3rd Sector Labs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

This is the time of year when fundraising teams are pouring their available time, energy and talents into perhaps the most important task of the year. When was the last time you cleaned it, appended it, purged it, normalized it? If one or more of those terms sounds unfamiliar, make time for some thorough data hygiene.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

They should be well-versed in financial reports and analysis, but also be able to explain complex financial concepts to board members without a financial background. You’ll want the controller to be comfortable closing the books on time each month and preparing financial statements.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. These resources can offer timely insights into changes in accounting standards and how they affect your organization. This could prevent timely responses to financial challenges.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

At times those voices were passionately personal, at others they were mandates delivered through data. In this blog post, we'll review the research results, discuss implications, and identify the soul-searching needed to move forward in new alignment with our values. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. We reflected.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

Do you wish you had a round-the-clock assistant that could handle repetitive tasks or help draft fundraising appeals, freeing up time to focus on more pressing tasks? I’m referring to ChatGPT , a revolutionary language model developed by OpenAI that’s changing the game in every industry. Well, there’s a solution.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The report reviews key employee compensation based on 160,726 observations from 101,489 Forms 990 and 990-EZ filed by 501(c) organizations with the IRS for fiscal year 2019. Documenting the decision-making process at the time it approves the compensation. . View a sample report . [1]

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

This week I attended a session with David La Piana , author and long-time nonprofit consultant, hosted by the Foundation’s Organizational Effectiveness Program. David gave a talk about his new book, The Nonprofit Business Plan , and mini-workshop about what makes a good business plan from a funder’s point of view.

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Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

Though annual reports can come at any time, a key component of finishing the calendar year off strong is to ensure that you are reporting on what you’ve achieved and identifying where there is room to grow. Setting your goals first allows you to anchor a reference point for success.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Not having the time. No matter your biggest challenge, the ticket to solving those issues is figuring out how to break down these silos and make your data analysis easier. Enable self-service reporting and analysis Your next step is making your data accessible for the folks at your organization looking to make data-informed decisions.

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Forum One

APRIL 23, 2024

By exporting data, users can maintain access to historical comparisons and enable future analysis. 5 options for exporting UA and GA4 data Given the time constraints on access to UA data, it’s imperative to determine your organization’s approach promptly. today or yesterday), or specific time intervals (e.g.,

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Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As we review the latest data for 2020, though, we’ve realized that we have little chance of ever fully understanding philanthropy’s response to one of the most serious global crises of our lifetimes. . First, it’s important to note that this analysis is based on U.S. We start with a few caveats. The state of the data .

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NTEN

JULY 28, 2010

The Analysis Exchange is a first-of-its-kind effort to freely provide analytical insights to nonprofits and non-governmental organizations. Joining Analysis Exchange is completely free and the entire process takes about three weeks beginning to end. The time commitment for nonprofit members is literally only a few hours: .

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Salesforce for Nonprofits, often referred to as the Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP), is a specialized version of the Salesforce CRM platform. Stage 2: Production & Integrations Approximately 12-18 weeks After finalizing the Salesforce implementation plan, it’s time to start actually setting up the new platform.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2020

Often time these transactions occur when government agencies elect to outsource certain services. Nonprofit entities will now be required to review the terms of all their contracts to determine whether they need to apply the new revenue recognition standard. These arrangements may be in the form of fee-for-service contracts.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Let’s take a closer look at the benefits your organization can experience when you begin data warehousing: Streamlined workflows: A data warehouse allows your nonprofit to save time and effort. Effective impact measurement and reporting: Nonprofits rely on data warehouses to track and measure their impact over time.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Knowing where and how to access the full package of data to even begin to review it is a real challenge, especially when data platforms aren’t connected to one another or aren’t online. Setting your goals first allows you to anchor a reference point for success. The goal with your analysis is to have actionable data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

This includes documenting your session, reviewing your decks and exercises, analyzing your instructional design, and figuring out how to improve it. If you think of your training as making a soup, your participant survey is like the food critic’s review of the soup. There are two different methods to evaluate your training.

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Whole Whale

MAY 24, 2023

Wait, when is this AI going to start saving me time? However, with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s time to reevaluate and update our productivity strategies. Instead, we should capture all of our tasks and ideas in a system, and then process them at a later time. Never, unless you adopt it in the right way.

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sgEngage

APRIL 4, 2022

We’ll review the following topics: . Audits require deep financial analysis and when supporters understand that this took place, they’ll also recognize that your nonprofit takes accounting practices seriously. The auditing process takes some time to complete. Try not to stress during this time period. 2 to 4 weeks .

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Sales operations refers to the unit, role, activities and processes within a sales organization that support, enable, and drive front line sales teams to sell better, faster, and more efficiently. Average Sales Cycle Length is the average length of time it takes to close deals. . What is Sales Operations? Performance Metrics Analyses.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis are just some of the terms showing up alongside the more familiar phrases of research and development and data analysis. Knowledge, however, is socially constructed and located specifically in place and time.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

What is a market analysis for nonprofit organizations? Market analysis, also known as market research, is the process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information about target markets and customers. The more your audience enjoys your content, the more time and energy they’ll give to your organization.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

From bringing in revenue to connecting with constituents, the right technology can save your team time and help you facilitate a better donor experience. While there are many technology consultants available, take the time to evaluate what they specialize in and the services they provide. Review their proposals.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Referring back to my previous blog in July , I am completing a series that outlines the various levels of prospect management we encounter with our clients. I also provided instruction on setting up prospect review meetings to discuss status. Today, we’ll dive into “Level 3: Mechanics of program in place (assignments, actions). (50-75%

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 26, 2010

Last week I saw a TechCrunch article about an SEO analysis tool that went BETA on January 20th called WooRank which has become a quick favorite. For my non-profits friends, it is definitely a great amount of value and insight from only a 15 minute investment in reviewing the results.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Even in times of economic prosperity, many nonprofit organizations have to fight in order to maintain a steady flow of funding. Spend time writing a great cover letter by addressing a specific person, quickly (but meaningfully) introducing your organization, and presenting a clear and concise summary of your grant proposal.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

Over time, we’ve found that the first step to creating an optimized tech stack is developing a clear understanding of the nonprofit’s current tech lineup. A nonprofit tech assessment discovers whether your nonprofit’s use of technology is lagging (behind the times), adapting (caught up, but not innovative), or maturing (ahead of the curve).

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

External Consultants: These consultants are hired to work with your association for a set period of time and often work with a number of other organizations in the same capacity. You’re unable to pivot to new training methods, such as virtual events, and are behind the times. Your current eLearning programming is underperforming.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Looking at this data as a whole allows your team to improve your major gift program over time and receive more donations as a result. The main idea is the major gift metrics allow you to identify opportunities and challenges in a timely manner, giving your major gift officers the best chance of success when it comes to securing future gifts.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 18, 2017

These costs, referred to as “indirect” expenses, “general and administrative (G&A)” costs or “overhead,” include such outlays as salaries and employer related expenses, utilities, rent, computers, and information technology (IT). Stanford Social Innovation Review – Stanford Nonprofit Management Institute, 1-2. The Muse – Advice.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Annual reviews, staff surveys and beneficiary evaluations work to provide donors with the satisfaction of knowing their monies are being put to good use. Self-regulation refers to the legitimization of self-enforced bylaws that work to foster organization sustainability and development/relationships among the sector. References.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As explained in Double the Donation’s workplace giving guide , “workplace giving is an umbrella term, which means it can refer to multiple types of programs. Over time, companies become valued partners in addressing local issues, rather than occasional contributors. There’s a good reason for this.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Each type dictates a different process and therefore requires different measurement and analysis methods. You might also tap into online communities of people willing to provide services through a site such as Sparked.com where professionals volunteer time and talent to help nonprofits and causes with marketing and design needs.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2011

On the other hand, proponents of social enterprise have a lot of good things to say about earned income strategies, especially in lean times when grants and contributions are hard to come by. Weisbrod refers to massive changes characterized as a pattern of growing commercialization of nonprofit organizations. It's not my analysis.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes Building a Strong Future: A Step-by-Step Guide to Non-Profit Planning Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges your non-profit faces? Without a strong foundation and a clear roadmap, it’s easy for non-profits to veer off course, squandering precious time and resources and falling short of their vision.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2015

Marketing research done on a regular basis will allow you to make better decisions, chart changes over time, plan initiatives, and assess your success. For example, try a reference librarian, approach an experienced individual in the private sector, or contact a university extension department. Choose a method.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 15, 2017

Program Management in this context refers to the risk a nonprofit is willing to take to scale a program within the bounds of a pay for success contract. Entering into a rigorous, time-intensive pay for success contract is likely a better plan if a program is not brand new. Harvard Business Review. Sources: Grossman, A.

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