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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sgEngage

JANUARY 6, 2025

Organizations find their way to equity, change, and innovation through different routes. Just because one path worked well for a peer organization doesnt necessarily mean its the right path for you. It means you made a difference, and peoples lives are better because of the work you did. Innovation is exciting.

Conversation 98

Conversation Philanthropy Knowledge Change 98

NTEN

JUNE 7, 2012

When our editorial committee decided on “Content Curation” as the overall theme of this issue when planning back in 2011, we knew that it would be an important topic for the nonprofit sector, but we didn’t anticipate that, in some ways, 2012 would turn out to be the year of content curation , as Beth Kanter predicted in January.

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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.

Associations 221

Associations Leadership Exercise Phase 221

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Follow the steps in our blog to create a culture of change management and gain executive buy-in for new technology. How to build executive buy-in for new association management software Change is a process. And gaining executive support and buy-in for new association management software will take time.

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Technology Build Associations Change Management 134

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Week 1: Plan for Successful Outcomes While you are analyzing your business processes and understanding the issues, also identify what success will look like. Look for successful case studies and find ready-made templates so you can understand what works well and avoid common pitfalls.

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Project Fund Guide Phase 59

sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Make sure employees know what is expected of them and how to communicate if they are unable to work due to connectivity issues. This could include setting up operations off-site or having offline resources available.

Disaster 93

Disaster Hurricane Philanthropy Resource 93

sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Going through this exercise not only helps identify issues, but when team members articulate their daily challenges, they will likely be more driven resolve them. Work with your vendor’s account manager or a third-party consultant to make sure you are taking advantage of the full functionality of your software.

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Change Process Goal Map 96

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. The effort has paid off.

Associations 98

Associations Dallas Blackbaud Impact 98

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. TechnoStress is the stress we feel both personally and organizationally when a new technology is introduced into our work lives.

Social Media 90

Social Media Adopt Media Social 90

NTEN

JUNE 6, 2013

As a team member, I had watched project managers explain a project and worked with them to determine the required work and assign tasks to individuals. I was accustomed to meeting weekly to discuss a project’s progress and resolve any issues and requested changes. Project management seemed easy and straightforward.

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Project Management Activities Active 87

Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

It serves as the digital face of your organization and is the main source of knowledge about the programs and issues you work on. This global ecosystem serves as the digital brand and voice of your organization, as well as the main source of knowledge about the programs and issues you work on, and the audience you are reaching.

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Websites Nonprofit Change Management Digital 89

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. Many have been part of the organization at a grassroots level and worked their way into executive positions. However, changing culture will.

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Consultant Nonprofit Culture Causes 112

NTEN

DECEMBER 9, 2013

As a team member, I had watched project managers explain a project and worked with them to determine the required work and assign tasks to individuals. I was accustomed to meeting weekly to discuss a project’s progress and resolve any issues and requested changes. Project management seemed easy and straightforward.

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Project Management Activities Active 70

sgEngage

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Instead of a top-down directive, the team works together in sprints, continuously adjusting their approach based on real-time feedback. Teams can identify potential issues early, preventing larger problems down the line. Change management becomes critical in ensuring the success of this transition.

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Research Change Management Leadership Environment 97

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

This immersive, interactive webinar experience(tm) will begin with a plenary session providing an overview of social media strategy, organizational adoption issues, capacity, metrics, and strategy execution. Explore the organizational change management issues that social media raises and how to talk about them.

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NTEN Media Social Media eLearning 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

He describes the discomfort that many of us feel when we shift from working in traditional environments (in organizations) to working within a network or working in the clouds. The phrase working in the clouds is a nod to Marc Pesce's essay, " The Tower and the Clouds."

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Social Media Adopt Media Social 96

sgEngage

JULY 5, 2024

These individuals can also help you develop project management milestones and timeline management processes. They can take some of the process work, like prioritization and follow-ups, off your plate so you can do your full-time job. Also remember that this process requires flexibility and managing expectations.

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Software Fund Nonprofit Chart 105

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. Sterrin Bird. Nonprofit Industry Advisor, Salesforce.

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Share Create Nonprofit North America 105

sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

In recent years, relationships between nonprofit organizations and their auditors have seen positive change. Your auditor’s year-end work will remain critical to ensure the financial integrity of your nonprofit’s books and records and compliance with ever-changing regulations.

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Relationship Practice Build Discussion 119

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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Nonprofit Social Media Profit Digg 101

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. Data certification: Duplicated data can create inconsistency and trust issues.

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Analytics Government Data Service 102

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 12, 2009

The big ah ha for me during our reflection that was that effective online collaboration tools for working in a networked way can't have top-down control interaction design. This gets in the way of everyone being able to do a little bit of work. My Plancast for SXSW Session: Crowdsourcing Social Change.

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Network Organization Data Map 95

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. Data certification: Duplicated data can create inconsistency and trust issues.

Analytics 97

Analytics Government Data Service 97

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Thursday, January 20, 2011 "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks StLouis magazine is featuring in its January issue 60 companies that they deemed "great places to work". "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. Make conversation with your team.

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Place Work Mentoring Kansas City 49

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

We got into a discussion in the comments and she agreed to share some of her experience addressing this issue within her nonprofit organization. They are tasked with the important work of research, creating our policy agenda and providing strategy for legislative campaigns. Tags: change management.

Social Media 92

Social Media Community Culture Facebook 92

The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

MacArthur Foundation’s $100 million 100&Change competition has launched with roughly 1,000 nonprofits expected to vie for the winner take all award. Proposals must identify a problem and offer a solution that promises significant and durable change. Think of it this way, the chance of winning the Powerball lottery is one in 292.2

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Program Homeless Award Application 105

NTEN

JUNE 16, 2010

Everyone can be a leader in their organizations, and everyone can bring openness - through social media - to their work. Unless they get on board and figure out how to marry the push for social media with the goals for their departments and demonstrate real meaning for the work their staff are engaging in. They get licked.

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Social Media Org Leadership NTEN 81

fusionSpan

JANUARY 31, 2025

A consolidated CoE works best for organizations that prioritize global alignment and have fewer regional differences in their operations. This structure should clearly outline who manages the program and addresses any issues.

Create 52

Create Structure Government Guide 52

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

My experience since I started working in the social media field is that the failures are where you learn the most as a community manager, a social media manger, a change manger, a professional and as a person. Leaders often blame change managers or teams who do not control the source or circumstances which cause the “failure.”

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Change Case Study Org Social Media 102

NTEN

JUNE 11, 2010

We are standing right on top of a critical inflection point, and we owe it to our causes to make sure that we navigate the change as best as we possibly can. When you started this work, technology was all servers, Cat5 and HTML. And that's where we're headed now, through a time in which the need for our work has never been greater.

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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! ] work must be spread among staff 2.) Some of the team is dispursed, working virtually.

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Social Media Collaboration Media Org 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Several months ago, my colleague Rachel Happe from the Community Roundtable invited me to facilitate a discussion with members about the issues that swirl around organizational adoption of social media. We're quick to proclaim that social media doesn't work, feel some shame, and drop it. We get poor results.

Social Media 100

Social Media Culture Media Create 100

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Once you understand how unique your stakeholders are, you can consider how frequently you’ll need to issue updates. To manage your stakeholders’ expectations, consider adopting a culture of change management at your association. How often do the stakeholders need updates? How will you communicate with each group?

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Project Management Tips Associations 112

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2012

The book describes how companies can tear down those silos between different departments or job functions – and work towards the best way to serve your company’s customers who probably sees a mosaic of media throughout their day. The first section of book gives advice on how to prepare to do marketing in the round.

Marketing 101

Marketing Integration Campaign Develop 101

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. Families sometimes think everything rolls over, including optional items like lunches, trips, etc.

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Student Policy Education Process 104

sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Knowledge work in philanthropy is a big umbrella, expanding exponentially over the last decade to cover more of what grants professionals do on a regular basis. Philanthropy and knowledge work have a long history, from demonstration projects to evaluation to the encouragement of learning communities and grantee learning networks.

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