NTEN

DECEMBER 16, 2014

There are two ways to read it: Online through Issuu (read it on your desktop, mobile device, or Issuu app) Download the PDF (6.1MB) Articles and interviews in this issue reflect on 2014, and offer up some important perspectives to take into the New Year. change journal Change Management cultivating leadership journal Leadership nten change'

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NTEN Leadership Issue Change 77

sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Traveling the country, meeting these extraordinary individuals, and helping them craft resumes and participate in mock interviews opened my eyes to the incredible work being done by nonprofits also in this space. Despite having limited resources, these organizations were driving real, meaningful change.

Associations 98

Associations Dallas Blackbaud Impact 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2009

After we finished, I interviewed Nina about what was and what was not scary. Tags: change management. So, what better metaphor for this is to deconstruct the scare house by riding it with an expert in participatory exhibit design? So, why not take that same approach to deconstructing social media concerns?

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Social Media Adopt Media Social 82

Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

As one leader we interviewed advises , “There’s a culture piece that needs to be considered at the same time as the rest of the plan. Change management needs to be built in from the beginning.” Rather, leaders will likely find themselves revisiting those questions and asking related ones down the road.

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit San Francisco Resource Goal 98

sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

What to Look for in Your Modern CFO Here are the top six things to look for—and interview questions to ask—when hiring a modern CFO for your nonprofit. Interview Question: Explain how you handle revenue recognition for multi-year restricted grants.

Challenge 96

Challenge Organization Interview Roles 96

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Changing systems from QuickBooks to Intacct is not going to solve a “bad reporting” issue. However, changing culture will. Changing from one system to another is a process change. Managing people appropriately so that data entry and data quality is improved is a cultural change.

Consultant 114

Consultant Nonprofit Culture Causes 114

Tableau

OCTOBER 10, 2021

To shift toward self-service analytics in a trusted environment, an organization's governance framework must start with strategy-setting (from change management to KPIs) and iterate through execution and reevaluation (monitoring, tracking, updating).

Government 108

Government Culture Data Analytics 108

NTEN

APRIL 13, 2011

I have interviewed hundreds of people in my career. Ask the Right Questions There are lots of books and websites about how to answer the typical interview questions. Any decent interview candidate is ready for the basic questions. That's why you need to do your own preparation before interviewing people.

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People Interview NTEN Job 74

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2009

Elusa has a great summary of the Dion's interview here Who in your organization, community, or network serves as the intepretive dancer? Tags: change management network effectiveness. The remix epitomizes the era of social relationships (see Jeremiah Owyang's Five Eras of Social Web ). What style of dancing?

Social Media 57

Social Media Adopt Media Social 57

Tableau

OCTOBER 10, 2021

To shift toward self-service analytics in a trusted environment, an organization's governance framework must start with strategy-setting (from change management to KPIs) and iterate through execution and reevaluation (monitoring, tracking, updating). Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on CIO.com.

Government 98

Government Culture Data Analytics 98

Forum One

MAY 31, 2023

Establish metrics that measure reactions, engagements, and your own internal successes and challenges in executing the plan—remember that staffing, budget, and organizational change management are components of your plan as well.

Digital 95

Digital Strategy Chapter Audience 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 12, 2009

For more traditional institutions that have worked in a particular way, embracing this tool might require addressing some cultural/change management issues first. My Plancast for SXSW Session: Crowdsourcing Social Change. This is a synthesis of real time tracking with real time coordination. .

Network 95

Network Organization Data Map 95

NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2012

Our interviews with diverse nonprofits revealed a number of great examples from local and international organizations of all sizes and from across a wide range of technology expertise.

Case Study 93

Case Study Studies Research Nonprofit 93

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. Organize for success.

Government 88

Government Digital Project Fund 88

Forum One

JUNE 21, 2023

Interviews were critical to uncover key questions like: Why does this tool exist in your current ecosystem? How to get started In the webinar we address several common questions on timelines, building stakeholder buy-in, and navigating the sensitivities around a change in tool selection and removal. Who uses it? What’s the cost?

Digital 88

Digital Case Study Strategy Social Media 88

Forum One

MAY 6, 2021

Determine three to five primary audiences and create a feedback mechanism such as interviews, focus groups, or surveys to understand why they use the service, areas they find difficult or frustrating, and what you could do to help them better meet their goals.

Government 73

Government Digital Service Audience 73

NTEN

MARCH 1, 2012

An Interview with representatives from the UN Global Pulse Initiative. I n it you'll find: " Five Communications Myths that Executive Directors Believe ," from Kivi Leroux Miller, based on the 2012 Communications Trends Report. Three Case-Studies that document how three different nonprofits developed their social media policies.

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Case Study Issue Studies NTEN 78

TechCrunch

MAY 26, 2022

Insights gleaned from error-filled spreadsheets or business intelligence apps could lead to poor decisions that may be costly and damage the business,” Kratky told TechCrunch in an email interview. “Data lineage and observability are key capabilities that can solve these complex issues.

Data 91

Data Raise Tampa Map 91

NTEN

MARCH 19, 2012

In 2011, NTEN, with support from the Knight Foundation , convened the CTOs for Good forum and conducted follow-up interviews with the participants in order to document and share the group’s experiences and challenges. The group addressed a number of issues over the course of the year, many of which are reflected in this white paper. >

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PDF NTEN Open Source Phase 61

NTEN

JUNE 7, 2012

An Interview with ASPCAPro's Pune Dracker on Content Curation. "Mapping Your Communications Mix," from Idealware's Laura Quinn, with tips and examples for mapping the right mix of content for your channels--and organizational goals. Nonprofit Leaders talk about their balance (or unbalance) of IT for mission versus keeping the org's lights on.

Content 78

Content Issue NTEN Case Study 78

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Organized around the four phases of change, Feifer shares personal insights and learnings from his interviews with success entrepreneurs and changemakers who have experienced tectonic shifts in work, culture, and life.

Change 98

Change Action Phase Demonstration 98

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. In recent years, we have conducted surveys and interviews at institutions with longstanding volunteer councils. Lessons from the Field.

Volunteer 98

Volunteer Leadership Structure Collaboration 98

TechCrunch

MAY 16, 2022

. “T here was a realization that there was a bigger underlying problem that was being ignored in the market, which our solution had the potential to address,” Allen told TechCrunch in an email interview. “ The status quo for marketing operations, measurement, and data teams is no longer good enough.”

Data 73

Data Platform Management Marketing 73

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You can ask your grantees for feedback through surveys, interviews, focus groups, or informal conversations. Collect and review any qualitative feedback you’ve received from applicants in the past. Consider anonymizing the comments before you share them to minimize any unintended bias.

Application 111

Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 111

NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Interviews and focus groups - The desired outcome of this type of method is to solicit data without any influence or bias. In fact, a more sophisticated survey package could be considerably more difficult to use.

Measure 81

Measure Impact Issue Survey 81

NTEN

MARCH 12, 2013

An Interview with Guidestar President and CEO, Jacob Harold, on transparency in the nonprofit sector. In the current issue you'll find: " Risks and Rewards for Nonprofit Leaders ," by Akaya Windwood, Rockwood Leadership Institute. Case-Study from Metropolitan Chicago YMCA on using data to drive efficiency and measure impact.

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Issue NTEN Leadership Case Study 59

NTEN

APRIL 10, 2012

Through their responses, and detailed follow-up interviews with 13 nonprofits, we discovered some remarkable and unexpected stories of innovation. We asked about the technologies they were using and the various ways they applied technology to improve their service delivery.

Technology 77

Technology Service Teen Map 77

NTEN

JUNE 6, 2011

Do you need a Communications Manager or a Community Manager for these new channels? To tackle these questions, I interviewed experts in both nonprofit communications and online organizing. What's the difference? I also informally polled the NTEN community.

Communication 90

Communication Management Community Nonprofit 90

NTEN

JUNE 8, 2011

You can also solicit stories: interview the people you've helped or might help; their perspectives may give your organization new ideas and direction. Reinforce positive interaction Reward interaction and highlight your most active members. Thank them; give them access to greater privileges in the community. No organization is perfect.

Community 62

Community Tips Voice Giving 62

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

Leadership 53

Leadership Communication Mentoring Kansas City 53

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

Finally, acclaimed journalist and producer Soledad O’Brien interviewed José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, who spoke about the power of a good meal to reignite, maintain, and grow a community. . The two discussed innovative solutions to the challenges facing nonprofits. Customer Spotlights.

Nonprofit 72

Nonprofit San Francisco Children New York City 72

Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2014

Cross-training an existing employee to fill a new or additional role almost always represents less up-front expense to your organization than advertising the position, interviewing candidates, conducting background checks, and so on through the new-hire process.

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Train Training Roles Interview 36

Forum One

JULY 27, 2021

Use surveys or conduct interviews with your donors, or ideal prospects, on a continuous basis to gain insight on what your donors want and where your organization can improve. Developing a change management plan ensures you’re never reliant on one person to do certain jobs. . Discover what you do best, and then do it better. .

Digital 53

Digital Tips Fundraising Evaluation 53

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:10 PM Labels: Books For Managers , Change Management , Customer Feedback , Customer Service , General Management Skills , Strategic Planning 1 comments: Maths private tutor said. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Kansas City Help Kansas Mentoring 53

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

Giving 64

Giving Mentoring Kansas City Leadership 64

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

To do that, you need to ask specific questions that may not be ones you currently include in your exit interviews. Fortunately, Richard Finnegan, shares in his new book, Rethinking Retention in Good Times and Bad , four key questions you should include in your exit interviews: Why did you decide to leave us?

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Mentoring Kansas City Leadership Kansas 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Mentoring Kansas City Leadership Skills 64