Nucleus

MARCH 2, 2021

Here are Harvard Business Review’s key findings from the study, along with (in blue text) association-specific perspectives: Cultural Challenges For the fifth consecutive year, executives report that cultural challenges — not technological ones — represent the biggest impediment around data initiatives. In the 2021 survey, 92.2%

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Problem/Opportunity Statement Your problem or opportunity statement is an objective description of the challenges associated with the gap between the current-state and desired future-state. When and where do problems occur? How big is the problem? What is the impact of the problem?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

The principal challenge here is capacity, as an ever-expanding network requires ever-expanding resources. These things should be efficient but are not, mostly because of human problems, such as poor communication, resistance to compliance, forgetfulness and so on. One management tool we have developed to help us is FOLKS Protocols.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Management philosophy is stuck in the past. Every manager knows the value of teamwork. The problem is the organizational structure in most nonprofits prevents it. The problem is that with the quickly changing landscape of today’s challenges the assembly line concept is not agile enough to adapt to those changes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2012

The GEO community is united by a common drive to challenge the norm in pursuit of better results. Collaborative Problem-Solving sessions focus on how grantmaker can best partner with other funders, grantees, corporations and government agencies to solve problems and grow impact. Roshan Paul, Senior Change Manager, Ashoka.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

The GEO community is united by a common drive to challenge the norm in pursuit of better results. Collaborative Problem-Solving sessions focus on how grantmaker can best partner with other funders, grantees, corporations and government agencies to solve problems and grow impact. Roshan Paul, Senior Change Manager, Ashoka.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2024

TCA is a 2024 Blackbaud Impact Award Winner for The Changemaker Award which recognizes organizations that have embraced new tech capabilities to overcome challenges and deliver transformative results. The strategic thinking, leadership, and problem-solving abilities you develop in the corporate world are invaluable in the nonprofit sector.

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

To achieve this, we recommend focusing on your organization’s most important challenges or opportunities. In practice, this might mean considering where your nonprofit has a chance to grow, recognizing when ways of working need to adapt to changing conditions, or opting to rethink your mix of programs.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 4, 2024

5 steps to improving member loyalty with modern technology Now that you understand the critical role of technology in fostering stronger connections and loyalty with your members, it’s crucial to adopt the right association management software (AMS) to begin improving operational efficiency and enhancing your staff effectiveness.

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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.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

While we used to use change management strategies to help soothe the fears of those who would reject the new database, now we need something slightly more radical: entirely new organizations. But I found that I was still challenged by the ideas that Maddie and Jamie present. The problem is, they don't even own the cog.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This flexibility enables teams to adapt quickly to changing conditions, ensuring continued progress despite challenges. Teams can identify potential issues early, preventing larger problems down the line. Change management becomes critical in ensuring the success of this transition.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The connection is becoming even more important as the sector seeks to address social divisions, contemporary challenges of democracy, socio-economic issues and various entrenched inequities. Questions are instrumental to successful grantmaking that focuses on change. What is the agenda of the question?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In practice, transforming a large, complex institution with multiple stakeholders is an incredible challenge. First, I recommend that you position the CRM solution implementation as step one of a long-term process of change. Recording matching gifts is a challenge. With knowledge and access comes challenges to the status quo.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Today brings the new book, Build For Tomorrow , by Jason Feifer , Editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of the podcasts Build For Tomorrow and Problem Solvers. “My A lot of people stop evolving at New Normal; they don't push themselves to make that extra step, and really challenge the way they work and live.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Does it solve a unique problem, or does it solve it more effectively than the software we currently have? Your committee can evaluate solutions and the benefits and challenges of new software while helping educate your school’s stakeholders on how complicated and sophisticated data management can be.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2024

Grants managers are adept problem solvers. These migrations slow us down considerably and distract us from the high-risk compliance and risk-mitigation work primary to our grants manager job descriptions. Writing RFPs and managing technology migrations detract from grants managers’ ability to process grants.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

In the nonprofit sector, we have some big challenges in this area. When faced with this list of challenges, I've seen some nonprofits try and find a life-raft in the IT ocean by following what larger commercial or government organizations do. Where do our ideas about IT come from?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

You don’t have to solve the problem of generative AI or answer machine learning questions on your own or do it all at once,” Hecht said. Allow all of that richness to come to the surface in a way that can help you drive innovation.” Circling back to starting small can help you build toward more effective, big ideas.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

If the words "executive" or "chief" do not appear in your job title, you may think you're not in the right position to lead a successful technology change. Here are a few things you can do to challenge that assumption and become a technology change leader. Do people come to you for problem solving?

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

However, as the nonprofit landscape continues to evolve, these roles must also adapt to meet the changing needs and challenges faced by organizations today. This role is a test of the CFO’s professional judgment, logic, analytical capacity, and ability to solve problems.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2024

I also recommend writing down questions or sticking points that popped up so that next year, when you review your documents, you can take more time to reflect on the problem and see if there is a new solution/functionality from Blackbaud or perhaps you have more time and bandwidth to think through a new approach.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

These training programs typically cover a variety of topics, including the: Principles and practices of change management Psychology of change Stages of change Communication strategies Stakeholder management, etc.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

These training programs typically cover a variety of topics, including the: Principles and practices of change management Psychology of change Stages of change Communication strategies Stakeholder management, etc.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

These training programs typically cover a variety of topics, including the: Principles and practices of change management Psychology of change Stages of change Communication strategies Stakeholder management, etc.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

What have we done in the past to make your biggest challenges more difficult? How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2019

Tax-exempt organizations have seen significant changes to financial accounting and reporting standards in recent years. Implementing new standards can be challenging, but the cost of noncompliance can be devastating: a tarnished reputation, loss of funding, or even revocation of exempt status. Maintain a clear accountability structure.

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fusionSpan

MAY 19, 2024

While the most glaring problems in a tech ecosystem are often the first to spark conversations around the need for digital transformation, they are rarely the only issues in need of an overhaul. Process challenges to digital transformation When you go through digital transformation, processes change.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution. Ask Your Employees For Input Leaders ask for their employees opinions on many decisions.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

To design a technology model that could address the spectrum of skill in the network would be a challenge. Lucky for us we didn't have to re-invent the wheel: Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission outlined a model and provided us with the foundation we needed to get the ball rolling.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution. Ask Your Employees For Input Leaders ask for their employees opinions on many decisions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

To solve problems in one easy step — because a survey is a means to an end, not an end in itself. How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution. Ask Your Employees For Input Leaders ask for their employees opinions on many decisions.

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fusionSpan

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Change management: Planning and executing changes to your Salesforce configuration and managing the release of new Salesforce features. Improved security and compliance – Salesforce is a complex platform, and keeping your org secure can be a challenge.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution. Ask Your Employees For Input Leaders ask for their employees opinions on many decisions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution. Ask Your Employees For Input Leaders ask for their employees opinions on many decisions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution. Ask Your Employees For Input Leaders ask for their employees opinions on many decisions.

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