Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Are you taking advantage of this important information, or are you still creating events, products, and activities based on what’s always been done? All of this information can help inform your association on how to move the needle towards increasing member participation and revenue.

Analytics 169

Analytics Associations Model Metrics 169

TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

. “Smaller nonprofits are looking for automation and consistency when it comes to a database, but many don’t have the resources to maintain their current database system,” Graham explained, adding that Foundations are in need of a system that can grow with their data. A good system is one that makes maintenance easy.

Database 225

Database System Management Captivate 225

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule. Queries and reporting tools will provide an efficient means of building a list of relevant activities.

Data 80

Data Blackbaud Policy Database 80

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The apprehension to adopt a new system or modify a current one is real. Instead of just stating, “Using analytics, we can boost membership by 10%,” frame it as, “Imagine a world where 10% more people actively champion the environment, all because we understood their needs better. That’s the power of analytics.”

Analytics 169

Analytics Analysis ROI Associations 169

Bloomerang

MAY 20, 2024

Many nonprofits find it cumbersome to manage separate systems for donors and members, leading to missed opportunities. Unlock unified membership management with advanced Bloomerang features Imagine having the full spectrum of your nonprofit’s supporter data at your fingertips—from donor contributions to member activity.

Management 116

Management Profile Analytics Track 116

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

You will want to think ahead about being able to easily capture grant information, set up tasks and deadlines, and then run accurate reports at any time. Fund accounting systems with grant management can help you from beginning to end if you are a grant-funded organization—or want to be. Ready to tackle the tasks of grants?

Grant 98

Grant Fund Report Software 98

.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Once you know who is needed, you must explain exactly what the organization expects from their service both in terms of activities and culture. In-person discussions should occur both formally and informally before and after new members are welcomed to the board. Include biographical information highlighting their accomplishments.

Mentoring 221

Mentoring Director Associations Professional 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Improve internal information systems.

Culture 125

Culture Activities Active Activism 125

sgEngage

MAY 3, 2024

Using technology to streamline even some processes can free up a tremendous amount of time, so you spend less time on manual reporting and tracking and more time analyzing and elevating actionable information that drives bottom-line financial impact. Let the system do the work so you can make more impact.

Fund 82

Fund Report Community Grant 82

EveryAction

MARCH 8, 2023

Ask if they’re capturing and maintaining data in places such as spreadsheets or email inboxes to make sure you migrate all necessary information into your new software system. Keep in mind that while it’s important to prepare your data for migration to new software, data hygiene is not a one-and-done activity.

Software 226

Software Tips Phase Policy 226

VisionLink

MAY 8, 2023

We look forward to another engaging conference with the National Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster (NVOAD) , in St. Exchange information with our team members for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card--just to keep it fun. Louis, Missouri , from May 8-11, 2023. Stop by Booth #33 in the E xhibit Hall and say hello!

St. Louis 130

St. Louis National Conference Missouri 130

sgEngage

MAY 2, 2024

While it can be time-consuming and occasionally overwhelming, it is also incredibly rewarding to congratulate them on their scholarship awards, collect post-acceptance information and thank-you messages, and share those messages with donors. Do you currently collect post-acceptance information from your award recipients? Let’s face it.

Student 74

Student Process Communication Award 74

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Here’s the good news: with preparation and a pulse on the right data and information, it is possible to get a handle on the task and get a big picture of your organization’s needs. In the thick of day-to-day activities, it will be easy to forget why you are doing what you are doing and lose sight of original priorities.

Websites 300

Websites Analytics Project Proposal 300

NonProfit Hub

JULY 17, 2020

and you think it’s time to upgrade to a new database system after 20 or so years. . Let’s say the system you decide on is well-known for how it managed members, events, and fundraising. Your nonprofit’s staff was used to an old, clunky system that didn’t do much. But there’s one glaring problem ?

Sound 54

Sound Integration System Files 54

sgEngage

MAY 14, 2024

To do this, you need an accounting system that can hold this information on a unique record, not as part of an account string. A good fund accounting system will also allow you to put guardrails around that funding source so that it can only be associated with expenses that meet the restrictions.

Profit 100

Profit Fund Grant Track 100

EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

They can help drive a culture of adoption , which allows leadership to focus on change management activities to ensure you succeed with significant tech shifts. They may even have used similar systems in past roles or managed a large tech implementation at some point in their career. Try one (or both!)

Technology 186

Technology Change Analysis Tech 186

sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Your team should start by listing which grant types your organization uses and then program them into your grantmaking system. Once your admin builds those grant types into the configuration of your system, team members will be able to catalogue each request you receive. Teams can even build statuses that are specific to grant types.

Grant 103

Grant Process Management Technology 103

Nimble AMS

JULY 25, 2019

If you don’t put in place a solid system as your organization grows to the next level, it becomes more difficult to accommodate the evolving needs of members. With these challenges in mind, here are six signs that it’s time for a new membership management system. Otherwise, your growth may flatten out.

Associations 60

Associations System Management Software 60

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Almost all organizations produce some sort of annual financial reporting, but it’s may not always be public information. Donors, grantors, and foundations look to these watchdogs to help them make informed choices about their donations and ensure they’re supporting an organization that is fiscally responsible. At churches,?it?may

Software 288

Software Guide Award Grant 288

EveryAction

AUGUST 29, 2023

This is why data-informed donor screening and segmentation practices are so important: with the right tools and practices, your team can maximize and optimize fundraising efforts to raise more money, spend fewer resources raising it, and increase your impact on the communities you serve.

Data 214

Data Gift Giving Children 214

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Board reports summarize your association’s efforts , giv ing your board of directors necessary information without being too time-consuming. When writing these reports, your association management software (AMS) can provide valuable information to make the reporting even easier and more insightful. . In-progress activities .

Director 127

Director Associations Software Management 127

Bloomerang

JUNE 12, 2023

It makes it easy and convenient for your donors to manage their recurring donations, download summaries, support your causes, and more The portal is directly connected to your Bloomerang donor management, so you and your donors always have the most up-to-date information. Already using Bloomerang?

Personal 92

Personal Donor Summary PDF 92

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Organizations using a nonprofit CRM can gain a broad perspective on their operations, covering donor management, fundraising activities, and stakeholder engagement. These groups struggled with outdated donor management systems, hindering their progress in evolving their digital environment. CRM systems are integral to this effort.

Community 87

Community Organization Fundraising Integration 87

Nucleus

OCTOBER 1, 2020

If your association is like most today, you use a variety of software systems and there is useful member data contained in each of them. It measures activity for courses such as popularity, revenue trends, and geography of participants. “Information is the oil of the 21st century, and analytics is the combustion engine.”

Learning Management 130

Learning Management Associations Data Learning 130

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

When your nonprofit is looking to change its financial system, it would be nice to have a crystal ball. How does your system manage restricted funds? A true fund accounting system simplifies restricted funds, making it easier to track and report on government grants, endowments, and specific donor requests.

Fund 89

Fund Question System Integration 89

sgEngage

APRIL 8, 2024

For example, a senior care nonprofit can use unrestricted donations to purchase supplies for activities, cover an increase in transportation costs, or hire a memory care specialist to help them expand their services. You don’t know what you’ve accomplished, and you don’t have the information you need to get better at what you do.”

Fund 95

Fund Chart Grant Report 95

Candid

MAY 16, 2024

This is consistent with other research that suggests that women, and especially women of color, are increasingly opting out of systems that are not working for—and are often actively discriminating against—them,” she said. Similarly, 79% of organizations did not share information about their staff’s sexual orientation.

Demographics 119

Demographics Nonprofit Leadership Data 119

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

These fragile environments mean that those using Salesforce technologies have to take into account a whole set of additional potential threats, such as considering the theft or capture of trusted devices, or personnel may be forced to divulge login information under duress. This ensures an active session isn’t easily misused to access data.

Practice 120

Practice Data Afghanistan Environment 120

Neon CRM

MAY 17, 2024

Do not look up phone numbers for donors who didn’t provide you with that information! In Neon CRM , you can track call outreach using the “Activities” feature. adding an activity in Neon CRM screenshot For more information about using Neon CRM to track conversations with your donors, check out this support article.

Support 88

Support Donor Phone Gift 88

Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

An active field of research in the 1960s, machine learning is now deeply embedded in our daily lives—from receiving recommended products while we’re online shopping to Google helping us autocomplete our emails. It also helps ensure people can access the robust and holistic information they need to advance their missions.

Support 98

Support Technology Proposal Grant 98

Nimble AMS

JUNE 22, 2023

Does it help staff make more informed business decisions through user-friendly reports and dashboards? Let them know how new technology can help your organization keep member information secure and backed up while ensuring the organization complies with data privacy regulations.

Tech 106

Tech Associations Software Professional 106

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Integrated platforms that communicate with one another replace disparate systems for development, accounting, online donations, and even email communications. Key information and processes are immortalized within technological systems, providing stability to organizations in the case of staff turnover, reorganizations, or other disruptions.

Tech 82

Tech Fund Nonprofit System 82

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

The key to effectively using feedback as a retention tool is to actively do something with the information you collect. If you have a goal system in place, make sure to regularly revisit it. Actively recognize standout contributions. Fine-tune new management and engagement tactics as they roll out.

Retention 91

Retention Management Tips Nonprofit 91

Media Cause

JUNE 1, 2024

Fostering Authentic Relationships With and Amongst Your Audience Digital advocacy is critical to moving missions forward, creating systemic change, educating your base, and mobilizing leaders who are loyal to your organization and committed to the larger movement in which you operate. This is especially true during an election year.

Advocacy 59

Advocacy Digital Campaign Build 59

Greater Giving

JANUARY 30, 2024

Organization Perhaps the most obvious, and really the most important, use for an event software system is that if used correctly, it can keep all financial aspects of the event organized and easily accessible. Improved Guest Experience When running my own event without a software system, the checkout lines were so long!

Software 52

Software Support Fundraising Registration 52

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Here are some common mistakes and how to avoid them using a modern association management software (AMS) system. Help members find answers by predicting the answers they’re looking for, and providing that information proactively. Use integrations to bring data together from your multiple systems. Keep Members (Happy).

Associations 120

Associations Analytics Experiment System 120

sgEngage

MAY 16, 2024

Grantmakers are swimming in a sea of information. Strong data governance and data management can help grantmakers navigate the overwhelming amount of information available. Strong data governance and data management can help grantmakers navigate the overwhelming amount of information available.

Data 72

Data Impact Government Proposal 72