Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

I’m co-facilitating a session on Nonprofit Training Design and Delivery with colleagues John Kenyon, Andrea Berry, and Cindy Leonard at the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference on Friday March 14th at 10:30 am! There are two different methods to evaluate your training. to define the four levels of training evaluation.

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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. For your fund accounting implementation , your goals might include a target launch date, staff training, and the ability to pull relevant reports faster.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Whether you are considering a new fundraising and engagement CRM, advocacy tool, reengineered database, custom integration, CMS or back office system, a separate discovery is the BEST approach to ensuring success. Will reconfiguration, data cleanup or training on our current tech be just as impactful?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

It provides tools for streamlining the application process, managing submissions, and tracking outcomes. It provides tools for managing grants, streamlining workflows, and tracking outcomes, with customizable features and integration options. Make sure everyone gets training and support to use the software well.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Organizations that were reluctant to update systems corrected deficits. Both participants must be aware of context, or unspoken emotional dynamics and backstory, that might influence the outcome.” Now that the dust has settled, and everyone is more comfortable with online interactions, it’s a good time to invest in training.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. For instance, one CRM system may be a better fit for small organizations while another is built for enterprise-level needs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2021

The challenges of designing and deploying robust, efficient and cost-effective systems and processes, configured to your unique needs with strong governance, adoption and lifecycle management are daunting even for the largest organizations. But there is a catch. HAVING tech is not the same as USING and MANAGING tech. .

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

Focus on what matters to operational outcomes (ex. Provide training opportunities for employees and review your taxonomy from time to time to update any new processes. You may also consider training for all employees to become more familiar with how your association uses data. Provide context you can refer back to.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With AI, you first define some outcome, some question you want answered. Then, you provide an algorithm with examples in the form of sample data, and you allow the algorithm to identify the best way to get to that outcome. Some examples: What should you include in your training data? What outcome are you trying to predict?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

I know outcomes measurement and impact stories are becoming more important,’ you may think, ‘But how do I make sure I’m starting down the right path so I don’t feel stranded ?’ . As we’re moving to a more outcomes-focused model, take a look at how we’ve begun outlin ing what success looks like for the program.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 23, 2022

As a volunteer manager, it is your job to ensure that all of the volunteers you oversee are adequately trained, engaged, and contributing. Developing Effective Feedback Systems. Finally, it’s important that you create effective feedback systems so that both positive reinforcement and constructive criticism can be given when needed.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Technological change – new software and systems. 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. Phase 3: Sustain Outcomes. In this phase, you will review performance, metrics, and outcomes. Change Management 101.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Nimble AMS can then leverage these insights to create better software outcomes for Canadian associations. While a lot of AMS systems have caught up now, we know that the only thing constant in the world of systems and technology is change. The training, the support, the strategy right at the very beginning, the customization.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Talent for Good designs and undertakes training to develop diverse talent for the ever-growing Salesforce ecosystem and allow Cloud for Good’s clients to hire Salesforce-trained talent after trying out the new talent on Cloud for Good projects. RL: There are several disconnects in the current system. What’s not working?

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Program management: Monitor program outcomes, track beneficiary interactions, and demonstrate the impact of your work to stakeholders. The total cost will increase if your nonprofit chooses to invest in migration support and onboarding training. Review: Check the quality of the migrated data and safely shut down the old system.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Last year, the murder of George Floyd sparked a national reckoning with systemic racism and an outpouring of support for communities of color as companies made commitments to Black Lives Matter. 95% of Black Americans agree that companies should promote racial equity in the workplace , but 83% said companies have more work to do.

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 12, 2022

Some of the best ways to demonstrate volunteer impact include sharing personal stories, communicating program outcomes, displaying videos and photos of volunteers in action, and allowing your dedicated volunteers to be involved in the story. Invest in Training. Keep in mind, training should be an ongoing process.

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VisionLink

MARCH 7, 2014

The Advocates are college students who are recruited, trained and placed by Health Leads. They have access to resources, case management and reporting tools, some of which are integrated with the hospital information systems. We know that it takes more to live a long and healthy life than just being blessed with healthy genetics.

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TechImpact

JULY 8, 2014

Image courtesy of z2 Systems. In part 1 , we explored 4 ways your nonprofit could better utilize its CRM, or constituent relationship management system. The trick to getting the most out of them is ensuring the individuals who will be using the software are properly trained , and have had their expectations clearly defined.

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Twenty Hats

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Eventually, the outcome will work in the child’s favor.”. My client spent that time advocating for the planning, garnering support and working her way through her organization’s systems to get funding approval. At my CASA program, I wanted to see the supervisors receive formal training in volunteer supervision.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2020

It may be time to embrace change to lower the price of your new system. A new association management software (AMS) system is a major investment in your organization’s future. Just remember: The result is a system that best helps you achieve your organization’s goals. Most AMS systems follow best practices and conventions.

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TechImpact

APRIL 7, 2014

Cloud computing, big data, and CRM systems are among the most frequently heard. They are leaps of faith that will lead to better outcomes down the road. DO look at training as a part of your technology investment. DON’T assume that standard training practices will be enough. DO build custom training plans.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

I define community leadership as “any person or organization who engages individuals or groups within a particular community to collectively establish goals, guides them toward the achievement of those goals, thereby achieving a civic outcome.” However, in my experience, such fears are largely unfounded.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

They help potential partners, supporters, and beneficiaries see the tangible outcomes of your work. Training Your Team: Conduct training sessions for your staff and volunteers. Setting Up a System for Collection and Management: Establish a system for collecting, storing, and managing testimonials.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Selecting the right Content Management System (CMS) for your nonprofit website is crucial in building and managing a successful online presence. Business Considerations: Elements like budget, licensing type, training needs, and change management are also essential considerations in CMS selection. How will this impact your budget?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 10, 2016

So much, in fact, that organizations are boarding the train without a map, a travel bag, and even a destination. Worse yet, they have not considered the repercussions of boarding the collaboration train. This is the “train” on the tracks. This is the fuel for the train. Now, board the train with confidence!

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

How ChatGPT Works ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence model that generates content (generative AI) based on an amalgamation of secondary sources; early versions used written communication as a training dataset for the model and predicted the most likely next word based on the input data provided to the model.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 25, 2021

These relationships deepen your knowledge about what your community needs, how your hospital or health system is viewed, and what resources can be brought to bear. You are both mission- and outcomes-driven. Their jobs require them to constantly assess both community need and the outcomes of programs to meet that need.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Staff are rarely trained to provide feedback to volunteers and in our surveys of organizations, we often find that “receiving training on how to provide feedback to volunteers” is the #1 topic requested by staff who work directly with volunteers. Additional training? Would a mentorship help? It’s easy (and far too common!)

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2022

Best practices for predictive analytics include having an aim in mind for your association and using SMART goals to achieve a predefined outcome. USITT chose myTrailhead because it’s an easy-to-use online learning management system , perfect for any association’s needs. How to increase revenue with the best storefront in Nimble AMS.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Prioritizes outcomes—views customer satisfaction as the significant metric of success. Digital transformation allows organizations to aggregate information across systems. Intention, education, and training give teams a broader perspective. The system provides a real-time engagement score for each of its 175,000 customers.

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NTEN

MAY 6, 2011

By Kathleen Kurre, CEO, TechBridge "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there." --Lewis Carroll - English Logician, Mathematician, Photographer and Writer, Alice in Wonderland The nonprofit sector is buzzing with data and outcomes conversations. One nonprofit trains disabled individuals and places them in jobs.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

This Nonprofit Trailblazer is using new digital platforms to transform and upscale its service delivery, from supported living services to learning opportunities, activities, professional training, and employment. Autism Plus runs a range of social enterprises offering exciting and inspiring work placements, including a chocolate factory.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

Survey responses suggest that systemic racial barriers may be the cause of these inconsistencies. Utilizing strategies to ensure the efficacy of the training (e.g., Respondents of color report greater workplace challenges than white respondents, including: Lack of role models.

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2023

Four Donor Management Benefits Beyond fostering a positive environment for donors, adopting an effective donor management system offers several additional benefits for organizations of every size. Enhanced Data Utilizations Effective donor management systems leverage donor data to maximize workflow to produce more positive results.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

We’ve been trained in our society that it’s not polite to talk about money. Organizations are complex systems that interact constantly and significantly with a host of other equally complex systems. The most important property of these systems is that they cannot be broken down into parts that have separate lives of their own.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 21, 2023

Blackbaud partners familiar with Raiser’s Edge NXT can help nonprofits configure their platform, receive comprehensive training , and develop custom software and integrations. The data strategy they develop will most likely involve a cleanup process as well to ensure your system is as streamlined as possible.

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