NTEN

JUNE 12, 2013

Effective leadership can come from anywhere in an organization. An important thing to remember is that leadership, especially when it comes to digital technologies, can come from anywhere in an organization. So depending on the results of the most recent reorganization, we may find ourselves working in many different departments.

Structure 80

Structure Organization Online Leadership 80

NTEN

JUNE 13, 2013

In the end, however, we all found that the failures were not of technology, but of leadership – and so were the lessons. In the end, however, we all found that the failures were not of technology, but of leadership – and so were the lessons.

Lesson 89

Lesson NTC Leadership Change Management 89

NTEN

JUNE 6, 2013

Julia, a staff member at a nonprofit, offers her story about project management and personal growth. Having never managed a project, I was thrilled when the Executive Director asked if I wanted to be the project manager for the website initiative. Project management seemed easy and straightforward.

Project 87

Project Activities Active Activism 87

NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

Instead what would it look like if everyone on staff, especially leadership, actively participated in furthering the organization’s mission online? 13ntc Change Management community building digital team strategies Leadership nptech Organizational Culture Social Media Staffing Strategy Communications' for " Ctrl.

Digital 78

Digital Build Community Minneapolis 78

NTEN

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Julia, a staff member at a nonprofit, offers her story about project management and personal growth. Having never managed a project, I was thrilled when the Executive Director asked if I wanted to be the project manager for the website initiative. Project management seemed easy and straightforward.

Project 70

Project Activities Active Activism 70

NTEN

MAY 20, 2013

Because we know that the term "IT Staff" means something very specific to people, and the concept of who is "IT Staff" has not changed as rapidly over the last few years as the role of technology in an organization has. FTE tech staff for your team is keeping up.

Ratio 85

Ratio Report Technology Roles 85

NTEN

MARCH 16, 2015

But are all members of your team ready to roll out with you? Change Management Leadership nonprofit technology planning tech management' StreamLink Software. You're about to roll out your technology plan. New technology often brings with it a sense of optimism.

Communication 36

Communication Technology Change Management Tech 36

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. Smart Technology Investment for Nonprofits from NTEN. Well, if you thought we'd stop there, think again!

Benchmark 94

Benchmark ROI NTEN Evaluation 94

NTEN

JUNE 12, 2014

If you register for NTEN’s first-ever Leading Change Summit this September (#14LCS), you’ll be asked to choose one of three tracks— Digital Strategy , The Future of Technology , or Impact Leadership —and you’ll spend quite a bit of time with your track-mates at the Summit. You can follow Tanya on Twitter at @nerdette.

Facilitation 58

Facilitation Texas Track Leadership 58

NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2009

I'll try to synthesize all the great discussion on the topics and themes we'll be looking to include in each of our 5 conference tracks: Leadership, Fundraising, Communications, IT Staff and Consultants and Program. Leadership. Back office technologies and management. Change Management. Fundraising.

Community 52

Community Sharepoint Org Metrics 52

NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

[Editor's note: The following is from the December 2012 issue of NTEN:Change , NTEN's quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders. Also, using a team approach, we all learn and grow together, increasing our organizational capacity to use social media. Some of the team is dispursed, working virtually.

Social Media 96

Social Media Collaboration Org Media 96

NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

There is often a powerful disconnect between the objectives of technologists and the direction of an organization's leadership team. It can be a challenge to get an audience with the top leadership. Assist them in understanding technology and make them an extended part of your team. Reach out to and embrace these staff.

Tech 62

Tech Org Chart San Diego 62

NTEN

APRIL 13, 2011

Have a group of potential rocks stars ready to join your team. Think ahead for changes or growth in your organization. I am much more interested in how they work with a team, the last book they read, and when was the last time they've failed at something. Don't wait until you have an opening to start looking.

People 74

People Interview NTEN Job 74

NTEN

APRIL 5, 2011

Here's the challenge: most nonprofits are not racially and ethnically diverse, especially at the highest levels of leadership. The study, like others , found that "nonprofit sector leadership lags population diversity." In particular, you want more diversity on your teams that advocate, make, marke,t and sell stuff. Do nothing.

Demographics 87

Demographics United States California Baltimore 87

NTEN

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Echo Ditto’s manifesto outlined the cultural shift we’d been looking for and Civic Actions’ presentation on creating successful virtual teams gave us some needed strategies for working with team members across 4 states.

Case Study 69

Case Study Culture National Network 69

NTEN

APRIL 4, 2011

The communications team at your nonprofit is probably looking at this and saying: "Yes, we get this, and we can do this.". It should apply to our organizational management (so, you too, Leadership staff), volunteer management and constituent interactions (and you, as well, Program Staff).

Action 59

Action Work Advocacy NTC 59

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. The standard nonprofit data points come from fundraising, communications, programs, and finance so consider these sources when gathering your team.

Measure 81

Measure Issue Impact Method 81

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

NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

This article is meant for those who want to stop being accidental and move into a technology leadership role. But since I’ve been a consultant for over a decade and may have lost touch with the real world, I asked several friends who have moved up the ladder of technical leadership what advice they would offer. part of what they do.

Technology 93

Technology Oakland Chicago Skills 93

NTEN

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

[Editor's note: The following is from the December 2012 issue of NTEN:Change , NTEN's quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders. Our philosophy at Upwell is that we’re part of a big ocean team that includes marine conservation organizations, marine scientists, and ocean activists. Our competition is Justin Bieber, not each other.

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Org Share Data Conservancy 59