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Change Leadership

A Podcast for Leaders at Nonprofits and Higher Education Institutions

At Heller, we find it helpful to listen to experts discuss important topics that impact the nonprofit sector. That’s why we’ve started Connected Cause. Connected Cause is a podcast for leaders at nonprofits and higher education institutions, and it features guests from the nonprofit tech world, nonprofit organizations, and higher education institutions who are talking

Kaia Swift May 13, 2022

Technology Strategy

Digital Transformation for Nonprofits: It’s as Much About People as it is About Tech

When you think about digital transformation for your nonprofit, you might think about moving to more modern technology. But digital transformation is about more than just the tools you use. It’s about re-thinking processes, customer experiences, and even organizational culture to meet changing business and market needs in today’s digital era. And it requires your

Kaia Swift April 25, 2022

CRM

Combating Nonprofit Staff Burnout During a CRM Implementation

After a whirlwind of changes over the past two years, it’s not surprise that nonprofit staffs are burned out. At the same time, demands on nonprofits are continuing, and new technology or a new CRM at your organization may be necessary to keep up with demand. When you are embarking on a major implementation, you

Kaia Swift March 8, 2022

CRM

The Importance of Executive Sponsorship in Nonprofit Projects

Change does not come easily to most organizations. Inertia often rules the day, and Newton’s First Law of Motion (“a body at rest remains at rest”) can prove difficult to overcome. In fact, there is a fundamental difference between simply wanting something new, and actually being open and willing to change. Even strong advocates for

Team Heller January 20, 2022

Change Leadership

3 Ways to Minimize a Productivity Dip

There’s a reason many of us put off getting a cell phone until we have to: for the first couple days (or weeks, in some cases), everything takes longer. There’s the upfront investment of time to set preferences the way you like them, authenticate passwords, and learn which buttons do what when. Getting a new

Team Heller December 10, 2021

Change Leadership

Why Change Management is Well Worth it for Your Nonprofit

If you’re hearing a lot more about change management these days, it’s not surprising. Change management helps businesses of all types adapt to change of all types, with minimal disruption to their work. In our hyper-changing world, change management is no longer a “nice to have.” It’s a must have. But, as a nonprofit leader,

Kaia Swift October 19, 2021

Change Leadership

How to Get Started with Change Management for Your Nonprofit

We’re seeing a trend here at Heller Consulting: More nonprofits are starting to research and invest in change management for their organizations. They’re recognizing the many benefits of change management for changes of all types, including process and technology changes. In light of this trend, we thought we’d share a few key elements and a

Kaia Swift August 18, 2021

CRM

Nonprofit CRM Implementation Best Practice: A Thoughtful Project Communication Plan

When undertaking a major initiative or a technical implementation, clear communication is critical at every step of the way. Proactive communication is one facet of change management that permeates and accompanies every phase of transition, from articulating a vision to easing staff through disruption and helping stakeholders adapt to and reinforcing the new status quo.

Kaia Swift June 21, 2021

Marketing Automation

What Does Digital Transformation Look Like Today for Nonprofits?

Digital transformation for nonprofits is not a new concept but has become an even more urgent reality since the fallout of COVID-19. Nonprofits need to have a solid technical foundation in order to carry on with their important work. The organizations that had the foresight to implement nimble tools were able to quickly adapt to

Kaia Swift February 17, 2021

Change Leadership

3 Key Lessons in Nonprofit Change Management

When planning a technology initiative, scheduling active change management isn’t always the first priority on the to-do list. This is unfortunate because incorporating change management strategies is one of the most effective ways to ensure a successful project. At Heller Consulting, we’ve seen change management increase user adoption and ultimately give organizations a better ROI

Keith Heller January 7, 2021