NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2012

We wondered to what extent organizations were effectively replacing traditional IT functions and servers with Cloud solutions. Is nonprofit technology moving out of the data closet and into the Cloud?

Case Study 93

Case Study Studies Research Nonprofit 93

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

VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

When it comes to password complexity, NIST has done some research revealing that forcing users to change passwords has negative and unintended consequences. Instead of saying that complex passwords no longer make sense, the article suggests that the definition of complexity has changed.

Problem 130

Problem Journal Change Management Advice 130

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Welcome to Research Friday ! As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. But it wasn’t just program change; management steps and tough decisions were also required.

Research 74

Research Survey Nonprofit Fund 74

TechCrunch

JUNE 2, 2021

PE funds now almost always require an upgrade in management and change management teams if necessary. We are soon launching Founders’ Next Move , a selective, free community for founders researching their next move, which will be a key tool for working with outside talent. At Versatile VC , we’ve used all these models.

Consultant 128

Consultant Fund Roles Network 128

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Silvia Cooper from Prostate Cancer Research Institute The Combination of Passion, Skill, and Follow-Through We look at the intersection of passion and skill. Board members want and need meaningful work tied to the mission.

Skills 110

Skills Children Collaboration Leadership 110

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Research requests with donors are critical, especially if a director of development was doing an ad-hoc meeting with no notice. Transformation requires change management, however. Our office is usually always in busy mode, but in the midst of a comprehensive campaign, all systems are at a heightened sense.

Atlanta 96

Atlanta University Database Director 96

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

They managed to pump out reports and research, organize webinars and conferences, and even play around with the definition of volunteering. Idealist''s weekly spotlight was all about playful thinking, citing some interesting research by IDEO that may help you be more comfortable in sharing your crazy ideas at work.

Research 65

Research San Francisco Homeless Nptech 65

Nimble AMS

JANUARY 5, 2024

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. Get your association on board with new technology by creat ing a culture of change management. Follow these tips to get started: 1.

Adopt 117

Adopt Associations Technology Celebrate 117

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

They managed to pump out reports and research, organize webinars and conferences, and even play around with the definition of volunteering. Idealist''s weekly spotlight was all about playful thinking, citing some interesting research by IDEO that may help you be more comfortable in sharing your crazy ideas at work.

Research 61

Research San Francisco Homeless Nptech 61

.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Researchers have identified over 180 types of cognitive bias. Predictive modeling reveals future outcomes and trends with greater accuracy than traditional methods, enabling proactive decision-making and change management. Are you guilty of cognitive bias? The answer is yes, probably on a daily basis.

Studies 221

Studies Data Analytics Analysis 221

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 3, 2023

According to IDC research , employees wasted 44% of their workday on unsuccessful data-related tasks. When your association chooses to leverage innovative association management software (AMS), you can automate crucial staff processes. Lack of change management Is your association hoping to grow in the New Year?

Associations 123

Associations ROI Retention Software 123

Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

Different types of nonprofits will have different needs — e.g., associations are different businesses than research and policy institutes — so do what is more directly connected to your mission and goals. For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior.

Websites 89

Websites Nonprofit Change Management Digital 89

sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

Many organizations face resistance to change and rigid structures , rooted in a culture of adhering to traditional methods and relying on outdated processes, such as specific research methods, requests for proposals (RFPs), and typicaland at times wastefulprogram design. This rigidity fosters resistance to innovation.

Grant 96

Grant Challenge Change Proposal 96

NTEN

MAY 20, 2013

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. I''d like to take a closer look at one aspect of our research and organizational practice: technology staffing levels.

Technology 85

Technology Report Ratio Nonprofit 85

sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

However, our recent Status of Fundraising research found an interesting link between income performance and innovating and trying new or different kinds of fundraising activity – it was one of the main drivers of income growth. Communicate Transparently Transparent communication plays a key role in innovation and subsequent change management.

Culture 98

Culture Create Nonprofit eBook 98

Nimble AMS

JANUARY 21, 2024

ABA has used Salesforce for over ten years, but their previous association management software (AMS) was an outdated system, customized beyond recognition. We couldn’t do it without the Nimble AMS team and the change management presence,” said Minners. We appreciate the great support team at Nimble AMS.

Associations 114

Associations Goal Learning Software 114

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

They are tasked with the important work of research, creating our policy agenda and providing strategy for legislative campaigns. Policy and research staff have a different culture than those of us who work directly with individuals on the group. How are you changing the culture of your organization to embrace social media?

Social Media 92

Social Media Community Culture Ning 92

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

We've been sharing the results of our annual research on nonprofit investments in technology staffing and budgets in multiple ways this year: with the full report , an infographic with the key benchmarks , a webinar – and we also introduced a dynamic benchmarking tool this month. Well, if you thought we'd stop there, think again!

Benchmark 94

Benchmark NTEN ROI Evaluation 94

NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Here are some strategic ways to position yourself well to lead a technology change, and inspire people to want to do the things you want to do. Research shows that people who are seen as leaders are viewed on the basis of two things: what they do, and what they know. What Makes a Leader? What You Do. Do you work hard?

Change 78

Change Tech Leadership Demonstration 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

David Colby, Vice President, Research and Evaluation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Roshan Paul, Senior Change Manager, Ashoka. Sacha Litman, Managing Director, Measuring Success. Cindy Rizzo, Senior Director, Grantmaking and Evaluation, Arcus Foundation. David Greco, Vice President, Nonprofit Finance Fund.

Blogger 91

Blogger Conference Effective Organization 91

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2012

David Colby, Vice President, Research and Evaluation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Roshan Paul, Senior Change Manager, Ashoka. Sacha Litman, Managing Director, Measuring Success. Cindy Rizzo, Senior Director, Grantmaking and Evaluation, Arcus Foundation. David Greco, Vice President, Nonprofit Finance Fund.

Results 96

Results Nonprofit Seattle Foundation 96

NTEN

JUNE 11, 2010

We're going to research our investments, conduct small experiments, and we're going to measure the heck out of things. Tags: Change Management Leadership microsoft NPTech Planning. Technology will no longer be an office supply expense! We hope that we'll be able to inspire and inform you, but also have a little fun.

Leadership 88

Leadership Measure Hunger Technology 88

Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Riley Hospital is recognized as one of the best children’s hospitals in the US and donations to the Foundation help sustain critical programs at the hospital, including Pediatric Research and Patient Care, Maternity and Newborn Health, Family Support Programs, such as Child Life and Social Work, and so much more. Written by Blake Becker.

Children 92

Children Help Foundation Story 92

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2012

This begins with a focus the issues of change management and how difficult it is to change the behavior of many people in a company or organization. The focus is on being as efficient as possible to the end result. The first section of book gives advice on how to prepare to do marketing in the round.

Marketing 101

Marketing Integration Campaign Develop 101

Tableau

APRIL 11, 2022

Tableau Product Manager, Augmented Analytics. According to a recent study by 451 Research, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence, “more than 90% of organizations that have adopted AI began development on their first AI project within the past five years.” Kristin Adderson. April 11, 2022 - 10:10pm. April 11, 2022.

Project 98

Project Design Model Problem 98

Tableau

APRIL 11, 2022

Tableau Product Manager, Augmented Analytics. According to a recent study by 451 Research, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence, “more than 90% of organizations that have adopted AI began development on their first AI project within the past five years.” Kristin Adderson. April 11, 2022 - 10:10pm. April 11, 2022.

Project 98

Project Design Model Problem 98

NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

If you've been keeping up with this blog series about applications of our annual Nonprofit Tech Staffing & Investments research, you've noticed that we refer to "Tech Adoption" when gauging the impact of staffing levels or investments on an organization. You can download the complete report for free here.]

Adopt 81

Adopt Benchmark Technology Tech 81

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Establish new digital governance and implement change management. Change management is quite simply a proactive approach to managing change in an organization’s processes, goals, or technologies. One effective way is to take an agile approach to change management. In summary.

Websites 58

Websites Strategy Change Management Digital 58

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A recent McKinsey report shared that only 30% of technology initiatives produce value to the business, which means investing in change management as an organization is key. IJM shared key recommendations around how to get your board of directors to invest in technology projects, including: Invest in the building of the board.

Experiment 111

Experiment Impact Nonprofit Donor 111

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Students pursue advanced degrees with the promise of invaluable research opportunities, specialized skills, and increased earning potential. Review everything an applicant encounters when researching your program and remove barriers that may discourage qualified students from applying.

Student 105

Student Tips University Application 105

Forum One

MAY 31, 2023

Establish metrics that measure reactions, engagements, and your own internal successes and challenges in executing the plan—remember that staffing, budget, and organizational change management are components of your plan as well.

Digital 95

Digital Strategy Chapter Audience 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2009

The listening as a first step is familiar - it's free market research, it's brand monitoring, it's an analysis of press mentions. Using social media listening is somewhat more difficult to imagine, perhaps, if you're managing programs or at the policy/funding level. Tags: change management listening.

Social Media 63

Social Media Culture Social Personal 63

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Working with the great folks at Idealware to conduct this research, we asked a number of people—everyone from end users at nonprofits that have implemented Cloud-based solutions to IT people to shared back office service providers to consultants—and got a number of answers. >

Case Study 68

Case Study Studies Culture Montana 68

Tableau

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In recent research, IDC found that as organizations move along the data maturity spectrum with stronger characteristics of a Data Culture, they see greater improvements across customer satisfaction, time to market, employee productivity, and profits.*. How to formalize an approach to building a Data Culture.

Analytics 102

Analytics Government Culture Data 102

NTEN

JUNE 5, 2012

NTEN's annual research on nonprofit technology spending and practices sheds light on these questions, and many more. > Should I put more resources towards developing a formal technology plan? Will that improve how our organization works on our mission? How many technology staff should I have if my total staff is only 5?

Survey 71

Survey Report Technology Nonprofit 71

Tableau

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In recent research, IDC found that as organizations move along the data maturity spectrum with stronger characteristics of a Data Culture, they see greater improvements across customer satisfaction, time to market, employee productivity, and profits.*. How to formalize an approach to building a Data Culture.

Analytics 98

Analytics Government Culture Data 98