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2011 NTC Preview: 6 Steps to Refocus Your Small Org Tech Strategy

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Small orgs work quickly, but often times that acceleration lacks direction. This chart is only a sample, and is not complete.) Categorize that core Tech Now add one more column to your chart: commodity or value. Leverage the SMALL ORG ADVANTAGE by looking for donated or discounted licenses.

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If You're Part of the Cream, You're Gonna Get Licked

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" Often, she sees senior managers and people at the bottom of the org chart pushing for openness, meeting resistance at that middle manager level - the cream of the Oreo. I won't tell you what I scored NTEN at. Complete the NTEN openness audit. They get licked. Instead, I'll first as YOU to score us.

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How To Track Everyone Who's Anyone To You: Is A Single Database Right for Your Org?

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Read the complete issue of NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] Once you’ve defined how complex and related each constituent is, plot your constituent groups on a chart for a look at your overall constituent picture.

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10 Things Your Nonprofit Home Page Must Have

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Clear, intuitive navigation that is organized according to the brain of the people who come to your website and NOT your org chart. A 2-second statement that sums up who you are and what you do so that anyone glancing at the page gets it right away. A great email signup that entices people to provide you with their email address.

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Forget the Tech, Let’s Talk Mission

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Perhaps one of the most challenging questions a nonprofit can ask is, "What should our org's commitment to the use and leverage of technology actually be?" How does the orgs technologist bring synergy while leaving the techno-babble behind? The Organizational Chart ~ Look for Obstacles. and the mission. Conclusion.

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A Closer Look at Nonprofit Technology Benchmarks: Tech Adoption Levels

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The above chart represents the responses from survey participants. 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! What Do the Results Tell Us About Tech Adoption at Nonprofits? “We

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IT Budget Cuts: How to Do it Right

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If IT is not making a noticeable difference in how your org works, then it's failing. But Jason is lucky to work at an org where IT already has a seat at the leadership table. Look at the places where tech moves from the back office to the programs of your org. Tags: budget gartner itstaff NPTech NTEN.

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