sgEngage

JUNE 25, 2024

In an increasingly digital world, it’s only natural that technology has also transformed countless aspects of charity fundraising. The whole sector has undergone a transformative shift with modern technology. However, simply introducing technology isn’t enough.

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Team Tech Fundraising Charity 84

Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2018

Earlier this year I released the 2018 Nonprofit Digital Teams Report in partnership with Jason Mogus, principal consultant at NetChange Consulting. This year’s research found that digital teams that are represented in senior management, influence decisions on new campaigns and receive leadership support run higher impact digital programs.

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Team Digital Structure United Kingdom 26

sgEngage

AUGUST 14, 2023

Now as the Director of Finance at the school, my office is housed in the development department, where all the inner workings of ICCP take place. Now What: ICCP started to look at a total school solution not only to accumulate the correct data, but also to leverage current technology against our minimal human capital resources.

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Change Management Change Management Denver 85

NTEN

JUNE 6, 2013

Julia, a staff member at a nonprofit, offers her story about project management and personal growth. Having never managed a project, I was thrilled when the Executive Director asked if I wanted to be the project manager for the website initiative. Project management seemed easy and straightforward.

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Project Activities Active Activism 87

sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

By leveraging technology and streamlining processes, your organization can adapt to rising demands with the financial flexibility to thrive. Find the Tools to Maintain Momentum Rapid changes for nonprofits bring pressure from all sides. In times of urgent need, technology can enable staff to manage rapid changes with greater ease.

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Philanthropy Community Time Blackbaud 52

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. . They shared valuable insights that addressed the many challenges nonprofits are facing around smart tech adoption, content strategy, change management, and leadership.

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Nonprofit New York City San Francisco Oracle 72

NTEN

MARCH 26, 2014

The articles in the March issue of the NTEN: Change journal capture stories of nonprofits in transition; they’re transforming from one stage to another, using technology to fuel their campaigns, initiatives, and to optimize their day-to-day work. >>Read True to its name, the Change journal is changing.

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Costa Rica NTEN Issue Change 66

NTEN

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Julia, a staff member at a nonprofit, offers her story about project management and personal growth. Having never managed a project, I was thrilled when the Executive Director asked if I wanted to be the project manager for the website initiative. Project management seemed easy and straightforward.

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Project Activities Active Activism 70

NTEN

MAY 1, 2014

After over a decade of convening our signature annual Nonprofit Technology Conference, we are excited to unveil and invite you to our inaugural Leading Change Summit in San Francisco on September 3-6. The Future of Technology : Cutting-edge technologists will strategize how to adapt to the evolving role of technology in their work.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

The US Department of Education recognized that Parent Centers could increase their impact through technology and allotted funding for 8 pilot centers that represent the cross section of abilities in the network to test a technology model. We knew that this technology project was worthy of a significant change in the way we work.

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Case Study Culture National Network 69

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

They are comfortable communicating with people from diverse backgrounds and enjoy working as part of a team.” For example, “The program director must have excellent communication skills and a proven ability to delegate and motivate others.” ” Be specific when you describe the desired personal characteristics.

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Job Roles Skills Nonprofit 59

sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2024

This highlights the importance of making the most of higher education advancement technology with effective collaboration across advancement leaders, CIOs, CTOs and CITOs. Luckily, better technology solutions are now there to support sustainable growth, and recent innovations make these systems even stronger.

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Education Technology University Blended 99

NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

What if the executive director tweeted about the upcoming gala? She is the co-founder and volunteer executive director of Paper Darts , a literary arts organization, and currently serves as vice chair of the board of directors for the Twin Cities chapter of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network. for " Ctrl.

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Digital Build Community Minneapolis 78

NTEN

JUNE 12, 2014

If you register for NTEN’s first-ever Leading Change Summit this September (#14LCS), you’ll be asked to choose one of three tracks— Digital Strategy , The Future of Technology , or Impact Leadership —and you’ll spend quite a bit of time with your track-mates at the Summit. You can follow Tanya on Twitter at @nerdette.

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Facilitation Texas Track Leadership 58

NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

The Center staff includes just five staff members (four full-time) plus one very part-time social media manager at five hours a week. In order to accomplish the goals of social media strategy, Deputy Director Risa Breckman knew that 1.) Some of the team is dispursed, working virtually. work must be spread among staff 2.)

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Social Media Collaboration Org Media 96

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Let’s walk through the essentials you’ll need to orient your team during your search and then list some top providers across several specializations. Technology strategy and solution implementation. Clearly outlining these answers now will save time down the line and keep your team focused on the task at hand.

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Consultant Nonprofit Strategy Philanthropy 52

NTEN

AUGUST 19, 2010

I've met a lot of nonprofit IT directors during the nearly 8(!) While Ed sees rule-breakers as an opportunity to learn something and do work better, I've found that a lot of IT Directors, CIOs, and CTOs take a different approach. " Technology isn't just about servers and application management anymore.

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New York NTEN Change Management Tech 61

Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

In this webinar, Doug Barker (Principal and Co-Founder of Barker & Scott Consulting) and Amy Ganderson (Digital Marketing Director at The Nature Conservancy) will share their ideas, examples and key strategies for making your supporters feel appreciated – and more tied to – your mission and organization.

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Support Conservancy San Diego Gartner 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2009

As Charlene Li pointed out, " Change management processes take years - you don't change over night. You need to start small and get comfortable with the technology. But as far as, say, having a team drafting the social media strategy, I've suggested it and been told that no, we'll draft it then others can comment.

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Social Media Media Social Model 61

NTEN

APRIL 13, 2011

Steve MacLaughlin, Director of Internet Solutions, Blackbaud Technology is a wonderful thing. Given the choice between the latest technology or the best people, the choice should be obvious. Have a group of potential rocks stars ready to join your team. Think ahead for changes or growth in your organization.

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People Interview NTEN Job 74

NTEN

APRIL 5, 2011

By Jocelyn Harmon, Director of Nonprofit Services, Care2 Unless you've been living under a barrel, you know the demographics of the U.S. are changing. Here are some key highlights from The Changing Demographics of America by Smithsonian. Nearly all (92 percent) of national organizations are led by white executive directors."

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Demographics United States Baltimore California 87

Cloud 4 Good

JULY 2, 2021

Cloud for Good recently hosted and moderated an in-depth webinar exploring the future of hospital foundation technology. Salesforce presents hospital foundations with a unique opportunity to build resiliency despite adversity and help reimagine how these foundations operate through technology. Ensuring a Smooth Technology Change.

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Foundation Technology North Carolina Blackbaud 64

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

With advances in technology such as artificial intelligence, automation, and cloud services flooding the marketplace, nonprofits feel the pressure to adapt, adopt, and innovate. According to nonprofit technology experts, successful leaders often share one proven approach to innovation: They think big but start small.

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Nonprofit Adopt Chart Press 101

Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

I’m often asked to help nonprofits define a technology roadmap – that is, figuring out how to migrate their business from a legacy system(s) to a new solution(s) and beyond. End-users ask, “can we make changes to the ‘out of the box’ software to meet specific needs? How will the team approach development?

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Build API Evaluation Exercise 32

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In what ways does technology boost your team’s efficiency and grantmaking—and in what ways can it hold you back? This post features advice from IT and grants management experts on how to streamline your tech solutions, create clear processes, and drive more external and internal impact. A check run used to take up to three days.

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Advice Tech Sharepoint Grant 80

NTEN

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

With all areas working toward a common cause, the group may look like a cohesive team. But what happens if the development team is functioning independently of the social media team? Or if the communications director is busy creating content with little thought to annual campaign? Technology can help as well.

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Data Time Social Media Database 56

NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Nonprofits face unique challenges that commercial enterprises often don't face: you have no IT staff, no IT budget, uneven levels of technical skills in staff, high turnover and volunteer staff, distributed teams with only the internet connecting them, no long term IT planning or vision, and project based funding models.

Roles 65

Roles Project Process Management 65

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

I feel that my technology training for nonprofits work is more like a calling for me than simply a job or career. For the past 15 years, I have been excited about nonprofit technology training design and delivery and it is what I will continue to focus on as part of my role at Zoetica over the coming years.

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Reflection People Network Colorado 103

sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

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. The modern CFO is visionary, abundance-minded, collaborative, and technologically savvy.

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Challenge Organization Interview Roles 76

NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

On one hand, those who decide that technology will be their vocations need to push for roles and titles that reflect what they really do. This article is meant for those who want to stop being accidental and move into a technology leadership role. I agreed, but only to an extent. They're ready to graduate from their apprenticeships.

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Technology Oakland Chicago Skills 93

Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

But the truth is, the Salesforce team did an amazing job of making attendees feel safe. We know how impactful Experience Cloud, Elevate, and Marketing Cloud can be for our donors, volunteers, and constituents, but what I found incredibly interesting is how Slack was used to help consolidate technology systems. Education Cloud.

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Education Experiment Student Application 59

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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Case Study Studies Story Mali 98

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2013

I get lots of different answers to this question – theoretically, the most important question to ask when embarking on any type of initiative – and I find Executive Directors and CIOs have different perspectives from end-users and technologists. Has this team clearly defined and agreed to desired project outcomes?

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Project Articulate Nonprofit Adopt 37

NTEN

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Annika Billqvist, Office and Technology Manager, HandsOn Bay Area When I started at HandsOn Bay Area in 2006, the organization didn’t have a long-term technology plan in place and used many different systems for communication, collaboration, and data storage. In 2009, we finalized a technology plan.

Case Study 84

Case Study Google Studies Tutorial 84

NTEN

MAY 4, 2011

By Zeph Harben, Director of Application Architecture, VolunteerMatch Every day we encounter hundreds of decision points. As you read it, perhaps you'll begin to spot the biases your team might suffer from. Test small, incremental changes instead of overhauling everything. Should I wear jeans or khakis to work?

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Data Change Analysis Metrics 63

NTEN

JUNE 6, 2011

By Annaliese Hoehling, Publications Director, NTEN. The community manager has been around longer than you may think – and I'm not trying to be like Malcolm Gladwell by drawing (questionable) parallels to pre-Internet practices. In many organizations, this is traditionally developed by the communications team.".

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Management Communication Community Roles 90

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Monday, November 29, 2010 Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" David Shaners compelling, The Seven Arts of Change , shows business leaders that transforming a business only happens when each employee equates organizational change with the process of deep personal growth. The book came out earlier this month.

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