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

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. Can you easily dial up the number of employees working on the project or dial it down if you decide to scale back?

Software 321

Software Build Analytics Associations 321

sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

As you read them, consider what elements of your work feel dysfunctional and what elements give you hope? It is essential for us to name and spend time sitting with what is not working so that it can act as a foundation for our learning journey. These are the key elements of our work that changemakers want to leave behind.

Grant 98

Grant Challenge Change Proposal 98

sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? Most funders themselves use status quo problem-solving skills, so they expect you to do the same. They nearly always have to tweak an amount, a setting, a hypothesis.

Skills 98

Skills Problem Proposal Grant 98

sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Traveling the country, meeting these extraordinary individuals, and helping them craft resumes and participate in mock interviews opened my eyes to the incredible work being done by nonprofits also in this space. Despite having limited resources, these organizations were driving real, meaningful change. The effort has paid off.

Associations 98

Associations Dallas Blackbaud Impact 98

Gyrus

AUGUST 15, 2024

Measuring training effectiveness is important for organizations to see if their training programs are working well for their employees. Having measurable metrics is crucial to pinpoint what is and isn’t working in training development programs. It helps them know if they are using time and resources wisely.

Analytics 59

Analytics Measure Training Train 59

sgEngage

APRIL 21, 2025

Whether you currently have a handle on your mission-critical tasks or need to outsource immediately, creating a request for proposals (RFP) sets the stage for finding the right skills at the right price. While nonprofits should be wary of over-relying on RFP templates, reviewing examples can give you an idea of what works and what doesnt.

Proposal 66

Proposal Tips Nonprofit Template 66

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

She has a robust background working with fund development programs and implementing new practices with her team. Q 1: What led you to working in higher education? I had worked at an Atlanta-based nonprofit for over 16 years when I felt like God was calling me to do more but I wasn’t sure exactly what. Shemitria Smith, M.Ed.

Atlanta 98

Atlanta University Database Director 98

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Change is hard. Change is inevitable. For nonprofits working with limited resources and staff, the prospect of adapting a new practice or technology can seem extra intimidating—even if it promises to make everyone’s job easier in the long run. That’s where change management comes in. Change management: What is it?

Change Management 52

Change Management Change Management Nonprofit 52

sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Make sure employees know what is expected of them and how to communicate if they are unable to work due to connectivity issues. Host training sessions for basic skills such as CPR and first aid. This could include setting up operations off-site or having offline resources available. Ensure all team members are familiar with this plan.

Disaster 93

Disaster Hurricane Philanthropy Resource 93

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.

Change Management 52

Change Management Change Management Nonprofit 52

Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 5, 2021

Now that you know how to place the right people in the right positions based on their skills to succeed, it is also important to ensure that you have implemented a governance model. Change Management: Managing the change within the project lifecycle or overall organization. Defining the “Rules of Engagement”.

Org 115

Org Government Support Change Management 115

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

What worked really well in this project? What processes did you use that worked well? Which didn’t work so well? How did people work together? What skills and processes did you help people learn as part of this project? What skills and processes would you spend time on if you did this over again?

Social Media 89

Social Media Reflection Learning Media 89

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010 How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills Here is this weeks book recommendation. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Skills 56

Skills Communication International Mentoring 56

sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

3 Sessions for Building Skills in Raiser’s Edge NXT Ask the Super Users: Raiser’s Edge NXT User Panel 3.0 Blackbaud experts share examples of how customers have successfully managed tech resistance and adoption and how you can, too. This session is designed as an interactive panel, with a brain trust of long-time Raiser’s Edge masters.

Blackbaud 98

Blackbaud Seattle Analytics Fundraising 98

sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a bad experience working with a group of people to make a decision. Maybe it was a work task force, a school committee, or family members. Most groups of people do not self-manage well. But these “soft skills” are not magic. Most of us have.

Participatory 105

Participatory Facilitation Philanthropy Skills 105

sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Work with your vendor’s account manager or a third-party consultant to make sure you are taking advantage of the full functionality of your software. When staff continue to “do things the way they’ve always done them,” they are likely spending extra hours on inefficient processes instead of spending that time on other meaningful work.

Process 96

Process Change Goal Map 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

Traynor's piece is a reflection on how network leadership is different from more traditional leadership skills for leading organizations. He describes the discomfort that many of us feel when we shift from working in traditional environments (in organizations) to working within a network or working in the clouds.

Social Media 96

Social Media Adopt Media Share 96

sgEngage

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Instead of a top-down directive, the team works together in sprints, continuously adjusting their approach based on real-time feedback. The Importance of Change Management in Agile Transitions Adopting agile methodologies is not just a process change; it requires a cultural shift within an organization. What’s Next?

Research 97

Research Change Management Leadership Environment 97

Cloud 4 Good

JULY 6, 2021

Just like any technology, realizing success on the Salesforce platform takes careful maintenance, dedication to change management, and intentional roadmap planning. In sum, while BAs are typically experts in the functional business process requirements for a set of users, SUs are generally more technical in responsibility and skill.

Org 111

Org Support Skills Knowledge 111

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

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010 Build These Leadership Skills I had the pleasure of interviewing Overland Park, KS-based author Leigh Branham recently. Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:01 PM Labels: Leadership Books , Leadership Skills , Management , Motivating Employees 1 comments: davidburkus said.

Skills 40

Skills Leadership Build Mentoring 40

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Identify the right skills on your team. You don’t need a big staff to successfully implement new fund accounting software —you just need to be able to tap into the right skills on your team or know when to rely on an outside consultant. In a small, grant-funded organization, you might not have these skills and that’s ok!

Fund 111

Fund Software Community Tips 111

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Thursday, January 20, 2011 "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks StLouis magazine is featuring in its January issue 60 companies that they deemed "great places to work". "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac.

Place 49

Place Work Mentoring Kansas City 49

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2010

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Play Team Sports To Build Leadership Skills Todays high school and college team sport athletes are learning leadership skills that will serve them well when they enter the workforce. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac.

Skills 40

Skills Leadership Team Build 40

Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

Additionally, it should build on the unique skills and capabilities the organization brings to a community or field. In practice, this might mean considering where your nonprofit has a chance to grow, recognizing when ways of working need to adapt to changing conditions, or opting to rethink your mix of programs.

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit San Francisco Resource Goal 98

NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Kaufman described eight traits of a successful technology leader: Functional business orientation and communication skills Political savvy. Show functional business orientation and communication skills Show colleagues that you can think like they do. Understand how your organization works, how decisions get made.

Technology 93

Technology Skills Oakland Leadership 93

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

It is obvious that our skills directly translate into establishing an online presence. They are tasked with the important work of research, creating our policy agenda and providing strategy for legislative campaigns. Despite their distance from activists, their work is why our organization is trusted and respected in our field.

Social Media 92

Social Media Community Culture Facebook 92

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 19, 2010

Saturday, June 19, 2010 How To Help Your Employees Click More At Work Research from universities around the country show that employees who "click" with each other at work have more career success. "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reac.

Work 45

Work Help Mentoring Kansas City 45

fusionSpan

JANUARY 31, 2025

If you are still looking for the needed skills internally, consider recruiting externally to fill gaps. A consolidated CoE works best for organizations that prioritize global alignment and have fewer regional differences in their operations.

Create 52

Create Structure Government Guide 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Sunday, September 26, 2010 How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company Overland Park, Kansas-based author Leigh Branham, along with Mark Hirschfeld, recently completed a survey of 10,000 employees in 43 states to better understand what separates a "best places to work" company from other companies. Thanks for the summary.

Place 45

Place Companies Work Create 45

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 9, 2013

I believe teamwork is rare because our organizations are built in opposition to working as a team. Each individual is given a small piece of the work to be completed. Assembly line concepts are so ingrained in our society that they find their way into management theory as well. We assign roles, divide the work and get started.

Leadership 97

Leadership Structure Education Team 97

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

If your organization needs to improve its grant writing skills, it is likely you are only going to seek grant writing consulting. Many have been part of the organization at a grassroots level and worked their way into executive positions. What is causing you the most stress at work right now?” However, changing culture will.

Consultant 112

Consultant Nonprofit Culture Causes 112

NTEN

JUNE 6, 2011

Sometimes that works; other times it doesn't.". While she does see the potential for overlap, especially in a small-staff situation, she identifies some key differences in the necessary skill sets for each role. easier as Membership and Outreach Manager.

Communication 90

Communication Management Community Nonprofit 90

sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Knowledge work in philanthropy is a big umbrella, expanding exponentially over the last decade to cover more of what grants professionals do on a regular basis. Philanthropy and knowledge work have a long history, from demonstration projects to evaluation to the encouragement of learning communities and grantee learning networks.

Question 116

Question Change Grant Knowledge 116

NTEN

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Too often, amateur accidental techies -- nonprofit staffers who have taught themselves technology skills -- find themselves in over their heads trying to develop databases, but forgetting to do business process modeling or change management. Serendipity is also a poor sector-wide technology staffing strategy.

Professional 74

Professional Technology Nonprofit Consultant 74

sgEngage

JANUARY 29, 2024

At PEAK Grantmaking , these qualities and practices of emergent learning are an everyday endeavor that the team embraces in their work and advocates to members. A growth and learning mindset is not about skills and competencies. But that is a surface-level change. It’s not about what you do. What are they focused on?

Adopt 114

Adopt Organization Learning Help 114