 78

Digital Build Community Minneapolis 78

NTEN

JULY 3, 2012

But here's why: our research shows that having skilled tech staff who feel confident about how to plan and execute around technology projects and strategies at your nonprofit organization correlates to overall satisfaction among staff about your organization's effectiveness as well as overall organizaitonal Technology Effectiveness.

Benchmark 85

Benchmark Technology Nonprofit Survey 85

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2009

As Charlene Li pointed out, " Change management processes take years - you don't change over night. The Tower: Led by corporate communications, by executive mandate. The upside: Lots of resources. I've also seen this model in nonprofits and it isn't effective when silo culture gets in the way. THE TOWER. .

Social Media 61

Social Media Media Social Model 61

NTEN

APRIL 10, 2012

While these solutions may not be as eye-catching as a jet pack, they’re often low-cost and effective, which makes them both easier to implement and easier for other organizations to replicate. One small organization, for example, is using text messages to communicate with teens who participate in a mentoring program.

Service 77

Service Technology Teen Map 77

Gyrus

APRIL 10, 2018

As you are planning to transition from your outdated Learning Management System (LMS) to your new LMS application it is important to keep in mind your users’ perception of the change. In order to properly prepare your workforce for the impending change, it is pertinent that you: Obtain User Input to Specify Requirements.

Learning Management 80

Learning Management Adopt System Learning 80

Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2018

Importantly, 50% of teams who report running highly effective digital programs lead new campaign processes, and a further 33% of today’s top performers are involved throughout the decision-making process. The Structures of Effective Digital Teams. Teams using the centralized model tended to report less effective digital programs.

Team 26

Team Digital Structure United Kingdom 26

NTEN

AUGUST 11, 2010

" I asked for this to reflect the fact that as a 3-person staff, it has fallen to me in the last few years to lead the effort to implement a new fund raising-oriented website; a multi-pronged e-communication and online fund raising program; and a social media presence. and putting them into a binder sectioned by topic.

Case Study 65

Case Study NTEN Studies Leadership 65

sgEngage

MAY 23, 2024

Financial: this risk could result in a negative financial impact on the organization, such as waste of resources or loss of assets. Operational: this risk could prevent the organization from operating in the most effective and efficient manner or be disruptive to other operations.

Award 95

Award Grant Application Analysis 95

NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Because of the challenges nonprofits face, they need to be at least as cognizant of the planning process as larger, more well resourced organizations. Using open source also means you should actively participate in the communities that exist around your open source software. We also advocate strongly for agile development practices.

Roles 65

Roles Project Process Management 65

sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2023

Managing a mission while meeting the evolving needs of a community is a complex and dynamic process. As communities change and grow, their needs and priorities shift. Grantmaking organizations must adapt to remain relevant and effective. It is important to analyze your data regularly.

Change 70

Change Organization Evaluation Analysis 70

Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 18, 2021

With a team of 70+ fundraising and communication professionals, the Foundation needed a system that could track every engagement the organization was having with their constituents in one single source of truth. Unifying Constituent Data with the Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) and Pardot.

Children 92

Children Help Foundation Alabama 92

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010 How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills Here is this weeks book recommendation. Its a quick read, yet power-packed with useful tips for communicating effectively -- tips you can start to use tomorrow. And, the eBook is free! Quite simply, it helps people and organizations be even better."

Skills 53

Skills International Communication Mentoring 53

Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 5, 2021

Change Management: Managing the change within the project lifecycle or overall organization. Technical Governance: Guidelines for development on and management of the Salesforce platform. What is the communication plan? for new functionality, for version updates or changes, for process changes)?

Org 115

Org Government Support University 115

NTEN

JUNE 6, 2011

Today's Community Manager had her start in the chat rooms and discussion/support forums of yesteryear. She would have helped answer questions, point folks to appropriate rooms, discussions, or resources, and would also have probably kicked folks out of rooms or deleted posts when inappropriate behavior was identified or reported.

Management 90

Management Communication Community Roles 90

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 14, 2010

Saturday, August 14, 2010 Communicate Often And Tell A Story "Most leaders visions fail, not due to a leaders inadequacies, but due to the leaders lack of communication," said Margaret Reynolds of Reynolds Consulting, LLC in Lees Summit, MO. Leaders need to communicate often, regularly and consistently," she recommended. "In

Communication 44

Communication Story Mentoring Kansas City 44

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

Saturday, January 15, 2011 Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Grossman Via His New App If you havent engaged with David Grossmans website, Blog and incredibly useful eBooks, make a point of checking them all out at his website for The Grossman Group. David just launched his new App, called " Ask David." Don't Praise.

Leadership 50

Leadership Communication Kansas City Mentoring 50

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2010

Saturday, May 22, 2010 Use This eBook To Improve Your Communication The former director of communications for McDonalds, David Grossman, now a leading consultant, speaker and author has released a free eBook about how to communicate effectively. thanks so much for sharing this!!! Don't Praise.

eBook 40

eBook Communication Mentoring Kansas City 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Tuesday, November 9, 2010 How To Produce An Effective Company Blog If you lead a business and aren’t part of the 34% of U.S. Finally, remember that your blog is a promise to customers that you will communicate with them honestly and regularly. Talk about your blog when you speak at events. Don't Praise.

Companies 44

Companies Effective Mentoring Kansas City 44