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

There is no simple answer to the question of whether to consider a new constituent relationship management system. If, like my client, youre asking if its time to change your fundraising CRM , the starting point is understanding your current situation (your team, your data, and your needs) as well as your goals for the future.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

With disruption happening all around us, were here to upscale your team and ensure that your organization is ready to thrive, improving operational efficiencies and positioning you for success. Our survey shows that while many organizations value collaboration, theres often a need for digital literacy and alignment across teams.

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Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

Creating your unique product requires a dedicated team with the appropriate skills. Additionally, it’s critical that the project road map is managed meticulously to avoid risk of delays that can lead to cost overruns. Will the product be managed by an existing employee or will you need to hire a new product manager?

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.orgSource

AUGUST 6, 2024

Sharon Rice,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, described the situation like this. “AI Providing tools that inspire teams to expand their horizons builds the culture of learning organizations need to succeed in the future. Encourage Collaboration Collaboration is a critical aspect of change management.

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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

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.

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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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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

She has a robust background working with fund development programs and implementing new practices with her team. 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. Shemitria Smith, M.Ed. I call it the brain.

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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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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2022

As a nonprofit leader guiding your staff through changes over the last two years, you might have investigated change management. Change management is a set of tools and techniques your nonprofit can use to build buy-in and support staff members as you lead an organizational change. A “Why” Statement.

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.orgSource

JULY 22, 2024

The willingness to scrutinize performance on an ongoing basis begins with the board and the management team. A dip in numbers is an opportunity for teams to respond quickly to rising issues or challenges. These integrated teams work across the organization and are important to moving quickly and effectively.

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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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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2024

CFO job duties generally include overseeing the finance team, analyzing and presenting financial statements, and budgeting and forecasting. One way to foster innovation to enhance efficiency is to have your team map out their collective “dream future process flow,” and then brainstorm ways to get there.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Let prospective and existing donors know that the organization is undergoing changes and that everyone, including the fundraising team, is learning and adapting in real time. In the discipline of change management , a key tenet is being a champion of the positive potential.

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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.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A huge thank you to Audrey Kidwell, Grants Manager for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, for providing many of the resources and tips included in this article. Ensure all team members are familiar with this plan. Hurricanes. Prolonged droughts. Climate events are no longer a once-in-a-generation occurrence.

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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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sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2025

Link Technology Investments to the Organization’s Strategic Plan and Objectives To make a strong business case for any technology investment, you need to ensure that the proposal benefits not only the finance team but the organization as a whole. Where possible, put numbers to these outcomes.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

All board members reviewed the organization, top to bottom, made changes, and seven years later, they are back on solid ground. These individuals should also be team players, capable of collaborating effectively and supporting their colleagues, as we work together towards our common vision. —

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 22, 2020

When you’re moving to a new association management software (AMS) system, having the right project team in place makes all the difference. You need the team’s input and support as you select and configure the new solution, streamline business processes along the way, and roll out the new AMS to the entire organization.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2011

The community manager has been around longer than you may think – and I'm not trying to be like Malcolm Gladwell by drawing (questionable) parallels to pre-Internet practices. Within the era of the World Wide Web, there has always been someone filling the role that we are only recently starting to staff for purposely: the Community Manager.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 5, 2024

And encouraging your staff to adopt new association management software can prove to be even more challenging. However, if it’s time for your association to adopt new technology, it will become crucial to get your employees on board with the change. Download now

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fusionSpan

JANUARY 31, 2025

A CoE is a management framework designed to govern and guide the implementation of projects or transformation initiatives. Think of it as a specialized team within your organization with the expertise to lead, provide best practices, and offer support for a particular area. A CoE provides a structured approach to managing change.

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TechCrunch

MAY 16, 2022

.” Claravine’s product is designed to help enterprises control what flows through their tech stack, especially business intelligence and analytics software, and manage their marketing data standards — the blueprints for defining common formats for data across regions, teams, and campaigns.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2023

Managing change can be difficult, but in looking back over the past 30 years of technology, it’s easy to see the benefits of continued evolution. It was clear from the conversation that managing change requires more than new hardware and software. Managing the Financial Technology Mindshift.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 5, 2021

Change Management: Managing the change within the project lifecycle or overall organization. Technical Governance: Guidelines for development on and management of the Salesforce platform. Remember the three parts of governance: change management, organizational strategy, and technical governance.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The intersection of project management and prospect research is becoming more apparent as organizations strive to remain adaptable in an ever-changing landscape. This flexibility enables teams to adapt quickly to changing conditions, ensuring continued progress despite challenges.

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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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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2013

Project Manager, Technology. Change Management digital team strategies Leadership nonprofit management nonprofit technology leadership nptech Organizational Culture organizational structure Staffing Strategy Communications' Norman Reiss. Center for Court Innovation.

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2013

Senior Online Communications Manager. Of course, “Leading Through Failure” actually has multiple meanings: How leaders of organizations can successfully guide their teams through times of failure; and how sometimes failing yourself is a great way to be a leader. Shari Ilsen. VolunteerMatch.

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Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

Planning and managing your entire digital ecosystem is critical to furthering your mission and accomplishing your organizational goals. For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior. One effective way is to take an agile approach to change management.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

At a previous job, I suggested we move from using three Access databases and individual employees’ email programs and spreadsheets to a more robust, centralized, and informative cloud-based Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system. And, in case you were wondering, the transition finally did happen. It only took 2 years.)

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Gyrus

AUGUST 15, 2024

Measuring Training Effectiveness with LMS Analytics Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Introduction Companies use Learning Analytics Tools to collect, analyze, and measure the effectiveness of their learning and development programs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 24, 2014

Change is inevitable. Change is good. Help your employees and team learn to embrace change. Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights ( Pauline R. A transformational leader focuses primarily on initiating and "managing" change.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

You’re in for an unforgettable experience: bbcon is Blackbaud’s annual three-day conference for nonprofit professionals, showcasing everything new and next in your software, plus networking and idea-sharing with fundraisers, development team leaders, and innovators from every sector. Here’s the bbcon 2024 Agenda Overview and list of Sessions.

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