sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Whether you are thinking about applying for your first grant or your organization manages several grants each year, it’s important to have clear processes to meet those mandates and avoid straying outside your mission. In managing grant funding , communication is key. Focus on the why. Learn the language and history.

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Grant Process Management Tips 98

Nimble AMS

JANUARY 5, 2024

And encouraging your staff to adopt new association management software can prove to be even more challenging. However, if it’s time for your association to adopt new technology, it will become crucial to get your employees on board with the change. Download now

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Adopt Associations Technology Gartner 123

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

It can be a challenge obtaining executive buy-in for new association management software (AMS). Follow the steps in our blog to create a culture of change management and gain executive buy-in for new technology. How to build executive buy-in for new association management software Change is a process.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

Showcase attitudes, actions, and qualities you want your team to mirror. By brainstorming and working together, your team is more likely to spot opportunities for innovation. Encourage your team to spend time getting creative, learning, or simply brainstorming. Manage Change This brings us to the last step.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 21, 2024

Is your association wondering if it’s time to upgrade your association management software? The organization knew it was time to update AMS systems, so they began their software search, bringing in all their stakeholders across teams. ABA researched two Salesforce-based AMS, but there was a clear winner.

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Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

Creating your unique product requires a dedicated team with the appropriate skills. Additionally, it’s critical that the project road map is managed meticulously to avoid risk of delays that can lead to cost overruns. Will the product be managed by an existing employee or will you need to hire a new product manager?

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Identify the person who will be the primary project manager as well as the member of leadership who will make the final decisions. Outlining these challenges in your project charter will keep your team focused on solutions that can alleviate these issues without getting pulled into new directions. When and where do problems occur?

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Project Fund Software Help 95

Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2024

In the digital era, adopting an all-in-one giving platform that integrates CRM, volunteer management, and fundraising tools isn’t just a tech upgrade; it’s a strategic necessity for nonprofits that want to thrive. Cloud data management offers scalable and secure solutions that keep your information safe and accessible.

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Platform Giving Kentucky Integration 94

fusionSpan

OCTOBER 10, 2022

However, Salesforce can be difficult to manage. Luckily, Salesforce Managed Services can help organizations get the most out of their investment in this business application by offering professional support, training, and implementation so you can start using Salesforce as soon as possible.

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Service Business Management Help 52

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

I suggest creating a cross-functional team that meets regularly during your implementation and fact-finding periods. Here are some of the areas I recommend your team examine as you usher change into your institution. Here are some of the areas I recommend your team examine as you usher change into your institution.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Audit firms have now, however, transitioned to long-term partners, particularly for nonprofits contemplating transformative system or operational changes. The Audit Relationship: Then and Now Change management has not historically been an area where nonprofits consulted their auditor.

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EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

Depending on the size, reach, and impact anticipated from a technology change, engaging the board of directors is often critical to your success. While the C-level and managers will probably lead your organization’s tech selection, you can think of the board as the ultimate executive sponsor. Let’s dive in.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 14, 2023

For example: What: ICCP currently uses multiple disconnected systems for recruitment, contract, tuition, fundraising, registration, curriculum, and records management. Yes, there was support for change, but the most challenging part of this entire project would be the change management component.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Financial Management Luminary Session Panel Discussion: Using Your Voice in a Sea of Change *don’t miss* Your finance team touches all aspects of your organization—grant programs, fundraising goals, vendor management. Here are a few sessions that will inspire you to rethink your workflows.

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Blackbaud Chart Denver Nonprofit 84

The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

The competition is open to organizations and collaborations working in any field, anywhere in the world, according to Chris Cardona, MacArthur’s managing director, discovery, exploration, and programs. Proposals must identify a problem and offer a solution that promises significant and durable change.

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Program Homeless Award Proposal 105

NTEN

JUNE 6, 2013

Julia, a staff member at a nonprofit, offers her story about project management and personal growth. Having never managed a project, I was thrilled when the Executive Director asked if I wanted to be the project manager for the website initiative. Project management seemed easy and straightforward.

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Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

Planning and managing your entire digital ecosystem is critical to furthering your mission and accomplishing your organizational goals. For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior. One effective way is to take an agile approach to change management.

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Websites Change Management Digital Government 60

sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

No longer confined to the more traditional, narrow lane of strictly managing an organization’s revenue and expense sheets, today’s nonprofit CFOs are increasingly asked to design a multifaceted approach that encompasses strategic vision, collaboration, and innovation. What makes them proud to come to work and be part of a team?

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Roles Culture Nonprofit Structure 79

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule. This document will help new team members absorb your unique grantmaking process and keep everyone on the same page.

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Data Blackbaud Policy Database 79

NTEN

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Julia, a staff member at a nonprofit, offers her story about project management and personal growth. Having never managed a project, I was thrilled when the Executive Director asked if I wanted to be the project manager for the website initiative. Project management seemed easy and straightforward.

Project 70

Project Activities Activism Active 70

Nimble AMS

JUNE 29, 2023

The road to new association management software (AMS) isn’t alwa ys a straight one. Additionally, consultants have relationships with all the leading AMS vendors and their sales teams. Often, the road is wi nding, filled with challenges and opportunities for your organization to grow. Prepare your organization for the unexpected.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

We knew that there was information in one part of the system that could be very useful for another team. Still, we did not want, for example, an enrollment clerk to be able to change information upon which a business officer relied. We created a centralized data management team. We took two steps: 1.

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

Change management needs to be built in from the beginning.” For example, implementation plans lay out the steps, sequence, owner(s), and metrics for each key activity of the plan, while performance dashboards track progress against it using a few vital metrics for the leadership team and board.

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San Francisco Nonprofit Metrics Boston 98

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

That’s where change management comes in. By implementing a change management strategy that’s geared towards their specific circumstances, nonprofits can help their staff members adopt new systems quickly and effectively. Change management: What is it?

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Planning and managing your entire digital ecosystem is critical to furthering your mission and accomplishing your organizational goals. For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior. Establish new digital governance and implement change management.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

That’s why it is vital to make sure your team is prepared for the change and ready to identify the improvements that will increase your community health center’s efficiency and accountability. Identify the right skills on your team.

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Fund Software Community Tips 94

sgEngage

MAY 14, 2024

You cut your teeth on accounts payable and have managed more than your fair share of audits. So, you apply for and land a role leading the finance team at a nonprofit. You can track and manage items like grants and endowments more efficiently. You can run a profit and loss statement in your sleep. Congratulations!

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Profit Fund Grant Track 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

In addition, “Even though the book is written directly to the leader, going through the Survive, Reset, Thrive loop is a team activity, not an individual one,” adds Homkes. You may be in Thrive for months, or years, but then find yourself needing to move into Survive to re-stabilize.”

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Latvia Companies North America San Francisco 91

Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2018

Earlier this year I released the 2018 Nonprofit Digital Teams Report in partnership with Jason Mogus, principal consultant at NetChange Consulting. This year’s research found that digital teams that are represented in senior management, influence decisions on new campaigns and receive leadership support run higher impact digital programs.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

How does your system manage restricted funds? Managing restricted funds is not a “workaround” but part of the core functionality of the fund accounting system. View-only access is a time-saver for both your auditors as well as non-financial team members who need access to information regularly.

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Fund Question System Integration 87

.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Predictive modeling reveals future outcomes and trends with greater accuracy than traditional methods, enabling proactive decision-making and change management. The team watches data and member behavior. Automating data exploration frees time to focus on higher-level analysis and interpretation of results.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

Rapid changes for nonprofits bring pressure from all sides. Nonprofit team members tend to wear many hats and carry immense stress even under normal conditions. By making key changes in technology, processes, and culture, your organization can adopt a responsive philanthropy approach to adapt to increased community need.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

A nonprofit data warehouse is a centralized digital repository that nonprofits use to store, manage, and analyze their data. It’s designed to consolidate and integrate data from various sources, including CRM systems, fundraising software, financial databases, program management tools, and more.

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Forum One

AUGUST 10, 2021

Some common focus areas for investments in government digital transformation might include using and optimizing data and analytics collection, updating IT infrastructures, migrating data and files to a cloud storage, and facilitating change management. Organize for success. Why digital modernization for government matters.

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Government Digital System Fund 88

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2022

Fundraising teams at the eye of the pandemic storm have experienced an eye-watering pace of change the past two years. Through CRM platforms , data provided a means to channel donor generosity, drive journeys, and manage the influx of donations to empower scale and growth of nonprofit income. Future-Proofing People & Teams.

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Change Marketing Fundraising Stream 75

sgEngage

JANUARY 24, 2024

Thus, our business office could budget further in advance and our administrative team spent less time tracking down contracts. Our business office has to re-enroll students in the tuition management system. It was a significant improvement over previous years. What are the challenges of continuous enrollment?

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Student Policy Retention Education 77

fusionSpan

MAY 19, 2024

It’s a matter of making sure your teams have the best tools and processes at their disposal, your members get the best experience possible, and you can deliver on your mission. You need buy-in from both leadership and your wider team for a digital transformation to be successful.

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