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Getting the board on board with nonprofit technology changes

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Depending on the size, reach, and impact anticipated from a technology change, engaging the board of directors is often critical to your success. While the C-level and managers will probably lead your organization’s tech selection, you can think of the board as the ultimate executive sponsor. Focus on improving your operations.

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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But it is not just a new buzzword, a box to be checked, or even a singular phase in the grant cycle. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. However, creativity and change don’t come from a constant state of overwhelm.

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Harnessing Higher Education Advancement Technology to the Fullest

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Dan is the vice-president of customer success modernization and managing director of International Markets Group at Blackbaud and has years of experience working in the higher education space. Build Your Team The world has changed multiple times over the last five years, and that will continue. Conclusions Social good matters.

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Think Big (but Start Small) with Nonprofit Innovation

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The key is to begin, said Linton Myers, Director of Innovation and Incubation at Blackbaud, and keep trying, even if the first attempt is not a slam-dunk. “Risk-averse leaders look at failures as a time loss, resource loss, or budget loss,” Myers said. Make Evangelists of Early Users Change is difficult, Myers says, and it requires buy-in.

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Nonprofit Consulting Firms: 26 Leaders in Their Spaces

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Advancement Resources – Managing Culture Change. One of his strongest specialties is executive coaching for nonprofit directors, board members, and development officers. Custom executive training services for directors, board members, and development officers. Succession planning for executive changes.

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Advice from Grantmakers on Streamlining Your Tech Solutions

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That changed after the pandemic when Tacker and her team streamlined their tech systems for more efficiency. “In Even with their streamlined technology, one thing that won’t change for Two Ten is having a real person available to pick up the phone. “We For some of these apps, we’re still in adoption phase.

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Case Study: An Accidental Techie #FAIL Story

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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.