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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? Further, funders disincentivize risk when they require lengthy applications and reports that may not always showcase reality or the organization’s ability to create impact.

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Navigating Nonprofit Data Warehouses: A Comprehensive Guide

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This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits. Monitor program impact. Additionally, this makes it a breeze to provide past impact reports and future projections for grant proposals. Strengthen your financial reporting efforts. Discuss the project with your board. Set concrete guidelines.

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An 8-Step Plan for Nonprofit Change Management

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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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3 Major Higher Ed Takeaways from bbcon 2020 Virtual

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Mastering change management to usher in digital transformation . Change management is always an important topic at bbcon as we strive to help our customers implement successful solutions on their campus. Blackbaud’s Mike Reardon shared some tips for finding success with change management at your institutions. .

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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From the urban demonstration projects of the historic foundations (Kellogg, Ford, Carnegie) to the contemporary emphasis on indicators and evaluation work, the sector has increasingly embraced systematic and intentional research processes for advancing social change goals.

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Advice from Grantmakers on Streamlining Your Tech Solutions

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This post features advice from IT and grants management experts on how to streamline your tech solutions, create clear processes, and drive more external and internal impact. McKnight used to require two application steps: a letter of inquiry, followed by a full proposal. For some of these apps, we’re still in adoption phase.

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7 Tips for Navigating Nonprofit Accounting Compliance

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But with change comes new opportunities to evaluate and improve on existing business processes and demonstrate to existing and potential supporters that your organization is dedicated to compliance and ethical accounting practices. This article and infographic provides tips for getting started with compliance change management.

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