Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

So, how can we strategically navigate change? It is one thing to adopt certain principles for how you will navigate change personally, but things get even more complicated and interesting when you are navigating change management as a unit, group, family, or organization. Technological change – new software and systems.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Though many nonprofit professionals are familiar with the term “change management,” few understand everything it involves. Finance departments and CFOs often focus on project management—which is the technical side of change—making sure all the boxes are checked, and everyone moves along the Gantt chart in an orderly fashion.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As their list of frustrations grew and their unfulfilled hopes piled up, they asked me if I thought it was time to change to another donor CRM. There is no simple answer to the question of whether to consider a new constituent relationship management system. Change management: How does your team respond to change ?

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Change Time Nonprofit Evaluation 105

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Our survey found that while many associations prioritize security, some still feel unprepared to manage digital risks. Regularly assessing the external landscape keeps your organization agile and responsive to change. Members trust you with their data, and any breach can lead to a loss of confidence and reputational damage.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Join us for this webinar as we delve deep into equipping nonprofit professionals and fundraisers with the strategies and tools they need for transformative leadership. This session is designed to elevate your leadership capabilities to stay ahead of the curve and lead your nonprofit to new heights.

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Leadership Nonprofit Professional Fundraising 147

NTEN

JUNE 5, 2013

Many executives don’t approach management and leadership in accounting or evaluation matters, for example, with the same trepidation as they do technology. And yet the same skills that make any leader effective are appropriate to managing technology. CEO and Co-Founder. Confluence.

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Leadership Nonprofit Evaluation Nptech 98

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Of course, qualities such as financial expertise, legal knowledge, and leadership are all welcomed and useful additions; however they are not in place of the most important quality — caring. Will they make phone calls? Return emails? Will they take the time? Will they focus on the goal/mission?

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NTEN

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Many executives don’t approach management and leadership in accounting or evaluation matters, for example, with the same trepidation as they do technology. And yet the same skills that make any leader effective are appropriate to managing technology. CEO and Co-Founder. Confluence.

Leadership 94

Leadership Nonprofit Evaluation Nptech 94

NTEN

JUNE 11, 2014

Want to see leadership in action? If we think about the idea of leadership as being at the front of the line, we find both opportunity and obligation. Change Management jeff shuck Leadership leadership skills Plenty Consulting tech leadership' Jeff Shuck. Plenty Consulting.

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.orgSource

JULY 22, 2024

Understand the Imperative To keep pace with member expectations, acknowledging that disruption and change are business as usual is critical. Leadership perspectives need to be continually refreshed in light of shifting circumstances. Self-evaluation isn’t easy. They should be ready to honestly assess the organization’s status.

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Associations Leadership Exercise Phase 221

NTEN

JUNE 6, 2013

Julia, a staff member at a nonprofit, offers her story about project management and personal growth. Having never managed a project, I was thrilled when the Executive Director asked if I wanted to be the project manager for the website initiative. Project management seemed easy and straightforward.

Project 87

Project Management Activities Active 87

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Even though senior management may be hesitant for staff to be cross-trained due to the confidentiality of certain information which the finance department handles, like payroll, it is necessary to ensure proper coverage, to reduce dependencies on any one individual, and to lower institutional risk.

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Team Strategy Nonprofit Training 105

NTEN

JUNE 3, 2013

Change Management Community future of CIO Leadership nonprofit technology nonprofit technology leadership nptech Organizational Culture Policy Staffing Strategy IT Staff' I didn''t have an immediate answer. But the question stuck with me, and I have an idea that I want to share, appropriately, with the NTEN community.

Leadership 91

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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. Getting your leadership on board with streamlining your grantee application may require some planning. The challenge isn’t knowing what to do. It’s getting buy-in.

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Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 111

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Whether you are thinking about applying for your first grant or your organization manages several grants each year, it’s important to have clear processes to meet those mandates and avoid straying outside your mission. In managing grant funding , communication is key. Focus on the why. Learn the language and history.

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Grant Process Management Tips 115

fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Nonetheless, for nonprofits looking to either implement Salesforce for the first time or build on their existing setup, managing change is crucial to keeping things running smoothly for both your organization and your members. What is Salesforce change management? That’s where Salesforce change management comes in.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Tech Tips for Executive Directors: The Non-Geek/Nonprofit Guide to Keeping Current on Technology , from Cindy Leonard, Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management at Robert Morris University. Change Management Community Leadership nonprofit technology leadership nptech nten:change Organizational Culture Staffing Strategy Communications'

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NTEN Issue North Carolina Change 85

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I am still learning to this day how to make processes smoother and how we can engage our supporters and the community through relationship management and Blackbaud solutions. Q 2: What’s your advice to someone who wants to grow their career in advancement operations, particularly someone who is aiming to get into a leadership role?

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NTEN

JUNE 11, 2010

Flickr photo: Chris.Corwin Nothing gets done without leadership. My favorite thing about leadership is that it can come from everywhere. The old style of IT management was a command-and-control model. We're going to spend a lot of time talking about leadership in the next year. Recognize your fellow leaders.

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Leadership Measure Hunger Technology 88

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

That’s where change management comes in. By implementing a change management strategy that’s geared towards their specific circumstances, nonprofits can help their staff members adopt new systems quickly and effectively. Change management: What is it?

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Change Management Change Management Nonprofit 52

sgEngage

JANUARY 6, 2025

Believe That You Can Everyone at your organization has the power to lead change, no matter what seat they are in. But first, you have to see yourself as a change maker and a leader of change. Whether you manage programs or handle the database, you dont need Executive in your title to look for ways to do your job better.

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Conversation Philanthropy Knowledge Change 98

NTEN

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Julia, a staff member at a nonprofit, offers her story about project management and personal growth. Having never managed a project, I was thrilled when the Executive Director asked if I wanted to be the project manager for the website initiative. Project management seemed easy and straightforward.

Project 70

Project Management Activities Active 70

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The entire process of r esearching, buying, and implementing new association management software (AMS) is a major job for any organization. Tips to help you manage expectations for your AMS When it comes to your stakeholders, you’ll likely experience some with strong opinions. Be open-minded to change. Be transparent.

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Project Management Tips Associations 112

NTEN

DECEMBER 16, 2014

The 16th issue of the NTEN: Change journal is out, focusing on the Best of 2014: Cultivating Leadership. We launched the first issue of 2014 by planting the seed: How can nonprofits remain competitive, innovative, and responsive to the changing external environment? >>Enjoy, and subscribe!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 28, 2020

“Responsive leaders are very focused on the people – the humanity – within the opportunity,” explains Jackie Jenkins-Scott , in her new book, The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership. She writes about how to drive change, manage transitions, and help any organization turn around.

Leadership 72

Leadership Communication Change Management Reflection 72

NTEN

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

The same holds true for lawyers, investment bankers, firemen, and doctors; their skills are not needed in day-to-day operations at the management level of a nonprofit. A technology officer should be brought in at the senior leadership level. 5 Reasons to have a technology officer at the management table : Priority Management.

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Leadership Tech Conference Lecture 94

NTEN

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Change Management implementation success Leadership Missy Longshore nptech nten Organizational Culture IT Staff' Missy Longshore. Post-Implementation Salesforce Success Consultant. Longshore Consulting.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

It read as follows: At the end of each year, I select my choice for the best new leadership book for that year and then highlight that book on my blog. Well, we're only five months into 2017 and there is a new leadership book so good that I can't wait until year-end to share it with you. And shows you how to inspire those you lead.

People 52

People Leadership Influence Language 52

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

It can be a challenge obtaining executive buy-in for new association management software (AMS). 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.

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Technology Build Associations Change Management 134

NTEN

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Business Development Manager. It's true that the only true constant is change, but then how can nonprofits plan? change management Change Management Leadership' VolunteerMark. Disruption is the new normal.

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Change Management Leadership Change Management 86

sgEngage

JANUARY 4, 2024

This year, I am challenging you to change. This year, I am asking you to think differently about leadership. The post Thinking in the Gray: A 2024 Leadership Challenge first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Joking aside, these sayings are the pitfalls of binary, or black-and-white thinking.

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Leadership Challenge Calendar Broadcast 101

sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Whether it’s managing donor relationships, tracking progress, or measuring outcomes, leveraging the right technology can transform your organization and help you achieve goals that once seemed out of reach. Unfortunately, past leadership had not defined a direction for the organization. Adopt the mindset of an entrepreneur.

Associations 98

Associations Dallas Blackbaud Impact 98

NTEN

JUNE 13, 2013

Senior Online Communications Manager. In the end, however, we all found that the failures were not of technology, but of leadership – and so were the lessons. In the end, however, we all found that the failures were not of technology, but of leadership – and so were the lessons. Shari Ilsen. VolunteerMatch.

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Lesson NTC Leadership Nptech 89

NTEN

JUNE 4, 2014

Manager of Technology. And how can tech staff change their perceived roles within their organizations? Change Management IT Planning tech leadership Tech Planning IT Staff' Steve Heye. The Cara Program. Technology is the offspring of vision and innovation. How do we get a seat at the table?”

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Tech Change Management Leadership Roles 98

NTEN

JUNE 5, 2014

Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management. I’ve seen agencies that are level-headed and take measured steps in nearly everything go a little bonkers when greeting the unfamiliar organizational change opportunity presented by a major technology purchase. Jeff Forster. Senior Consultant.

Technology 96

Technology Change Management Leadership Consultant 96

NTEN

JUNE 10, 2013

Change Management changing role of CIO Leadership nonprofit management nonprofit technology leadership nptech Organizational Culture organizational structure Staffing Strategy IT Staff' Or a CIO for that matter?

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Roles Nonprofit Structure Change Management 97

NTEN

JUNE 17, 2014

You know your organization needs to make a core technology change. The list is long— you can’t get the donor information you need, your program team can’t effectively manage volunteers, and your operations staff are spending way too much time entering and moving data instead of engaging key constituents.

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