sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

With the coming of a new year, a new presidential administration, and new potential impacts on all our communities, many of us are feeling a large range and mixture of emotions from fear to hope. Funding constraints and grant dependency further exacerbate these issues. As grantmakers, we are deep in a new space of uncertainty.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 14, 2013

In this issue of NTEN: Change, we take a holistic approach to looking at some of these internal processes, including trust building to demonstrate impact, making decisions with data, and prioritizing activities through evaluation.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This Q&A series aims to provide readers with valuable insights from changemakers across the social impact community. TCA is a 2024 Blackbaud Impact Award Winner for The Changemaker Award which recognizes organizations that have embraced new tech capabilities to overcome challenges and deliver transformative results.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Besides inter-organizational collaboration, nonprofits also continually work on improving internal efficiencies and innovations; we're always looking for ways to work smarter, faster, and with more impact. Feature: Tools for Project Collaboration Management ," from Idealware's Kyle Andrei.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 1, 2011

The December issue of NTEN's quarlerly journal for nonprofit leaders is free and hot off the press. Featured in this issue: " From Outcomes to Impact ," by Julie Macalik with Greenlights for Nonprofit Success, which provides guidance for measuring the real impact of your nonprofit. "

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. — Jessica Macy from The Do Good Collective Recruit a Serious and Engaged ‘Get ‘er Done’ Board Most of all, nonprofits need engaged, “Get ‘er Done” members willing to join committees and help the staff accomplish operational issues. They had recruited a nearly all-new board in critical professions.

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Skills Children Collaboration Leadership 110

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 >>Read the March 2014 issue!

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.orgSource

JULY 22, 2024

A dip in numbers is an opportunity for teams to respond quickly to rising issues or challenges. Organize the Effort A well-defined oversight and change management structure ensures that the right people are ready to lead that charge.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 6, 2025

As grantmakers, our mission-driven work requires us to look beyond traditional boundaries, to forge radical partnerships, and to model the change we wish to see in the world. By doing so, we ensure that our efforts remain relevant and impactful, and that we are truly addressing the complex, entrenched issues that our communities face.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Use this process map to pinpoint where enhancements will be most impactful. Week 1: Plan for Successful Outcomes While you are analyzing your business processes and understanding the issues, also identify what success will look like. Address bugs and performance issues early on to save time and resources in the long run.

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NTEN

MARCH 12, 2013

What is the risk of not adapting to a changing technology culture? This issue of NTEN:Change presents variations on that theme: tips and quizzes, inspiration and cautionary tales, examples and humor, all from peers and experts in the nonprofit and technology communities. How can we be sure that the rewards outweigh the risks?

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Tableau

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

We’re all trying to use more data to make decisions, but constantly face roadblocks and trust issues related to data governance. . With a holistic approach to data governance, you can get to the root of common problems, rather than chasing one-off issues. Identify root causes of data governance to drive impactful change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 19, 2009

was going mainstream in nonprofit workplaces, along with the need to develop technology plans. Similar adoption issues and themes surfaced as I identified in my recent post on social media policy. In a follow up email, she asked what might be different about the adoption issues for social media?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Ultimately, we wanted to build a community of trust that CDOs can turn to for answers they can’t find anywhere else, on issues related to innovation, impact, fundraising trends, and change management. And I’m thrilled to tell you that’s just what happened. In addition, she founded her own consulting practice in 2010. .

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Tableau

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

We’re all trying to use more data to make decisions, but constantly face roadblocks and trust issues related to data governance. . With a holistic approach to data governance, you can get to the root of common problems, rather than chasing one-off issues. Identify root causes of data governance to drive impactful change.

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Analytics Government Data Service 97

sgEngage

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Teams can identify potential issues early, preventing larger problems down the line. The Importance of Change Management in Agile Transitions Adopting agile methodologies is not just a process change; it requires a cultural shift within an organization. Is your team equipped to collaborate effectively?

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Research Change Management Leadership Environment 97

sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

What is the impact of the problem? Outlining these challenges in your project charter will keep your team focused on solutions that can alleviate these issues without getting pulled into new directions. Risks No change management undertaking is without its risks. When and where do problems occur? How big is the problem?

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Project Software Fund Help 111

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Instead of being prescribed medication after a 10-minute consultation with a doctor, a holistic provider may do a deeper assessment into all factors that could be creating a medical issue. A holistic consultant can hear those pain points and then speak to those pain points about the possible root issues that might be at work.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

MacArthur’s nonprofit affiliate, Lever For Change , is managing 100&Change. Lever for Change influences its networks to find and fund solutions to the world’s challenges, including issues like racial inequity, gender inequality, lack of economic opportunity, and climate change.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned. Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Seth Godin took a swing at nonprofits today in a blog post “ The problem with non ," saying that nonprofits are afraid of change and that many are lacking in social media adoption. Many took issue with the logic and metrics he used to make his case: Take a look at the top 100 twitter users in terms of followers. Twitter & Digg?

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fusionSpan

JANUARY 31, 2025

A CoE is critical to streamlining the adoption process, ensuring the technology supports your organization’s mission, and accelerating the time to achieve value and impact. A CoE is a management framework designed to govern and guide the implementation of projects or transformation initiatives.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

As Dave notes, "I often hear "everything you say makes me uncomfortable - but go do it." The leadership of the organization understands that social media and connectedness has an impact on the organization and they need to embrace it. Tags: change management working wikily.

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Social Media Adopt Media Share 96

NTEN

MAY 20, 2013

As the membership organization for nonprofit technology professionals, it''s an important, and often sticky, issue to understand, communicate, and especially measure. So, how did these various question formats impact responses/results?

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Technology Report Ratio Nonprofit 85

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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 12, 2009

These ideas are going to have an impact on the way nonprofits use the Web in 2010 and into the next couple of years. For more traditional institutions that have worked in a particular way, embracing this tool might require addressing some cultural/change management issues first.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 13, 2012

[Editor's note: The following is from the December 2012 issue of NTEN:Change , NTEN's quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders. Read the complete issue on "Collaboration" when you subscribe to the journal for free! ]. Create a communication plan that outlines the exact aspects of technology that will be impacted by the merger.

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Technology Nonprofit Calendar Change 71

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 31, 2010

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Make An Impact With Your Words Of Thanks Your words of recognition and appreciation delivered face-to-face with your employees will be compelling, effective, meaningful and memorable. What impact is this going to have on you? What resources do you need to get the job done?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 24, 2024

Our registrar must issue addendums when families add, remove, or change support services. Our business office has to re-enroll students in the tuition management system. We also had some issues with payment timing. Overall, continuous enrollment has had a positive impact at our school. What is the bottom line?

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NTEN

JUNE 11, 2010

If technology is going to help us meet our missions, we're going to have to measure its impact, just like we measure our financial investments. Solving the issues that we are working on requires that we work across our sector to address these complex problems in equally complex ways. Invest in technology instead of spending.

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Leadership Measure Hunger Technology 88

NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

[Editor's note: The following is from the December 2012 issue of NTEN:Change , NTEN's quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders. Read the complete issue on "Collaboration" when you subscribe to the journal for free! ] Everyone also steps up to take on responsibility, and to take on the more difficult task of discussing process issues.”

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Social Media Collaboration Media Org 96

sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

Yes, we must steward our investments responsibly and ethically, but what is responsible and ethical about potentially wasting massive amounts of resources, using outdated problem-solving skills, and getting minimal impact for our efforts? First, funders love and expect to see fully explained “giant triangles of waste.”

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Skills Problem Proposal Grant 98

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

This global ecosystem includes the digital brand and voice of your organization, the main source of knowledge and data about the programs and issues you work on, as well as detailed information about the audience you are reaching. Establish new digital governance and implement change management.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a grants manager, you know how important it is to have a clear and efficient grantee application process. You want to collect the data you need to make informed decisions, support your grantees’ success, and demonstrate your impact. That might be a sign that your form might require more time than a small staff can afford.

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TechCrunch

MAY 26, 2022

According to a 2020 O’Reilly survey, more than 60% of companies believe that they have too many data sources and inconsistent data, while over a third said that they have too few resources available to address the data quality issues. “Data lineage and observability are key capabilities that can solve these complex issues.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

A chatbot could help your applicants overcome issues with access or help troubleshoot questions during the application process. This could help ensure that, as a funder, you are more targeted in who you ask for funds, and who you fund, helping everyone be more efficient and making the greatest impact with our granting.

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NTEN

AUGUST 4, 2011

Sean's post brought up some good discussion on the list from other nonprofits and consultants working on the same issue. 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 ". of people, even.

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