Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2024

With donor, volunteer, member, and fundraising data all in one place, communication and coordination become seamless. This creates a collaborative environment where everyone’s working toward the same goals, maximizing the impact of your organization.

Platform 92

Platform Giving Kentucky Integration 92

Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

A successful nonprofit strategy is all about getting critical resource decisions right to achieve organizational goals. What impact goals will we hold ourselves accountable to over the next three-five years? Do we have the right organizational design in place to pursue our strategic priorities?

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San Francisco Nonprofit Metrics Boston 91

fusionSpan

MAY 19, 2024

As Salesforce found in their nonprofit trend report, digitally mature organizations are twice as likely to see improvement in efficiency, and four times more likely to achieve their mission goals. This holistic understanding of desired outcomes, experiences, and goals is at the heart of transformation.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Make information readily available to internal stakeholders so it’s easier for people to do their jobs. Tammy Knapp, CFO of National Math and Science Initiative , says, “I want people to understand the rationale, because then they can join us on this journey where we’re trying to improve what we’re doing.” Lead the change.

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Grant Process Management Tips 97

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Financial Management Luminary Session Panel Discussion: Using Your Voice in a Sea of Change *don’t miss* Your finance team touches all aspects of your organization—grant programs, fundraising goals, vendor management. Let the Machines Work so the People Can Think!:

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Blackbaud Chart Denver Nonprofit 83

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

All too frequently, the grantmaker alone is determining, leading, and benefiting from MEL processes with no input or collaboration from the people, organizations or community impacted. MEL, as it turns out, is not neutral, but yet another place where power differentials show up. Who manages the monitoring and evaluation?

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 88

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. More people working in or with grantmaking organizations now have some term related to knowledge work in their titles or job descriptions.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 71

Forum One

AUGUST 10, 2021

Some common focus areas for investments in government digital transformation might include using and optimizing data and analytics collection, updating IT infrastructures, migrating data and files to a cloud storage, and facilitating change management. Define your goals. Assemble the roadmap. Organize for success.

Government 88

Government Digital System Fund 88

Forum One

JULY 27, 2021

Though it has changed in shape during the pandemic, here are seven tips on how to use your digital ecosystem to enhance your fundraising. As people are spending more and more time online, digital fundraising is vital for mission-driven organizations to achieve and surpass goals. . More on this: Mapping Your Digital Ecosystem.

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Digital Tips Fundraising Evaluation 47

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

First to share their story was Mary’s Meals, an international organization providing a daily meal to over two million children at their places of education in 20 countries across the world. Industry Leaders Share Insights and Learnings in Breakout Sessions and Panels.

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Nonprofit New York City San Francisco Oracle 73

sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

As they wait, organizations, ideas, and potential progress suffer, and the riskier and newer a proposal feels, the more it is placed in the wait-and-see category. Many funders want to wait to see how new models, programs, and leaders will perform, and they often require other funders to buy in before they will. Let’s make a gift!”

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Problem Skills Proposal Grant 78

sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

The social justice organization supported Black and Indigenous people through grantmaking with an annual budget between $2 million and $3 million. For many nonprofits, outdated and manual processes place a further burden on staff’s time. Then 2020 happened and community needs spiked. Inadequate Processes.

Philanthropy 87

Philanthropy Community Time Blackbaud 87

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A recent McKinsey report shared that only 30% of technology initiatives produce value to the business, which means investing in change management as an organization is key. Clients have agency in their own case plans they build with their case managers. Over fifty partners in our network have committed to driving DEI efforts.

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Experiment Impact Australia Nonprofit 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Two weeks ago, I had an opportunity to have a discussion at the Community Roundtable on the topic " How do you create a culture that is not afraid to fail ? " There were many takeaways, including providing a safe place for social media pilots. Did it accomplish goals or outcomes? How did people work together? In what ways?

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Reflection Social Media Learning Media 89

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 9, 2013

The worker only sees his/her part with the emphasis placed on speed of production. Assembly line concepts are so ingrained in our society that they find their way into management theory as well. Management philosophy for today. Work requirements often changed before the team could even complete the work.

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Structure Leadership Team Phase 97

sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

The social justice organization supported Black and Indigenous people through grantmaking with an annual budget between $2 million and $3 million. Inadequate Processes For many nonprofits, outdated and manual processes place a further burden on staff’s time. Then 2020 happened and community needs spiked.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Community Time Blackbaud 52

NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

There is little doubt that technology aligned and used properly can bring efficiency in extending and meeting goals in support of the mission. How does the techie learn to listen to the needs, build relationships, and develop solutions that meet the organization's goals? But identifying the goals is only the beginning.

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Tech Org Chart San Diego 62

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2009

As Charlene Li pointed out, " Change management processes take years - you don't change over night. At the same time, I'm grateful that they're open to using social media in the first place, so I don't want to complain too much. People in our organization are getting downright nasty about who "owns" social media?

Social Media 61

Social Media Media Social Model 61

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Because of this, you must understand your goal for the partnership before researching consultants to ensure you find the right one for your team. What are your long-term goals for your consulting project? Getting Attention is a nonprofit consulting firm that specializes in Google Grant acquisition and management.

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Consultant Nonprofit Strategy Philanthropy 52

NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Building community within the brain tumour community in Canada - providing places for them to connect with one another and to learn about brain tumours. Development of online communities - Mind Your Mind does great stuff with sharing stories and connecting people.

Brain 52

Brain Canada NTEN Technology 52

Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

My house that I loved so much that I’m sure that I overpaid and was a fundraiser at Big Brothers Big Sisters at that time and really had to learn to navigate some really choppy waters around what it meant to help folks understand investing in their community in trying times, investing in young people, investing in our staff.

Management 92

Management Work Video Slides 92

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. That will increase their motivation.

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Goal Mentoring Kansas City Kansas 44

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

PRINCIPLE 1: People First, Tech Second. Two Clear Business Goals. For each focus area: Identify Contact Points - Make a list of all places/times/situations/etc when and where your team interacts with stakeholders. While these are absolutely common sense, they are not common practice. Technology Process Improvement in a Nutshell.

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Process Technology Raise Fund 92

NTEN

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

We are committed to changing beliefs like, "You are broken and need to be fixed," to "All people have the right to live in a community free of culturally constructed barriers." The TLI wiki is enabling us to meet all of our goals. What Holly said in a recent tweet!) Fast forward to Jan.

Case Study 69

Case Study Culture National Network 69

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Thursday, September 9, 2010 Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? One way will be to ensure our crisis management plans are in place. Toyotas and BPs woes this year have certainly put crisis management plans on the radar screen. And, how often? Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy?

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Place Management Program Mentoring 47

Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 5, 2021

Now that you know how to place the right people in the right positions based on their skills to succeed, it is also important to ensure that you have implemented a governance model. Simply put, governance is your organization’s approach to ensuring accountability to your organizational technology goals.

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Org Government Support University 115

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Thursday, January 20, 2011 "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks StLouis magazine is featuring in its January issue 60 companies that they deemed "great places to work". "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac.

Place 47

Place Work Mentoring Kansas City 47

Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 30, 2009

"The people I see who are successful in bringing their vision to fruition are people who have a clear vision. I want to make the world a better place, but I'm not exactly sure what I want to do," how would you help them figure that out? A place where we can start is looking at their values. Pick a place to start from.

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Brain Life Artist Advice 41

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Sunday, September 26, 2010 How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company Overland Park, Kansas-based author Leigh Branham, along with Mark Hirschfeld, recently completed a survey of 10,000 employees in 43 states to better understand what separates a "best places to work" company from other companies.

Place 44

Place Companies Work Kansas 44

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 business goals can Salesforce help nonprofits achieve? Organizations that use Salesforce can tailor their CRM experience in innumerable ways to help them meet their wider goals.

Profit 52

Profit Organization Consultant Adopt 52

sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

Finance leaders often get a bad rap as the naysayer to big visionary goals or the constant nag to submit your receipts. If an organization has neglected its finances and is on the brink of losing its 501(c)(3) status, a CFO can help mitigate non-compliance issues and proactively put systems in place to ensure future compliance.

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Challenge Organization Interview Roles 73

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.

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Case Study Studies Story Mali 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2012

This begins with a focus the issues of change management and how difficult it is to change the behavior of many people in a company or organization. The next step is setting up SMARTer goals, a dashboard, and benchmarks.

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Marketing Integration Campaign Develop 100

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

My last post covered a few common denominators I see in successful IT projects at nonprofit organizations: executive vision and involvement, defining requirements, and proactive risk identification and management, all of which provide a solid foundation for executing a project. Change Management and User Adoption. Scope Creep.

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Project Adopt Change Management Team 35

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2010

He recently shared his findings from his latest book, " Re-Engage: How Americas Best Places To Work Inspire Extra Effort In Extraordinary Times." "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. big and small improvements, new ideas and suggestions for innovation.)

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Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership 47

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

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Leadership Communication Kansas City Mentoring 50

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Monday, November 8, 2010 Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss Robert Sutton, author of Good Boss, Bad Boss , provides these leadership tips: Create an environment that encourages people to challenge each others ideas, but set a few ground rules. Really listen to the people under your supervision--dont just fake it.

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Leadership Tips Kansas City Mentoring 40