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ShowerUP Solved Its BIG Problem — A Problem You Too May Have

Bloomerang

Big problem Paul had a BIG problem, though; but not the problem you would think. These are not easy problems to tackle, let alone establish sustained impact. Despite these successes, ShowerUp’s BIG problem was organizing their 1,449 volunteers. In 2021, they had net assets of $770K. Absolutely worth it.”

Problem 56
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New Solutions for Old Problems: Tackling Workplace Mental Health in 2023

Charity Village

Summary: Disengaged workers, work overload, and burnout are not new workforce problems and were actually steadily increasing well before the COVID-19 pandemic. Original Broadcast Date: February 16, 2023.

Problem 98
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Why Artificial Intelligence Doesn’t Work for Nonprofits (and How to Fix This)

NonProfit PRO

Oftentimes, artificial intelligence does not work for nonprofits. Below are the most common obstacles to AI in nonprofits and our recommendations on how to fix these problems. Not because of the people involved, but because of the challenges inherent in adopting new technologies.

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Your Technology Problem Is Actually a People Problem

NTEN

Digital transformation that actually works requires putting the right people on it and understanding what their job is — and isn’t. We see the effects of this daily, working with ambitious organizations of different types and sizes to reach a new level of competence (and eventually excellence) with their technology.

Problem 75
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Solving Business Problems with Root Cause Analysis

sgEngage

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 community approach to problem solving

Candid

This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. . To be clear, participatory grantmaking has never been new.

Problem 119
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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

sgEngage

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.

Problem 77