sgEngage

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

While you may have a formal accounting and internal controls manual , documenting how processes should work, what happens in practice may be very different—accommodating workarounds for new technology, staff access, and enhanced compliance reporting.

Team 105

Team Strategy Nonprofit Training 105

sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Change management: How does your team respond to change ? Would you like to connect your CRM with your financial management system ? What about reports? Which ones would change your fundraising or help leadership? Do you need to invest in your people as well as in software for a new tool to be successful?

Change 105

Change Time Nonprofit Evaluation 105

sgEngage

JANUARY 28, 2025

They must work with advancement teams to understand scholarship funding, find students who fit donors specific requirements, shepherd those students through the application process, manage scholarship review committees, disburse awards, and report back to the donors how their funds were utilized. Change management is key to success.

Award 75

Award System Management Student 75

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Use Real-Time Analytics : Move beyond basic reporting to adopt tools that provide real-time insights. Key Actions : Define KPIs Aligned with Strategic Goals : Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) that reflect your associations most important objectives, such as member retention, engagement, and satisfaction.

Associations 221

Associations Strategy Build Culture 221

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?

Change Management 52

Change Management Change Management Nonprofit 52

NTEN

MAY 20, 2013

Last month we released our seventh annual report on nonprofit investment and practices regarding technology. You can download the complete report here , and don''t forget the companion online benchmarking tool , where you can compare some of your organization''s data against your peers in our research.

Technology 85

Technology Report Ratio Nonprofit 85

NTEN

JUNE 5, 2012

> Download the Report for Free. Since 2006, NTEN has produced the annual Nonprofit Technology (formerly "IT") Staffing and Investments survey and report for the nonprofit sector. More than half (55%) of respondents reported that their organization has some type of formal technology plan, a sharp increase over previous years.

Survey 71

Survey Report Technology Nonprofit 71

Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

Solution providers also have proven approaches to product adoption as the challenges for implementing analytics platforms and the associated change management are similar across associations. They’ve done this before for other clients and are adept at the repeatable, proven processes which allows for a quick and seamless integration.

Software 321

Software Build Analytics Associations 321

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the advancement office, since we deal with all of the data, gifts, and reporting, you can definitely be assured that critical needs are very common. Gift and data lists and reports are always last minute requests. Transformation requires change management, however. In everything, I believe it takes a village.

Atlanta 97

Atlanta University Database Director 97

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.

Technology 134

Technology Build Associations Change Management 134

NTEN

JANUARY 5, 2012

NTEN member and nonprofit communications expert Kivi Leroux Miller just released the 2012 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , based on a survey of over 1200 participants at the end of 2011. You can download the complete report from NonprofitMarketingGuide.com.

Communication 80

Communication Trend Report Nonprofit 80

Gyrus

AUGUST 15, 2024

These include advanced reporting, evaluations, and gap analysis. Plan for Effective Implementation : Designate an LMS implementation team, including a team leader, project manager, and IT specialists. Analyzing Data with Learning Analytics Tools With GyrusAim LMS, data can be analyzed and interpreted with robust analytics features.

Analytics 59

Analytics Measure Training Train 59

Gyrus

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Automated Reporting : The LMS should generate compliance reports that facilitate easy access to training records and completion data. Platforms like GyrusAim LMS simplify compliance with automated reporting tools tailored to life sciences regulatory compliance. Q: Can an LMS alone ensure compliance?

Life 52

Life Training Train Evaluation 52

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Each board member may bring a specific skill or may be a generalist, but in the aggregate, the board provides a full set of business skills to ensure that the executive director is employing best practices — whether it’s finance, budgeting, strategic planning, change management, or succession planning.

Skills 111

Skills Children Collaboration Leadership 111

NTEN

APRIL 20, 2011

One of the findings that stood out to us: Only 40% of respondents reported that their organization has some type of formal technology plan. And much less than that (22%) reported that their organization had ever evaluated Return on Investment (ROI) of technology projects or programs. > Download the Complete Report for Free.

Survey 66

Survey Report Nonprofit Benchmark 66

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2009

A few months ago, I wrote about a report from Charlene Li that discovered that deep engagement with social media correlates with financial performance. Tags: change management. Photo by Beth. How can boards effectively incorporate the use of the social networks and social media to govern?

Social Media 94

Social Media Media Social Social Network 94

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While grant funding may not require the continual stewardship efforts and nurturing of traditional donor-led funding, it often presents its own challenges: extensive reporting mandates, a list of requirements to qualify for funding, and the possibility of mission creep to meet those requirements. Adopt a robust fund accounting system.

Grant 115

Grant Process Management Tips 115

sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Update programs to include operating expenses or costs associated with cleanup, and communicate with current grantees about waiving or postponing reporting deadlines. Extend Deadlines For programs currently in the application cycle, extend deadlines for potential grantees in impacted areas.

Disaster 85

Disaster Hurricane Philanthropy Resource 85

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.

Org 115

Org Government Support Change Management 115

Nucleus

MARCH 2, 2021

of firms report that the pace of investment in these projects is accelerating. Just as in the association industry, companies see the profound benefits of managing data as a business asset, forging a data culture, competing on data and analytics, and using data to drive innovation – and many are succeeding. in 2012 to 65.0%

Associations 130

Associations Data Analytics Culture 130

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Seth publishing a detailed report showing exact amounts raised by each nonprofit in the Squidoo program, along with case studies of the time and resources they expended. If Seth wants nonprofits to change, and if he wants them to use his product, he should start with a thorough, transparent report on the uses and results of Squidoo.

Case Study 83

Case Study Studies ROI Nonprofit 83

sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

3 Sessions for Strategic Planning with Raiser’s Edge NXT Tech Tango: Swaying with Style—Change Management for People Who Hate Change Moving to a new technology does not have to disrupt your operation if you utilize change management principles.

Blackbaud 98

Blackbaud Seattle Analytics Database 98

sgEngage

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Another notable figure from agile research is that 80% of surveyed executives believe that agility is key to navigating the modern business landscape , according to the PMI’s Pulse of the Profession report. Change management becomes critical in ensuring the success of this transition.

Research 94

Research Change Management Environment Leadership 94

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Lack of change management Is your association hoping to grow in the New Year? Growth can be a challenge for any organization, but to advance your goals in 2024, you must be open to change. Lay the groundwork for change at your association by requesting employee, member, and key stakeholder feedback.

Associations 123

Associations ROI Retention Software 123

sgEngage

MAY 23, 2024

From an operations perspective, how will reporting expectations impact current operations, and who is involved in managing the various administrative requirements? Assemble Key Stakeholders Bring the following stakeholders together in the application stage to understand, discuss, and contribute to the program development.

Grant 118

Grant Award Program Application 118

Cloud 4 Good

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

If you still have not enforced MFA in your organization, you can refer to the Multi-Factor Authentication Assistant to help with the rollout planning and change management. Easily Find the New Report Type (Beta) . How many times have you started to create a report, only to realize you don’t have access to the correct fields?

Org 92

Org Report Accessibility Experiment 92

NTEN

AUGUST 8, 2012

Patrick Yurgosky. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Administration. New York University. Business Intelligence tools, or "BI" tools, take the dashboard idea to the next level.

Analysis 77

Analysis Program Tools Business 77

NTEN

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

David Geilhufe, Philanthropy Program Manager, NetSuite In this age of cloud computing, sophisticated, affordable (often free!) technology and increased measurement and reporting expectations, every nonprofit should ask themselves, “Who in my organization is responsible for successfully deploying technology in support of our mission?”

Professional 74

Professional Technology Nonprofit Consultant 74

sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2023

It was clear from the conversation that managing change requires more than new hardware and software. In order to best serve the needs of your organization, nonprofit financial leaders must think through how they can empower intentional change management in their people and processes as well as technology.

Technology 98

Technology Nonprofit Change Management Change 98

NTEN

JULY 27, 2011

One of the things we're tracking in NTEN's annual Nonprofit IT Staffing and Spending report is where IT is located within organizations -- as in, where the primary IT staff are in the organizational structure.

Trend 60

Trend Organization Report Structure 60

sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2025

Consider how the investment will impact processes or reporting, and how it will benefit key stakeholders, to make your case even stronger.

Leadership 77

Leadership Technology Practice Guide 77

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The past 12 months were no exception, with 40% reporting increasing retention efforts, 18% saying their efforts had stayed steady, and 34% indicating they had pulled back on these endeavors. Overall, three in 10 respondents reported boosting the number of individuals within their development staffs. But, which tech?

Stream 94

Stream Gift Fundraising Data 94

sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

Modern tools, data management, robust reporting and thoughtful analytics can give you much better idea of donor behaviour, previously undetermined opportunities, current challenges and more. Communicate Transparently Transparent communication plays a key role in innovation and subsequent change management.

Culture 98

Culture Create Nonprofit eBook 98

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Financial Management Luminary Session Panel Discussion: Using Your Voice in a Sea of Change *don’t miss* Your finance team touches all aspects of your organization—grant programs, fundraising goals, vendor management. That makes you a vital part of any change management conversation, but you may not always be asked to the table.

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit Blackbaud Chart Consultant 98

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A hired vendor can very easily change your accounting software from QuickBooks to Intacct. The vendor can teach you how to pull all the data out of one system and put it into a new system, based on how you want the reports to look. Changing systems from QuickBooks to Intacct is not going to solve a “bad reporting” issue.

Consultant 114

Consultant Nonprofit Culture Causes 114

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

They’ll work together to ensure the system is configured to automate board reporting and UDS data so that you have more free time for other priorities. The most important document to have on hand is a trial balance report—with 36 months of history—from your legacy system. Start now gathering the information you will need.

Software 111

Software Fund Community Tips 111

sgEngage

MAY 14, 2024

Reporting Both for-profit and nonprofit accounting rely heavily on reporting. Whether to give information to the board, track the success of a specific campaign or event, or just to close the books, your organization needs accurate reports. With this, it’s important to know the specifics of nonprofit financial reporting.

Profit 111

Profit Nonprofit Grant Fund 111