Candid

MARCH 21, 2024

At first glance, it would be easy to put a gloomy headline on the Council on Foundations ’ most recent CF Insights field survey tracking trends in community foundations’ 2022 asset growth, giving, and the activity of donor-advised funds (DAFs). Still, at $112.7 billion, total assets in 2022 were well above 2020 totals.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 7, 2023

Equally important, we’ll also introduce you to Greater Giving and how our platform can help you effortlessly record and track pledges during your events. Unlike a regular fundraising activity, the Special Appeal Pledge creates a profound emotional connection, encouraging donors to give from the heart.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

That's where time tracking comes into play. Rather than simply tracking time for compliance or "because someone told you to," successful nonprofits take advantage of the incredible data created by tracking employee time. Time tracking makes fund and grant reporting easy.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The last year has seen a lot of nonprofits dipping their toes into online fundraising for the first time. In 2021, they used CauseVox to create their Duradash peer-to-peer campaign and came away with over $30,000 through their virtual activity challenge ! I think the last time we did this event, in 2019, we maybe raised $5k?

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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? Be mindful not to overweigh activities that have limited opportunities for participation (i.e. Finally, you’ll want to consider the time decay of your offered activities.

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 20, 2020

See the list now: [link] Saving Time and Money Like No Other We license differently — once a user is licensed, they can use any module at any time. Every module works the same —saving you tremendous training and support time. You can launch new applications while paying no more in user licenses.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

On the flip side of the Double Down strategy, IAEE was also able to identify activities and projects the team was spending time on that didn’t offer much return on investment. In that pie, the sections represent activities and the size of the section corresponds to their importance.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, time is our most valuable resource, and it often feels like there’s not enough of it. Not only are they intellectually painful, but they waste time. There’s no miracle cure, but a little time spent choosing tools that work for you and setting up some simple automations will pay dividends over time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Regular updates keep your audience engaged and informed about your activities. Step 3: Track and Measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) To enhance your nonprofit’s social media presence, it’s essential to track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Consistency : Consistency is key when it comes to social media.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 27, 2022

If you’re keeping track of something, then you’re probably doing it… right? This free report is designed to help you establish the proper metrics for your organization, and then efficiently measure them, without negatively impacting the time available for grant writing and related fundraising activities.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

To adequately fulfill the three duties of a nonprofit board member —Care, Loyalty, and Obedience—a solid understanding of the organization’s financial activities is needed. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. Presentations from experts.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

However, many organizations fail to properly track gift officer portfolios, gift officer actions and donor pipeline management within their donor database management. Standardization around portfolio tracking, donor interactions, documenting proposals, and next steps is critical to the health and sustainability of any fundraising program.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

You’ve been grant shopping for some time now, but are you prepared for what’s next once you start to receive them? To meet those requirements, you’ll need to be able to successfully track and manage your grants and effectively report on how you allocated these funds. Tracking: Cut Out the Spreadsheets!

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 4, 2023

Below are my 5 top tips to save you precious money and time when preparing your own appeal. The letter should be personalized with each donor’s name and ask amounts calculated according to their unique giving history Outer window envelope with tease text, logo, and return address Pre-addressed reply envelope with a code to track the mailing.

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Money Tips Time Mail 98

Network for Good

MAY 7, 2021

It’s always a great time to think about experimenting with your emails. Then, track those different groups. Also, make sure there’s some sort of active element – many, if not most, fundraising emails include a visual component (pictures, video, etc.). That said, load times are also a big thing. Want to learn more?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Nonprofits have assets but instead of owners having equity in the balance sheet, net assets are tracked for a nonprofit. At a nonprofit, a donation must be tracked throughout the accounting process, and if the funds are restricted, supporting documentation is required to prove that the funds were only used for the stated purpose.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

An integration between your customer relationship management (CRM) platform and online fundraising platform is a simple time-saving solution that can help you collect all of your donor data in one place. HOPE Atlanta did just that with the integration to create more time for donor stewardship. “As Eliminate the Risk of Error.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

For those of you who have read Social Media for Social Good and have taken my webinar on how to launch a social and mobile media strategy for your nonprofi t, you know that the core of the strategy that I advocate for is tracking and proving your success. That said, below is selection of metrics to track and a brief explanation as to why.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Because engagement is critical to retaining members, many associations are using a member engagement score to track and build loyalty. In case you aren’t familiar with a member engagement score, here’s a quick overview: it’s an analysis to assess member and customer behavior over a certain period of time (we recommend 3 years).

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2021

When disaster strikes, timing is everything, and the best kind of relief is the kind that comes fast. Can employee relief become a team effort, giving employees across your organization the opportunity to support one another in times of need? What will government entities and insurance companies do, and where will they leave gaps?

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Disaster Companies Time Support 89

EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

To illustrate, by the time 2023 Pride began on June 1, there were already over 500 pieces of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation proposed or passed in state legislatures across the country. Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By Alan Tyson , CEO of DATABASICS – a software product that enables nonprofits to report, approve, and track employee hours, activities, and spending from anywhere, something that is especially important in an increasingly decentralized environment. 3) Time Management & Expense Reporting. Recommendation ? DATABASICS.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2022

Nonprofit managers can show the board (and others) that the organization has maximized efficiencies by accurately measuring the amount (and types) of resources going to marketing and fundraising activities. If your nonprofit doesn’t do this kind of record-keeping and analysis, the good news is that it is never too late to start! .

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Step 1: Build the top of your funnel SImply put, building the top of the funnel means participating in activities designed to create awareness about your association. Once you invest in some of these strategies, it’s important to track what works to engage with potential members. Plan ahead, so you’ll know what data to track.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

For those of you who have read Social Media for Social Good and have taken my webinar on how to launch a social and mobile media strategy for your nonprofi t, you know that the core of the strategy that I advocate for is tracking and proving your success. That said, below is selection of metrics to track and a brief explanation as to why.

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Track Mobile Media Fundraising 186

NTEN

JANUARY 26, 2021

Profiling the YMCA, one of the most well-recognized nonprofits serving communities across the country, The New York Times reports that many locations have furloughed up to 95% of their workers as revenues are down 30% to 50%. This is emblematic of a broad challenge for nonprofits, and the consequences could be dire.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. 2) Tweet or retweet 2-10 times daily from early morning to late evening. Twitter is not for every nonprofit.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 28, 2021

Many of us find enjoyment and purpose in our daily routines, and when our access to these familiar activities is limited or lost entirely, we notice the emotional toll. Questions arose within the human resources industry regarding the impact of this COVID-19 isolation, and its impact on the holistic well-being of employees. Implementation.

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

In my last article , I examined some of the key findings from the latest CF Insights survey , conducted annually by the Council on Foundations to track trends in community foundation activity and growth. By contrast, non-endowed DAFs allow the donor to grant out the entire fund at any time.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

11 Digital Marketing KPIs That Every Nonprofit Should Be Tracking. Without tracking how your digital marketing strategy is performing, you can’t know how to improve or where to invest next to see results. Analytics tracking takes the guesswork out of important decisions around fund allocation, investment and marketing.

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Track Digital Marketing Analytics 52

Greater Giving

JULY 24, 2023

In this guide, we’ll review three ways your fundraising software can help your nonprofit maintain compliance: Activity data Donation tracking Volunteer tools Fundraising events of all types require careful data tracking, but donations made at an auction are especially complex to manage and record.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

Here are some of the internal controls your grantees should have: Formal Written Policies and Procedures You want to make sure your grantees have documented and defined ways of managing and tracking the funds they receive. How do you track time and effort? Do you have tiered approvals for different amounts?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As we close out 2023, you probably have some view into the impact your volunteers made, including how much time they worked and other basic information to share with others in your organization. Can you track what you need to reach your goals? Run a report on how many volunteers are involved in your day-to-day activities.

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sgEngage

APRIL 8, 2024

Even though unrestricted funds don’t have mandates on how they should be spent, tracking and reporting on them is still important for both your donors and for your organization’s financial decision-making. Creating a culture of transparency starts with clear tracking by individual program, fund, or project.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

If your nonprofit is just starting out or doesn’t have solid financial policies in place, now is the time to start! Banking and financial features that are targeted to the ways nonprofits collect, track, and spend funds help organizations better manage their finances. The ways people prefer to give are constantly changing.

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Effective Donation Management Guide 96

Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

For most nonprofits, December is the busiest time of year. You’ll spend a great deal of time and resources reaching new supporters. The Donor Retention Rate Formula If donor retention is a priority for you, it’s important to know how to calculate and track your donor retention rate. The strategies in this article will help you.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2024

An individual might choose to spend time on a social network; however, members of online communities choose to invest time in the platform to boost strategic connections, professional development opportunities, industry information, and more. Here are five additional benefits of leveraging an online community at your association: 1.

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