NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

A tech-savvy team is essential for nonprofit organizations that want to thrive in the digital age. Success in highly technical roles relies just as much on customer service and change management as on technical abilities. How do you go about developing the technology skills of your staff?

Skills 88

Skills Technology Develop Training 88

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

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. Change management is quite simply a proactive approach to managing change in an organization’s processes, goals, or technologies.

Websites 58

Websites Strategy Change Management Digital 58

DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

This also makes it easier for more team members to actively use your data, improving efficiency and productivity. 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.

Data 52

Data Guide Proposal Nonprofit 52

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

View-only access is a time-saver for both your auditors as well as non-financial team members who need access to information regularly. Listen for mention of treasury and expense management tools such as bank feeds, credit card feeds, and purchase cards that streamline the accounts payable and reconciliation processes.

Fund 81

Fund Question System Integration 81

Forum One

JULY 27, 2021

Find time to meet with your marketing and communications teams regularly to see how your approaches can help each other out. 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

Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 10, 2021

Gather your team and allow Cloud for Good to lead you through this turbulent time. Time is of the essence as you assess the state of your data and ensure your team can continue to operate seamlessly through the transition. Readying Your Transition. But don’t worry, you’re not in this alone. Now – Take Initiative.

Life 64

Life Test Nonprofit Data 64

NTEN

MAY 1, 2014

After over a decade of convening our signature annual Nonprofit Technology Conference, we are excited to unveil and invite you to our inaugural Leading Change Summit in San Francisco on September 3-6. 14lcs Change Management Data Leadership leading change leading change summit Strategy'

San Francisco 94

San Francisco NTEN Change NTC 94

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 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.

Results 95

Results Seattle Evaluation Michigan 95

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. Learning and knowledge are intimately connected but are actually different.

Knowledge 67

Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 67

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. A customized system is developed specifically and only for one customer.

Software 85

Software Grant System Industry 85

sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2023

They’re supported round-the-clock by service teams ready to answer questions and ensure that your people get the information they need when they need it. Evaluate your vendors carefully and mitigate any security risk you may perceive. Cloud-based systems are not only secure, but they’re frequently backed up.

Tools 71

Tools Application Nonprofit Software 71

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

With the help of the design team at Lemon.ly , we created another infographic to tell the story of smarter nonprofit technology investments. Well, if you thought we'd stop there, think again! More dollars and more staff isn't always the answer; it's how you invest those resources and capacity that really make the difference.

Benchmark 94

Benchmark ROI NTEN Evaluation 94

sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

Organizations continually operate in “not enough” mode and are expected to try to make the best of their limited resources and create (and evaluate) the most impact possible. One day, a few of the team members told me about issues they were seeing among some of their sister agencies.

Problem 74

Problem Skills Proposal Grant 74

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2010

This was really important – hearing colleagues talk about their posts being read by EPA officials or members of international negotiating teams made the point in a way no consultant could. Then the hands-on part started: • We broke into teams of 40 to 70 people, based on the type of work we do. And then the fun really started!

Social Media 94

Social Media Media Remix Social 94

NTEN

AUGUST 4, 2011

Here's a little more background from him on this topic: " I spent my days at [a for-profit company] working with managers on process improvement. My team would be brought in and asked 'How do we do this better?' Learn how to evaluate ROI and communicate it to nonprofit boards, funders, and non-technical nonprofit leadership staff.

Discussion 63

Discussion NTEN Change Technology 63

NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

In order to be successful in this step you will need full management support and a dedicated key project lead for your team. 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.

Measure 81

Measure Issue Impact Method 81

Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

Keep in mind there is often (significant) work effort in documenting requirements, defining a solution, and agreeing on an approach, typically involving multiple resources and iterative review of specifications for both for stakeholders and the development team (whether in-house or external). How will the team approach development?

Build 32

Build API Evaluation Exercise 32

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 kind of nonprofit teams need Salesforce? It aligns teams by giving them a single, shared view of their members, participants, volunteers and supporters.

Profit 52

Profit Organization Consultant Adopt 52

NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

There is often a powerful disconnect between the objectives of technologists and the direction of an organization's leadership team. Understanding how you can best support your organization via technology depends on the relationship you will and can forge with the leadership team. Reach out, build bridges and swallow your pride.

Tech 62

Tech Org Chart San Diego 62

Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 18, 2021

With a team of 70+ fundraising and communication professionals, the Foundation needed a system that could track every engagement the organization was having with their constituents in one single source of truth. Unifying Constituent Data with the Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) and Pardot.

Children 92

Children Help Foundation Alabama 92

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.

Evaluation 55

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. These include external channels like your website and social media presence, also internal communications, and data tools like email, Slack, Teams, and your CRM.

Digital 64

Digital Case Study Map Review 64

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This post features advice from IT and grants management experts on how to streamline your tech solutions, create clear processes, and drive more external and internal impact. Lisa Tacker and her team at Two Ten Footwear Foundation , a charitable foundation based near Boston, were scrambling. Everyone on the island suffered a loss.

Advice 72

Advice Tech Sharepoint Grant 72

NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Nonprofits face unique challenges that commercial enterprises often don't face: you have no IT staff, no IT budget, uneven levels of technical skills in staff, high turnover and volunteer staff, distributed teams with only the internet connecting them, no long term IT planning or vision, and project based funding models.

Roles 65

Roles Project Process Management 65

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 17, 2010

Monday, May 17, 2010 Build A Strong Team. Be An Effective Team Member. Its somewhat difficult to find a copy of Price Pritchetts 1992 handbook called, The Team Member Handbook For Teamwork, but if you do locate a copy, it provides you good, practical, useful information. Youll learn as a manager how to build a strong team.

Team 40

Team Effective Build Mentoring 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2010

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Play Team Sports To Build Leadership Skills Todays high school and college team sport athletes are learning leadership skills that will serve them well when they enter the workforce. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. Be An Effective Team Member.

Skills 40

Skills Leadership Team Build 40

Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Including the opinions of key team members and leaders will be essential for long-term dividends. The second phase is more focused and concentrates planning on migrating specific business processes, testing, launching, and change management.

Process 92

Process Interview Phase Map 92

NTEN

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

I had a pretty good handle on process modelling, but I glossed right over the critical change management aspect. Given the organization-wide scope of my proposed project, effective change management practices were key to the success of the project. And, in case you were wondering, the transition finally did happen.

Case Study 98

Case Study Studies Story Mali 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2010

The survey typically takes respondents seven to 10 minutes to fill out and the results you get will identify your strengths and weaknesses, and will allow you to compare your evaluators responses to your own self-assessment. The self-evaluation survey is free and its the first step in the program. Make conversation with your team.

Mentoring 45

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Skills 45

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. Much of what you read on my Blog may not be new to you, but hopefully, it’ll serve as a good reminder of things to consider when you lead your next employee, team or group.I’m Make conversation with your team.

Leadership 52

Leadership Communication Kansas City Mentoring 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

Dont evaluate or criticize ideas when they are first suggested. 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.

Ideas 49

Ideas Generation Tips Mentoring 49

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. Make conversation with your team. Maintain your visibility with your employees at all levels.

email 52

email Mentoring Kansas City Kansas 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2010

When everyone knows how each job/position on your team fits together, your team can accomplish so much more. Plus, the new-found knowledge drives a better appreciation for what everyone does, and proves to the team that success comes only when all the pieces fit together like a well-oiled machine.

Job 40

Job Learning Mentoring Kansas City 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:10 PM Labels: Books For Managers , Change Management , Customer Feedback , Customer Service , General Management Skills , Strategic Planning 1 comments: Maths private tutor said. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

Kansas City 52

Kansas City Kansas Help Mentoring 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions A manager who cant make a decision or who cant make a timely decision will frustrate his/her employees. Equally bad, a lack of decision will impede the progress of the managers team.

Management 45

Management Mentoring Kansas City Kansas 45

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 21, 2010

Saturday, August 21, 2010 Lots Of Lessons From Post-it Notes There are lots of lessons tied to those canary yellow squares, called Post-it Notes -- how ideas and innovations can come from anyone on your team at any time. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. Make conversation with your team.

Lesson 45

Lesson Mentoring Kansas City Kansas 45

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

If you say youll send a team member a report, do so. Too many managers dont follow through. But, following through is critical to keeping your team effective and efficient. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. Make conversation with your team. Perhaps they get busy.

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Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership 45