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Adopting a New CRM? 4 Change Management Tips for Small Nonprofits

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The short answer: change management. What Is Change Management? Put simply, change management is making sure that the human element is always in the picture as new initiatives are put into play. Change initiatives present an ideal time to reflect on your organization’s culture.

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Change Management = Changing Mindset

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Yes, there was support for change, but the most challenging part of this entire project would be the change management component. There needed to be some stakeholder buy-in to minimize any impact this change could have on the staff. Nothing dooms a project more than failed change management in an organization.

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Navigate Change Management: Set Your Nonprofit Up For Success

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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. This is a proactive change. Learn more !

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4 Necessary Culture Shifts To Help You Navigate Change Management

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Every year there was guaranteed to be a policy or procedural change that required change management , which led to the second lesson I learned: Figure out how to make the change last. Organizations that successfully navigate change management have also made culture shifts to ensure lasting change.

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Blackbaud Grantmaking: Examining the Past, the Present, and the Future

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Flash Forward to the Present: Onwards and Upwards Since Blackbaud Grantmaking transitioned to SKY view, Blackbaud has continued to prioritize constant improvements and modifications to provide a completely configurable GMS that can be built around an organization’s unique processes and workflows.

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Gaining Leadership Approval for Major Technology Investments: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit CFOs

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Build a Compelling Business Case While most nonprofit finance leaders understand the importance of technology, presenting a compelling case to executive leadership or the board can be more challenging. Provide a Timeline: Present a clear timeline for implementation and rollout.

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AI Initiatives in Associations Recap: A Fusion of Innovation and Actionable Insights for Association Professionals

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Transforming Data into Knowledge: The AFS Journey: Mike Lakas VP of IT and Operations, American Foundry Society) delivered a compelling presentation on AFS’s journey to revolutionize knowledge management within their organization. Their experiences served as a testament to the tangible benefits of AI adoption.