sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Having a predictable and consistent grant cycle will ensure your team members are able to evaluate each request efficiently and effectively. Decision Making Now that requests have been submitted, it’s time for your team to evaluate and make a decision. Will several teams review the requests?

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Six Best Practices for a Stronger Audit Relationship Now, however, nonprofits and auditing firms are more likely to share and leverage their diverse experiences to better collaborate with one another. Collaborate Audits are a team sport! Clear and frequent communication channels will help ensure that your audit is progressing smoothly.

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Relationship Practice Build Evaluation 71

.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Our goal was to help association professionals navigate a new technological era or Industry 4.0. Collaborative relationships are the future currency. Collaborative relationships are the future’s currency. In the age of AI, “Leadership will be about setting the right questions, rather than just finding the right answers.”

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Leadership Associations Skills Digital 170

.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

We were living in the midst of cultural, technological, and economic instability long before the pandemic. Although the firm that I worked for was one of the leading providers of association software, when the company saw the investment in resources and time that was needed to switch to the new technology, they decided to stop production. “On

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

We began this project because, as early adopters of digital solutions, we could see that technology was creating waves and that a rogue tsunami was not out of the question. The Critical Questions will prompt you to evaluate your organization’s current status. Are you focusing sufficient attention on that area?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By investing in automation and organizational tools that let technology take over on the day-to-day tasks, your team can devote more of themselves to your organization’s big-picture initiatives. Check out the following breakdown of offerings you may want to consider when evaluating fundraising solutions. 2) Training.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 10, 2020

To help you compile this survey and get the data you need, we’ve compiled a few tips for writing post-event surveys and details of some of the most important questions that you need to ask. But before you start randomly lobbing questions at participants, we have a few tips that will help you improve the process.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In today’s world, nonprofits rely on their technology to help bring them closer to their goals. From bringing in revenue to connecting with constituents, the right technology can save your team time and help you facilitate a better donor experience. Technology consultants may offer services in a variety of areas.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

JANUARY 28, 2018

It took Tech Networks of Networks almost two years to organize and implement a series of candid dialogues about data and evaluation for grantors and nonprofit grantees, and now it’s complete. The process was a collaboration in itself, with TSNE MissionWorks , and Essential Partners serving as co-hosts. Nonprofits can help by: .

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Evaluation Grant Data Boston 52

AccelEvents

AUGUST 10, 2020

To help you compile this survey and get the data you need, we’ve compiled a few tips for writing post-event surveys and details of some of the most important questions that you need to ask. But before you start randomly lobbing questions at participants, we have a few tips that will help you improve the process.

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Survey Virtual Question Sponsor 59

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Here are some questions to ask yourself: How long does it take for your grantees to fill out your application? Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? Does it ask for information that helps you measure your progress, evaluate your impact, or learn from your failures?

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Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 89

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Many associations are starting to re-think their technology strategy to adapt to our changing world. . At Nimble AMS, we’re hearing more organizations say that the challenges of the past year or so have made it clear they need to re-think their technology strategy so they can work optimally and adapt their processes as needed.

Digital 78

Digital Help Associations Collaboration 78

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Recent evidence from the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) indicates that grantmakers are asking the same questions with slight differences across funders, wasting a significant amount of a nonprofit's time during the application process. Data Handling, Overview, Measurement, Evaluation and Reporting (4 percent).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Furthermore, share the authors, “With hybrid work, leaders need to ensure that employees are engaged, remote work is productive, and hybrid teams are collaborating, all within legal guidelines.” Question: What are the few most important benefits for a company that has a hybrid workplace? Question: Which is typically easier and why?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2020

This report explores the question: What are the cultural shifts impacting the future of giving, and what are the critical implications and opportunities for individuals and organization now and in the future? It is a collaboration between sparks & honey , a business strategy firm and the Morgridge Family Foundation.

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Retention Giving Donor Collaboration 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2010

Notes About Networks and Technology View more presentations from Beth Kanter. I find this useful to be able to connect with subject matter experts outside the room to ask questions or bounce ideas. Notes About Networks and Technology View more presentations from Beth Kanter. Philanthropy and working in a network mindset.

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Social Media Collaboration Network Online 94

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. What that translates to is that a movement is built on collaboration, incorporates co-design between individuals and organizations, and remains focused, even during an event or campaign, on lasting, real impact. And everything was shareable, collaborative, contagious.

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.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

If only we could take that casual approach to technology in general. That’s why a technology assessment should be a routine option on your organization’s agenda. A technology assessment is a performance evaluation of your IT systems. A technology assessment is a performance evaluation of your IT systems.

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Technology Evaluation System Associations 170

Classy

JULY 14, 2021

We recently wrapped up our 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions event here at Classy. The Classy team created engaging content that Collaborative participants could use in their professional lives. Alexa shared a variety of ways her team evaluated the success of their planning and execution of the Collaborative event.

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Virtual Professional Marketing Fundraising 105

sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2023

And you might be putting the future viability of your organization into question. The organizations behind the cloud-based services can afford the latest tools, technologies, and talent to ensure that the data they’re hosting is as secure as possible. No one—not even our largest government and financial institutions are.

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Tools Application Nonprofit Software 71

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As nonprofit finance leaders, we are charged with empowering our teams with the technology, skills, and support they need to adapt and grow. Gartner’s research focuses on how technology can help restore and strengthen an organization’s financial health. Is the use of the funding restricted by conditions set by the funder?

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Digital Gartner Nonprofit Fund 70

Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Product Maturity: Evaluate the CMS’s reputation, support availability, and roadmap projection. Evaluate these in light of your organization’s goals, readiness, and the resources at your disposal. One critical question is whether to select the CMS or the implementation partner first. Total Cost of Ownership.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 21, 2023

An RFP for a nonprofit technology consulting project will typically include a few common sections. Plan to give consultants a few weeks to respond to your RFP before making your final evaluation. Custom development. For some nonprofits, it may also include developing new features and customizing the platform’s existing tools.

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Forum One

APRIL 1, 2021

This spring, we’ve been evaluating some of the new social platforms on the market to see if there is anything new that would help elevate nonprofit and/or public sector missions. Audiences in turn get the chance to voice their opinions or ask questions directly. Provides free access to thought leadership and global collaboration.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

As a thought leader in your school—whether you are a director of technology, an assistant head of school, an academic dean, a database administrator, or something else—it is your job to ensure that you are choosing the right piece of school software to best fit the mission and needs of your school. Now what do you do?

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Strategic storytelling, media engagement, social media campaigns, and community collaborations are some of the different ways that your association might want to share its mission and values with the wider world. Build Technology Into Your Strategy In 2024, it’s hard for even the most cash-strapped nonprofits to run without using technology.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Strategies for effective and collaborative idea generation How can you ensure that your ideas not only get heard, but also gain traction within a brainstorming group? We’ll finish with 10 minutes to evaluate the brainstorming session, get clarity on points of agreement and disagreement, and discuss next steps. Well, almost.

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Generation Ideas Arts Share 93

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

This is a really great post to read for anyone thinking about how to measure, evaluate, and even consider the impact of social media use (and that should be everyone). "Over The Collaboration Prize – Search Database – Wow! Check out this great resource – a database of collaborations! "The Check it out!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Google.Org is giving away $25 million to humanitarian projects that use Google’s machine learning technology. I’m the Head of Product Impact at Google.org, working to use emerging technology and Google’s expertise for social impact. We also welcome and encourage collaboration, including between technical and social sector experts.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Integrations: Explain how the CRM integrates with other platforms in your nonprofit’s technology stack. Additionally, it can be beneficial to host these meetings on a regular basis to review updates made to the system and answer any lingering questions. Encourage open discussions and problem-solving within the group.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

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. While studies show that workers with bachelor’s degrees have higher lifetime earnings and lower poverty rates than those without, technology has changed the workforce.

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Education Student Award University 77

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

This is the focus of a session called “ The Big Bang Theory: Creative Facilitation and Training Techniques, ” that I’m co-facilitating at the Nonprofit Technology Conference with Cindy Leonard and Jeanne Allen. Brainstorming can be done as a solo activity or group or collaborative brainstorming. ” questions.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample SMART fundraising goals Reflect on Your Focus Areas Begin by asking yourself some key questions related to your goals and focus areas. As you reflect on these questions, feel free to update the answers accordingly in your fundraising plan. Evaluate your progress and determine whether you are on track to meet your targets.

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Develop Fundraising Pledge Track 76

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

As organizations,” Osborne said, “we must liberate spending to focus on the promotion, learning and innovation around braille,” and recognize that we ought to embrace today’s changing economics and technology so that braille can be part of an equation which delivers access to information for all, not just to those who can afford it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 19, 2012

Daniel Ben-Horin from TechSoup Global wrote a thought provoking post over at the SSIR about generational differences in nonprofits when it comes to trying to scale social change strategies using social technologies. Here are some excerpts: The tension between generations on scaling social change ideas with technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

Their strategy focuses on technology and partnerships that can accelerate systemic on the ground social change and economic issues. Microsoft researchers are collaborating with the academic community on environmental problems, such as aggregation and visualization of complex scientific data from many sources.

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Network Change Technology Social 103

NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In early 2020, several longstanding NTEN members and community leaders created the first iteration of the NTEN Equity Guide for Nonprofit Technology. These technology tools frequently create ecosystems of users and businesses that either implement them or create integrated software tools. “Innovation” is a heady word.

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