sgEngage

JANUARY 15, 2024

Grant writers are often the unsung heroes of the application process. They parse the grant documentation to understand if their organization is a good fit, they gather information from throughout the organization, and they mold it into an engaging story about the important work the organization is doing.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

More and more our conversations are focused on Community Information Exchange Systems, Health Care Exchanges, Coordinated Care, Comprehensive Disaster Relief systems and similar opportunities to join efforts--and combine data--to leverage the work of many organizations for better outcomes. We've found this requires three components.

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Candid

AUGUST 9, 2023

At Candid, it means thinking about how we can get more data into the hands of academic researchers for the betterment of the social sector. Candid has long worked with academic researchers to create custom data sets to answer specific research questions, a service we continue to offer. This is why, with support from the Alfred P.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

And salaries in many nonprofit organizations can’t compete with the for-profit sector. According to The Council of Nonprofits 2023 Nonprofit Workforce Survey , almost three quarters of nonprofits that completed the survey have current openings at their organization.

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Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

For a large organization working in all four areas to improve the lived experiences of a traditionally marginalized population, achieving impact requires the application of evidence-based insights. SAGE’s successful efforts might serve as an inspiration and a model for how other nonprofits could leverage data to enhance their work.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Many nonprofits struggle to maximize their data usage. In fact, when surveyed, 97% of nonprofit professionals expressed an interest in learning how to use their data more effectively, and only 5% reported using data in every decision they make. So, how do healthcare organizations overcome these data silos?

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fusionSpan

JUNE 10, 2022

Business Process Automation (BPA) is the application of technology to replace recurring, manual tasks, allowing organizations to focus on more strategic initiatives. This can include automating email communications, membership renewals, payment processes, hiring and onboarding as well as many other functions of an organization.

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

Imagine a world in which philanthropy professionals are focused on improving their practices to transform philanthropy through centering communities, lightening the burden on nonprofit organizations, and holding themselves accountable to their values. Candid helps us to be transparent and accountable to our community,” Dickenson said.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

By Stephanie Wallace , Marketing Specialist, Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. As a nonprofit organization, securing funding is essential to fulfilling your mission and driving meaningful change in your community.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In service of this, in this blog, we’re highlighting five things we’ve heard about our grants data that aren’t quite accurate. Myth 1: “Candid grants data” is the same as “990 data.” tax exempt nonprofit organizations must file various Forms 990 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) each year. Many of the largest U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Written by Findjoo , this is the first post in a series of three about best practices in digital marketing and fundraising for membership organizations and associations. Running an organization can be a big challenge. Because of this, many organizations turn to Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Odds are your nonprofit has amassed valuable data as a result of regular day-to-day activities like processing online donations; managing virtual staff or volunteers; or capturing details of those who subscribe to your nonprofit’s newsletter. This type of data is both an asset and a risk for nonprofits. So, don’t let them!

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As more funders seek to use demographic data to inform their grantmaking decision-making, 125 partners have now joined the Demographics via Candid movement. Here I highlight their best practices for collecting this data from grantees, as well as what this information is helping foundations to achieve.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

By: Rakesh Bharania, Director, Humanitarian Impact Data, Salesforce.org and Alex Parker, Senior Platform Architect, Salesforce.org. In addition to the challenges inherent to any nonprofit mission, these organizations and their personnel must often work in areas with poor security and limited resources.

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 21, 2022

Without cybersecurity policies and protocols in place, your nonprofit is more vulnerable to data breaches. It is crucial to protect your data and the constituents that provide it. Many nonprofits store crucial data including information about clients, donors, volunteers, staff, and corporate partners that needs to be protected.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Inequitable access to funding in the social sector remains a persistent problem, negatively impacting our collective ability to do good. On the other hand, these same (often smaller) nonprofits carry a disproportionate burden from funders’ duplicative and disparate application and reporting requirements. Digging in to the problem .

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2024

The low-code, no-code revolution has made it possible for anyone at your organization to create software applications without all the extra overhead of traditional software development. How does the SDLC process for low-code applications differ? Your organization needs to cultivate a security-first mindset.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 14, 2023

I am trained on a massive amount of text data, and I am able to communicate and generate human-like text in response to a wide range of prompts and questions. I am constantly being updated with new information and data, which allows me to improve my abilities. As I am trained on more data, I become more powerful and accurate.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits. What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2022

With that evolution comes the need for organizations to have a deep understanding of how the landscape is changing and how they need to adapt. However, while we know how important data is, it can be difficult to organize, manage, and extract the information needed without the proper tools and resources.

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Forum One

APRIL 23, 2024

Just as you’ve finally settled into the shift from Universal Analytics (UA) to Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and started to get a handle on its new metrics, Google has yet another deadline for organizations to meet. On July 1, 2024, Google will permanently remove access to all Universal Analytics data.

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AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2021

In the first quarter of 2021, Accelevents became certified to be a SOC 2 Type 1 compliant organization. The SOC 2 certification was developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as a way of evaluating that a company follows the criteria for managing customer data based on principles of trust. .

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

The competition is open to organizations and collaborations working in any field, anywhere in the world, according to Chris Cardona, MacArthur’s managing director, discovery, exploration, and programs. Applications will be accepted online only , from May 22 to August 15, 2024. Complete applications are due before 5 p.m.

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Forum One

JULY 18, 2023

Most nonprofits and government agencies utilize the cloud in some capacity – from website hosting to software to data storage. With smaller budgets, competing demands, and fewer IT specialists in-house, many mission-driven organizations struggle to optimize cloud services. What reports or analyses are you running on your data?

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Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 30, 2021

With the wide-ranging consequences of last year’s Blackbaud breach still being felt by many across industries today, this breach was so devastating because Blackbaud was unable to say what exact data was touched. PHIPA also applies to “health information custodians,” not just organizations involved in commercial activities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

They appeal to those who may be interested in volunteering because they enjoy helping others or have a personal connection to the cause that the organization supports. Building upon an existing peer network can be one of the best ways to increase the number of volunteers and volunteers who plan to engage long-term with your organization.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Grants can be a wonderful vehicle to fund a new program or expand an existing one; however, if your organization is new to the “grant world,” you may be unfamiliar with the work involved with both applying and managing grants. Is that the case with your organization? Do you have a well-defined mission statement?

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 15, 2024

Let technology do the heavy lifting—leverage modern association management software to enhance the staff and member experience and build trust in your organization. Learn how the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) uses innovative technology to boost their organization’s reputation by supporting member services and products.

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sgEngage

JUNE 13, 2022

But we recognize that data can also be used to do harm. Over the years, we’ve faced various situations in which we’ve had to remove, anonymize, or otherwise modify data to prevent potential harm. In some cases, we’ve made these changes in response to specific requests from funders that have shared grants data with us.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Strategies to use data to prepare your organization for AI The AI revolution is touching everything, nonprofit and member-based organizations included. This session featured experts on the latest Data + AI + CRM + Trust innovations. Tips to prep your data for AI Is your organization ready for AI?

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Forum One

APRIL 1, 2021

Clubhouse—the invite-only, audio-based social application that’s been drawing in celebrities and expert thought leaders—facilitates widespread collaboration on global topics by allowing users to participate in different conversations on different topics in real-time. Why is Clubhouse interesting for mission-driven organizations?

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 4, 2023

Nimble AMS uses Experience Cloud to provide you r organization with guidelines and custom components for creating a branded and personalized member experience. Using intuitive technology like Salesforce Experience Cloud and LWC will help your organization drive a superior member experience and boost revenue opportunities.

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Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

The introduction of Retrieval-Augmented Generation, or RAG, now allows AI applications to enhance the capabilities of machine learning models by integrating them with a retrieval component. However, developing these conversational AI applications in a robust, scalable, and efficient way is no easy task.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

At its heart, the Equity Guide makes requests of two audiences: nonprofits that are engaging with technology at the staff, leadership, and application development levels; and the commercial technology industry that serves nonprofits with products, services, and solutions. Maybe this is OK. “Innovation” is a heady word.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

I led a group of fellow volunteers who evaluated applications from diverse organizations. The winning organizations were consistently exhibiting interesting characteristics, but we weren’t asking questions targeted at those characteristics. When was the last time your application was given a solid review? Take it out.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 11, 2011

Last week, I had a lot of fun test-driving Qriously , a new application that replaces advertisements on smart phones with questions, creating real-time feedback about the topics you are interested in. I had so much fun, in fact, that I shared screen shots and some thoughts around the way organizations could put a tool like this to use. (If

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Keep reading this Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits to learn what makes accounting for nonprofits unique and get tips on choosing the best accounting software for your organization. Churches and faith-based organizations also fall under the category of nonprofits. How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different?

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