NTEN

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

I had a pretty good handle on process modelling, but I glossed right over the critical change management aspect. Given the organization-wide scope of my proposed project, effective change management practices were key to the success of the project. And, in case you were wondering, the transition finally did happen.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

When you start with a pain point, you have a different conversation. A more meaningful conversation. Nine out of ten times a senior leader can quickly engage in a full conversation with these simple prompts. Changing systems from QuickBooks to Intacct is not going to solve a “bad reporting” issue.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

The person who scolded us is not even on Facebook!) First, we need to move beyond the false dichotomy of message control vs. conversation. There’s a prevailing belief that you can’t foster conversation and get a message out. Social media teaches us that the best way to get the message out is to foster conversation.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The annual conference celebrating Blackbaud’s ecosystem of changemakers is back and in person this year! Financial Management Luminary Session Panel Discussion: Using Your Voice in a Sea of Change *don’t miss* Your finance team touches all aspects of your organization—grant programs, fundraising goals, vendor management.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

My experience since I started working in the social media field is that the failures are where you learn the most as a community manager, a social media manger, a change manger, a professional and as a person. Leaders often blame change managers or teams who do not control the source or circumstances which cause the “failure.”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Ultimately, we wanted to build a community of trust that CDOs can turn to for answers they can’t find anywhere else, on issues related to innovation, impact, fundraising trends, and change management. How do we raise money without in-person events? Because I believe in the power of conversation, connection, and creativity.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2024

He’ll also help you examine components of your process, including site visits, grant reports, and decision-making conversations, to ensure that grantees are engaged equitably and respectfully. Audrey Kidwell from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy will share her experience leading change management efforts at her organization.

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NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

Risa sums up the value of a collaborative approach: "Our staff conversations about ways to utilize social media are creative and energizing. The knowledge doesn't just reside with one person." They also participate in conversations in Linkedin Groups, and Twitter (via Director Mark Lachs’ twitter profile, @drmarklachs ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

I was actually overwhelmed with mail (about ten times more than I usually get) and every single piece from a frustrated person inside of a non-profit. If anything, Godin's got the attention of those who work in the nonprofit sector and are engaged in the social media conversation. Tags: change management.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2011

These popular, mainstream online communities, and the opportunities produced by this social shift, represent potential customers, constituents, supporters, and donors – the people and conversations you and your organization want to connect with. Perhaps we'll then need to invent yet a new title for this person: Chief Relationship Officer.

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NTEN

AUGUST 18, 2009

Flicker photo: jaredchapman In every corner of the NTC, frequently in the NTEN Affinity Groups, and at least two times a week in my in-box, you'll come across a conversation that goes a little like this: "They hired me to help them create a new data/web/email/IT strategy, but now they don't actually want to DO any of the things I recommend.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

These conversations revealed so much about their motivations and values, deepening our understanding of their “why.” Personalization leads to deeper connections, donor retention, and increased lifetime contribution value. It was during this challenging time that our CRM became our lifeline.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Plan for a personalized experience. Website personalization is the process by which individualized, relevant, and targeted content is created to suit a user’s online experience. Creating a personalization plan. Personalization is key to standing out in an increasingly crowded digital media environment.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

But building awareness for your important work in an increasingly cluttered space can’t be the responsibility of just one person or even a department. Staff have to see the impact of their voice being added to the conversation. If your organization has an employee that is a social media power-user, this person can lead the trainings.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2012

You can read the complete article in the March 2012 issue of NTEN:Change , but here is the first of the five myths uncovered as part of the 2012 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report from NonprofitMarketingGuide.com: Myth #1: “I don’t need to be personally involved in the communications.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Focus on the person in front of you. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Be Personal. Identifying and vocalizing another person's potential is life-changing for that person. Evocation :We are receptive to an influence beyond ourselves that creates the inspiration within us. Be Passionate.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 5, 2021

Focus on the person in front of you. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Be Personal. Identifying and vocalizing another person's potential is life-changing for that person. Evocation :We are receptive to an influence beyond ourselves that creates the inspiration within us. Be Passionate.

People 52

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 26, 2020

Focus on the person in front of you. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Be Personal. Indentifying and vocalizing another person's potential is life-changing for that person. Evocation :We are receptive to an influence beyond ourselves that creates the inspiration within us. Be Passionate.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 28, 2021

Focus on the person in front of you. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Be Personal. Identifying and vocalizing another person's potential is life-changing for that person. Evocation :We are receptive to an influence beyond ourselves that creates the inspiration within us. Be Passionate.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2024

Additionally, effective communication, risk management, and stakeholder involvement are crucial throughout the entire migration process. It is foolhardy to expect one person or one department to oversee a project of this scale, and yet this is the trend I have witnessed in our sector. Sitting down to write an RFP is overwhelming.

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sgEngage

JUNE 28, 2023

Based on the conversation with these grantmakers, here are four ways grantmakers can make sure all stages of their funding programs include the voices and perspectives of women. Build Trust Through Relationships “There have to be conversations about who philanthropy, as a sector, trusts and who we don’t trust,” said Natanja.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2010

EDF periodically brings our entire staff together for an in-person retreat. One of the best conversations we’ve had is with a department that decided to put off blogging for now, since it made sense to invest in other tactics first. Tags: change management training materials. What did we do? We went all-out.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

You’ll also want to make sure the system has a library of built-in reports as well as ways to personalize your reports to fit your needs Bonus question: How does view-only access work for your system? See that you can get information quickly and set up reports that give you information you can use. Verify that the process is intuitive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2009

I asked Tom Subak, VP of Online Services at Planned Parenthood, during our conversation , what does that look like on the ground? Tags: change management guest blogging relationships. Being heard, counting, being recognized. Ordinary people can and do have extraordinary stories and ideas to share.” I got curious.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2017

Focus on the person in front of you. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Be Personal. Indentifying and vocalizing another person's potential is life-changing for that person. Evocation :We are receptive to an influence beyond ourselves that creates the inspiration within us. Be Passionate.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Vote for the topics you want to see live and in person at TechCrunch Early Stage on April 20 in Boston, Massachusetts. By sharing her personal experience starting a business as a full-time student and young woman of color, she will create space for others to share their own challenges, which they can address together as a group.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 3, 2018

Focus on the person in front of you. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Be Personal. Identifying and vocalizing another person's potential is life-changing for that person. Evocation :We are receptive to an influence beyond ourselves that creates the inspiration within us. Be Passionate.

People 40

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

Another empty gaze, followed by a quick change of subject. Clearly, my conversation partner didn’t understand the role of a CFO, let alone how important the position is in providing financial acumen and strategic vision in the rapidly changing nonprofit sector. Chief Financial Officer,” I clarified.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Clearly Identify Roles and Responsibilities The Difference Between Skills, Qualifications and Experience How Should Soft Skills and Personal Characteristics Be Incorporated? Clearly Identify Duties and Responsibilities Begin this process of identifying a role’s purpose by: Having a conversation with the manager who oversees the position.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

The ongoing conversation about student debt and the value of a college credential exacerbates the issue for higher education institutions. Involve current students in recruitment outreach, whether digitally or at in-person recruitment events. At a time when as many as one in three bachelor’s degree recipients in the U.S.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Each person of the knowledge team—the board chair, the executive director, marketing and administrative staff, and a community diversity and engagement consultant—came together in conversations about what mattered most in the organization’s work and what data could be collected to illuminate how their work was progressing.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Some of our Goodies received an exclusive invitation to attend Dreamforce 2021 live in person! Special invites to the in-person event were sent out by Salesforce to Salesforce MVPs , Community Group leaders , and product champions. Dreamforce 2021. But the truth is, the Salesforce team did an amazing job of making attendees feel safe.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

Will the relationship have good personal chemistry? Can this person guide me, particularly in the areas where I am weakest? Will this person take a genuine interest in me? Does this person have the traits and skills I want to develop? Is this a person I admire? Make conversation with your team.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

Conversely, diversity training aims to cultivate an environment of inclusivity by promoting understanding and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds. It may also cover specific change management methodologies, such as the ADKAR model or Kotter’s 8-step change model.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

Conversely, diversity training aims to cultivate an environment of inclusivity by promoting understanding and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds. It may also cover specific change management methodologies, such as the ADKAR model or Kotter’s 8-step change model.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

Conversely, diversity training aims to cultivate an environment of inclusivity by promoting understanding and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds. It may also cover specific change management methodologies, such as the ADKAR model or Kotter’s 8-step change model.

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Forum One

JULY 27, 2021

Bring them into conversations early so that they are included in the strategies going forward. Developing a change management plan ensures you’re never reliant on one person to do certain jobs. . Make sure that you’re making the case for investment to your entire executive team or board.

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