Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

June Holley left a comment that was very thought provoking and wanted to elevate it into a blog post: I've found that it's not just that we avoid talking about mistakes, we avoid reflection that explores all the breakthroughs we've made and never see because we're too quickly onto the next action. Tags: change management.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Our mission here at NTEN is to help you use technology to change the world. But we spend most of our time talking about the basics: how to lay a good foundation for technology use and management. All you need to do is share your comment below.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

Leave a comment below with your experience or predictions. Manage your entire grantmaking workflow, from online grant applications through payments Find out how Blackbaud’s Financial Edge NXT® fits your organization. What do you think?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2016

Introduce you to how to manage technology change in your organization. Background resources on technology change management and how tech training can support adoption of technology at your organization. So if there's a topic you'd love to see TechSoup cover, let us know in the comments. spanhidden.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

We got into a discussion in the comments and she agreed to share some of her experience addressing this issue within her nonprofit organization. How are you changing the culture of your organization to embrace social media? Tags: change management. Our nonprofit is not unique.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

It was one of the most commented status alerts and responded to questions on Twitter that I've had a while. Scott Bechtler-Levin said on Twitter in less than 140 characters: " Change happens when the desire for gain is greater than the fear of loss." (2) Tags: change management. The sheer nail-biting horror of it all.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 12, 2009

For more traditional institutions that have worked in a particular way, embracing this tool might require addressing some cultural/change management issues first. My Plancast for SXSW Session: Crowdsourcing Social Change. I've been noticing that in the comments a little bit of self-organizing on going.

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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. But as far as, say, having a team drafting the social media strategy, I've suggested it and been told that no, we'll draft it then others can comment. Tags: change management. Is it working? Why or why not?

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NTEN

JULY 19, 2011

But if you ask for a campaign that achieves goals based on a sound theory of change, then you can get that too. What is the theory of change? But if you ask for a campaign that achieves tangible goals based on a sound theory of change, then you can get that too. If you ask for your open and click rates you'll get them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2009

Paying Yourself First Jeremiah Owyang wrote a great post two years ago called " Pay Yourself First." In a nutshell: Every morning, for about 2 hours, I pay myself first by researching, reading, and writing blog posts.before I dive into email hell] In the comment thread, there was a suggestion about putting a sticky note on your monitor.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2009

Within a few short months of Danielle convincing, cajoling and finally helping her set up a page, she not only was finding ways to grow a network of followers but was using the service to track and keep a record of news posts, stories, comments and events. Tags: change management guest blogging relationships.

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NTEN

JUNE 8, 2011

Think of these as the digital equivalent of the comment drop box, or an “open door” policy. Firmly but politely, invite input on areas only where your organization is able to take suggestions, and be candid about principles and features that are unlikely to change. Leave your feedback in the comments!).

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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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NTEN

APRIL 10, 2012

Finally, innovation will fail without support—make sure your organization is on board with the change, and that sufficient resources are available to see it through to completion. Please share in the comments below. How do these steps look in action? Have you done some creative problem-solving to with technology?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

This intensive, in-person, nonprofit leadership workshop will highlight change management issues and methodologies to align your strategic plan with enterprise-wise technology initiatives and business processes development. Let us know in the comments. For further information visit: [link] Anything we missed?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

This intensive, in-person, nonprofit leadership workshop will highlight change management issues and methodologies to align your strategic plan with enterprise-wise technology initiatives and business processes development. Let us know in the comments. For further information visit: [link] Anything we missed?

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NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2012

Let us know in the comments below! We welcome your feedback and stories on this topic -- do these case studies reflect your experiences? Are there other challenges with this topic that you'd like NTEN to address in future studies? Flickr photo credit: Podrunzy.

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NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

In the meantime, we'd love to hear about where you think your org falls in this Tech Adoption spectrum -- let us know in the comments below! "We think of ourselves as cutting edge, using QR codes for both exhibits and fundraising, for example. for free. >

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Does your social media team track and report changes and updates to the data? Changes instituted by your programs people, who are heading up your online community, will in turn affect donations, which will affect fundraising. It allows your data changes to be shared with all departments, even those not directly involved.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

End-users ask, “can we make changes to the ‘out of the box’ software to meet specific needs?” Complex configurations or business process changes that still use the standard software. Changes to the underlying product that can only be made by the vendor. Please post to comments. Think Green.

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NTEN

APRIL 24, 2012

The intersection of unsafe water and extreme poverty isn’t good for kids—in fact, it changes the very trajectory of their lives. Has your organization had an "a ha" moment about a technology project that changed the way you work? Please share in the comments below. We just have to tell the truth, efficiently.

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NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2009

If you missed it (or were there but have something else to add), please add your 2 cents in the comments. . Back office technologies and management. Change Management. Don't forget to add your thoughts for the 2010 NTC Agenda in the comments. Leadership. Cross-departmental strategy and planning.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

JULY 15, 2009

This is a step that is often ignored in this type of change management. In Step four might the wikimaster to encourages people to comment on exisiting articles - reminding them of this capability, and having existing champions comment to prime the discussion on this forum. First we need to put someone in charge!

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NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

Cara Kenien, Social Media Manager, comments: “Everyone was always prepared to dive in and learn together, from the Deputy Director on down. A culture of collaboration From the beginning, the Center’s approach to social media was collaborative, including shared responsibilities, delegation as needed, and erring on the side of inclusion.

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NTEN

APRIL 13, 2011

Think ahead for changes or growth in your organization. I hope you'll share them in a comment or a tweet with others. Talented people might not be looking for a job, but they are always looking for a good opportunity. Don't wait until you have an opening to start looking. Have a group of potential rocks stars ready to join your team.

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NTEN

JANUARY 24, 2012

Leave them in the comments below for Holly to bring up during the call, and join us for the Community Call! Weiner Consulting Allen Gunn, Executive Director, Aspiration Rose de Fremery, Director of IT, American Jewish World Service Do you and your organization have questions about how this might affect you?

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NTEN

AUGUST 15, 2012

Let us know in the comments! Just Say No: Maybe you are going to say no to social media for a day and go to meet with people, take a class, read a book, or take a walk. When I'm feeling most overwhelmed, I take a break. Even if it is just to get up and walk around my desk. Have any techniques to add to this list?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

The morning had two segments, beginning with content and small group exercises on several themes from the Networked Nonprofit including culture change , transparency , and simplicity. Geoff Livingston did a great job at live blogging the first section in the morning. It isn’t about content, although that is important.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Please leave your suggestions, stories, and questions in the comments below! (Note: You can read the entire September Issue of NTEN:Change online for free. ) We want to hear your feedback on this article: What strategies have you tried to improve data and communications flow among your staff?

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2011

Leave your feedback in the comments!). (Note: this was one of the most popular articles in the March Issue of NTEN:Change. We'd love to hear YOUR tips, strategies, or #FAIL stories about creating a rewarding environment for nonprofit technology staff.

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NTEN

JUNE 28, 2011

Leave your feedback in the comments!). (Note: You can read the complete article and the entire June Issue of NTEN:Change online for free. We'd aslo love to hear YOUR tips, strategies, or #FAIL stories about engaging volunteers for your organization via online communities.

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NTEN

JULY 25, 2011

Leave your feedback in the comments!). What do you think? Note: You can read the complete June Issue of NTEN:Change online for free. We'd also love to hear YOUR responses to Rebecca's question.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 17, 2010

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Know When To Change Your Decision Leaders make decisions. Good leaders are willing to modify their decisions as changing circumstances and data dictate. Often, circumstances change and new information becomes available after a decision has been made. In fact, just the opposite is true. Don't Praise.

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Forum One

JUNE 21, 2023

How to get started In the webinar we address several common questions on timelines, building stakeholder buy-in, and navigating the sensitivities around a change in tool selection and removal. Plans for change management, ongoing training, and clear internal communication are all key. Reach out to inquiries@forumone.com.

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Forj

DECEMBER 29, 2017

And that has thrown off many informed commentators: the way that the meanings of the term MOOC have shifted to become synonymous with online education in the minds of many journalists, academics, and students. A couple years ago, I started noticing people from higher education referring to any old online course as a “MOOC.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Monday, November 29, 2010 Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" David Shaners compelling, The Seven Arts of Change , shows business leaders that transforming a business only happens when each employee equates organizational change with the process of deep personal growth. Don't Praise.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Seth Godin took a swing at nonprofits today in a blog post “ The problem with non ," saying that nonprofits are afraid of change and that many are lacking in social media adoption. Is the work you're doing not important enough to follow, or is it (and I'm betting it is) paralysis in decision making in the face of change?

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