sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

In recent years, relationships between nonprofit organizations and their auditors have seen positive change. Your auditor’s year-end work will remain critical to ensure the financial integrity of your nonprofit’s books and records and compliance with ever-changing regulations.

Relationship 96

Relationship Practice Build Evaluation 96

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule. Here is a document that outlines the different security roles available in the system.

Data 76

Data Blackbaud Policy Database 76

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned. But is this the right question? Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. Who manages the monitoring and evaluation? For whom is monitoring, evaluation, and learning being done?

Participatory 84

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 84

NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Here at NTEN, we're keenly interested in this question. We're all for a change in the way that effectiveness is accounted for. So today we hosted a community community call -- recording and chat transcript here -- to tackle the need for change and what it might mean for our sector. We need a culture change.

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Roles Question Ratio API 62

NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Here at NTEN, we're keenly interested in this question. We're all for a change in the way that effectiveness is accounted for. So today we hosted a community community call -- recording and chat transcript here -- to tackle the need for change and what it might mean for our sector. We need a culture change.

Roles 57

Roles Question Ratio API 57

NTEN

MARCH 26, 2014

The articles in the March issue of the NTEN: Change journal capture stories of nonprofits in transition; they’re transforming from one stage to another, using technology to fuel their campaigns, initiatives, and to optimize their day-to-day work. True to its name, the Change journal is changing. >>Enjoy, and subscribe!

Costa Rica 66

Costa Rica Issue NTEN Change 66

Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

Here are some questions to answer when looking at forming a personalization plan: Why are you personalizing? Decide what will change based on user segmentation and where this will occur on the website. For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior.

Websites 61

Websites Change Management Digital Government 61

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

My experience since I started working in the social media field is that the failures are where you learn the most as a community manager, a social media manger, a change manger, a professional and as a person. Leaders often blame change managers or teams who do not control the source or circumstances which cause the “failure.”

Change 102

Change Case Study Org Lesson 102

NTEN

JUNE 3, 2013

When someone asked me, "What is the role of circuit riders today?" But the question stuck with me, and I have an idea that I want to share, appropriately, with the NTEN community. A month or two ago, a friend of mine asked me a great question: "What is the role of circuit riders today?"

Leadership 91

Leadership History Technology Action 91

Forum One

AUGUST 10, 2021

Digital transformation or modernization for government agencies is about using new technologies to effectively change an agency’s ability to engage audiences and achieve its mission. Though digital tools and systems play a big role in this transformation, it’s about more than just the tools. Organize for success.

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Government Digital System Fund 88

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Here are some questions to answer when looking at forming a personalization plan: Why are you personalizing? Decide what will change based on user segmentation and where this will occur on the website. For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior.

Websites 58

Websites Strategy Change Management Digital 58

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. So, how did these various question formats impact responses/results?

Ratio 85

Ratio Report Technology Roles 85

sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

How is the perceived value of a college degree changing? This leaves students questioning if they can make more money more quickly—and avoid student debt—by entering the workplace with a certificate instead of a college degree. At a time when as many as one in three bachelor’s degree recipients in the U.S. What makes you stand out?

Education 80

Education Student Award University 80

sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

Maybe your organization even uses some early AI for administrative tasks, like a chatbot for questions. With that in mind, I began thinking about how AI might start playing a role in our collective grantmaking. Maybe you’ve even played around with ChatGPT or some other AI language tool.

Grant 78

Grant Application Process Fund 78

DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

However, here are some potential use cases to help you visualize the role a data warehouse could play in your organization’s operations: Identify specific audience segments for marketing purposes. Change management issues: Anytime a new technology tool is introduced to your organization, you’ll face some growing pains and adoption challenges.

Data 52

Data Guide Proposal Nonprofit 52

Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Business Considerations: Elements like budget, licensing type, training needs, and change management are also essential considerations in CMS selection. Licensing Methods The licensing model of a CMS plays a pivotal role in long-term costs. One critical question is whether to select the CMS or the implementation partner first.

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Open Source License Drupal Platform 52

NTEN

AUGUST 11, 2010

I posed a question to our NTEN Members' LinkedIn Group about this challenge, specifically asking our members there to suggest ways NTEN could help more "accidental" techies re-brand themselves. " There emerged in this discussion thread a "case study," that I felt was both inspiring and instructive.

Case Study 65

Case Study NTEN Studies Leadership 65

NTEN

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

They should then immediately follow that question with: “Should they be a qualified professional?” What we were really bemoaning is that there are few roles in the sector whose responsibility, and professional expertise, is bridging mission and technology.

Professional 74

Professional Technology Consultant Change Management 74

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Each story is written from a second-person point of view, with the reader assuming the role of the protagonist and determining the plot arc by deciding which page to turn to. We'll include a live question and answer and a back channel discussion with experts and practitioners sharing their expertise and knowledge.

Digg 81

Digg Storytelling Social Media Channel 81

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

Specifically around the question, "What it is in the culture of organizations that are able to make the shift that is different from organizations that cannot?" Specifically around the question, "What it is in the culture of organizations that are able to make. Tags: change management working wikily.

Social Media 95

Social Media Adopt Share Media 95

NTEN

APRIL 13, 2011

Think ahead for changes or growth in your organization. Make it a point every few months to let them know about roles and positions available at your organization. Ask the Right Questions There are lots of books and websites about how to answer the typical interview questions. Do they fit the organization?

People 74

People Interview NTEN Job 74

NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

They tackled tough questions such as: “we’ve never put together a podcast, how will we practically make this happen AND work through the learning curve?” And: “what role should Slideshare play in relation to the podcast?” Here are a few key takeaways that the Center learned about the role of collaboration and social media: 1.

Social Media 96

Social Media Collaboration Org Media 96

sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

Instead of getting a nod of understanding or an enthusiastic question about the mission of the organization, I got a blank stare and the response, “C…F…O…?” Another empty gaze, followed by a quick change of subject. Interview Question: Explain how you handle revenue recognition for multi-year restricted grants.

Challenge 72

Challenge Organization Interview Roles 72

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Well, those with children a certain age who celebrate Christmas probably know what I’m talking about: I live in constant fear that I’m going to answer a question about Santa and/or The Elf on a Shelf incorrectly. No matter their role in the organization, folks will want to know. It’s like change management mad libs.

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Audience Team Course Integration 36

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2009

It covers different models for purpose, structure, style, value creation, design, leadership, and change management. How, When, and If to Weave and/or Strengthen Networks Using Social Media." We can answer this question pretty well in the context of nonprofit organization for its external communications.

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Social Media Network Media Social 50

NTEN

JULY 25, 2011

What became abundantly clear almost at once was that I was asking the wrong question. And they understand how their role relates to this. It makes me think the question we need to be asking is, “Are we all clear on what our mission and vision is, and are we acting on it together?” and “who is going?” What do you think?

Org 52

Org Share Technology Tech 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

For the past 15 years, I have been excited about nonprofit technology training design and delivery and it is what I will continue to focus on as part of my role at Zoetica over the coming years. My design question: What is the best way to use this approach for a full-day workshop for 300 people?

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Reflection People Network Colorado 103

NTEN

MARCH 24, 2011

While budget and board requirements will play large roles in determining which tools you use, don’t underestimate the importance of the human element in your decision. Read the entire article and the complete issue by subscribing online.) Finally , try to minimize necessary user input.

Collaboration 59

Collaboration Tools Adopt Journal 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. This person will take the helm on laying out tasks in a sequence, informing other staff of their roles and assignments, and providing assistance to people as they complete their parts of the evaluation.

Measure 81

Measure Issue Impact Method 81

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Make Evangelists of Early Users Change is difficult, Myers says, and it requires buy-in. The quickest path to buy-in is to get one person per team to test a new system, platform, or process and see how their behavior changes. The value of innovation is not the thing that drives the change; it’s the change itself.”

Nonprofit 94

Nonprofit Adopt Chart Press 94

Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2018

Jason Mogus has long advocated that hybrid teams, in which digital roles are distributed across departments with a central team still driving strategy and leading some key functions, are better. That’s a lot of painful change leading to uncertain results! The data proves digital deserves a seat at the decision-making table.

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Team Digital Structure United Kingdom 26

Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

So one of the things that I’ve talked about a ton over the last year has been about wellness and wellbeing and what it means to lead in a changing time. When I started in the sector right after grad school, I realized that there weren’t a lot of folks who I thought looked like me who were in leadership roles. Steven: Yup.

Management 88

Management Work Video Slides 88

Neon CRM

JULY 12, 2023

What kinds of questions should you be asking your team members and potential vendors? If you’re looking to switch CRMs, you probably have a million questions. What kind of questions would you ask in order to get a good sense of your current system’s challenges and what you’ll need from a new system?

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit System Process Consultant 52

Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

End-users ask, “can we make changes to the ‘out of the box’ software to meet specific needs?” There is no easy answer to the question of build, buy, or customize. Complex configurations or business process changes that still use the standard software. ” The answer is typically “yes.”

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Build API Evaluation Exercise 32

Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 5, 2021

For example, with a governance model in place, you will ensure that your support agents and technical staff are enabled and guided by the leadership within your university to make the right changes that are approved organization-wide, that comply with regulations, and that are technically sound. So, what is Salesforce governance?

Org 115

Org Government Support University 115

fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Before you start trying to implement Salesforce on your own, browse some of our commonly answered questions when it comes to launching Salesforce. Since Salesforce contains so many options and possibilities, the question is rarely, “ Can we do this?” Instead, it’s, “Is there a better way to achieve our desired outcome?”

Profit 52

Profit Organization Consultant Adopt 52

Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Together we wrote a how-to manual for organizational change, called Change at Work: Not Just Surviving but Thriving. I'd managed for ages by then, and I'd certainly put in place change management. The Activity Level Discussion in Museums: Is a Role Marketplace an Answer? By Robert J. People make museums.

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