sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Your nonprofit’s accounts payable policies create easy-to-follow guidelines to help provide that consistency. These AP policies not only ensure the smooth operation of your organization but also provide a framework to scale as your technology evolves.

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Policy Develop Guidelines Nonprofit 77

Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 6, 2012

The premise is that complaints about an organization's database may be misdirected: the problem is how the system is being managed (aka management problems disguised as technology problems). Do you have policies and procedures governing the use of the database? Have users been trained on those policies and procedures?

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Database Law Policy Problem 156

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. Figure out what data you’re going to store, where it will be housed, and how often you’ll update what you need.

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Associations Challenge Data Taxonomy 319

.orgSource

APRIL 10, 2023

Seek a Portfolio of Ideas A good mix of demographic and cultural backgrounds adds vitality and equity to board deliberations; however, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee a variety of thinking, problem-solving skills, or professional experience. They must put away their company’s interest and, at times, major public policy differences.”

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Build Demographics Associations Voice 322

.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Your audit might explore any, or all of, these seven areas: Technology systems Policies and procedures Security Productivity Communication Culture Professional development How you present this initiative to your employees is critical. If performance issues have been a problem, keep an open mind. Don’t forget volunteers.

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Team Evaluation Attitude Interview 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 15, 2024

Workers want to use AI tools right now but leaders in both the for-profit and nonprofit space worry that they won’t be able to demonstrate the impact AI has in objective terms and are leery to implement new technology without proper security and policy in place.

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Language Software Nonprofit PowerPoint 251

TechImpact

APRIL 24, 2014

It is ultimately up to the organization to decide whether or not a BYOD policy is right for them. Questions like: What potential security hazards does a BYOD policy present? What happens when there’s a problem with someone’s hardware? There are a lot of hard questions that must be asked, however.

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Trend Tech Internet Virtual 209

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Data for Inclusion: Enabling people with disabilities to provide firsthand reports on the issues they face to inform policy at the local, national, and global level. My firm belief is that tech will play a key role in solving just about every social problem imaginable. I can assure you that I am not retiring.

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News Syria Conservancy eBook 189

.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

In responding to the needs of those we serve—medical students, physicians, and their patients—the AMA relies on the diverse expertise, ideas, and strength of our workforce to promote and advocate for equity and justice in our policies, products, and services. Adopt a pay equity policy.

Associations 221

Associations Reflection Leadership Policy 221

3rd Sector Labs

MAY 29, 2014

We provide examples of how to achieve this alignment more effectively, as well as examples of common data problems that organizations encounter and need to overcome. Based on informal discussions with webinar attendees, the problem seems clear. Step one is to recognize the problem. Do your data governance policies need updating?

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Data Technology Fundraising Database 148

M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

We’re fueled by hope rather than despair because we’re in the business of building movements, building long-term power, and working with world changing clients to pass policies that make people’s lives better. Facing the Problem For so many issues I’ve worked on, the problem is not that we, the advocates, don’t have a solution.

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Campaign Advocacy Policy Demonstration 104

.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

More likely to be successful in advocacy and public policy. Look for partners who could– Help your members achieve policy or practice goals, provide community support, or enhance their public credibility. We were perfectly positioned to contract with experts who could solve these complex problems for our customers.

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Milwaukee Wisconsin Collaboration Associations 221

Robert Weiner

JULY 10, 2012

As I share with my clients, a “system” is like a 3-legged stool; it has one leg of software, hardware and support, a second leg or infrastructure of resource budget, policies and procedures, management commitment, etc. And when you install a new system (software, hardware, policies & procedures, training, etc.)

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Database ROI Donor Listserv 181

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Note from Beth: Online harassment is a problem especially for nonprofits that are doing advocacy for controversial issues. While 18-24 year olds are most likely to receive online abuse, this unpleasant practice affects people of every age, all around the world, and can lead to further problems offline. To learn how, Hollaback!

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Online Tips FAQ Profile 130

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 10, 2013

This number was significantly more than the existing estimates that had dominated news and policy discussions. Here big data affected a global policy debate—and will hopefully make a big difference. The analysis made news globally and expanded an international conversation.

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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.

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Data Management Synchronous Database 160

TechImpact

APRIL 30, 2014

The problem is, when nonprofits are preparing to choose a cloud provider , many fall flat. Your cloud provider should have organizational policies in place that at least minimize the chances of an internal data breach. For many nonprofits, the move to the cloud is an obvious choice. What types of integration is supported?

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Question Articulate Tech Integration 154

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2023

The opposite, more utopian view was that AI was magic fairy dust and could wave a wand and solve all our problems. 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. In reality, both of these are false narratives.

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Tools Nonprofit Adopt Philanthropy 166

Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. Volunteer policies and procedures: It is critical that you have policies and procedures in place that minimize potential problems that could arise.

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Nucleus

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A critical and accelerating – but easily-addressable – problem Former Gartner Research VP (and Director of World Wide Technologies for American Express) Jim Sinur recently wrote an op-ed piece with direct application to the member industry. What, then, does Sinur recommend?

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Life Data Gartner Analytics 130

.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

We uncover hidden problems and opportunities.” Strengthen Problem-Solving If your group struggles to find the objective information you need to make challenging decisions, an assessment can be targeted to identify the customized data and analytics that will bring you closer to the right solutions. The value is in the journey.

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Technology Evaluation System Associations 170

sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

Here are some of the internal controls your grantees should have: Formal Written Policies and Procedures You want to make sure your grantees have documented and defined ways of managing and tracking the funds they receive. Adequate Monitoring Having great written policies is key, but how do your grantees ensure that they are followed?

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Grant Policy International Application 98

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Consider how the accessible online library Bookshare – an initiative of Benetech , a Silicon Valley non-profit that builds technology solutions addressing social problems – is transforming the lives of American students with print disabilities.

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eBook Accessibility United States Student 203

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 (..)

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Mentoring Policy Review Technique 105

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

We were perfectly positioned to contract with experts who could solve these complex problems for our customers.” Values can, and should, change with shifts in scale, process, policies, or priorities. Brent Gibson is currently Principal Consultant, Avocet Enterprises.) It is about having a community of experts. Education is everywhere.

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Voice Associations Culture Environment 221

Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

In that event, you want to make the case to your boss for the best answer to your problem. The problem to be addressed is highly technical. Here are some of the problems where it may make sense to hire someone who is expert at delivering both state-of-the-art and cost-effective solutions. When to hire a consultant 1.

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Consultant Develop Teach Problem 109

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. Data governance policies will be reviewed (created for the first time?), Need to merge multiple databases? We know the work-arounds, too.

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Data Database Donor Problem 130

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

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2024

It’s time to address this problem head-on. Set clear expectations for communication As a board, establish clear guidelines and approve policies about how and when board members must respond to staff emails and other communications. Nonprofit executives may not always feel empowered to confront this issue, but they shouldn’t have to.

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email Nonprofit Culture Professional 104

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.

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Government Director Mentoring Nonprofit 82

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.

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Podcast Global Hunger Homeless 109

sgEngage

JANUARY 11, 2023

While protective technology is imperative, cybersecurity is primarily a people problem. Insurance companies have tightened policies to mitigate their losses as claims have risen with ransomware payouts. Policies vary widely. Ensure that any policies you implement are measurable and enforceable.

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Practice Policy Phone Industry 116

The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve. As a leader, you both set an example through your own actions and by influencing organizational culture and policies.

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Structure Exercise Challenge Skills 105

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 22, 2013

Common problems are the inability to go back, pause, spell words (or names) or access footnotes (or be forced to hear all footnotes). A key policy innovation was required all publishers to deliver accessible digital versions of K-12 textbooks that were printed.

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Measure Technology Audio eBook 181

Kindful

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Everyone sees problems in the world, but true visionaries have the drive and the passion to engage everyone around them to help solve them. Perhaps you are one of those people who have a unique solution to solving a problem or filling a need and the drive and ambition to accomplish it.

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Guide Files Nonprofit Law 104

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Most recently, we co-authored a policy brief for the Toda Peace Institute on artificial intelligence and its implications for civil society. These insights can be used to solve social change problems. Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits. and insights more quickly.

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San Francisco Social Library Music 94

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 (..)

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Mentoring Policy Technique News 98