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Adopting a New CRM? 4 Change Management Tips for Small Nonprofits

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The short answer: change management. What Is Change Management? Put simply, change management is making sure that the human element is always in the picture as new initiatives are put into play. They need to articulate the “why” this change is being made: Where is the change coming from?

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Leading with Innovation: Becoming a Chief Future Officer

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Going through this exercise not only helps identify issues, but when team members articulate their daily challenges, they will likely be more driven resolve them. When planning for change, balance short- and long-term goals and have realistic expectations. Keep looking at your future roadmap to remind you of your end goal.

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Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

Blue Avocado

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: A Deep and Sincere Caring About the Nonprofit’s Mission The most important “quality” in a board member would be a real and heartfelt caring about the mission/goal of the nonprofit they will be involved with. Will they focus on the goal/mission?

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Change Management: 3 Steps to Make Change a Reality at Your Nonprofit

Saleforce Nonprofit

As a nonprofit leader guiding your staff through changes over the last two years, you might have investigated change management. Change management is a set of tools and techniques your nonprofit can use to build buy-in and support staff members as you lead an organizational change. A “Why” Statement.

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How a Project Charter Can Help You Have a Successful Fund Accounting Software Implementation

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Have you ever been pulled into a meandering project with no clear direction or goals? 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. How does this project fit within your mission, values, and goals?

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Beyond the RFP: How to Choose Technology Partners for Impact

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However, this approach is transactional and limiting in the over-emphasis on requirements and under-appreciation for the relationship-building, values alignment, and shared goals that accompany successful technology projects. We need to clearly articulate our north star, why we are going there, and what support we need to make it happen.

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Guest Post by Holly Hight: When Controlling the Message Stifles Community (and Staff Morale)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

While a large percentage of our organization can articulate the importance of being on Facebook, very few staff can grasp how these tools will help to achieve our goals: greater awareness and involvement in the broader movement to address hunger. How are you changing the culture of your organization to embrace social media?