The NonProfit Times

APRIL 30, 2024

The growth at fundraising firm RKD Group in Dallas, Texas continues with the acquisition of Heller Consulting, a strategy, planning and implementation provider of nonprofit technology and leadership training. The plan is to help nonprofits design, orchestrate and activate data and technology.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Identify the person who will be the primary project manager as well as the member of leadership who will make the final decisions. For example, you will be reviewing your expense management processes as part of this project, but any fundraising management topics will be reserved for a later initiative. out of scope).

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

When your nonprofit is looking to change its financial system, it would be nice to have a crystal ball. How does your system manage restricted funds? A true fund accounting system simplifies restricted funds, making it easier to track and report on government grants, endowments, and specific donor requests.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 8, 2024

Last week RKD acquired Heller Consulting, a strategy, planning and implementation provider of nonprofit technology and leadership training. “I Managers at many nonprofits rely on their vendor partners to handle data. Pritcher said the acquisition of Heller Group changes that dynamic. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Gyrus

APRIL 10, 2018

How To Foster User Adoption In Your New Learning Management System? As you are planning to transition from your outdated Learning Management System (LMS) to your new LMS application it is important to keep in mind your users’ perception of the change. Know the System Benefits.

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

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 6, 2021

Just like any technology, realizing success on the Salesforce platform takes careful maintenance, dedication to change management, and intentional roadmap planning. It’s important to sufficiently staff and spread resources evenly, but it’s also a critical necessity for support staff to exhibit competency with the technology.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Selecting the right Content Management System (CMS) for your nonprofit website is crucial in building and managing a successful online presence. Business Considerations: Elements like budget, licensing type, training needs, and change management are also essential considerations in CMS selection.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

How often does a colleague attend a conference, see a demo of the latest “it” technology, and want to implement it as soon as they get back? Without a vetting and approval process in place, they can end up in the “Wild Wild West” of technology, with redundant or underutilized tools, wasted human capital, and unnecessary expenses.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

However, navigating the complexities of setting up a data warehouse can be challenging, even for the most technologically savvy organizations. A nonprofit data warehouse is a centralized digital repository that nonprofits use to store, manage, and analyze their data. We’ll cover: What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 10, 2021

While this information might not come as a surprise, there is a clear path forward for your technology strategy as it relates to managing your constituents. With a positive mindset and proactive approach, this development just might turn into a silver lining for the future of your organization’s technology.

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fusionSpan

MAY 19, 2024

The implication is that those at the forefront of digital transformation have compounding advantages – the more digital transformation they have already undertaken, the quicker they can continue to evolve and adopt new technologies, such as AI , as they arrive. The technologies must support your organizational goals, they can’t drive them.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

During the keynote, International Justice Mission (IJM) shared how they’re using technology to deliver on their 2030 Strategic Vision which maps out a plan for rescuing millions, protecting half a billion, and bringing justice for those in poverty. Technology is the accelerator that allows IJM to do that at scale.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2016

You told us that you wanted more how-tos and online training options from TechSoup. Learn the basics of implementing and conducting effective tech training in TechSoup's Tech Training for Nonprofit and Library Staff 101. Tech Training for Nonprofit and Library Staff 101 will. Why Online Training?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2019

And, because everyone loves change and learning new technology, you aren’t anticipating any challenges when communicating this decision or providing training to impacted teams across campus. Pre-training research . Pre go-live training . Go-live training . Pre-Training Research.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For nonprofits working with limited resources and staff, the prospect of adapting a new practice or technology can seem extra intimidating—even if it promises to make everyone’s job easier in the long run. That’s where change management comes in. Change management: What is it?

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

It is critical, especially during tough economic times, to ensure technology projects within your organization are completed on time and within budget. That missing piece is the people -- those individuals affected by the technology that is being implemented. Technology change is not new. Training & Education.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

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. Work with donors to redesign longstanding agreements to better fit a changing student population and ensure full fund utilization.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Nonprofit consulting services might solve a specific challenge, like customizing and cleaning up your database , or serve as more of a long-term investment, like designing a complete technology plan for your nonprofit. Technology strategy and solution implementation. Frost on Fundraising – Speaker Training. Why They Stand Out.

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NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

Established in 2008 as a collaborative response to the growing number of complex elder abuse cases in NYC, the NYC Elder Abuse Center helps professionals, organizations, and systems prevent elder abuse and improve their response to it. everyone will need training in order to realize efficiencies and goals.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

All Parent Centers have the same mission: to help families of children with disabilities succeed in life, find tools and resources, and develop advocacy strategies despite the many barriers including segregated classrooms, inaccessible communities, and old cultural belief systems about disability. What Holly said in a recent tweet!)

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

As you transition from your outdated Learning Management System (LMS) to your new GyrusAim v16.1.0.4 application it is important to keep in mind your users’ perception of the change. Once the product is carefully chosen by the selection committee, it is vital to inform on the positives of the new system.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 3, 2014

for the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference ? We’ll also be auctioning off a free On Demand Tactical Tech Planning training course from Idealware (a $475 value). Hear Our CEO Speak on Technology and Big Ideas for Change. Why is change management so daunting, in the nonprofit sector and in others?

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

JUNE 3, 2007

My good friend Adriano Pianesi , the former trainer at Members Only Software, has taken the bull by the horns and announced the creation of his own training consultancy, Participaction. Eventually, we found that traditional classroom training was rarely the solution. So the training needs to be a collaboration.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

The same holds true for lawyers, investment bankers, firemen, and doctors; their skills are not needed in day-to-day operations at the management level of a nonprofit. In today's environment, it's impossible to deny the importance of technology. A technology officer should be brought in at the senior leadership level.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 27, 2016

article published earlier in this series, we discussed information technology purchases, and how a central buying agency can represent— or fail to represent —affiliate interests. These vendors may provide software, technology platforms, operational services, implementation services or ongoing specialty services. In the “ Who buys?

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Forj

DECEMBER 29, 2017

This is our most popular Managing eLearning post every year, and by now we know you want to see the hype curve first. As always, we try to use this blog post to speak from our experience as a learning technology partner to organizations that provide continuing education and professional development.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2023

Managing change can be difficult, but in looking back over the past 30 years of technology, it’s easy to see the benefits of continued evolution. It was clear from the conversation that managing change requires more than new hardware and software. Managing the Financial Technology Mindshift.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 18, 2013

Examples may include complete technology changes or large system upgrades, strategic organizational planning with a third party consultant outfit or process restructuring (i.e. deciding to completely revamp your donor management process or General Ledger coding structure in the Business and Development Office).

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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.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

JULY 15, 2009

But at a recent project kickoff the bar for success was really low: "Our staff will actually use the system." And the the solution is not simply making sure you've picked the right tool and delivered the proper training. This is a step that is often ignored in this type of change management.

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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. Sustained Success Through Training + Communication. Digital Innovation Through Data + Relationships.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2023

Managing change can be difficult, but in looking back over the past 30 years of technology, it’s easy to see the benefits of continued evolution. It was clear from the conversation that managing change requires more than new hardware and software. A bottle of bleach at the ready for ink-inscribed mistakes.

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fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Salesforce is a cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) platform that helps for-profits and nonprofits to manage their customer experience. Yes, nonprofits can use Salesforce for program, grant, donor, case and membership management, as well as for marketing. What is Salesforce? Can nonprofits use Salesforce?

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Forum One

AUGUST 17, 2021

When digital platforms are absolutely essential to achieve this, outdated legacy systems, approaches, and skillsets create challenges to effectively deliver these key services and meet constituents’ expectations. This is when updating or modernizing government legacy systems with more scalable solutions becomes increasingly necessary.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 5, 2021

Simply put, governance is your organization’s approach to ensuring accountability to your organizational technology goals. Change Management: Managing the change within the project lifecycle or overall organization. Technical Governance: Guidelines for development on and management of the Salesforce platform.

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Forum One

JUNE 21, 2023

A good strategy prioritizes among goals and sets out an action plan for what you can achieve, taking into account real-life constraints like budget, time, organizational goals, organizational capacity, and technology. Plans for change management, ongoing training, and clear internal communication are all key.

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