Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Commitment to putting in the necessary effort is crucial; I look for those ready to invest their time and energy into achieving our shared objectives, demonstrating resilience, perseverance, and a proactive attitude. They should be dedicated to serving our community and willing to go the extra mile to make a positive impact.

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NTEN

JULY 9, 2014

This September 3-6, NTEN will debut the Leading Change Summit. In addition to the conversations with participants in three separate tracks, #14LCS includes a stellar lineup of keynote speakers who will spark new conversations and nudge existing conversations to introduce new questions.

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.orgSource

JULY 22, 2024

Organize the Effort A well-defined oversight and change management structure ensures that the right people are ready to lead that charge. These roles might be included: Excellence Oversight Group : Sets vision and strategic priorities for change, provides resources, and includes senior management and possibly board representation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2009

As we strive to build a more effective philanthropy, to share knowledge and support what works, let’s not become disconnected from the human element that drives philanthropy. And finally, Dana Boyd debunks a study that found "Twitter is 40% of Useless Babble." She goes on to say that conversations on Twitter are, well, human.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

We got into a discussion in the comments and she agreed to share some of her experience addressing this issue within her nonprofit organization. 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.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Instead of asking marine conservation organizations to collaborate on messaging, we facilitated their sharing campaigns and messaging ideas with each other, and provided tips and data to help them with their organizational campaigns. We’re big believers in high touch sharing, not just asking people to drop stuff in.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2010

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Share The Bad News Of course its much easier to share good news with your employees, but its perhaps even more important to share the bad news. Dont give them a false sense of the situation by sharing only good news. Glad you are sharing this message with your readers.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 15, 2024

The list is long and includes roles like information technology, evaluation, grants analysis, learning and change, systems management, and more. Across these titles, those who are doing knowledge work are increasingly embracing the belief that knowledge work is all about shared meaning making. Can numbers stand alone?

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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 social media team includes the Deputy Director, the Special Projects Director, the Social Media Manager, the social media consultant, summer interns, and an outside content development consultant.

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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. Data Management: The Key to Effective Grantmaking As a database manager, you know the importance of accurate, well-organized data.

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NTEN

JUNE 16, 2010

" For those who are ready to dive into open leadership, Charlene is as practical as she was in Groundswell, sharing elements of openness to help you get started. Tags: Change Management charlene li Leadership NPTech open leadership Social Media. I won't tell you what I scored NTEN at. Instead, I'll first as YOU to score us.

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NTEN

JUNE 10, 2014

Each track will have two Lead Facilitators and several additional Facilitators who will design spaces and lead small group conversations to make sure that every participant has the chance to both learn and share. Change Management impact leadership john kenyon lcs Leadership leading change summit'

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Leaders often blame change managers or teams who do not control the source or circumstances which cause the “failure.” Too often, these lessons end up on individuals’ computers, shared drives or locked away in portals and are not shared in order to prevent repeated mistakes. the action of changing something.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

These conversations revealed so much about their motivations and values, deepening our understanding of their “why.” Share success stories and examples of how other nonprofits have benefited from this integration. It was during this challenging time that our CRM became our lifeline.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Nick Temple from the UK left a comment on the link I shared on Facebook: It smacks of someone who knows the marketing and internet world very well, and the non-profit world barely. If anything, Godin's got the attention of those who work in the nonprofit sector and are engaged in the social media conversation. What do you think? .

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2010

Also, the game is licensed under creative commons - which means folks are welcomed to use as long as share and share like (with attribution). EDF has embraced the spirit of this sharing - not only remixing a version of the game for their organization,but also sharing back the materials and what worked! .

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

But we spend most of our time talking about the basics: how to lay a good foundation for technology use and management. In fact, we've been talking about planning, budgeting, change management, and related topics since before I joined NTEN nearly seven years ago. Let's start the conversation now.

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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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NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

That was the easy part of the conversation. Certainly, defining effectiveness more broadly means at the very minimum that nonprofits will have to collect AND SHARE more programmatic data. Here are just some of the hurdles we identified on the call: Nonprofits aren't great at sharing data, with anyone. We need a culture change.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 27, 2022

Existing backers Conversion Capital and Bain Capital Ventures also participated in the round, bringing the company’s total raised since its November 2020 inception to $35 million. It’s about change management as much as anything else because replacing the existing process is hard. Image Credits: Vesta.

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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2014

Each track will have two Lead Facilitators and several additional Facilitators who will design spaces and lead small group conversations to make sure that every participant has the chance to both learn and share. future of technology lcs Leadership leading change summit tanya tarr' You can follow Tanya on Twitter at @nerdette.

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

In addition, we will share several of our organization’s free educational and planning resources to support your efforts throughout this piece. Change management needs to be built in from the beginning.” Rather, leaders will likely find themselves revisiting those questions and asking related ones down the road.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2009

Ordinary people can and do have extraordinary stories and ideas to share.” I asked Tom Subak, VP of Online Services at Planned Parenthood, during our conversation , what does that look like on the ground? What is the toll of such devotion to cause, to mission, to sharing her passion? Being heard, counting, being recognized.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 3, 2022

Share on Twitter. They understand that the work isn’t over after the handshakes and signatures — effectively managing and nurturing a vendor-CIO relationship requires attention. My daily conversations with existing CIOs reaffirm these insights and shed light on other important steps. Yousuf Khan. Contributor.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2024

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. RFPs are inadequate solutions to foster transparency and build a more inclusive sector.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

That was the easy part of the conversation. Certainly, defining effectiveness more broadly means at the very minimum that nonprofits will have to collect AND SHARE more programmatic data. Here are just some of the hurdles we identified on the call: Nonprofits aren't great at sharing data, with anyone. We need a culture change.

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Question Roles Ratio NTEN 57

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

Those who tuned in to the virtual event were treated to conversations with some incredible headliners, and heard nonprofit customers share their technology impact stories. . Throughout the day, top customers shared their experiences using Salesforce and highlighted the digital transformations their organizations have undergone. .

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NTEN

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Beyond financial and equipment matters, one of the most important concerns that can dictate the technological success or failure of a merger is change management. Discuss the pros and cons of change, in general, without going into the specifics. Listen to feedback on how they perceive change. Identify the differences.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Share your process maps in the format that works best for your audiencea PowerPoint presentation or a Visio diagram, for exampleand ask for their input. By participating in these conversations, you gain access to collective knowledge that can enhance your projects success.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The essence of knowledge work—shared meaning making—is how we come together to understand the world we are living in and co-create our society. Embracing the notion of shared meaning making enables us to name the specific ways that knowledge work supports both effectiveness of grantmaking AND social change at the same time.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

Staff have to see the impact of their voice being added to the conversation. Staff have to receive emotionally engaging information they would feel inspired to share with their community. Staff have to see a payback or reason to get engaged themselves. So where to begin? Follow Lori on Facebook or on Twitter @Ljacobwith.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When we momentarily set aside the many foundation models or toolkits for addressing a particular task, we start to remember that the essence of knowledge is shared meaning making—how we, together, come to understand and engage in community, in the world around us, and in change itself. How do we take back our own sense of agency?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 26, 2020

Well, only five months into 2017, I had already found a new leadership book so good that I couldn't wait until year-end 2017 to share it. Reflecting back, and sharing again, that book is, The Inspiration Code , by Kristi Hedges. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Let me share what I see is possible for you."

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Do you analyze it, report it, or share it with your stakeholders? Consider anonymizing the comments before you share them to minimize any unintended bias. You can ask your grantees for feedback through surveys, interviews, focus groups, or informal conversations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Well, we're only five months into 2017 and there is a new leadership book so good that I can't wait until year-end to share it with you. Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. One study cited by Hedges found that just the appearance of a phone on the table during a conversation-- even while silenced -- reduces empathy.

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