Comments on: Keeping Non-Profit IT Relevant In An Era of Consumerization http://nonprofit-force.org/2011/07/20/keeping-non-profit-it-relevant-in-an-era-of-consumerization/ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:47:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Will http://nonprofit-force.org/2011/07/20/keeping-non-profit-it-relevant-in-an-era-of-consumerization/#comment-34 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:59:09 +0000 http://nonprofit-force.org/?p=81#comment-34 Hi Caroline, I’m glad you found it helpful! Quick answer to Common Ground vs. other alternatives was established product with an established company that has deep roots in fundraising data management. It’s not a perfect fit (no system ever is), but it hit most of our requirements. I might try to put up a post about the tradeoffs, but will need a bit of time. Let me know if you’d like to talk more directly, I’d be happy to share more.

]]> By: Caroline Diczok http://nonprofit-force.org/2011/07/20/keeping-non-profit-it-relevant-in-an-era-of-consumerization/#comment-33 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:51:58 +0000 http://nonprofit-force.org/?p=81#comment-33 Hi! I just stumbled upon this blog and want to thank you for such amazing information.

I see that you and Citizen Schools will be rolling out Convio Common Ground in the fall. I was wondering if you might be able to share at all how you came to the decision of implementing Common Ground. I have been researching how my organization might use the system, and wanted to learn more. Thank you!

]]> By: mathomer http://nonprofit-force.org/2011/07/20/keeping-non-profit-it-relevant-in-an-era-of-consumerization/#comment-31 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:18:24 +0000 http://nonprofit-force.org/?p=81#comment-31 While the nonprofits at which I’ve worked had much smaller staff sizes, I can relate completely to the external push to use new devices or cooler, hipper (sometimes better) applications instead of those I could more readily support or that were already integrated into all of our other systems.

The solutions you came up with resonate! You’re right, the IT department has to remain relevant and that means compromise. What I like and respect about the solutions you present are that they recognize that we can’t stop change or new device adoption, but if we can come up with reasonable compromises, we can make the usage work for the individual and the organization.

I love the iPhone solution, for instance. By officially allowing your staff to use the a device they have, use and know well, you’re showing your willingness to bend to where your staff is at — and you’re also exercising some control over iPhone use that was going to happen anyway.

Well done! These situations are challenging! I’ve found it difficult but rewarding to let go, accept change and embrace the challenge of making the new work rather than enforcing the outdated.

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