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3 Reasons Every Nonprofit Tech Project Should Begin with a Discovery

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A tech “discovery” is the initial, independent phase of a technology project where key analysis, design and planning are performed BEFORE a buy or build decision is made. Discoveries are essentially risk mitigation exercises, and they should be a separate contract from the build phase whenever possible. Why is that? Trust them.

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The Phases of Service Design

Forum One

There are 4 key phases for service design: Align, Research, Ideate, and Prototype. Phase 1: Align You’ve decided to embark on a service design project! It’s crucial to understand why you’re embarking on this project and to ensure other stakeholders understand it as well. Phase 2: Research The next phase is research.

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Delivering Excellence in the Age of AI or Association 4.0

.orgSource

The willingness to scrutinize performance on an ongoing basis begins with the board and the management team. A dip in numbers is an opportunity for teams to respond quickly to rising issues or challenges. Project Leaders/Project Groups : Task groups composed of cross-functional subject matter experts focused on specific initiatives.

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Five Tactics for Effective Communication in Nonprofit Project Management

Media Cause

Effective communication is the key to successful project management, especially with the shift to hybrid and remote work environments. Managing projects and teams can be tricky, even in an office, but careful communication must happen in all work formats to ensure smooth processes and high-quality work.

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The Phases of Service Design

Forum One

In our Service Design: Where Social Impact Meets Innovation webinar, we defined service design, described how service design fits into the social sector, and broke down how mission-driven organizations can apply it to their work. . There are 4 key phases for service design: Align, Research, Ideate, and Prototype. Phase 1: Align.

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To Build or Buy a Software Solution: Which is Right for You?

Association Analytics

Implementing a new software solution is a huge project. Creating your unique product requires a dedicated team with the appropriate skills. This may include new staff or reassigned staff from other important projects. Costs are clearly spelled out at the onset of the project. And we all know that time is money, right?)

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How Nonprofits Can Avoid Buyer’s Remorse for Fund Accounting Software

sgEngage

This phase can be the most complex and time-consuming part—and one of the most effective ways to get a strong ROI. Involve your staff by developing a steering committee comprised of different members of the team who interact with your system, including your accounting, technology, and program teams. Don’t do this in a vacuum.

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