Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

Solution : Solve this challenge by creating a data capture policy. If the departments within your association are not communicating with one another about the data available, you might have an accessibility problem. Member engagement is everyone’s job. Be deliberate in what you include in your collection.

Associations 319

Associations Challenge Data Taxonomy 319

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2023

On the one hand, was the “Evil Robots Overlords” view that we will never control AI and it will control us and take over all our jobs through automation. The opposite, more utopian view was that AI was magic fairy dust and could wave a wand and solve all our problems. In reality, both of these are false narratives.

Tools 166

Tools Nonprofit Adopt Philanthropy 166

Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2010

It will take you too long to do everything, you'll be too rushed to do the job right the first time, and you'll spend a lot of time fixing mistakes. This is not to imply that throwing more staff or money at the problem will necessarily solve it-- leadership, management, and prioritization are also critical.). Support for Advancement.

Service 183

Service Retention Evaluation System 183

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2010

His analysis looked at Apple’s flimsy excuses for their policy of prohibiting donations. He examines possible solutions to the problem – like in-app donations – which unfortunately would mean that Apple would take a 30% cut!

Hints 124

Hints Donation Paypal Policy 124

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2010

As the Chronicle of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Quarterly reported last week, Apple’s policy has raised the ire of some nonprofits leaders. We’ve started an online petition at Care2 and it has almost 6,000 signatures collected so far sending Mr. Jobs at Apple a message. The trade press has been less polite.

Donation 97

Donation Online Policy Mobile 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 5, 2010

His analysis takes us through Apple’s excuses for their policy of prohibiting donations and points out why they are just excuses, not real reasons. His analysis takes us through Apple’s excuses for their policy of prohibiting donations and points out why they are just excuses, not real reasons.

Policy 103

Policy Analysis Stream Nonprofit 103

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 1, 2012

Harkin is also seeking collaborations with business and social enterprise leaders to ensure that federal policymaking is producing real results on the ground in the form of jobs for people with disabilities. million to 6 million by 2015. An amazing conversation ensued, in which Senator Harkin was highly engaged.

Hosting 140

Hosting San Francisco Law Education 140

3rd Sector Labs

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Here’s an example of the problem through the eyes of a recent client (I’m paraphrasing). For a few more insights, we talked about this problem recently with our good friends at Barker & Scott Consulting. Well, perhaps it’s time to put a stop to bad data management, and explore options for solving the problem.

Data 160

Data Management Synchronous Database 160

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 8, 2011

Also, it requires adding the words “social media&# to any professional conduct language or a social media policy. Spend time finding the right musicians for the job. The reason is that they have a good policy in place that talks lays out a philosophy and operationalizes effective social media practice.

Social Media 119

Social Media Experiment Media Social 119

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

Mentoring 105

Mentoring Policy Review Technique 105

3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 4, 2014

Even the occasional parsing is a solvable problem – typically, where some old text field was used to store a variety of different data points that now have a data field home in your new CRM. And to some extent, our day-to-day jobs have evolved to accommodate the old data. Donors move, people change jobs, lives evolve.

Data 130

Data Database Donor Problem 130

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Yet most people don’t understand exactly what the Board’s job is. And this is a problem. Plus, your nonprofit won’t move forward to fulfill its mission without capable, smart leaders who understand their job and are ready to do it. Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. It’s surprising. And concerning.

Director 116

Director Roles Evaluation Nonprofit 116

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 106

Mentoring Policy Technique News 106

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

First, decrease earnings and wealth inequities by going back to the tax policies of the 50s, 60s and 70s, where those who were wealthy paid much more in taxes than they do today. Second, spur economic growth by investing in infrastructure and creating jobs. But for the long term, this is not going to even begin to solve our problems.

Government 111

Government Problem Environment Global 111

Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2014

It’s been well over a year since Yahoo’s controversial non-telecommuting policy, which created a firestorm of reaction. One of the downsides to telecommuting according to the Staples Telecommuting Survey is that a majority of employers report that their telecommuters have connectivity problems several times per month or more.

Policy 57

Policy Yahoo Work Audio 57

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Policy Leadership Technique 100

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The good news is that organizations are shifting focus, and adopting new policies and programs to promote healthier, more balanced lifestyles — especially for those facing real hunger. Health equity isn’t just a distant problem; it is a very local problem. A Healthier World Depends On Us All.

Podcast 109

Podcast Global Hunger Homeless 109

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Use job descriptions 55. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Celebrate your employees' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13. Be visible 15.

Mentoring 104

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 104

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 101

Mentoring Policy Leadership Technique 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2018

Overwork and stress can lead to burnout and depression and that can lead to even bigger problems. Professional “white collar” jobs are as stressful as manual labor. The American Institute of Stress , a nonprofit that aims to educate the public, found that job stress costs U.S. Long Hours Culture Is Not Productive.

Finland 113

Finland Culture Nonprofit Summary 113

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 98

Mentoring Policy Technique News 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Potential job applicants are beginning to place as much emphasis on positive organizational culture as they do on job tasks and salaries. The framework is based on Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, mapped to an organization’s hierarchy of needs: • Level 1: Functioning Factor – Do people have what they need to do their job?

Culture 126

Culture Activities Activism Active 126

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

First, decrease earnings and wealth inequities by going back to the tax policies of the 50s, 60s and 70s, where those who were wealthy paid much more in taxes than they do today. Second, spur economic growth by investing in infrastructure and creating jobs. But for the long term, this is not going to even begin to solve our problems.

Government 100

Government Problem Environment Global 100

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The problem of micromanagement is quite prevalent. The problem arises from board members overstepping their roles, often thinking they’re helping or know better, when in reality, they’re interfering. And when things get out of line, there should be procedures or policies in place to rectify the issues.

Government 82

Government Director Mentoring Nonprofit 82

sgEngage

JANUARY 11, 2023

While protective technology is imperative, cybersecurity is primarily a people problem. Each user’s login should only give them access to the information they need to do their job. Insurance companies have tightened policies to mitigate their losses as claims have risen with ransomware payouts. Policies vary widely.

Practice 116

Practice Policy Phone Industry 116

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Use job descriptions 55. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13. Be visible 15.

Tips 95

Tips Mentoring Policy Leadership 95

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2012

I believe that training can solve (or prevent) a multitude of Board problems. From Penn State on a national level to the Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation (KTSC) here locally, we’re seeing a variety of problems that could have been prevented by a Board doing its job. Problem #1. Problem #2. Problem #3.

Causes 67

Causes Nonprofit Problem Evaluation 67

Candid

MAY 5, 2021

To help your nonprofit find candidates who can help you achieve your mission, we’ll discuss how you should: Create a detailed job description. Create a detailed job description . The most obvious way to find the employees you need is to write a job posting that details the necessary qualifications and candidate expectations.

Strategy 118

Strategy Nonprofit Skills Environment 118

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

I like to think of it this way: Organizations may have the research or data, the capacity and staff, to identify problems and opportunities, to build messages, calls to action and campaigns. Focusing on those areas where your goals overlap enables you to create a common ground, share a purpose; and that’s where you can build a movement.

Build 220

Build Community Technology Org 220

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

View every problem as an opportunity to grow 17. Use job descriptions 55. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Celebrate your employees'' successes, not your own 12. Err on the side of taking action 13. Be visible 15.

Tips 85

Tips Mentoring Leadership Policy 85

Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

They don’t know their job or what is expected of them. It’s your job to educate and manage your Board — especially if they don’t know what to do. There are two things that can help A LOT here: organizational by-laws and Board member job descriptions. People-problems are harder to fix.

Fun 98

Fun Product Law Nonprofit 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

Mentoring 81

Mentoring Leadership Policy Technique 81

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2012

I believe that training can solve (or prevent) a multitude of Board problems. From Penn State on a national level to the Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation (KTSC) here locally, we’re seeing a variety of problems that could have been prevented by a Board doing its job. Problem #1. Problem #2. Problem #3.

Causes 59

Causes Nonprofit Problem Evaluation 59

Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

Psychologists consider burnout to be a “psychological syndrome” that emerges as a response to chronic job stressors. To this end, the Job-Demands-Resources model offers a simple equation: burnout = demands > resources. Essentially, burnout occurs when the demands of your job (e.g.,

Model 98

Model Job Life Blended 98

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 14, 2009

We’ve got a lot of problems. We all know the limitations of the different traditional approaches to solving problems. I come out of the business sector and I admire what business can do in terms of creating jobs and new technology and new ways for people to communicate. I thought that would be news to you. It’s kind of daunting.

Business 100

Business Government North Carolina Chapter 100

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

If you company is experiencing a constant or newly presented problem, a change will need to be made. Strategic Change – this involves changes to the policies and processes. Structural change – this include teams, departments, and job structure. Remedial Change – when a problem is identified and a solution is implemented.

Change Management 114

Change Management Change Management Phase 114

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 28, 2011

Staff members evaluate current job tasks and identify what they don’t need to do in order to make time for social media and other emerging technologies, all with support from leadership. The nonprofit uses one or more social media tools and is strategic, but the problem is scaling.

Social Media 102

Social Media Practice Media Social 102