sgEngage

APRIL 21, 2025

If your nonprofit has ever tried to revamp its website , acquire a grant, or prepare for an audit, you know there are some roles for which your team simply isnt prepared. While nonprofits should be wary of over-relying on RFP templates, reviewing examples can give you an idea of what works and what doesnt.

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NTEN

JUNE 3, 2013

When someone asked me, "What is the role of circuit riders today?" But the question stuck with me, and I have an idea that I want to share, appropriately, with the NTEN community. A month or two ago, a friend of mine asked me a great question: "What is the role of circuit riders today?"

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Leadership Technology History Nonprofit 91

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

Motivation : We feel energized, or even compelled, to bring an idea into action or carry it forward. Serve as a role model and engage in courageous discussions about purpose. Evocation : We are receptive to an influence beyond ourselves that creates the inspiration within us. Be Purposeful. Be intentional.

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People Leadership Influence Language 52

NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Julian Egelstaff, Technical Architect, Freeform Solutions Who are our IT role models? Where do our ideas about IT come from? Sometimes the user/manager and executive are the same person. Often, the engineer role is filled by an outside developer, consultant, or firm. Defining the different roles helps avoid this.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

But for innovation to thrive, you must embrace a culture where the entire nonprofit is committed to enhancing processes or strategies by transforming ideas into actionable improvements. Collaboration: Working collaboratively is the only way to combine ideas and perspectives. Manage Change This brings us to the last step.

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NTEN

MAY 1, 2014

The Future of Technology : Cutting-edge technologists will strategize how to adapt to the evolving role of technology in their work. For attendees, the Leading Change Summit experience begins when you register. 14lcs Change Management Data Leadership leading change leading change summit Strategy'

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San Francisco NTEN Change Leadership 94

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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

Also last week, Stephanie McAuliffe shared an article by Bill Traynor called " Vertigo and the Intentional Inhabitant: Leadership in a Connected World " and here's an attempt to weave these ideas together. Tags: change management working wikily. The leaders of the nonprofits that can embrace social media can tolerate vertigo.

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NTEN

AUGUST 4, 2011

In fact, "business processes" are a key element behind a recent theme rumbling through both the for-profit and now, somewhat, nonprofit sectors: " The Changing Role of the CIO ". NTEN is a great network for bouncing ideas off colleagues at other organizations and for learning from tactics other organizations have already tried.

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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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Challenge Organization Interview Roles 98

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Professionals tasked with a knowledge role often organize what feels like chaos—to create structure and focus attention on the most important information. Questions are actually embedded with understandings of the past, ideas about what we are up to today, and beliefs about what change is possible. Fast forward to today….

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 97

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

The future of successful organizations lies in the idea that we don’t need to be modern-day conquerors or autocrats to yield success. Ides of March Approach: Consider recognizing the role respect plays in organizational success. Leaders respect those around them. Today’s organizational leader knows that it’s lonely at the top.

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Lesson Leadership Illinois Empowerment 98

NTEN

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

What we were really bemoaning is that there are few roles in the sector whose responsibility, and professional expertise, is bridging mission and technology. They implement content management systems without getting users and executive sponsors on board.

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Professional Technology Nonprofit Consultant 74

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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Ideas Time Mentoring Kansas City 40

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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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

Success in highly technical roles relies just as much on customer service and change management as on technical abilities. One approach to documenting skill requirements could be to create a matrix of skills and roles for your organization. You could also review each job description and add essential and helpful skills.

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Skills Technology Develop Nonprofit 88

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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Bloomerang

JULY 29, 2024

Also, you can quickly view volunteer information such as skills, preferences, and qualifications to assess which roles will be the best fit for each volunteer. Features The Bloomerang Volunteer mobile app makes managing and communicating with volunteers simple. Manage check-ins from a mobile device and automatically track attendance.

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Volunteer Benefit Track Mind 104

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.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2023

And things go wrong: roles aren’t clear, timelines extend, or people disagree. Most groups of people do not self-manage well. It often takes clarity of roles and purview and even some structure to do that. Wilkinson offers insights and ideas. Maybe it was a work task force, a school committee, or family members.

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Participatory Facilitation Philanthropy Skills 105

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Assembly line concepts are so ingrained in our society that they find their way into management theory as well. We assign roles, divide the work and get started. 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.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

This is precisely why some hospitals retain an auxiliary to run the gift shop, while also maintaining an entirely separate volunteer corps, managed by staff, to fill patient care roles. Mapping the Change. Of course, it helps to celebrate progress while also acknowledging the challenge of change. Lessons from the Field.

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Volunteer Leadership Structure Collaboration 98

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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Skills Problem Proposal Grant 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2009

Ordinary people can and do have extraordinary stories and ideas to share.” At barely a quarter of a century this remarkable dare I say trend setting young woman has become a role model, an example of how to connect and interact with legions of people in all walks of life. That is what they crave and appreciate the most.

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Forum One

AUGUST 10, 2021

Though digital tools and systems play a big role in this transformation, it’s about more than just the tools. As part of your roadmap, make sure you develop a clear governance framework and change management strategy. The post Digital Transformation for Government Agencies appeared first on Forum One | Turn Ideas Into Impact.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Designed to test innovations, sprints are short, repeatable phases that allow teams to iterate ideas, follow their curiosity, and deliver results. Circling back to starting small can help you build toward more effective, big ideas. Sprints can help you identify the small steps toward the big outcomes you plan to achieve.

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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. Can you demonstrate how your ideas and solutions are win-wins across the board?

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Technology Skills Oakland Leadership 93

TechCrunch

AUGUST 25, 2022

On the other hand, they value industry experience, so they end up hiring product, sales and marketing professionals from large, enterprise companies who come with already formed ideas about “how the industry works and what it takes to build/sell products.” Why do you think they’ll innovate after joining your startup?

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

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. Change management is quite simply a proactive approach to managing change in an organization’s processes, goals, or technologies.

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Websites Strategy Change Management Digital 58

Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Weisberg A few years ago, I had this crazy idea to write a book to support a single conference session. Weisberg, had the same idea. Together we wrote a how-to manual for organizational change, called Change at Work: Not Just Surviving but Thriving. This week Rob will share some ideas about museum work.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Here are some ideas to rejuvenate a shrinking pipeline: Collaborate. Get engaged with your local or regional affiliate organizations like NACAC or AACRAO to brainstorm on best practices, generate ideas, and gain insights that could empower your institution’s strategy. What can schools do to innovate and adapt?

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NTEN

APRIL 13, 2011

Make it a point every few months to let them know about roles and positions available at your organization. Get others in the organization involved in the interview process -- and not just senior staff members or managers. Have people currently in the role participate. Talented people also know other talented people.

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People Interview NTEN Job 74

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Motivation : We feel energized, or even compelled, to bring an idea into action or carry it forward. Serve as a role model and engage in courageous discussions about purpose. Evocation :We are receptive to an influence beyond ourselves that creates the inspiration within us. Be Purposeful. Be intentional.

People 52

People Leadership Influence Language 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 5, 2021

Motivation : We feel energized, or even compelled, to bring an idea into action or carry it forward. Serve as a role model and engage in courageous discussions about purpose. Evocation :We are receptive to an influence beyond ourselves that creates the inspiration within us. Be Purposeful. Be intentional.

People 52

People Leadership Influence Language 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 26, 2020

Motivation : We feel energized, or even compelled, to bring an idea into action or carry it forward. Serve as a role model and engage in courageous discussions about purpose. Evocation :We are receptive to an influence beyond ourselves that creates the inspiration within us. Be Purposeful. Be intentional.

Leadership 52

Leadership Influence Language Blended 52

NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

In order to be successful in this step you will need full management support and a dedicated key project lead for your team. 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.

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Measure Impact Issue Survey 81

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 28, 2021

Motivation : We feel energized, or even compelled, to bring an idea into action or carry it forward. Serve as a role model and engage in courageous discussions about purpose. Evocation :We are receptive to an influence beyond ourselves that creates the inspiration within us. Be Purposeful. Be intentional.

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Leadership Influence Language Conversation 52