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Noodling Around Change Management and Social Media Adoption

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I asked for some recommendations on Twitter for the best practical sources for change management. Joitske recommend Learning To Change. She also pointed me to an older post on her blog about one of theories of change in the book based on thinking styles. Everything changes autonomously, of its own accord. ".

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Do Social Media Nightmares Encourage Adoption? The Answer Might Surprise You!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

At last weekend's Transparency Camp West , Ellen Miller from the Sunlight Foundation asked me a great question. "What are the characteristics of nonprofits that have successfully adopted social media?" . I think it is culture. The work style comes from developing social media guidelines/policy ) Learning Culture.

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What lies beneath social media stress, fear, and barriers to adoption in nonprofits?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

was adopted (or not) in the nonprofit workplace over the past 10-15 years, you'll notice that fear and silo culture are nothing new or unique as barriers to adoption. Steve said silo culture has been a barrier to effective web strategy for years. are some drawings and reflections. If you witnessed how Web 1.0

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How to Get Leadership Buy-in for Streamlining Your Grantee Application

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If your application has not changed in more than three years, it may not reflect your current goals, strategies, or priorities. Technology adoption: More nonprofits are using technology to manage their operations , communicate with their stakeholders, and deliver their services.

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A Closer Look at Nonprofit Technology Benchmarks: Tech Adoption Levels

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If you've been keeping up with this blog series about applications of our annual Nonprofit Tech Staffing & Investments research, you've noticed that we refer to "Tech Adoption" when gauging the impact of staffing levels or investments on an organization. In this article, we're taking a closer look at what we mean by "Tech Adoption".

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Nonprofits That Adopt Social Media Share One Characteristic: Vertigo Tolerance

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Photo by Sifter Last week, I had a fantastic conversation with the folks at EDF Innovation Exchange about transparency and social media adoption. Specifically around the question, "What it is in the culture of organizations that are able to make the shift that is different from organizations that cannot?"

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Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit

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In this post, I will briefly explain how to pinpoint which technology skills folks need, assess current skill levels, provide training that doesn’t stink, and nurture a technology-positive culture where tech skills are a priority. Provide opportunities for people to learn by watching, reading, practicing, and reflecting.

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