sgEngage

JANUARY 29, 2024

In our webinar with Satonya Fair, CEO and President of PEAK Grantmaking, she shared these tips for shedding the idea of “best practices” and how grantmaking organizations can cultivate a culture of learning and unlearning. Satonya asks her team, “Where is our head?” What are they focused on?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. Questions are actually embedded with understandings of the past, ideas about what we are up to today, and beliefs about what change is possible.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Planning and managing your entire digital ecosystem is critical to furthering your mission and accomplishing your organizational goals. For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior. Establish new digital governance and implement change management.

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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. People transform ideas into reality. Ours is a sector built on values of trust, accessibility, and generosity.

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Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

We value and celebrate the diversity of our ideas, backgrounds, and experiences as they help us better understand one another and better serve our communities and constituents. Our goal this year is to craft a more meaningful, cohesive plan to better demonstrate Candid’s commitment to DEI.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

Success in highly technical roles relies just as much on customer service and change management as on technical abilities. To determine what’s most important, consider the individual’s career goals, growth trajectory, and the organization’s needs. What skills are needed to achieve your organization’s strategic goals?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Colleen Calandra, CFO of Sacramento Children’s Home , advises, “For those of you in finance, hopefully you’re already working with your CEO, executive director, and their networks…the more people you can meet in the business that you operate in, the more ideas that can be shared.” Highlight your community. Keep the momentum going.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 4, 2024

We see the calendar as a very black and white, finite example of change. Even before the end of the year, we are confronted with ideas such as “We can cross that bridge after the first of the year,” or “Let’s see what the new year brings,” or my personal favorite: “That’s a next year problem!” This is where we embrace ambiguity.

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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. Define your goals. Assemble the roadmap. Organize for success.

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Government Digital System Fund 88

Forum One

MAY 6, 2021

Modernization can change the way you serve your clients, reduce work for staff, and help better achieve your mission and goals. There are a number of drivers for migrating your government services to digital such as the Integrated Digital Experience ACT (IDEA).

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Government Digital Service System 49

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

What happens when a new hire with a head full of ideas wants to switch to the software they used in their last job or learned about in college? Establish criteria for intended goals and involve the committee from ideation through implementation to increase successful adoption.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? As they wait, organizations, ideas, and potential progress suffer, and the riskier and newer a proposal feels, the more it is placed in the wait-and-see category.

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sgEngage

JULY 17, 2023

Here are a few ideas: Call human resources to see if mental health services are included in your insurance plan. It’s a plan that clarifies your priorities, which tasks you will focus on to achieve your goals, and holds you and your organization accountable for achieving the defined goals.

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Culture Consultant Calendar Team 77

Forum One

JULY 27, 2021

Though it has changed in shape during the pandemic, here are seven tips on how to use your digital ecosystem to enhance your fundraising. As people are spending more and more time online, digital fundraising is vital for mission-driven organizations to achieve and surpass goals. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 9, 2013

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. Management philosophy for today. Work requirements often changed before the team could even complete the work. As a team we move in the same direction towards one goal.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Thank you to everyone who sent in their ideas! This year''s general sessions are a diverse line up that we at NTEN hope will help you continue to change the world through technology. Submit your Ignite Idea through midnight, Friday, December 13. >> Don''t miss out! Register by Friday, Dec. Hope to see you in DC!

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 11, 2021

Back in 2019, I had some great conversations with colleagues from various organizations while I helped them brainstorm ideas and strategies for their missions and make plans for the coming year. So, why make plans if we know things are going to keep changing?”. As 2020 rolled in, most had created their plans. And then came COVID-19.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Was Carroll wrong in calling for quarterback Russell Wilson to throw a goal-line pass? Small experiments involving novel applications over a limited time frame give us early glimmers of ideas that could be valuable and those that land flat. In the previous 15 seasons, the interception rate in that situation was about 2%.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2010

We wanted to give everyone a chance to get more familiar with the tools, and, more importantly, understand how social media is relevant to their goals. Each team pitched their idea to the full EDF staff. Teams took ownership of their ideas and were revved up to show them off. Lots of great ideas. What did we do?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

The post and ideas resonated with Holly Hight, a field organizer for Bread for the World. While a large percentage of our organization can articulate the importance of being on Facebook, very few staff can grasp how these tools will help to achieve our goals: greater awareness and involvement in the broader movement to address hunger.

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Ning Community Social Media Culture 92

NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

There is little doubt that technology aligned and used properly can bring efficiency in extending and meeting goals in support of the mission. How does the techie learn to listen to the needs, build relationships, and develop solutions that meet the organization's goals? But identifying the goals is only the beginning.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Do you need new ideas on how to engage your supporters? Fresh ideas on how to retain donors. Fresh ideas on how to retain donors. Specific examples of how to put these ideas in action. His expertise includes change management and constituent relationship management strategy and implementation.

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NTEN

APRIL 7, 2011

Decide your goals for communicating in social media. Consider your personal goals and those for the organization you work for. Where do these goals meet and how do they differ? What ‘big idea’ should come to mind when people hear or see your name? By Farra Trompeter, Big Duck 1. Who are you are trying to reach?

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Social Media Personal Professional Media 89

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2009

I've been reflecting on the ideas shared at a panel called " Why Corporate Social Media Marketing Fails and How To Fix It " presented at the Web2.0 As Charlene Li pointed out, " Change management processes take years - you don't change over night. Downside: one side has no idea what the other is doing.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2011

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Setting goals is important," said Halvorson, "But thats not the whole story.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

You likely already have an idea of the kind of support you’re looking for. Because of this, you must understand your goal for the partnership before researching consultants to ensure you find the right one for your team. What are your long-term goals for your consulting project? How do I find a nonprofit consultant?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It is a method of project management that sets macro-goals achieved through a series of micro-objectives that must be accomplished along the way, each measurable and deliverable by a deadline. And perfection is not the goal. Make Evangelists of Early Users Change is difficult, Myers says, and it requires buy-in.

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NTEN

APRIL 13, 2011

Make sure you have measurable goals for the position and what you expect someone to accomplish in their first 30, 60, and 90 days. Beyond mid-year and annual performance reviews it is always a good idea to do a talent review within your nonprofit. Don't waste it with boilerplate job descriptions.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

We needed a plan that would model the very things we wanted to teach, including ways for centers to: Share expertise, resources, and innovative ideas in a centralized place Create a cultural shift from a top down system of service delivery to a system where everyone is a creator and a consumer simultaneously. Fast forward to Jan.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 15, 2011

In the spirit of "walking the talk" and being transparent, I wanted to share with you what some of our goals were and what we've accomplished this year. Recently, I've been thinking about the launch of NTEN's newest resource: NTEN:Change, A Quarterly Journal for Nonprofit Leaders.

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Journal NTEN Reflection Public 59

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Sunday, August 22, 2010 5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees Your employees have lots of ideas.

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Forum One

MAY 31, 2023

In a rapidly changing world, it’s crucial for organizations to focus on a digital strategy that is rooted in organizational goals, audience needs, and the impact you are hoping to achieve. You can learn a lot about what your audience wants and where your capacity gaps are by testing out ideas. You’re not alone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. So, as a leader, be sure you dig deep for ideas, and provide an easy way for all employees to make suggestions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Provide Post-it notes, and watch the ideas grow as employees post their ideas on the flip chart.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 30, 2009

I love that idea of "going toward the roar," 'cause it is actually easier. Sometimes that means that the project, or the idea that you have might take a little bit longer. They have some focus, they have an end goal in mind, and they are still getting a paycheck. They are not going, "What am I doing with my life?"

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Brain Life Artist Advice 41

fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

What business goals can Salesforce help nonprofits achieve? Salesforce is a cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) platform that helps for-profits and nonprofits to manage their customer experience. You can check out the full list of pricing to get a better idea of how much Salesforce could cost for your nonprofit.

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Profit Organization Consultant Adopt 52

Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

And so I am not new to the idea about what it means to lead when the tide has shifted, but what I really had to come to understand over the last several years was what it means to really lead and manage your time and manage your team when your reality continues to change and the only thing that feels constant is change.

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