.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

Learn to Reinvent By definition, transformation means a dramatic change. And the key to managing people through change is emotional intelligence.” They make the cultural shifts that enable thinking and problem-solving in ways that are compatible with rapid change. And what do people fear most? ” That’s a tall order.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open content business models December 1, 2007 I’m at the Open Translation event, and we’ve just had a great session on open content business models.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Fortunately, there are many formal and informal changes you can implement into your organization’s structure to keep your employees motivated. If your organization takes on corporate philanthropy as an engagement practice, you can change real people’s lives. Lack of inclusivity and openness. We’ll go over some ideas later!

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Open Windows In July 2020,orgSource surveyed approximately 300 association executives. One goal was to identify how the pandemic impacted their business models. Although 73% of participants agreed that accelerating trends would require fundamental changes in the roles of associations. The response surprised me.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

That dramatic entrance has changed the role of CTOs. Edward Thorndike’s theories on social intelligence in the 1920s and Abraham Maslow’s idea of the hierarchy of needs in the 1950s are early precursors. That openness is a gateway to innovation and creative problem-solving. Technology took center stage. EI is not a new concept.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

There are so many big things, scary, unexpected things that changed us as individuals, families, communities, and a collective human race in 2020, that as I was trying to write this blog post, it was hard to know where to start. Turns out that this last thing in particular—reading—didn’t just change me in 2020.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“Change is inevitable, growth is an option.” – John C. It’s no secret that as a global society we’ve had a few changes thrown at us in the last few years. Even aside from a global pandemic, an ever changing landscape of technology and politics have caused all of us to have to navigate change. All About Change.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

It introduced the idea that disruption is more like a wave than a precipice. A week later, we were open for business.” It gives you some control when the external environment is rapidly changing, and people are looking to you for leadership. CEOs must be role models for their teams. Necessity is the mother of invention.

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sgEngage

JUNE 16, 2021

Use Your Gift Types: Identify those donors who may have changed their gift type to you from cash to recurring or even stock gifts. Lean into your most recent (in the last 12 months) custom models to identify those most likely to donate to your organization and even determine an aspirational target gift range and likelihood.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2016

Since the first NetSquared challenge in 2006, TechSoup has continued to offer people and organizations opportunities to connect, share ideas, and collaborate; they work on solutions online and offline through events, meetups, and hackathons. "It's totally open," Worman said. How an Idea Becomes an App.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

If you have a site in your head you want to create or a site you admire that you want to model yours after, these platforms may not give you the flexibility you want. If you have a brick-and-mortar location, be sure to note the address and hours you are open to the public, if any. You just drag-and-drop. People still send checks!

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

Fixed mindset leads to focus on limitations, reluctance to face challenges, resistance to change, and an aversion to anything new and risky. This learning can come from different and unexpected places to inspire and spark new ideas and build confidence in your own capabilities. Change seldom happens spontaneously or because we wish it.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? Many funders want to wait to see how new models, programs, and leaders will perform, and they often require other funders to buy in before they will.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

As with all new major technological changes (we’re looking at you, electricity and the internet), we must adapt and adopt. And then everything changed. Google’s Bard is a generative language model from Google AI, trained on a massive dataset of text and code. Our marketing team could fit in a MINI Cooper.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

These three simple words each pack their own challenge for a sector that often fails to prioritize learning, where knowledge hoarding is pervasive, and where the pace of change can feel extremely slow. Keep building up and out, going narrow or deep, depending on changing priorities and goals. A primary lever of change is grantmaking.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

With Open AI’s ChatGPT , nonprofits can generate high-quality emails in a fraction of the time it would usually take to write them. ChatGPT is an advanced AI language model that processes vast amounts of information to generate responses to questions and statements entered by the user. What is ChatGPT?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

It was a comprehensive process including an open-call part 1, an invitation-only part 2, a site visit for finalists, and a presentation highlighting best practices. The sector itself continued to change, but it was a challenge to effectively adapt questions to match those changes. We needed to change up our questions.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

This plan is a living rough draft based on everyone’s ideas. This can help you start defining goals and considering which model strategic plan will best work for your organization. Choose a strategic planning model based on your nonprofit’s current circumstances, opportunities, and threats.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In recent years, that model is being challenged. What matters most in this model are values–and one in particular: equity. As many have observed, participatory funding models have likely existed for centuries in the form of mutual aid or community support. Those at the top decide. But what is it?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

I believe in the power of books to change the world. I believe it is a combination of copyright exceptions and business model innovations. I love to hark back to Thomas Jefferson’s take on ideas. “He The second group of enablers of the brighter future are business model innovations.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Social != Open Data November 8, 2007 As the hype (which, I agree I have contributed to ) around OpenSocial dies down, the reality behind OpenSocial becomes clear. Be Helpful.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

While in-person events are beginning to open up again, many have pivoted to a hybrid learning environment. About : Formerly DMA: Washington Nonprofit Conference) Hosted by ANA (Association of National Advertisers), which acquired DMA Nonprofit Federation , this multi-day conference offers plenty of fresh ideas and expertise.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2010

And now they are up to something again: MMT is looking for a million dollar idea to support! The foundation will collect the ideas from Oregonians on a forum on the web at ideas4oregon.org to commemorate MMT reaching $500 million in money distributed to tax exempt organizations, primarily in Oregon.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

This skill can be actively honed and developed in three parts: A model to give feedback on how they are impacted by behaviors, the clarity to ask for the change in behavior they need to see, and the capacity to hear and receive feedback as a gift and not an indictment. Conflict management is also a must-have skill.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 30, 2021

Our actions tend to live in a comfortable, predictable place that, if it’s working for us, we’re reluctant to change. After the unprecedented events of 2020, event organizers have been given the opportunity to take a fresh look at typical fundraising models employed over the years to explore what worked and what didn’t.

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sgEngage

MAY 13, 2022

However, when funders proactively model transparency, power awareness, and vulnerability, it can be transformative. By setting a tone of honesty and openness, funders create the conditions for a different type of relationship, where everyone’s time and contributions are valued. Admit your mistakes and failures.

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2023

Ann Mei Chang, CEO of Candid, introduced the initiative—explaining the importance of having “the data to know where we stand, identify the gaps, and assess our progress.” As Cheryl emphasized: It is up to us, as leaders in the social sector, to take action and use this tool to drive meaningful change.

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Blue Fox

AUGUST 4, 2021

You open up the agenda, update the new date, and make a few changes. You’ve come to the right place for ideas to jazz up board meetings. Our mission is to disrupt the traditional accounting model through technology, innovation, and a radically client-focused approach that truly empowers nonprofits and social enterprises.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 11, 2023

GPT models, like GPT3 & 4, have garnered significant attention for their impressive capabilities in generating coherent, human-like text. In this article, we will discuss the seven most common objections to GPT models and offer rebuttals to them. However, they have also been subject to criticism and objections.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Last year, Google made an open call to organizations around the world to submit their ideas for how they could use AI to help address these social challenges. Each area describes the project idea, type of AI technology and data sources. Invest in responsible open-sourcing to share intellectual property (e.g.,

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Motivation : We feel energized, or even compelled, to bring an idea into action or carry it forward. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Serve as a role model and engage in courageous discussions about purpose. Identifying and vocalizing another person's potential is life-changing for that person. Be Personal.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

How is the perceived value of a college degree changing? Today’s students see high tuition costs, increased demand for skilled labor, and a decline in degree requirements for open positions. Here are some ideas to rejuvenate a shrinking pipeline: Collaborate. What can schools do to innovate and adapt? For example, the U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

I was lucky enough to have a front row seat in the reserved section with laptop and digital camera in hand to cover the opening ceremonies on Twitter. . Nasscom celebrates a wide open conversation and spreading thought leadership between the various sectors represented. The judging criteria looks at both processes as well as results.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

I’m referring to ChatGPT , a revolutionary language model developed by OpenAI that’s changing the game in every industry. It’s the second chatbot to ever pass the Turing Test , the current standard for measuring sophisticated AI models. Lastly, nonprofits can use ChatGPT to improve the creative process by sparking new ideas.

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