sgEngage

JANUARY 14, 2025

Now your grant management system (GMS) is the hub of your grantmaking organization, and simple API integrations allow you to plug in the systems that work best for you. But before you start adding every tool available, take some time to identify the partners and processes that add value to your grantmaking.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Bell’s work will play a large role in their success. Bell is researching what mix of personalities is most likely to work effectively together. Although you’re probably not recruiting a team for an extreme experience, it can be helpful to begin thinking about team building from Bell’s perspective. “A Trust me, it’s worth it.

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sgEngage

MARCH 10, 2025

As we see more of our processes move from paper files and folders to purpose-built systems in the cloud, we also see endless possibilities for automation, notifications, and API processes to extend the functionality of our individual solutions. Even if theyre not conscious of how its working behind the scenes. That builds trust.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

Do you feel stuck navigating office politics, micromanagement, or being overlooked at work? Through real-life stories and research-backed strategies, she breaks down 10 key conversations that help you build influence, set boundaries, and operate from a position of power. Its about taking control of your own work experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

That said, the fact that we still see so many of them on the web indicates that they can work for website owners when done well. For nonprofits, a well-executed pop-up can increase engagement, procure donations, and build email lists that can foster long-term relationships with potential activists or donors. Test out the options.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

If I asked you to describe the work styles of the colleagues on your team, could you tell me how each one prefers to solve problems? We were working on a system selection and installation with a recently promoted IT manager. The MBTI is based on the work of Isabel Briggs-Myers and her daughter.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Thats why we specialize in helping associations build digital strategies that address inefficiencies, improve member engagement, and leverage data for growth. Outdated Technology and Manual Processes In todays digital-first world, outdated systems and manual processes are often the first red flags.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 8, 2025

The way we work is changing. For the 62% of American workers who do not have university degrees, skills-based hiring strategies can offer the opportunity to build thriving careers in industries that traditionally had their doors closed. Theyre also leveraging AIs power to scale their efforts and reach more people in need.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

High stress levels : The closer the event deadline, the more stressful the planning process becomes. Rushed pre-work : High-quality planning sessions start with pre-work that takes time to create and time to complete. Work with the facilitator to ensure their processes sync with your expected outcomes.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Over a lifetime, we spend approximately 90,000 hours working. Maybe one reason people aren’t happy at work is because they don’t expect to find happiness there. When I Googled “How to create joy at work” these are a few of the best ideas I found. There’s a reason they call it work. Let’s make joy a priority.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

But in my experience working with senior executives as an executive coach and organization design consultant, bad leadership is often manufactured by an organization designed, albeit unintentionally, to produce bad leaders. Organizations are not mere collections of departments, roles, technologies and processes.

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NVIDIA AI Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

By advancing our understanding of these fundamental building blocks of life, we can pursue solutions in healthcare and environmental science that are unimaginable today. Evo 2 uses a novel model architecture that can process lengthy sequences of genetic information, up to 1 million tokens.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

With competition for skilled professionals rising and work environments shifting, finding and keeping great talent takes more than just passion. Crafting a Compelling Employer Brand People want to work where they know theyll make a difference. When candidates see the real-world impact of your work, theyll want to be part of it.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 24, 2025

As part of the proposal development process, development and program staff collaborate to define clear objectives as well as anticipated outputs and outcomes. This process ideally involves balancing two things: a desire to maximize impact; and the realities of staffing, budget, and circumstantial constraints.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

It begs the question: Should empathy ever be put aside at work, or should we be doubling down on it? When we define empathy too narrowly, we overlook its power to build resilient, high-performing teams and boost engagement, collaboration, and innovation. Empathy at work includes practicing clarity, transparency, and decisiveness.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Strategic planning is daunting Many nonprofits begin strategic planning work with trepidation and possibly even scar tissue from prior efforts. Often the process takes great amounts of time, energy, and money, it strains relationships, and, in the end, doesn’t really strengthen the organization and nothing really changes.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 31, 2025

There are thousands of organizations in the world doing amazing work in your impact area. An eligibility quiz is an essential part of streamlining your grantmaking application process. Here are a few best practices for designing and executing an eligibility quiz, so you can ensure a more efficient and effective application process.

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Futurism

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

As artificial intelligence becomes integrated into our daily lives , researchers are working to tackle what might be its most glaring and enduring issue:that AI " hallucinates ," or boldly spits out lies, when it doesn't know the answer. We are not following that common-sense advice when we build AI."

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Candid

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Asking better questions that center the needs of those most affected The questions are designed to be applied to any research and evaluation method or design, at any point in the process. Explicitly address racial and ethnic inequities and identify solutions that are relevant and build on community strengths.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 8, 2025

SEE ALSO: Five years of remote work changed workplace accessibility. Everything our youth teams are building is being built under our Best Interests of the Child Framework. New users are now placed into a Teen Account by default, while existing teen users are still in the process of being transferred over.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

When more than a dozen of its buildings were destroyed in the fire, the chance arose to rebuild the camp for the unique needs of the people who have been using it for decades. The camp has been comprehensively reconsidered to accommodate its visually impaired visitors and staff, many of whom were consulted during the design process.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

They established national AI committees and working groups that spanned learning and development experts, local chapter leaders, and technological advisors (often Googlers). The most important question Project Evident asks when working with nonprofits on AI adoption is 'Why AI?'"

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Let’s walk through four basic steps to building productive community partnerships to bolster your mission. Building a truly beneficial community partnership requires time and effort. Doing so keeps everyone committed and inspired to work toward shared goals. Identify your needs. Research potential partners.

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Singularity Hub

MARCH 24, 2025

Even soft robots made of flexible materials struggle to deform outside of the physical limits of their building blocks. Another way to build liquid robots is to encapsulate water or other liquids in an armor-like barrier. Next, they worked out how to manufacture droplets with higher dust content. Actual robots , not so much.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 1, 2025

Obtaining consent allows you to build a foundation of trust with supporters, but you should be careful to explain exactly what youre using this information for so they can provide informed consent. Since data enrichment relies on third-party data, working with a verified data provider is crucial. You have the data you need.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Here are some strategies to ensure your infrastructure and processes are resilient. Embrace Cloud-Based Processes Cloud-based digital processes enable your staff to access necessary systems from anywhere. Take the Long View Disaster recovery is a long-term process. Here are some essential steps.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Streamlined Transaction Process for Your Donors One of the biggest barriers to donors giving online is a complicated donation process. With a streamlined, user-friendly transaction process , donors can make their contributions in just a few clicks. The good news is that CauseVox takes the hassle out of giving.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Processes: Have you fully analyzed all data processes to understand why you are limited in your current CRM? What would your daily data processes look like for all users (from gift officers to data entry to leadership)? Would you like to automate certain processes? Then well start the evaluation process.

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Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

They knew those most affected by the problems we face also held the solutions, so they worked to democratize the sector and make philanthropy accessible to everyday people. For many innovative leaders whose work is vital but is rarely acknowledged, we’re their first investors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2025

AI tools seemingly transform campaign development from a hands-on, intensive process into hit-enter ease. Relying solely on generative AI to create messaging means forfeiting the work and creativity required to forge real relationships. At face value, AI appears to be a gift from the fund development and marketing gods.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 24, 2025

When construction started on a new affordable apartment building in Brooklyn, most of the work on the site happened very quickly. The process has still taken time, in part because of the bureaucracy involved with the housing lottery. The building is well-insulated and airtight. Instead, it took only 22 months.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

A website build or redesign has technical but also design and execution aspects. You’ll need to understand both elements and how they work together, for a successful end product. Below is a list of processes and procedures you can take to prepare yourself and your organization to start your website build or redesign on a solid footing.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights. This is the story of a board member going above and beyond, making connections, and contributing to the work of two organizations she is passionate about at once. Mary’s Pence accomplishes their work through two programs.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

To be responsive without burning out their entire staff with a constantly shifting focus, the Two Ten Footwear Foundation looked to their technology and processes to save time and improve efficiency. Build relationships with the leaders closest to your community. Dont Be Complacent Technology changes every day.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s become a cornerstone of every modern business process. By integrating AI into core nonprofit work and involving communities in designing the tools, organizations can increase efficiency and address the needs of marginalized communities in the face of rapid technological change.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A well-designed website can work wonders for your nonprofit in spreading awareness of your mission and converting first-time visitors into loyal, active supporters. Your nonprofit likely has one or two main colors to incorporate into all of your design work, as well as some secondary shades to add visual variety. Let’s dive in!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Invest in creating visually appealing graphics and videos that showcase your work. Tools like Canva and Adobe Spark offer free templates and editing options to make this process easier. Here’s how to make it work for you: Identify Relevant Influencers : Find influencers within your niche who are passionate about your cause.

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