sgEngage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Your school has a wealth of vital information—enrollment applications, student records, financial records, donor and alumni records—and stakeholders with different requirements and abilities. We created a centralized data management team. This unified approach empowered us with consistency in our data management practices.

Software 94

Software API Miami Blackbaud 94

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Schools typically handle graduate and undergraduate student recruitment differently. When the departments are working in silos with disparate processes and technology to track students and activities, they are more likely to duplicate efforts, increase costs, and yield inaccurate student information.

Student 88

Student Tips University Application 88

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We all want to know whether our work makes a difference. Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned. Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. But is this the right question? To look is an act of choice.”

Participatory 85

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 85

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In managing grant funding , communication is key. However, grantees sometimes run into difficulty deciphering the terminology between different funding sources. Use stories, graphics, and anecdotes to highlight the humanity of your organization’s campaign and the concrete difference you’re making. Lead the change.

Grant 94

Grant Process Management Tips 94

VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

They go by many different names – volunteer councils, auxiliaries, “friends” groups, and more – but regardless of their varied titles, such groups share a great deal. Mapping the Change. Long-term volunteers are still able to do the work they love, while benefitting from some more flexible options as well.

Structure 98

Structure Volunteer Model Leadership 98

NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Julian Egelstaff, Technical Architect, Freeform Solutions Who are our IT role models? After all, those organizations must know what works when it comes to IT -- they spend a lot more time and money on it. Sometimes the user/manager and executive are the same person. Defining the different roles helps avoid this.

Roles 65

Roles Project Process Management 65

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

This global ecosystem includes the digital brand and voice of your organization, the main source of knowledge and data about the programs and issues you work on, as well as detailed information about the audience you are reaching. How do these various elements connect and work together to vocalize your mission and brand?

Websites 58

Websites Strategy Change Management Digital 58

Cloud 4 Good

JULY 6, 2021

Just like any technology, realizing success on the Salesforce platform takes careful maintenance, dedication to change management, and intentional roadmap planning. Some SUs might already work in their sandboxes and have limited admin privileges. These two roles can broadly be defined as follows: . Tier 2 Support.

Org 111

Org Support Skills Knowledge 111

DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

However, here are some potential use cases to help you visualize the role a data warehouse could play in your organization’s operations: Identify specific audience segments for marketing purposes. Looking at this data together will give you a better understanding of what works in your programs and what could be improved.

Data 52

Data Guide Proposal Nonprofit 52

Forum One

AUGUST 10, 2021

Though digital tools and systems play a big role in this transformation, it’s about more than just the tools. As part of your roadmap, make sure you develop a clear governance framework and change management strategy. Digital modernization or transformation efforts can fail for a lot of different reasons.

Government 88

Government Digital System Fund 88

sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

The Funder’s Role in Risk Funders—by which I mean donors, foundations, impact investors, and government agencies that grant financial support—disincentivize risk in a few ways. Nonprofits show and share what worked, usually with tidy stories and charts. First, funders love and expect to see fully explained “giant triangles of waste.”

Problem 75

Problem Skills Proposal Grant 75

sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

do not feel their education was worth the cost, colleges and universities have to work harder and smarter to recruit, enroll, and retain students. How is the perceived value of a college degree changing? Work with local, state, and federal programs. At a time when as many as one in three bachelor’s degree recipients in the U.S.

Education 78

Education Student Award University 78

Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

We are here to talk about how to lead and manage in our new work reality. Let’s see if we can get to work. Hopefully it’ll work. And so I’ve been so grateful to be able to help thousands of folks through my classes, through my courses, through one-on-one work, through training, conferences.

Management 87

Management Work Video Slides 87

Forum One

JULY 27, 2021

It is key to having visibility on a variety of platforms, while also maintaining flexibility and working cohesively at all levels. Digital tools and systems often touch different teams and departments and can require investments that need to be discussed at a higher level. Build stakeholder buy-in across your organization.

Digital 47

Digital Tips Fundraising Evaluation 47

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

Specifically around the question, "What it is in the culture of organizations that are able to make the shift that is different from organizations that cannot?" Leaders at EDF specifically brought Dave in because he thinks differently, he has that mindset. It operates by different rules and responds to different stimuli.

Social Media 95

Social Media Adopt Share Media 95

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 23, 2020

With more than 38 years of success in leading strategic initiatives resulting in operation growth and market strength, her specialties are aligning the needs of a varied group of constituents with the overall mission and working with a grassroots chapter and volunteer network while maintaining a strategic business operations focus.

Foundation 25

Foundation Children Lesson Roles 25

NTEN

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

What we were really bemoaning is that there are few roles in the sector whose responsibility, and professional expertise, is bridging mission and technology. They implement content management systems without getting users and executive sponsors on board. Serendipity is also a poor sector-wide technology staffing strategy.

Professional 74

Professional Technology Consultant Change Management 74

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

My experience since I started working in the social media field is that the failures are where you learn the most as a community manager, a social media manger, a change manger, a professional and as a person. Leaders often blame change managers or teams who do not control the source or circumstances which cause the “failure.”

Change 102

Change Case Study Org Lesson 102

NTEN

JANUARY 30, 2013

Here is a snippet from Bill Gates: Of course, the work of our foundation is a world away from the making of steam engines. To address these demands, we need better measurement tools to determine which approaches work and which do not. Instead, it brought in independent experts to understand why the measurements were so different.

Measure 96

Measure Ethiopia Nigeria Analysis 96

NTEN

APRIL 13, 2011

Make it a point every few months to let them know about roles and positions available at your organization. They almost always know or have worked with someone who is a high performer. Would it make you want to put in the hours and effort to make a difference? Have people currently in the role participate. Really read it.

People 74

People Interview NTEN Job 74

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2013

I was working with a client recently and found myself thinking about these situations. We were working on the communication strategy for the rollout of a very large software installation. No matter their role in the organization, folks will want to know. reaction of a dog so you can run away is perfect.). Sure you would.

Audience 36

Audience Team Course Integration 36

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 24, 2017

I set the timer for five minutes and started working. After an hour, I had 12 different versions of our staff structure, each in its own little box. I was knee-deep in a capital expansion ( Abbott Square ) that would dramatically change our services, and I had less and less time for everyone. Some people changed managers.

Org 20

Org Learning Structure Museum 20

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2009

I've been re-reading Patti Anklam's book, Net Work: A Practical Guide to Creating and Sustaining Networks at Work and in the World which covers the many different forms of networks and how they work. It covers different models for purpose, structure, style, value creation, design, leadership, and change management.

Social Media 50

Social Media Network Media Social 50

sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2023

It was clear from the conversation that managing change requires more than new hardware and software. In order to best serve the needs of your organization, nonprofit financial leaders must think through how they can empower intentional change management in their people and processes as well as technology.

Technology 77

Technology Change Management Nonprofit Law 77

NTEN

APRIL 29, 2011

Your job was to make sure everyone else could do their jobs, by making sure they had computers that work, access to email, and of course, the ability to print mailing labels. (Un?)Fortunately, It's more work, and we're being asked to do it with the same (or fewer) resources. That part is not going to change. You know that.

Gartner 58

Gartner Time Flickr Integration 58

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. It resonated.

Reflection 103

Reflection People Network Colorado 103

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 27, 2016

The Affiliate (Chapter or Office) – who run locally and execute fundraising, advocacy, finance, administration or programmatic work in their respective geography. The foundation of an agreement – which captures behavioral rules and roles – usually as a set of Service Levels for performance, and Charters that codify roles and responsibilities.

Phase 20

Phase Structure License Training 20

Neon CRM

JULY 12, 2023

A Different Approach to CRM Pricing Alex: Do you find that record limits and the costs associated with moving to a higher records tier drive a lot of CRM switches? And while that system worked for them in their earlier stages, as the organization grows, their needs grow too. And remember: Volunteers care about your mission.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit System Process Consultant 52

sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

Another empty gaze, followed by a quick change of subject. 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. But this type of finance leader is decidedly not the modern CFO.

Challenge 71

Challenge Organization Interview Roles 71

Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

Customization (like “strategy” or “template”) means different things to different people, and its meaning can vary widely depending on whether you’re talking to an executive, end-user, or technologist. This works great for a lot of organizations with developers, unique needs, and/or a a DIY culture.

Build 32

Build API Evaluation Exercise 32

sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2023

It was clear from the conversation that managing change requires more than new hardware and software. In order to best serve the needs of your organization, nonprofit financial leaders must think through how they can empower intentional change management in their people and processes as well as technology.

Technology 52

Technology Change Management Law Nonprofit 52

Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Together we wrote a how-to manual for organizational change, called Change at Work: Not Just Surviving but Thriving. I'd managed for ages by then, and I'd certainly put in place change management. This week Rob will share some ideas about museum work. A marketplace of museum roles is worth a look.

Museum 27

Museum Roles Activities Active 27

fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

When nonprofits are ready to make the shift to Salesforce, having the right team in place and the right mindset for the launch makes all the difference. What are the benefits of working with a Salesforce consultant before setting up our CRM platform? How do nonprofits make Salesforce work long-term?

Profit 52

Profit Organization Consultant Adopt 52

NTEN

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

With all areas working toward a common cause, the group may look like a cohesive team. These lists are frequently separate and "owned" by different teams. It takes a willingness to share with all areas and understand that data are important and crucial to everyone in the nonprofit, regardless of their role. you get the idea.

Data 56

Data Time Social Media Database 56

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. Remember the three parts of governance: change management, organizational strategy, and technical governance.

Org 115

Org Government Support University 115

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Thursday, January 20, 2011 "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks StLouis magazine is featuring in its January issue 60 companies that they deemed "great places to work". "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac.

Place 49

Place Work Mentoring Kansas City 49

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 19, 2010

Saturday, June 19, 2010 How To Help Your Employees Click More At Work Research from universities around the country show that employees who "click" with each other at work have more career success. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac.

Work 45

Work Help Mentoring Kansas City 45