sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Update programs to include operating expenses or costs associated with cleanup, and communicate with current grantees about waiving or postponing reporting deadlines. Conduct a Risk Assessment Evaluate your organization to identify which processes would be most impacted by a climate event. Here’s how grantmakers can be ready.

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Disaster Hurricane Philanthropy Resource 93

NTEN

JUNE 5, 2012

> Download the Report for Free. Since 2006, NTEN has produced the annual Nonprofit Technology (formerly "IT") Staffing and Investments survey and report for the nonprofit sector. More than half (55%) of respondents reported that their organization has some type of formal technology plan, a sharp increase over previous years.

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Survey Report Technology Nonprofit 71

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Each board member may bring a specific skill or may be a generalist, but in the aggregate, the board provides a full set of business skills to ensure that the executive director is employing best practices — whether it’s finance, budgeting, strategic planning, change management, or succession planning.

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NTEN

APRIL 20, 2011

One of the findings that stood out to us: Only 40% of respondents reported that their organization has some type of formal technology plan. And much less than that (22%) reported that their organization had ever evaluated Return on Investment (ROI) of technology projects or programs.

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Survey Report Nonprofit Benchmark 66

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls As the year comes to a close its likely time for many business leaders to tackle the annual performance appraisal process. So, here is a good reminder from author Sharon Armstrong about how to avoid eight performance evaluation pitfalls.

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Evaluation Mentoring Kansas City Leadership 56

sgEngage

MAY 23, 2024

Review the Funding Opportunity Announcement Carefully When you start the application process, review the announcement carefully for programmatic requirements such as evaluation, organizational structure, planning, and outreach.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of hearing Michael Quinn Patton , an evaluation guru, speak at the Packard Foundation. He described the challenges of adapting evaluation methods to non-Western systems in developing countries because evaluation has traditionally been deeply rooted in the Western ways of thinking.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Another notable figure from agile research is that 80% of surveyed executives believe that agility is key to navigating the modern business landscape , according to the PMI’s Pulse of the Profession report. Improved Outcomes : By regularly evaluating progress and making iterative adjustments, agile prospect research leads to better results.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Audit firms have now, however, transitioned to long-term partners, particularly for nonprofits contemplating transformative system or operational changes. The Audit Relationship: Then and Now Change management has not historically been an area where nonprofits consulted their auditor.

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Relationship Practice Build Discussion 119

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

From automating reports to improving data visualization, this process empowers your team to achieve greater accuracy and efficiency, ultimately driving your mission forward. This ongoing evaluation not only keeps your project on track but also ensures you can demonstrate its value clearly and convincingly.

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Project Fund Guide Phase 59

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

We've been sharing the results of our annual research on nonprofit investments in technology staffing and budgets in multiple ways this year: with the full report , an infographic with the key benchmarks , a webinar – and we also introduced a dynamic benchmarking tool this month. Well, if you thought we'd stop there, think again!

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Benchmark NTEN ROI Evaluation 94

NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

By now, we all agree it's silly to evaluate an entire organization based on one ratio. We need a culture change. As a sector, we're woefully behind when it comes to evaluation skills. Though it's catching on, we have a long way to go, and we can't be expected to report on our effectiveness when we don't have the skills to do so.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

How does your system manage restricted funds? A true fund accounting system simplifies restricted funds, making it easier to track and report on government grants, endowments, and specific donor requests. Can you walk me through the process for building a report and a dashboard? Verify that the process is intuitive.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

By now, we all agree it's silly to evaluate an entire organization based on one ratio. We need a culture change. As a sector, we're woefully behind when it comes to evaluation skills. Though it's catching on, we have a long way to go, and we can't be expected to report on our effectiveness when we don't have the skills to do so.

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Question Roles Ratio NTEN 57

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Do you analyze it, report it, or share it with your stakeholders? Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? Does it ask for information that helps you measure your progress, evaluate your impact, or learn from your failures? Does your application align with your vision?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

Improved data management: Accurate, centralized data enables better reporting and analytics. Share reports and dashboards: Utilize your CRM’s reporting capabilities to share monthly reports and dashboards that highlight key performance indicators (KPIs).

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Culture Build Donor Training 111

NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

Outlook) and video conferencing platforms, use a spreadsheet, create slides, and use tools that are specific to your organization, such as a timekeeping system or an expense reporting system. Success in highly technical roles relies just as much on customer service and change management as on technical abilities.

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Skills Technology Develop Nonprofit 88

Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 18, 2021

User adoption and staff time savings as a result of embracing Salesforce’s NPSP have had a significant impact on Foundation employees, illustrated most notably by their “State of the Union Dashboard,” which tracks and reports on all the major happenings and data points within the Foundation. Sustained Success Through Training + Communication.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Philanthropy and knowledge work have a long history, from demonstration projects to evaluation to the encouragement of learning communities and grantee learning networks. We may collect data on test scores because we intend to evaluate or indicate the level of success of a specific intervention or program.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2010

Looking back, I’m happy to report that the experiment paid off. But I’m most pleased that EDF staff are evaluating how blogging will help achieve their goals, not just blogging for the sake of it. Tags: change management training materials. Why did we do this? And two more new blogs are on the way.

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Social Media Media Social Remix 94

Gyrus

AUGUST 15, 2024

Measurable training metrics may include completion rates, engagement rates, course evaluations, and assessment scores. These objectives will serve as a measure to evaluate the effectiveness of the training program based on defined learning goals. These include advanced reporting, evaluations, and gap analysis.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 15, 2024

Measurable training metrics may include completion rates, engagement rates, course evaluations, and assessment scores. These objectives will serve as a measure to evaluate the effectiveness of the training program based on defined learning goals. These include advanced reporting, evaluations, and gap analysis.

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Analytics Measure Training Train 52

NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

This person will take the helm on laying out tasks in a sequence, informing other staff of their roles and assignments, and providing assistance to people as they complete their parts of the evaluation. Databases - Nonprofits can use these tools to track data in real time and report on results.

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Measure Impact Issue Survey 81

TechCrunch

MAY 26, 2022

Leveraging AI, Manta traces sources of data — including databases, reporting and analysis software, and modeling tools — to the ends of the pipelines that deliver it to apps and services. .” Kratky believes that he’s more or less achieved this with the current iteration of the Manta platform. billion by 2024.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 15, 2024

Where to Start First, I need to confirm that I am going beyond basic tracking and reporting and shifting to knowledge work. The list is long and includes roles like information technology, evaluation, grants analysis, learning and change, systems management, and more.

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Knowledge Technology Product Work 102

sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

As we evolve into a society that increasingly relies on software to manage everything from personal communications to banking needs, the debate over the pros and cons of configurable vs. customized solutions is a part of every software evaluation. You’re having something built from scratch that only you are going to use.

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Software Grant System Trend 98

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Queries and reporting tools will provide an efficient means of building a list of relevant activities. Evaluate the tasks the new user will perform regularly before handing over keys to the system. Consider reporting access, administration rights, ability to edit communication templates, or handling applications.

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Data Blackbaud Policy Database 108

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

They managed to pump out reports and research, organize webinars and conferences, and even play around with the definition of volunteering. Check out this great compilation of '' Must-Read Online Fundraising, Social Media and Mobile Communications Reports for Nonprofits '', assembled by Tech for Good. Register now!

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Research San Francisco Homeless Nptech 65

Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The second phase is more focused and concentrates planning on migrating specific business processes, testing, launching, and change management. Including the opinions of key team members and leaders will be essential for long-term dividends.

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Process Interview Phase Map 92

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

They managed to pump out reports and research, organize webinars and conferences, and even play around with the definition of volunteering. Check out this great compilation of '' Must-Read Online Fundraising, Social Media and Mobile Communications Reports for Nonprofits '', assembled by Tech for Good. Register now!

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Research San Francisco Homeless Nptech 61

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sadly, many current change efforts that try to incorporate knowledge work for social good end up with disjointed or burdensome lists of isolated activities that really aren’t very engaging or valuable. No amount of information matters for equitable change if it is disconnected from relationships and social interaction.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 97

Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2019

Tax-exempt organizations have seen significant changes to financial accounting and reporting standards in recent years. This article and infographic provides tips for getting started with compliance change management. Compliance change management can be time-consuming and onerous. Ensure proper training.

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Tips Nonprofit Policy Change Management 37

sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

Further, funders disincentivize risk when they require lengthy applications and reports that may not always showcase reality or the organization’s ability to create impact. As a result, they had less than satisfying reports to share with their funders and financial support was waning. The other organization was over capacity.

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Skills Problem Proposal Grant 98

NTEN

APRIL 24, 2012

We knew we would ultimately be in 16 countries by the year 2020, which meant that tracking, monitoring, and evaluating projects would become more complicated by the day. In the early years, we were working in China, Nepal, Cambodia, and Ethiopia, where we now purify water for over 200,000 kids daily.

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International Org Project Technology 60

Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 10, 2021

Now, perform a system check on your current technology and evaluate the business process mapping and data conversions needed to complete your technology transition. Don’t be afraid to lean on this community to inform best practices and assist in your organization’s change management with your new platform.

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Life Nonprofit Data Test 64

Forum One

JULY 27, 2021

Google reported earlier this year that, “global searches for ‘online gift’ increased by 80% in 2020 compared to 2019,“ and that people are increasingly using special occasions—like birthdays and holidays—as a reason to give. Developing a change management plan ensures you’re never reliant on one person to do certain jobs. .

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Digital Fundraising Tips Donor 53

Gyrus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Data-Driven Decision-Making An LMS provides instructors with comprehensive data analytics capabilities to granularly evaluate student performance. Change management: An LMS can be a significant change for teachers and students. This frees up instructors to focus on developing engaging and effective learning experiences.

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