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Welcoming Change, not just Dollars: What Every Grant Professional Wants Nonprofit Executives to Know

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Article In Brief: The Problem: The work grant professionals do is often not understood or comes with unrealistic expectations. Understanding the professional standards and work of grant […]. Understanding the professional standards and work of grant […].

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Nick LaGarde, Director, Professional Services

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Nick Lagarde, director, professional services. Nick enjoys solving problems, finding the why and then determining the how to help non-profits on the mission of helping others. His experience in consulting and professional services led Nick to the Salesforce ecosystem over 6 years ago. Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Julie Laurie, Director of Professional Services

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Julie Laurie, Director of professional services. As a senior leader with many years of consulting experience with a Big4 in digital transformation projects, Julie has always been committed to solve the most challenging problems for her clients. SEE HOW CLOUD FOR GOOD CAN HELP YOU CREATE MORE VALUE WITH SALESFORCE.

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Solving Business Problems with Root Cause Analysis

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Your solution to a business problem didn’t work? You feel like you’re solving the same problem over and over again? Learn more from Sarah about root cause analysis in the sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 217: “Business Problem to Solve? Root cause analysis helps us to solve a problem by getting to the root of it!

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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

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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? She encourages us, as sector professionals, to rethink our outdated problem-solving habits and stop making assumptions without acknowledgment and testing.

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Make Space—Lighten the Load for Your Heavy Lifters

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Over reacting to minor disturbances or problems. When you give employees the capacity to do their jobs and to grow as professionals, that positive energy reflects throughout the organization. That professional fulfillment rises up and trickles down. Dreading going to work in the morning. Irritability toward your colleagues.

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The Bright Side of Disruption—.orgCommunity’s 2021 Initiatives

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The organization, our professional development and networking affiliate, was launched by my business partner Kevin Ordonez and me to help our colleagues solve their toughest problems. The challenges of 2021 also brought opportunities to learn, grow, and shift perspective.orgCommunity’s goal is to advance this bright side of disruption.