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7 tips for preparing your nonprofit for a move to new software

EveryAction

In general, the phases of implementation projects will include: Discovery and planning —this phase will help you stay on track for the rest of the project, and it will guide you through identifying your needs. Development —this phase includes configuration of the new system, including data mapping and web development.

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Best Practices for a Stress-Free Fund Accounting System Implementation

sgEngage

For most organizations, the ideal implementation timeline is around 90 days, split more or less evenly among three phases: Preparation and planning (days 1–30). Testing and go-live (days 60–90). The planning stage is also a great time to begin the training curriculum, so people know how to use the system when it comes time to test.

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Design by the User, with Inspiration from New York Fashion Week

Forum One

Involving users at each stage of creation—from discovery to low-fi design to product usability testing—brings emerging ideas to the table and amplifies the voices of those at the front lines of health, the environment, education, and all the global issues our work centers.

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Avoiding Unconscious Confirmation Bias In The Nonprofit Workplace

Bloomerang

The American Bar Association offers a free test to illustrate how we are all susceptible to this, no matter how sure we won’t be. It’s difficult for those voices to make themselves heard unless an effort is made to listen. Appreciate those who have alternative life experiences in their background when in recruitment phases.

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Nonprofits: Keep Calm and Mobile Friendly

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Click to Test Your Web Site Now. You can test your web site here and find out if you passed the test and if you flunked it, there is some advice on what and how to fix it. My blog passed the test! Test the site. Is your web site mobile friendly? My colleague Amy Gahran, a mobile expert, has an analysis here.

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Nonprofits in the Autonomous World: Will the Bots Take Over?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As Jeremiah points out, we are entering the next phase where robots, drones, bots, AI, and self-driving cars will have widespread adoption. You also need to think about its voice and tone and how it can be relevant and engaging to your target audience. And that brings us to the another task, testing and iteration.

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Fundraising Apps: 25+ Tools To Help Your Org Raise More

Bloomerang

Instead of only hearing their voice, you can see facial expressions that give more indications of their interest in your campaign. Google Optimize — Top Fundraising App for A/B Testing Google Optimize allows organizations to test different website variations to best appeal to the expectations of their audience. User permissions.

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