sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

I wrote a book called, No More Status Quo: A Proven Framework to Change the Way We Change the World , which is essentially a field guide for how to navigate uncertainty, most efficiently and effectively. We feel like we dont have time or support to think critically or to have these larger, more essential conversations.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

My experience since I started working in the social media field is that the failures are where you learn the most as a community manager, a social media manger, a change manger, a professional and as a person. Leaders often blame change managers or teams who do not control the source or circumstances which cause the “failure.”

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Change Case Study Org Social Media 102

.orgSource

JULY 22, 2024

Understand the Imperative To keep pace with member expectations, acknowledging that disruption and change are business as usual is critical. Organize the Effort A well-defined oversight and change management structure ensures that the right people are ready to lead that charge. This post is Part Two. Self-evaluation isn’t easy.

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Associations Leadership Exercise Phase 221

sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Embracing the notion of shared meaning making enables us to name the specific ways that knowledge work supports both effectiveness of grantmaking AND social change at the same time. Questions are instrumental to successful grantmaking that focuses on change. Knowledge processes always start with some explicit or underlying questions.

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Question Change Grant Knowledge 116

sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2024

CDP Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund Disaster Phases Emergency and Interim Shelter Emergency Response Services Disaster preparedness: Individuals, organizations and communities benefit from planning ahead Hurricane Helene: How funders can support recovery A conversation for funders on reforms for disaster assistance to help survivors recover (..)

Disaster 93

Disaster Hurricane Philanthropy Resource 93

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. Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances, be flexible in response to unexpected challenges, and lead the organization through transitions effectively is a critical leadership skill.

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Skills Children Collaboration Leadership 110

NTEN

JULY 9, 2014

This September 3-6, NTEN will debut the Leading Change Summit. In addition to the conversations with participants in three separate tracks, #14LCS includes a stellar lineup of keynote speakers who will spark new conversations and nudge existing conversations to introduce new questions.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2024

They emphasized the importance of establishing a solid foundation for AI adoption by fostering a culture that embraces change, identifying essential building blocks, and prioritizing workforce training. Their insights provided attendees with practical strategies to ensure that AI integration is a seamless and successful process.

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Associations Professional Action Culture 251

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Q4: You wrote a book called Flip The Script: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life , which focuses on leading a life of positive thinking. Transformation requires change management, however. on how they can apply this mindset to increase their impact at work? In everything, I believe it takes a village.

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Atlanta University Database Director 98

NTEN

JUNE 4, 2014

And how can tech staff change their perceived roles within their organizations? However, there may be some ways to sparking the conversation by working to spotlight how technology planning can be impactful to the organization’s mission and how IT staff can serve as visionaries. How do we get a seat at the table?”

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Tech Change Management Leadership Roles 98

NTEN

MARCH 26, 2014

The articles in the March issue of the NTEN: Change journal capture stories of nonprofits in transition; they’re transforming from one stage to another, using technology to fuel their campaigns, initiatives, and to optimize their day-to-day work. True to its name, the Change journal is changing. >>Enjoy, and subscribe!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

Keep an open mind and let conversations flow. Identifying and vocalizing another person's potential is life-changing for that person. One study cited by Hedges found that just the appearance of a phone on the table during a conversation-- even while silenced -- reduces empathy. Focus on the person in front of you. Be Personal.

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People Leadership Influence Language 52

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 97

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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Technology Nonprofit Change Management Change 98

sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

In a culture that supports innovation, everyone feels encouraged and confident to brainstorm, introduce new ideas, ask questions, and start conversations in order to identify opportunities for enhanced impact. If you are looking to launch a lean and agile innovation culture, you must change your mindset to overcome inertia.

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Culture Create Nonprofit eBook 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

First, we need to move beyond the false dichotomy of message control vs. conversation. There’s a prevailing belief that you can’t foster conversation and get a message out. Social media teaches us that the best way to get the message out is to foster conversation. Tags: change management.

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Social Media Community Culture Facebook 92

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Seth Godin took a swing at nonprofits today in a blog post “ The problem with non ," saying that nonprofits are afraid of change and that many are lacking in social media adoption. Is the work you're doing not important enough to follow, or is it (and I'm betting it is) paralysis in decision making in the face of change?

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Nonprofit Social Media Profit Digg 101

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

When you start with a pain point, you have a different conversation. A more meaningful conversation. Nine out of ten times a senior leader can quickly engage in a full conversation with these simple prompts. A hired vendor can very easily change your accounting software from QuickBooks to Intacct. Many of us have!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

When the pandemic hit in March 2020, everything changed for them in terms of how they connect with donors, supporters, and beneficiaries. And things are still changing, day by day and moment by moment. Because I believe in the power of conversation, connection, and creativity. Is there expertise we can share? Why do I know this?

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Share Create Nonprofit North America 105

NTEN

APRIL 8, 2013

You need to be prepared for the BYOD conversation. BYOD Change Management Infrastructure Leadership leadership buy-in Mobile nonprofit technology policies nptech Organizational Culture Policy staff buy-in technology policies IT Staff' Darren Schoen. Director of Technology Infrastructure. Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

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Director Policy Nptech Change Management 67

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

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2009

And finally, Dana Boyd debunks a study that found "Twitter is 40% of Useless Babble." She goes on to say that conversations on Twitter are, well, human. Tags: change management. Kivi goes on to summarize four principles in the book that apply to nonprofits. We like the fact that humans are social. What do you think?

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Social Media Media Social Help 91

sgEngage

AUGUST 15, 2024

The list is long and includes roles like information technology, evaluation, grants analysis, learning and change, systems management, and more. The most useful tip for addressing alignment is to actually enter the tech conversation with a discussion of the desired analysis.

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Knowledge Technology Product Work 102

NTEN

JUNE 10, 2014

If you register for NTEN’s first-ever Leading Change Summit this September (#14LCS), you’ll be asked to choose one of three tracks— Digital Strategy , The Future of Technology , or Impact Leadership —and you’ll spend quite a bit of time with your track-mates at the Summit.

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Facilitation Leadership Change Management Track 69

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

By participating in these conversations, you gain access to collective knowledge that can enhance your projects success. Prioritize changes that will have the most significant impact on user experience and operational efficiency. Weeks 7 and 8: Use Feedback to Improve Version 2 Plan to spend the last two weeks refining your solution.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

Photo by Sifter Last week, I had a fantastic conversation with the folks at EDF Innovation Exchange about transparency and social media adoption. Photo by Sifter Last week, I had a fantastic conversation with the folks at EDF Innovation Exchange about transparency and social media adoption.

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Social Media Adopt Media Social 96

NTEN

AUGUST 18, 2009

Flicker photo: jaredchapman In every corner of the NTC, frequently in the NTEN Affinity Groups, and at least two times a week in my in-box, you'll come across a conversation that goes a little like this: "They hired me to help them create a new data/web/email/IT strategy, but now they don't actually want to DO any of the things I recommend.

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

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. Change management needs to be built in from the beginning.”

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit San Francisco Resource Goal 98

NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

NTEN's Amy Sample Ward shares from her experiences at the Games for Change Festival. The good news is that the myth that you can't make systemic change quickly is just that, a myth. You are in the business every day of figuring out how to have people engage, have fun, and build skills - change their behaviors through games.

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Education Change Game Classroom 60

NTEN

JUNE 16, 2010

Tags: Change Management charlene li Leadership NPTech open leadership Social Media.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Beyond financial and equipment matters, one of the most important concerns that can dictate the technological success or failure of a merger is change management. Address change and set expectations. Discuss the pros and cons of change, in general, without going into the specifics. Do not start with the technology.

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Technology Nonprofit Calendar Change 71

sgEngage

JUNE 28, 2023

Typically, it takes someone seeing a situation that needs to change and doing the work to change it. Based on the conversation with these grantmakers, here are four ways grantmakers can make sure all stages of their funding programs include the voices and perspectives of women. Artwork by Toya Beacham See Women and Girls.

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Voice Strategy Mississippi Philanthropy 96

NTEN

JUNE 12, 2014

If you register for NTEN’s first-ever Leading Change Summit this September (#14LCS), you’ll be asked to choose one of three tracks— Digital Strategy , The Future of Technology , or Impact Leadership —and you’ll spend quite a bit of time with your track-mates at the Summit. You can follow Tanya on Twitter at @nerdette.

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Facilitation Leadership Texas Track 58

NTEN

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

From virtualization and cloud computing to geolocation services to Twitter and Facebook, the changes are exctiting and powerful. We're proud of the work we've done so far, but we know we have lots more to do before we meet our mission of all nonprofits using technology to make social change. I look forward to seeing you there. >

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NTEN Nptech Change Management Conversation 60

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

To successfully implement changes to your grantmaking application, you need to communicate the benefits of data-driven and user-centered design to your leadership, tie the benefits to your organization’s overall goals, and involve your leadership in the decision-making process. For example: Does your application represent your mission?

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Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 111

sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2024

In his session, Change Up Your Questions: Exploring What You Ask Your Grantees and How, Marshall Ginn of Capital Philanthropy will show you how to find a balance between knowing enough about an organization and reducing the burden on potential grantees. And definitely don’t miss the main stage conversation with Sheryl Lee Ralph.

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Guide Blackbaud Philanthropy Application 111

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 6, 2025

WTF?) -- Changing The Way Businesses Create Experiences. It covers basic management, managing staff changes, managing projects, strategic thinking, hiring, delegating, and communication.and lots more. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders.

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