3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 5, 2015

This has been a problem for a long time. It used to be a United Way problem. But that hasn’t solved any problems. The problem is only getting worse. The problem is that everything related to corporate giving programs and workplace giving data has changed. And it is only getting worse. What’s going on?

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Get the Right Answers, Discover Unique Perspectives, Deliver Exciting Outcomes We’re excited to launch Solutions Day 2023. Quick Takes—These 20-Minute Snap Shots for Smart Outcomes offer solutions to practical problems like these: We launched our new AMS. The November 2 event is designed to give a fresh take on the future!

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Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

In that event, you want to make the case to your boss for the best answer to your problem. The problem to be addressed is highly technical. Here are some of the problems where it may make sense to hire someone who is expert at delivering both state-of-the-art and cost-effective solutions. When to hire a consultant 1.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The Equity Guide is written with an aspirational outcome that the nonprofit sector can adapt, innovate, employ technology at scale, retain ownership of its data, and allow for ad hoc and planned innovation. The post The Problem of Nonprofit Data and Equity appeared first on NTEN. “Innovation” is a heady word.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2024

Outline a specific need or problem and what the ideal outcome of your project looks like. Here are some essential tips to kick off your project successfully: Meet with whoever will be impacted by the project (staff, stakeholders, supporters) to integrate all ideas and opinions at the start.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Any major project—such as implementing new fund accounting software—needs a well-developed charter to keep stakeholders focused on the goals and desired outcome. The problem statement should not presume a cause or prescribe a solution but should answer questions such as: What’s wrong or not meeting the needs of our stakeholders?

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Content is easier to produce and more effective when all communicators understand the desired outcomes.” Confront problems quickly and openly using objective information. Don’t write outcomes in stone. When strategy doesn’t filter through departments, communications lose that impact. Data is an important connector.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Sometimes the best outcome is determining that “go” would be a bad decision – and the discovery gives you an “out” before it’s too late. Your people can help answer critical questions: Are we solving the right problem? They will thank you for it by owning the change and driving a positive outcome.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

To fix the problem, you begin adding perks. Measure the Right Outcomes “In our case,” Garth noted, “we can measure statistics like do people have more confidence that their pets will be well cared for at the vet. Those are value-based outcomes that may result in growth. Exactly,” Sharon said. Are more pets seeing veterinarians?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

We obsess about outcomes while neglecting to examine carefully the process through which we achieve them. We end up solving yesterday’s problems too late instead of tackling tomorrow’s problems before someone else does. There are lots of factors that affect whether we get a good or bad outcome. Reflection and relaxation.

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Learning Knowledge Worker Exercise Problem 80

sgEngage

JULY 8, 2022

It’s easy to overpromise on the capabilities of AI in marketing materials (“Let’s throw some AI at the problem!”), leading to a disconnect between the promise of the technology and its actual utility to a customer. Of course, technology alone doesn’t magically change your outcomes (in some cases, it can slow you down).

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Articulate Blackbaud Picture Problem 102

Donorbox

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Burnout is a huge problem in the nonprofit industry, and especially so towards the end of the year. The last three months of the year are stressful and frenzied for most nonprofits, even if the outcomes are rewarding and exciting. As per studies, 34% of nonprofit employees say that they feel “used up” at the […].

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

But all too often, foundations, corporate grantmakers, and donors end up unintentionally causing problems instead of helping to solve them. Even with the best intentions, foundations often take actions that oppose the outcomes that both they and their grantees hope to achieve. And it’s a great way to learn.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

If I asked you to describe the work styles of the colleagues on your team, could you tell me how each one prefers to solve problems? People sometimes have different outcomes on the inventory depending on when it is administered. We tend to focus more on what employees do than on how or why they do it. That last bullet is important.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

By looking at the outcomes of previous work, those on the board of directors or committees can propose actions that continue a positive trend or shift a negative trend. With a greater understanding of available information, better decisions can happen to recover from past problems and change future outcomes.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

If you company is experiencing a constant or newly presented problem, a change will need to be made. Remedial Change – when a problem is identified and a solution is implemented. It is important to get your team on the same page, create a strategy for execution, and monitor/measure the progress, outcomes, and result of the change.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 17, 2024

Strategy is important because lists of sensible initiatives won’t compel customers to take the actions, we wish them to, which is why most plans don’t produce the outcomes that are desired. Lots of models that have developed and become dominant over time for thinking about business problems don’t produce the results that the models promise.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

If performance issues have been a problem, keep an open mind. Fortunately, subpar technology is a problem that can be fixed. A 2021 article from Deloitte recommends looking at productivity with a focus on outcomes. Operate from a position of trust and the desire to build a positive culture both inside and outside of the office.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2017

Tracking and measuring outcomes is no longer a nice to have or a buzzword, it is now imperative for fundraisers to embrace and communicate their organizations’ outcomes and results in order to stand out when competing for dollars and resources. What Funders and Fundraisers Are Teaching Us About Outcomes.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

And, most importantly, we discovered new strategies for adaptation and problem solving. Both participants must be aware of context, or unspoken emotional dynamics and backstory, that might influence the outcome.” We learned the importance of technology for communication and collaboration.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

— Opportunity about to be missed Dear Opportunity about to be missed, You’ve actually named the problem in the way you’ve framed your question. That’s your problem, and it appears you’ve already solved it. Try asking yourself a series of “why” questions to get to the root of what your real problem is. So, a good outcome.

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Cloud 4 Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Nick enjoys solving problems, finding the why and then determining the how to help non-profits on the mission of helping others. Combining his 20 years of for-profit and non-profit consulting with the power of Salesforce has helped Nick transform businesses with a focus on the outcomes driven by clear strategy and strong execution.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Using Generative AI To Drive Your Fundraising Outcomes Allison Fine, President, Every.org Beth Kanter, Author, Trainer, and Nonprofit Innovator Carrie Cobb, Chief Data Officer, Blackbaud Artificial intelligence promises new models of fundraising, using machine learning to drive better outcomes.

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Generation Education Blackbaud Model 96

sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

When you are preparing for your annual nonprofit financial audit, you need to understand and identify the risks that could affect your organization so you can address and mitigate potential problems. All nonprofits serve the public good, and if you fail to meet outcomes, that failure can have a long shadow.

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International Nonprofit Review Process 84

.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Initiatives that impact a broad audience or community Outcomes that deliver strategic goals and objectives for all participants. We were perfectly positioned to contract with experts who could solve these complex problems for our customers. Ongoing cross-functional activities that deliver lasting value.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Summit makes short work of analyzing plenty of tough problems. Applying reflection, reasoning, and individual experience to problem-solving is not part of the Summit supercomputer program, but it is an approach that is invaluable in making advantageous business decisions. quadrillion floating-point operations per second.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

What was the outcome? How did the outcome feel, and what did it teach you? Your Story of Us may focus on what you have already done together, challenges you have already faced, and outcomes you have achieved. Or it may be a story of shared heroes, challenges they faced, and outcomes they achieved. Why was it a challenge?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Additionally, you might face the prospect of rallying stakeholders and staff towards a common vision, goal, and outcome. What problems are you trying to solve? You’ll need to understand both elements and how they work together, for a successful end product. You might need to manage the expectations of your boss and your boss’s boss.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2021

We obsess about outcomes while neglecting to examine carefully the process through which we achieve them. We end up solving yesterday’s problems too late instead of tackling tomorrow’s problems before someone else does. There are lots of factors that affect whether we get a good or bad outcome. Reflection and relaxation.

Learning 52

Learning Knowledge Worker Exercise Problem 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How a billion-dollar idea can stem from something as simple as asking: What’s my problem to solve? How the quickest way to resolution between your employees is through immediate action and transparency.

Business 83

Business Guide Attitude Leadership 83

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

The problem with ratios. Storytellers strategically place the donor or prospect into the story, allowing them to help solve a problem, making them a hero. Negative emotions are associated with the problem, while positive emotions connect to the solution. Outcomes: How will the story come to an engaging conclusion?

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Connection Cafe

JULY 8, 2014

And chances are that “somewhere” will not be a happy place, since time and money will have been spent on outcomes that the staff and the board of directors find disappointing. Done properly, the editorial calendar activity is based upon achieving specific strategic desired outcomes and avoiding random acts of marketing.

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Problem Content Strategy Calendar 38

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Here are a few lessons I’ve learned, in no particular order: You need to make sure that your mission, operations, and desired outcomes are aligned with each other. When you decide to solve a problem, you need help from the people who are deeply affected by the problem in order to determine: the real nature of the problem.

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Learning Massachusetts Knowledge Management Organization 69

Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2024

If we mix up approval with partnership, it can cause confusion and problems. Closing the chapter on board engagement myths As we finish our journey through the maze of board engagement myths and truths, it’s clear that understanding and adapting our approach can lead to good outcomes.

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Structure Chapter Relationship Linkedin 71

Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

In short, the founder problem isn’t really a problem, if you understand it correctly. As the founder, you may find yourself in conflict with others who seem too cautious, who want to stick with a plan that to you feels outdated or inadequate to the problem you confront. It is a stage of development in the nonprofit life cycle.

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Nonprofit Children Problem Phase 84

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2021

And if you get it wrong, your tech will create more problems than it solves. And when competing priorities do just that – compete, it can be hard to navigate when everyone has a stake in how the outcome affects them. The challenge is that not everyone will agree on what’s most important.

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