sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

The Analytics team at Blackbaud has been playing around with ChatGPT over the past few months and we thought it might be helpful to share our observations. The initial wave of generative-AI examples in the art, music, and written composition spaces has generated a lot of interest within the technology sector.

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sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2024

If you are a grantmaker, you know how important it is to have a reliable and efficient software system that can help you manage your grants, track your impact, and collaborate with your stakeholders. It was now looking to expand their services even further to help solve the pain points of grantmakers.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

But that also presented a challenge. The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. Antiquated processes can increase human error and detract from the staff’s primary focus of tangibly helping communities. Shifting Needs.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

But that also presented a challenge. The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. Antiquated processes can increase human error and detract from the staff’s primary focus of tangibly helping communities.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

We Are Media is a terrific resource for anyone looking for tips, examples, case studies and information on using social media in a nonprofit organization. NTEN’s gathered some of the top nonprofit social media experts to help your organization devise a solid strategy as well as learn the secrets of using a variety of social media tools.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Here are a few examples: The " FaceTime " feature of the new iPhone 4.0 Applications that allow the sharing of whiteboards and presentations are already available. Look for mobile providers to combine these ideas to enable a virtual meeting environment with video, audio, whiteboard, and presentations from multiple attendees.

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NTEN

AUGUST 11, 2010

I posed a question to our NTEN Members' LinkedIn Group about this challenge, specifically asking our members there to suggest ways NTEN could help more "accidental" techies re-brand themselves. While doing so, I curated articles and other resources that I found helpful, in many cases printing them out (gasp!)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2010

Here’s the overview: EDF Staff Retreat - Intro to Social Media View more presentations from Eric Schwartzman. Everyone attended a 90-minute presentation by Eric Schwartzman on what social media is and why we should pay attention. For example, everyone who works on ocean issues was on the same team. Plans to re-run the game.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

In this webinar, Doug Barker (Principal and Co-Founder of Barker & Scott Consulting) and Amy Ganderson (Digital Marketing Director at The Nature Conservancy) will share their ideas, examples and key strategies for making your supporters feel appreciated – and more tied to – your mission and organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

View more presentations from Beth Kanter. The workshop was presented by the Colorado Association of Funders and the Colorado Nonprofit Association and sponsored by Gill Foundation , Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado , The Colorado Health Foundation , and The Colorado Trust. Colorado Project.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 11, 2016

Authors Steve Zimmerman and Jeanne Bell have introduced a proven method for change management called matrix mapping. For example, if one program shows high impact but low income, the organization can turn to other sources of income that can cover the expenses. Zimmerman’s Favorite Example of the Matrix Map in Action.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The most effective nonprofit consulting projects will address immediate problems and provide long-term strategic value that helps you grow. For example, you could need assistance with: Fundraising strategy, including a wide range of specialized campaign types. What do you need a consultant’s help to accomplish?

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NTEN

JUNE 27, 2012

The museum curator does research, is an expert in the particular artistic style, selects the best examples, puts them together in an exhibit, provides important context with annotation on the labels, and so on. They can answer questions about the wine to help diners navigate a wine list to make the best choice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2009

At barely a quarter of a century this remarkable dare I say trend setting young woman has become a role model, an example of how to connect and interact with legions of people in all walks of life. Tags: change management guest blogging relationships. But who is she really?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Most examples we have of successful IT practices would likely fail in a nonprofit context, though. Trying to follow the example set by a commercial company, just in a nonprofit way, probably won't work, but there are lessons to be learned. Defining the different roles helps avoid this.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

JUNE 3, 2007

Information Systems rollout trainings need to include a change management component. But to say "this will make our work easier" or "these tools will help our teams collaborate" just skims the surface. Presentation and drill on the workings of the system are boring and ineffective. Otherwise, why bother?

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

I’m often asked to help nonprofits define a technology roadmap – that is, figuring out how to migrate their business from a legacy system(s) to a new solution(s) and beyond. End-users ask, “can we make changes to the ‘out of the box’ software to meet specific needs? Development approach. Quantify the Cost.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Monday, September 6, 2010 Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations Joey Ashers new 100-page book, 15 Minutes Including Q&A provides a "plan to save the world from lousy presentations," proclaims Asher. Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations. How To Uncover The Real Reasons Your Employees Lea.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Check Out These Free Tips For Making An Effective Presentation Speechworks has published a free eBook entitled How to Create a Seven Minute Rifle Shot Presentation. To get the eBook, go to the Speechworks home page. The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

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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. The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

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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. Consider these findings from the research: How much you reveal about yourself to a co-worker helps you click.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Beyond financial and equipment matters, one of the most important concerns that can dictate the technological success or failure of a merger is change management. For example, if one organization heavily utilizes Outlook Calendars, they could be fearful of having to change their method of calendaring to something different.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

Sunday, August 8, 2010 Use A Board Of Advisors David Burkus often provides valuable comments to my various Blog postings, and hes a person who effectively uses a board of advisors, instead of mentors, to help him achieve success. I benefit from the variety of experience these people have."

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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? What can I do in the next review period to help you achieve/improve?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

► 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. However, as a manager, you should strive to be a leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Thursday, September 23, 2010 How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader LinkedIn members continue to offer their insights on my recent discussion question about whether playing high school and/or college sports can help to make you a better business leader. Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2010

Sunday, October 31, 2010 How To Write Your Companys Core Values Walk into any Whole Foods grocery store and youll see that companys core values proudly presented on a large sign. The values remain constant and dont change from time to time, situation to situation or person to person.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Helping those companies to earn that honor are the perks they give their employees, some of which you might want to consider for 2011. However, as a manager, you should strive to be a leader. Hopefully, the tips and ideas youll read in the Blog will help you to become a true leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

Sunday, August 1, 2010 Always Follow Through Set a good example for your employees and follow through on everything you say you are going to do. ► 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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2011

Monday, January 17, 2011 New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reach That Goal Social psychologist, Heidi Grant Halvorson, wrote Succeed to help you understand how goals work, what tends to go wrong, and what you can do to reach your goals or to help others reach theirs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

An example of positive feedback is : “Bob, your communications skills have dramatically improved over the past couple of months. However, as a manager, you should strive to be a leader. Hopefully, the tips and ideas youll read in the Blog will help you to become a true leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2010

Ask your staff to help set the agenda so theyll know the meeting will be relevant. so annoying and takes away from being present at the meeting) I'd love to find out where to buy the "Best Life: Tips for 2009" booklet. Include only decision makers and key implementers. Use an agenda. Give each topic a time limit.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Download the app, type in your zip code, and you will be presented a host of nonprofit organizations with volunteer opportunities in your area. 29% of volunteers who suffer from a chronic condition say that volunteering has helped them manage their chronic illness. What's The First Leadership Book You Would Give To.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

As author David Grossman says, "good internal communication gets the message out, but great internal communication helps employees connect the dots between overarching business strategy and their role. Quite simply, it helps people and organizations be even better." Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2010

Monday, August 30, 2010 Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty A 2010 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management shows that job security is what matters most to employees. And, having that job security helps to keep employees loyal. However, as a manager, you should strive to be a leader.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Do more than care: help. All great advice for leaders and managers as we start 2011. . ▼ 2010 (108) ▼ December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Ive passed the one-year mark of blog publishing and will continue to do my best to bring you useful, helpful and practical tips for how to be an effective leader. However, as a manager, you should strive to be a leader. Hopefully, the tips and ideas youll read in the Blog will help you to become a true leader.

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