innovation at work
DESCRIPTION
This slide show will focus on applying technology to strategic goals in innovative ways – but keep in mind that the principles also apply to innovating business processes, service delivery models, fundraising, and more. We will show you what everyday innovation looks like in nonprofit organizations, and leave you with practical tips.TRANSCRIPT
Slide Show Contents
• Examples of innovation at work in nonprofits
• What innovative organizations have in common
• How to invite innovation into your organization
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Innovation Story: Mississippi River Fund
After thinking innovation was out of reach, developed Ranger on Call for virtual/tech-enhanced park visits
What do innovative organizations have in common?
Research on Everyday Innovation in Human Service Orgs
Innovation Myth Busting
Keep on the lookout for novel and interesting ideas others have used successfully. Your idea needs to be original only in its adaptation to the problem you are working on.
~Thomas Edison
Innovation Can Be Low Cost
Many nonprofits use existing technology to innovate in more subtle ways, implementing solutions that are both low-cost and effective.
Innovation Story: HOWA Family Center
Used a familiar tool in a new way to enhance services
Image: Joris Louwes
Innovating Services Is Within Reach
Innovation through technology is within reach of any nonprofit.
Framework: How Innovation Really Happens
Role of Organizational Culture• Determines if innovation gets
funded and rewarded• Hallmarks of culture of innovation:
curiosity, learning, leader open to change, action orientation
Innovation Story: Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Improved use of technology through culture-specific approach
How Can You Invite Innovation?
Idea Generation
• Brainstorming• Blue Ocean Strategy• Design Thinking• Innovation Cohorts
Tips for Inviting Innovation• Gain a deeper understanding of the
system you hope to change: needs, stakeholders, interdependency.
• Strive for continuous learning about technology.
• Allow time/space for synthesis, reflection, and creativity.
• Use prototypes and pilots.• Foster a culture of spontaneous
collaboration and failing forward.
Garnering support and resources• Funding• Internal champion• Persuading the board• Deliberately making space• Peer support
Innovation Story: Community Action Partnership
Gained support of executive team, built momentum throughout organization
Innovation Story: Vajrapani Institute
Piloted meditation app thanks to imagination, funding and expert guidance
Presented By
Karen Graham
Director, Technology & Innovation
MAP for Nonprofits
651.632.7231
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