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Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit

NTEN

How do you go about developing the technology skills of your staff? In this post, I will briefly explain how to pinpoint which technology skills folks need, assess current skill levels, provide training that doesn’t stink, and nurture a technology-positive culture where tech skills are a priority.

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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. Next, funders stunt risk with their beloved wait-and-see approach.

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To Build or Buy a Software Solution: Which is Right for You?

Association Analytics

While usage is a great data point to evaluate your product’s success, there’s so much more to consider when weighing the options to build an in-house solution or use an off-the-shelf product. Throughout the evaluation process, it’s important to keep your association’s unique goals and success metrics top-of-mind.

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5 Questions to Ask Your Fund Accounting Vendor

sgEngage

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?

sgEngage

Today’s students see high tuition costs, increased demand for skilled labor, and a decline in degree requirements for open positions. While studies show that workers with bachelor’s degrees have higher lifetime earnings and lower poverty rates than those without, technology has changed the workforce. Re-evaluate your messaging.

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Navigating Nonprofit Data Warehouses: A Comprehensive Guide

DNL OmniMedia

Are you hoping to gain a better understanding of your membership program and how it’s working, or to manage event-related data more efficiently? 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.

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

NTEN

You can also learn more by downloading a copy of the Mission Driven Volunteer White Paper. Check out the slideshow of their sand creations and learn more about Mercy Corps'' work with the Syrian refugees. Learn more about our flipped classroom model, what you can look forward to learning when you''re there, and register!