sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2023

Managing a mission while meeting the evolving needs of a community is a complex and dynamic process. As communities change and grow, their needs and priorities shift. This could be as simple as adjusting your guidelines to compensate for changing economics or as complicated as creating new grants and programs to meet those needs.

Change 72

Change Organization Analysis Evaluation 72

The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

MacArthur Foundation’s $100 million 100&Change competition has launched with roughly 1,000 nonprofits expected to vie for the winner take all award. Proposals must identify a problem and offer a solution that promises significant and durable change. We wanted to hear how they would solve a critical problem of our time.”

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Program Homeless Award Proposal 105

sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Problem/Opportunity Statement Your problem or opportunity statement is an objective description of the challenges associated with the gap between the current-state and desired future-state. When and where do problems occur? How big is the problem? What is the impact of the problem?

Project 96

Project Fund Software Help 96

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. Learning, we do naturally.

Knowledge 72

Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 72

sgEngage

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The intersection of project management and prospect research is becoming more apparent as organizations strive to remain adaptable in an ever-changing landscape. This flexibility enables teams to adapt quickly to changing conditions, ensuring continued progress despite challenges.

Research 71

Research Phase Environment Model 71

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This is the time to question how things have always been done and consider changes that will expand your institution’s reach. First, I recommend that you position the CRM solution implementation as step one of a long-term process of change. On paper, realigning your institution on the heels of a system overhaul makes perfect sense.

Change Management 26

Change Management Change Management Tools 26

sgEngage

JULY 5, 2024

You don’t want to bring old problems into your new solution, so do a review of your chart of accounts, general ledger systems, payroll, and accounts payable to make sure what moves into your new system is correct. An external subject-matter expert can also assist with the change management aspect.

Fund 88

Fund Software Phase Chart 88

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.

Skills 93

Skills Children Collaboration DC 93

Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 5, 2021

For example, with a governance model in place, you will ensure that your support agents and technical staff are enabled and guided by the leadership within your university to make the right changes that are approved organization-wide, that comply with regulations, and that are technically sound. So, what is Salesforce governance?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Avoid software silos A common problem all schools face is finding the right software for every area of their school. In reality, software that touts solving all your school’s problems may mean some functionality proves to be subpar. When the systems are connected and speaking to each other, changes from families shine through.

Classes 86

Classes Student Software Structure 86

Nimble AMS

JUNE 29, 2023

What problems are you hoping to solve with new technology? This groundwork can empower you to establish a culture of change management at your organization, preparing you to adopt a new AMS and guiding you throughout your implementation. How should your new AMS support your mission and goals?

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Consultant Benefit Work Associations 130

Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

These training programs typically cover a variety of topics, including the: Principles and practices of change management Psychology of change Stages of change Communication strategies Stakeholder management, etc.

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Train Training Classroom Skills 52

Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

These training programs typically cover a variety of topics, including the: Principles and practices of change management Psychology of change Stages of change Communication strategies Stakeholder management, etc.

Train 52

Train Training Classroom Skills 52

Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

These training programs typically cover a variety of topics, including the: Principles and practices of change management Psychology of change Stages of change Communication strategies Stakeholder management, etc.

Train 52

Train Training Classroom Skills 52

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.”

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San Francisco Nonprofit Metrics Boston 98

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Make Evangelists of Early Users Change is difficult, Myers says, and it requires buy-in. The quickest path to buy-in is to get one person per team to test a new system, platform, or process and see how their behavior changes. The value of innovation is not the thing that drives the change; it’s the change itself.”

Nonprofit 99

Nonprofit Adopt Chart Press 99

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Does it solve a unique problem, or does it solve it more effectively than the software we currently have? Make thoughtful changes While you should monitor trends and explore new technology, it’s critical t43o have a process to vet software, guard against redundancies, and ensure existing tools are being used as intended.

Denver 84

Denver PowerPoint Software Template 84

Forum One

JUNE 21, 2023

A successful strategy defines a clear problem, understands and defines the audiences you’re trying to reach, and includes plans and tactics for measuring and analyzing success along the way. Plans for change management, ongoing training, and clear internal communication are all key.

Digital 71

Digital Case Study Map Review 71

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

That’s why it is vital to make sure your team is prepared for the change and ready to identify the improvements that will increase your community health center’s efficiency and accountability. Assemble relevant accounts and data to highlight the processes you want to simplify and problems you want to solve with new software.

Fund 95

Fund Software Community Tips 95

Nucleus

MARCH 2, 2021

of mainstream companies report that they continue to struggle with cultural challenges relating to organizational alignment, business processes, change management, communication, people skill sets, and resistance or lack of understanding to enable change. In the 2021 survey, 92.2%

Associations 130

Associations Data Analytics Culture 130

NTEN

JUNE 11, 2014

The fact is, there is always something we can do to lead those around us, whether it means articulating values, clarifying vision, reinforcing behavior, confronting problems, or simply encouraging people around us. Change Management jeff shuck Leadership leadership skills Plenty Consulting tech leadership'

Leadership 96

Leadership Articulate Consultant Change Management 96

sgEngage

JANUARY 29, 2024

Instead of providing direct answers to their problems, how are you helping them solve their own conundrums? But that is a surface-level change. Be committed to your own internal change as an individual. Similarly, as grantmakers, you need to help your grantees find new ways as well. Bring in recommended and vetted help.

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Adopt Learning Help Organization 89

NTEN

JULY 7, 2014

The pursuit of social change globally requires visionary thinking regarding a nonprofit's IT strategy. Nonprofits and charitable organizations are solving some of the world’s most complex problems, including extreme poverty, humanitarian crises and environmental degradation. Change Management cloud technology Leadership'

Technology 83

Technology Change Management Global Nonprofit 83

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

This can cause problems when tasks fall through the cracks or emails go to inboxes that no longer exist. As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule.

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Data Blackbaud Policy Database 79

sgEngage

JULY 22, 2024

Change may be inevitable, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. While your mission probably won’t change, the needs of your community and the technology you use to manage your grantmaking will. No one wants to live in a world before indoor plumbing and timers on your coffee maker.

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Application Grant Language Review 74

Forum One

AUGUST 10, 2021

Digital transformation or modernization for government agencies is about using new technologies to effectively change an agency’s ability to engage audiences and achieve its mission. As part of your roadmap, make sure you develop a clear governance framework and change management strategy. Organize for success.

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Government Digital Fund System 88

sgEngage

JANUARY 4, 2024

We see the calendar as a very black and white, finite example of change. Even before the end of the year, we are confronted with ideas such as “We can cross that bridge after the first of the year,” or “Let’s see what the new year brings,” or my personal favorite: “That’s a next year problem!” This year, I am challenging you to change.

Challenge 72

Challenge Leadership Calendar Broadcast 72

sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2024

Grants managers are adept problem solvers. These migrations slow us down considerably and distract us from the high-risk compliance and risk-mitigation work primary to our grants manager job descriptions. Writing RFPs and managing technology migrations detract from grants managers’ ability to process grants.

Impact 77

Impact Technology Articulate Grant 77

sgEngage

MAY 14, 2024

While much of the information is the same, the change in terminology allows for the reports to specify where you may see more information specific to the nonprofit space, like grants, donations, and program fees. Your nonprofit statement of financial position/balance sheet won’t have an equity section.

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Profit Fund Grant Track 99

NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

If the words "executive" or "chief" do not appear in your job title, you may think you're not in the right position to lead a successful technology change. Here are a few things you can do to challenge that assumption and become a technology change leader. Do people come to you for problem solving?

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Tech Change Demonstration Influence 78

sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

It locks that organization into a static workflow that can only be changed by hiring cost-prohibitive engineers to make updates to the system’s code. No need to duct tape on a separate piece of software to manage your outside reviewers or get more in-depth reporting. Updates to the system are typically free.

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Software Grant System Industry 90

fusionSpan

MAY 19, 2024

While the most glaring problems in a tech ecosystem are often the first to spark conversations around the need for digital transformation, they are rarely the only issues in need of an overhaul. Process challenges to digital transformation When you go through digital transformation, processes change.

Digital 52

Digital Nonprofit Process Goal 52

sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

However, as the nonprofit landscape continues to evolve, these roles must also adapt to meet the changing needs and challenges faced by organizations today. This role is a test of the CFO’s professional judgment, logic, analytical capacity, and ability to solve problems.

Roles 80

Roles Culture Nonprofit Structure 80

fusionSpan

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Change management: Planning and executing changes to your Salesforce configuration and managing the release of new Salesforce features. Enhanced performance and stability – When you use Salesforce Managed Services, you can enjoy improved performance and stability for your org.

Service 52

Service Business Management Help 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Monday, November 29, 2010 Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" David Shaners compelling, The Seven Arts of Change , shows business leaders that transforming a business only happens when each employee equates organizational change with the process of deep personal growth. The book came out earlier this month. Don't Praise.

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Arts Change Mentoring Kansas City 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 17, 2010

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Know When To Change Your Decision Leaders make decisions. Good leaders are willing to modify their decisions as changing circumstances and data dictate. Often, circumstances change and new information becomes available after a decision has been made. In fact, just the opposite is true. Don't Praise.

Change 43

Change Kansas City Mentoring Kansas 43

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Management philosophy is stuck in the past. Every manager knows the value of teamwork. The problem is the organizational structure in most nonprofits prevents it. The problem is that with the quickly changing landscape of today’s challenges the assembly line concept is not agile enough to adapt to those changes.

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Leadership Structure Team Phase 97