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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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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. And you would feel confident that you made the best choice for your nonprofit organization.

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

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The ongoing conversation about student debt and the value of a college credential exacerbates the issue for higher education institutions. Today’s students see high tuition costs, increased demand for skilled labor, and a decline in degree requirements for open positions. Re-evaluate your messaging. Adapt your marketing.

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Navigating Nonprofit Data Warehouses: A Comprehensive Guide

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Effective data transformation requires a lot of time and the right skill set to get right and will require your team to handle sensitive information with special care. Change management issues: Anytime a new technology tool is introduced to your organization, you’ll face some growing pains and adoption challenges.

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Member Round Up: Research galore, a handy handbook, and sandcastles as therapy

NTEN

This intensive, in-person, nonprofit leadership workshop will highlight change management issues and methodologies to align your strategic plan with enterprise-wise technology initiatives and business processes development. Sign up for NTEN''s Workshop-Technology Champion Master Class in San Francisco on September 19!

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Tech Across Your Org: Program and Fundraising Innovation Sprung from an Internal Technology Project

NTEN

[Editor's note: The following is an article from the March 2012 issue of NTEN:Change. Read the rest of the issue when you subscribe to the journal for free! ] We knew we would ultimately be in 16 countries by the year 2020, which meant that tracking, monitoring, and evaluating projects would become more complicated by the day.

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Member Round Up: Research galore, a handy handbook, and a sandcastles as therapy

NTEN

This intensive, in-person, nonprofit leadership workshop will highlight change management issues and methodologies to align your strategic plan with enterprise-wise technology initiatives and business processes development. Sign up for NTEN''s Workshop-Technology Champion Master Class in San Francisco on September 19!