Using Demographics Data to Uncover Patterns
Picture the final scene of the movie “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” where, much to Indiana Jones’ dismay, the Ark of the Covenant is crated and tucked away among thousands of other crates of artifacts the government did not want found. Now, picture the opening of the latest installment of the “Raiders” movie franchise and …
Making the Transition from Desktop Computer to Smartphone
Recently, my notebook computer started to fail. Actually, the notebook’s hardware is fine. It’s just that its little processor heart can’t seem to keep up with the newer operating system and application software I’ve loaded onto it over the course of the last few years.
Reflexively, I reached for my smartphone and started browsing for a …
Starting a Nonprofit? If You’re a New Yorker, You’re in Luck!
Like any good reporter, I like to begin the process of writing blog posts with a little research. You’ll probably be amused, but not surprised, to know that when I Googled “start a nonprofit” alongside the word “headache,” our favorite search engine returned 1,720,000 results in 0.93 seconds.
Starting a nonprofit is tough, and managing through …
Key to Successful IT Projects: An Awesome Project Charter
I was lucky enough to be invited to lead a workshop on project management tips and techniques with a long-time Abila partner, Rebecca Achurch, at last month’s Code(Her) Conference in D.C. One of the more pivotal pieces we covered was the importance of setting up a project for success from the start (i.e., how to …
How Do Associations Select Software Without an RFP?
Identifying a new piece of technology is a lot like dating – you can’t always predict compatibility, and by the time you realize it’s not a match, it’s often too late. When looking for a new learning management system (LMS), it’s common practice for an association to send out a request for proposal (RFP) to …
Outsourcing IT Functions Helps AACSB Be More Strategic
For many nonprofits and associations, managing the information technology function entirely in-house can be both financially and practically taxing. Outsourcing IT services can be the answer, according to the experts at ASAE. In fact, says the author of, “Managing IT: The Case for Outsourcing,” information technology services provide a particularly robust opportunity for organizations to …
Happy National Techies Day!
Today is National Techies Day, a time to celebrate the geek in all of us. We thought we’d have some fun today and take a more humorous and lighthearted approach to add some levity to the day. Take a deep breath and embrace your inner nerd with these fun memes.
Impact of Uniform Guidance: Do Your Accounting System and Policies Need to Change?
The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Uniform Guidance has been a big change for us all, with the consolidation of more than 40 years and eight separate “OMB Circulars” into one comprehensive package.
The Uniform Guidance became effective for grant years beginning after December 26, 2014, and now almost all grant-funded agencies are in the …
Go Mobile or Go Home: Adding Another “M” to Commerce
The only constant is change. That is to say, things are constantly changing. Just when you think you’ve got a full grasp on the internet and all the possibilities it brings, along comes a paradigm shift that moves the game from the home or office. Now, instead of using e-commerce through the internet, we can …
The Savvy Association’s Guide to LMS Shopping and Success
Selecting a learning management system (LMS) for your organization is no easy feat. The market is brimming with endless options, and the lightning speed at which technology is advancing can have us fit to be tied.
Combine that with the significant impact a purchase like this has on a business, and it becomes crystal clear why …