sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sadly, many current change efforts that try to incorporate knowledge work for social good end up with disjointed or burdensome lists of isolated activities that really aren’t very engaging or valuable. As we reaffirm shared meaning making, we realize that knowledge work and social change are quite intertwined and interdependent.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 68

Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

Here are some questions to answer when looking at forming a personalization plan: Why are you personalizing? For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior. One effective way is to take an agile approach to change management.

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Websites Change Management Digital Government 61

NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Here at NTEN, we're keenly interested in this question. By now, we all agree it's silly to evaluate an entire organization based on one ratio. We need a culture change. As a sector, we're woefully behind when it comes to evaluation skills. That was the easy part of the conversation. So what are our next steps?

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Roles Question Ratio API 62

NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Here at NTEN, we're keenly interested in this question. By now, we all agree it's silly to evaluate an entire organization based on one ratio. We need a culture change. As a sector, we're woefully behind when it comes to evaluation skills. That was the easy part of the conversation. So what are our next steps?

Roles 57

Roles Question Ratio API 57

Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Business Considerations: Elements like budget, licensing type, training needs, and change management are also essential considerations in CMS selection. Product Maturity: Evaluate the CMS’s reputation, support availability, and roadmap projection. Established platforms with clear future visions are often preferable.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Here are some questions to answer when looking at forming a personalization plan: Why are you personalizing? For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior. Establish new digital governance and implement change management.

Websites 58

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 2, 2021

Start by asking yourself how you and your organization reacted to change last year, and how those reactions can be different in the future. Then, follow these tips to get your change management creative juices flowing! For each change listed, add a sentence or two to support your reasoning for the change.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

As we evolve into a society that increasingly relies on software to manage everything from personal communications to banking needs, the debate over the pros and cons of configurable vs. customized solutions is a part of every software evaluation. The costs add up and you end up with a bloated technology stack.

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Software Grant System Industry 87

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Evaluate the tasks the new user will perform regularly before handing over keys to the system. Provide “Goldilocks” Security Access Of course, when someone leaves your organization, you have a process to make sure they no longer have access to your system.

Data 76

Data Blackbaud Policy Database 76

sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2023

If you are still hosting the data and applications that you’re using to run your core operations and development efforts—from your accounting software to your donor relationship management and fundraising systems—on premises, you are not setting your future organization up for success. Move your applications and data to the cloud.

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Tools Application Nonprofit Software 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

Evaluation and Learning sessions help grantmakers and their partners better use evaluation to foster learning and make real-time improvements in their work. Cindy Rizzo, Senior Director, Grantmaking and Evaluation, Arcus Foundation. David Colby, Vice President, Research and Evaluation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Change management issues: Anytime a new technology tool is introduced to your organization, you’ll face some growing pains and adoption challenges. Identify the key questions you want to answer and the insights you need to gain from your data. It’s essential to understand your needs so they can guide the entire process.

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Data Guide Proposal Nonprofit 52

sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Philanthropy and knowledge work have a long history, from demonstration projects to evaluation to the encouragement of learning communities and grantee learning networks. Knowledge processes always start with some explicit or underlying questions. Questions are instrumental to successful grantmaking that focuses on change.

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Question Change Grant History 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of hearing Michael Quinn Patton , an evaluation guru, speak at the Packard Foundation. He described the challenges of adapting evaluation methods to non-Western systems in developing countries because evaluation has traditionally been deeply rooted in the Western ways of thinking.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

This leaves students questioning if they can make more money more quickly—and avoid student debt—by entering the workplace with a certificate instead of a college degree. 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.

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Education Student Award University 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2009

At last weekend's Transparency Camp West , Ellen Miller from the Sunlight Foundation asked me a great question. "What are the characteristics of nonprofits that have successfully adopted social media?" . Evaluates current processes and systems on a regular basis and updates them as needed on an incremental basis.

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Social Media Adopt Media Social 88

Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2016

A short self-evaluation and screening tool for you to determine where you should start in the curriculum. Background resources on technology change management and how tech training can support adoption of technology at your organization. What the Course Includes. Our course includes. Register today. We Want to Hear from You!

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Library Training Train Online 36

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Don’t let fear of change hold your organization back from making much needed technology upgrades. Be pro-active and constantly evaluate your processes, so you can stop playing “hurry up and implement!” You will be able to ask more direct questions and gain insight into their daily processes.

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Change Organization Disaster Consultant 55

NTEN

JUNE 5, 2012

NTEN's annual research on nonprofit technology spending and practices sheds light on these questions, and many more. > However, only 7% are evaluating ROI rigorously or regularly. > Will that improve how our organization works on our mission? How many technology staff should I have if my total staff is only 5?

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Report Survey Technology ROI 71

NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

Perhaps one of the most challenging questions a nonprofit can ask is, "What should our org's commitment to the use and leverage of technology actually be?" So, you've done your homework, read the strategic plan and your questions and relationship building have begun to bear fruit. Making this meeting happen will take work.

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Tech Org Chart San Diego 62

Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

There is no easy answer to the question of build, buy, or customize. Customization simply in order to preserve business processes without a greater outcome is a recipe for disaster (as is implementing software without changes to business practices). Evaluate your team: Do you have the right skills sets and capacity in house?

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Build API Evaluation Exercise 32

NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

This person will take the helm on laying out tasks in a sequence, informing other staff of their roles and assignments, and providing assistance to people as they complete their parts of the evaluation. Consider using an outside facilitator to help develop questions and protocol and to help identify themes from your data.

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Measure Issue Impact Method 81

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls As the year comes to a close its likely time for many business leaders to tackle the annual performance appraisal process. So, here is a good reminder from author Sharon Armstrong about how to avoid eight performance evaluation pitfalls. Don't Praise.

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Evaluation Mentoring Kansas City Kansas 55

Forum One

JUNE 21, 2023

Periodic check-ins, ideally quarterly but at least twice a year, mean evaluating the success of the strategy and iterating. Interviews were critical to uncover key questions like: Why does this tool exist in your current ecosystem? Plans for change management, ongoing training, and clear internal communication are all key.

Digital 64

Digital Case Study Map Review 64

fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Before you start trying to implement Salesforce on your own, browse some of our commonly answered questions when it comes to launching Salesforce. Since Salesforce contains so many options and possibilities, the question is rarely, “ Can we do this?” We start by evaluating the staff capacity and capabilities.

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Profit Organization Consultant Adopt 52

Forj

DECEMBER 29, 2017

One case study a week paired with a multiple-choice question makes a ton of sense, perhaps even as a replacement for high stakes certification. If you are just building your first set of online courses and implementing your first (traditional) LMS, it’s probably not the time to develop a 12-tiered system of subscription packages.

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Hype eLearning Model Badge 60

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 9, 2010

Sunday, May 9, 2010 Ask These Five Questions If you are leading a business or a nonprofit organization, take the hour or two to read Peter F. Druckers book, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Question Mentoring Kansas City Kansas 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010 Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders The next time you are interviewing a candidate and you want to access their leadership skills, consider asking the candidate these questions: What personal qualities define you as a leader? Describe a situation when these qualities helped you lead others.

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Interview Question Mentoring Kansas City 49

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010 5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers I really like author Paul R. Timms advice to stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. These open-ended questions will let your customers really express their ideas, opinions and needs.

Question 45

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions? Open Leadership author Charlene Li reminds leaders to periodically ask themselves these "open leadership skills assessment" questions: Do I seek out and listen to different points of view? Thanks for these great questions, Charlene! Don't Praise.

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Leadership Question Mentoring Kansas City 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 5 Questions To Ask At Your Next Employee Performance Review Here are five important questions you, as a manager and leader, should ask during employee performance reviews: What have I done to help - or hinder - your job performance? 5 Questions To Ask At Your Next Employee Performan.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The second phase is more focused and concentrates planning on migrating specific business processes, testing, launching, and change management. It is critical to outline dates clearly and to accommodate a period in which vendors can ask questions of the RFP issuer and have time to respond appropriately.

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Process Interview Phase Map 92

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2010

The online survey tool uses a 45 question assessment to measure your leadership skills across 15 dimensions of leadership. The self-evaluation survey is free and its the first step in the program. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. Don't Praise.

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Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Skills 45

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Brown recently wrote in Smart Companies Thinking Bigger magazine, that you should “ask a group of current, former and potential customers the following questions:" If you’re a current or former customer, why did you start using us? 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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Kansas City Kansas Help Mentoring 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. ► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise. How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engageme.

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Leadership Communication Kansas City Mentoring 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

The program evaluates words and phrases for the intensity of eight primary emotions, allowing you to adjust the overall tone before you send your message. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2010

Druckers book called " The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization " will be well worth it. This book may fundamentally change the way you work and lead your organization. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. Don't Praise.

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