sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

By leveraging technology and streamlining processes, your organization can adapt to rising demands with the financial flexibility to thrive. By making key changes in technology, processes, and culture, your organization can adopt a responsive philanthropy approach to adapt to increased community need. Build Integrations.

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NTEN

MAY 6, 2013

Director, Technology & Innovation. There’s no doubt that many organizations are using cloud technologies in innovative ways. But, more specifically, what links might we find between the unique aspects of cloud technology, and the conditions and success factors for innovation? Karen Graham. MAP for Nonprofits.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Your Executive Director, your board of directors, or even your colleagues may have different priorities, preferences, or perspectives on what information you need to collect. Technology adoption: More nonprofits are using technology to manage their operations , communicate with their stakeholders, and deliver their services.

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NTEN

AUGUST 2, 2012

Just a reminder that this column is meant to be a humorous and insightful “behind the scenes” take on what the people who are formally or informally responsible for technology at your organization are thinking and feeling. As always, no executive directors or board members were harmed in the writing of this article.

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NTEN

JUNE 4, 2013

This issue of NTEN:Change provides statistics you should probably know about your supporters and constituents, strategies that might need to incorporate mobile technology considerations, tips, stories, and insights from nonprofit professionals and technology experts. A Mobile Silent Auction ," from Josh Hirsch, The Weiss School.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2013

Julia, a staff member at a nonprofit, offers her story about project management and personal growth. Having never managed a project, I was thrilled when the Executive Director asked if I wanted to be the project manager for the website initiative. Project management seemed easy and straightforward. LAD Enterprizes.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Director, Technology & Innovation. There’s no doubt that many organizations are using cloud technologies in innovative ways. But, more specifically, what links might we find between the unique aspects of cloud technology, and the conditions and success factors for innovation? Karen Graham. MAP for Nonprofits.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Julia, a staff member at a nonprofit, offers her story about project management and personal growth. Having never managed a project, I was thrilled when the Executive Director asked if I wanted to be the project manager for the website initiative. Project management seemed easy and straightforward. LAD Enterprizes.

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Project Activities Active Activism 70

NTEN

MARCH 26, 2014

The articles in the March issue of the NTEN: Change journal capture stories of nonprofits in transition; they’re transforming from one stage to another, using technology to fuel their campaigns, initiatives, and to optimize their day-to-day work. >>Read True to its name, the Change journal is changing.

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Costa Rica Issue NTEN Change 66

sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

By leveraging technology and streamlining processes, your organization can adapt to rising demands with the financial flexibility to thrive. By making key changes in technology, processes, and culture, your organization can adopt a responsive philanthropy approach to adapt to increased community need.

Philanthropy 52

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sgEngage

AUGUST 14, 2023

Now as the Director of Finance at the school, my office is housed in the development department, where all the inner workings of ICCP take place. Now What: ICCP started to look at a total school solution not only to accumulate the correct data, but also to leverage current technology against our minimal human capital resources.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

Those who tuned in to the virtual event were treated to conversations with some incredible headliners, and heard nonprofit customers share their technology impact stories. . They shared valuable insights that addressed the many challenges nonprofits are facing around smart tech adoption, content strategy, change management, and leadership.

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NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

[This is part three of a series taking a closer look at the key benchmarks from our 6th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Survey Report , conducted with The NonProfit Times. leadership makes technology decisions based on efficiencies, with little-to-no input from staff/consultant.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

When an organization embraces the culture of creating and empowering all staff to become “brand ambassadors,” authentic and exponential growth starts to happen. What if the executive director tweeted about the upcoming gala? When organizations embrace this holistic culture, the nonprofit begins to come alive online. for " Ctrl.

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Digital Build Community Minneapolis 78

NTEN

JULY 25, 2011

] By Rebecca Krause-Hardie, AudienceWorks Recently I was talking with John Michael Schert, Executive Director of Trey McIntyre Project (TMP) , about their social media activities. Technology is hugely important, but like investing in a vehicle for transportation, what’s most important is to first ask “where do we want to go?”

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sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2024

This highlights the importance of making the most of higher education advancement technology with effective collaboration across advancement leaders, CIOs, CTOs and CITOs. Luckily, better technology solutions are now there to support sustainable growth, and recent innovations make these systems even stronger.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

It allows potential employees to understand what personal characteristics align with culture and are the best fit. For example, “The program director must have excellent communication skills and a proven ability to delegate and motivate others.” ” Be specific when you describe the desired personal characteristics.

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NTEN

MARCH 12, 2013

One running theme that echoes behind any new technology tool introduced to the public, or new trend identified for nonprofit operations, or new idea brought up by your staff is the concept of “risk and reward.” What is the risk of not adapting to a changing technology culture?

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NTEN

APRIL 24, 2012

So, let’s recount the needs and constraints: Need to track progress, overseas, at every site where we work Need to do so while growing from 4 to 16 countries (on 2 continents) Need to do so from US headquarters office Need to depend on local, in-country employees We believed that technology could help us. It isn’t perfect.

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International Project Org Technology 60

NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

The Center staff includes just five staff members (four full-time) plus one very part-time social media manager at five hours a week. In order to accomplish the goals of social media strategy, Deputy Director Risa Breckman knew that 1.) Though it seems like a lot of channels, it is manageable with shared responsibility.

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NTEN

JULY 7, 2011

We've certainly encouraged you to adopt new technologies. But it's not about any particular technology. We've engaged Randal Moss and David Neff, authors of The Future of Nonprofits: Thrive and Innovate in the Digital Age , to lead a course on creating a culture of innovation that will help your org become a technology leader.

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Digital Myspace Case Study Org 68

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2009

The discussion was organized around four points of social media failure: How can I get my culture to adapt? For this post, I wanted to focus on the first issue - the mismatch between organizational culture and social media adoption. As Charlene Li pointed out, " Change management processes take years - you don't change over night.

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NTEN

JUNE 11, 2010

While we may think of our Executive Directors as leaders, how many of us think of the Help Desk staff in the same way? Right now, in our sector, we need technology leaders. We are standing right on top of a critical inflection point, and we owe it to our causes to make sure that we navigate the change as best as we possibly can.

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NTEN

AUGUST 11, 2010

Flickr: kool_skatkat Last month, NTEN's Executive Director, Holly Ross, posted a provocative article on our blog: " Rebranding the Accidental Techie." fell into this field by discovering an interest or aptitude for technology while. pursuing other things.

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NTEN

MARCH 1, 2012

I n it you'll find: " Five Communications Myths that Executive Directors Believe ," from Kivi Leroux Miller, based on the 2012 Communications Trends Report. Nonprofit Leaders sharing how they determine whether a technology project has been successful. And our newest column: "Confessions of a Former Nonprofit IT Director".

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 23, 2020

It didn’t take long, after that, to realize that rather than through social work, I could make the biggest difference through my organizational development and change management skills along with fundraising. I am proudest of how professional the organization has become and of the big culture shift. A: This makes me laugh.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Nonprofit consulting services might solve a specific challenge, like customizing and cleaning up your database , or serve as more of a long-term investment, like designing a complete technology plan for your nonprofit. Technology strategy and solution implementation. Advancement Resources – Managing Culture Change.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2011

By Jocelyn Harmon, Director of Nonprofit Services, Care2 Unless you've been living under a barrel, you know the demographics of the U.S. are changing. Here are some key highlights from The Changing Demographics of America by Smithsonian. Nearly all (92 percent) of national organizations are led by white executive directors."

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NTEN

JANUARY 30, 2013

An important component listed above is the feedback loop in any measurement process -- we need to create a culture that is open to failure for the sake of identifying where we can do better. There also needs to be accountability, which I believe is a role the nonprofit community in partnership with the grant-makers need to play.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 4, 2012

NTEN's publication, designed especially for busy nonprofit executive directors, departmental directors, boards, and other leadership staff, is free and hot off the press. Feature: Tools for Project Collaboration Management ," from Idealware's Kyle Andrei.

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Issue Collaboration NTEN Case Study 76

NTEN

JUNE 7, 2012

I couldn't possibly list everything here in this blog post, so please check out the new issue to see more (and make sure your Executive Director and Board Members read this): I'm pleased to announce Issue Six of NTEN:Change, A Quarterly Journal for Nonprofit Leaders !

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

I’m often asked to help nonprofits define a technology roadmap – that is, figuring out how to migrate their business from a legacy system(s) to a new solution(s) and beyond. End-users ask, “can we make changes to the ‘out of the box’ software to meet specific needs? Focus on Business Drivers and Outcomes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

I feel that my technology training for nonprofits work is more like a calling for me than simply a job or career. For the past 15 years, I have been excited about nonprofit technology training design and delivery and it is what I will continue to focus on as part of my role at Zoetica over the coming years.

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Reflection People Network Colorado 103

NTEN

MARCH 19, 2011

How many of you report to the Finance Director? And they let you spend money on technology? Everyone will pledge will change one mind in their organization. We struggle with various types of change. He showed examples when change comes joyfully, like weddings and having children. This can't be the whole story.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Many factors should be considered when organizations begin to work on mergers, including technology. Beyond financial and equipment matters, one of the most important concerns that can dictate the technological success or failure of a merger is change management. Do not start with the technology.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

On one hand, those who decide that technology will be their vocations need to push for roles and titles that reflect what they really do. This article is meant for those who want to stop being accidental and move into a technology leadership role. I agreed, but only to an extent. They're ready to graduate from their apprenticeships.

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Technology Oakland Chicago Skills 93

sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

Clearly, my conversation partner didn’t understand the role of a CFO, let alone how important the position is in providing financial acumen and strategic vision in the rapidly changing nonprofit sector. The modern CFO is visionary, abundance-minded, collaborative, and technologically savvy.

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