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. These forms are a primary source of data about U.S. When applicable, this information is included in Candid’s data sets. Myth 1: “Candid grants data” is the same as “990 data.” institutions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

In this article, we’ll talk about why nonprofit grant management software is so important and how it can change things for the better. Streamlining Grant Application Processes A major benefit of nonprofit grant management software is how it makes applying for grants easier. Managing one grant application is a challenge.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 15, 2024

About the American Society for the Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) The American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) is the oldest and most prestigious medical society dedicated to the hand and upper extremity. “We Trusted ecosystem ASSH built a universal Fellowship Application with Salesforce Flows.

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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. In addition, organizations can use automated systems to track member activity and gauge interest in specific topics.

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2022

These repetitive tasks can be even more prevalent in nonprofit organizations, where updating donor profiles, entering gifts, or documenting grant applications are everyday occurrences. By automating a workflow, you use technology to replace manual processes with a system that completes tasks with minimal human oversight.

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NTEN

JULY 29, 2021

You may have heard the words tossed around, and you’ve nodded along — but in reality, maybe you aren’t quite sure what a headless Content Management System is. Let’s pull back the curtain to clarify some things about headless, decoupled, and hybrid Content Management Systems (CMS). What is a Headless CMS?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

Implementing a robust and modern fund accounting system can save your team time, make reporting faster, and give you more opportunity to focus on impactful work. But introducing a new fund accounting system can be a sizable undertaking—even when you know it will be worth it. Mindset matters. Understanding the Timeline.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 18, 2024

Check out this great resource from Sendgrid to learn more about DMARC. Be thoughtful about what you are sending and how often you are sending. Talk to your IT Director or Managed Services Provider about DMARC, DKIM and SPF. Make sure you have DKIM and/or SPF records for all systems that send emails from your domain.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

You want applications from organizations that align to your mission, but the frequency of the requests can easily bog down your processes if you aren’t careful. To avoid overwhelming your team, standardize how you receive and process grant applications at your organization. And what is the workflow once an application is received?

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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?

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Mail, and Google Docs are all examples of cloud-based applications, also known as software as a service (SaaS). When using a cloud-based email system from your laptop for example, your machine is not doing any of the raw computations, it is simply displaying the results of computations that are happening elsewhere. Gmail, Yahoo!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 6, 2011

I know a lot of pretty serious geeks read this blog, but I also know some folks who aren’t do too, and I figured it was time to do a quick outline of web application frameworks, and how they differ from things like a CMS. However, how that HTML, CSS and JS is generated varies depending on the system underneath.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Here’s what modern association CIOs know about the value and power of association management software systems built on enterprise CRM platforms. Associations can now move beyond traditional AMS systems to leverage modern technological innovation. Legacy AMS systems can’t keep pace with the latest CRM technology.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

We believe that this is an incredible opportunity for charities and nonprofits in Canada to receive grants to build up their people, process, and systems with no strings attached. Applications are due on February 21, 2023. To learn more about the application process and evaluation criteria, download the Applicant Guide.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

They are also pivoting their mission, and driving systems change through new programs that fund climate action , and by integrating sustainability principles horizontally across all other existing programs. . As funders increase their focus on driving systems change, a key question emerges: What does this mean for grantees?

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 25, 2024

A major perk of having your a ssociation m anagement s oftware (AMS) built on the world’s top CRM platform is being connected to the Salesforce ecosystem. Choosing Nimble AMS and connecting to the Salesforce ecosystem helps you extend your system, ensuring you always have a solution for your next challenge.

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

PEAK Grantmaking’s “Reimagining Philanthropy” conference in March exploring these themes was a fitting setting for a session Candid organized about advancing systems change via data collaboration at scale. The panelists also agreed that nonprofits are motivated to provide the data when they know how funders are using it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

This new numbering system is a huge leap forward for global philanthropy and may one day enable individuals to donate online to any nonprofit with a BRIDGE Number – not through the BRIDGE Registry itself, but rather through an online or mobile giving service that uses the BRIDGE numbering system. Or they may not.

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TechImpact

APRIL 24, 2014

It works by decoupling the two network systems that decides where traffic is sent, and the systems that forward traffic to a defined destination. It is essentially abstracting hardware from the delivery of business applications. Expect it to continue to take a greater role in computing and internet systems in the near future.

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sgEngage

JUNE 13, 2022

Along the way, we’ve learned important lessons about balancing data protection and transparency. When working with grantees, it’s important to understand the type of data you have, be clear about how the data is used, and be proactive so you know what to do in case of an incident. It’s about information about us and our grantees.”

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

Mitigate Risks by Knowing Your Grantees The more you know about your grantees, the better decisions you can make. In addition to building relationships with the organizations you support, there is some documentation you should ask for, especially for new applicants. Do you have tiered approvals for different amounts?

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

Your online giving form is the primary instrument you use to process a donation, and it’s also the key tool you use for collecting valuable information about your donors. It’s in the nuanced application of behavioral science, based in part on Daniel Kahneman’s Theory “Thinking Fast and Slow.”

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 11, 2016

What Business Application Training Accomplishes. One of the most annoying things about communication in this digital age is that people ramble out their work numbers so rapidly, often you have to listen to the message five to ten times just to decipher the call. In corporate training programs, often the focus is strictly on compliance.

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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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sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2024

The ongoing FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) delays have left students with less time to compare financial aid offers and make a college decision than in a typical year. According to the US Department of Education, about 330,000 federal financial aid applications will need to be reprocessed following yet another data error.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 2, 2023

Here is what you need to know about the requirements for reporting, the benefits of doing so, penalties for not, and important deadlines to keep in mind. No more waiting for daily system processing cycles. Request a Demo The post Form 990: What You Need to Know About Filing for Your Nonprofit first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

For grantmakers to make a truly lasting impact across their community, they need to be intentional about their equity and inclusion practices, both within their organization and with their funding efforts. Being Intentional about Equity in Grantmaking Equity and inclusion are not boxes to be checked.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

We’ve all heard about blockchain, or at least its most famous application – bitcoin. With a distributed system a majority of database nodes would have to be hacked simultaneously for any records to be changed. As a database platform, a blockchain can support a range of applications, of which bitcoin is only one.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 11, 2010

—– There’s been some interesting discussion about Apple, donations and This American Life ’s iPhone application lately that I want to touch on. public media is all about donations. public media is all about donations. My latest Stanford Social Innovation Review opinion piece is up and copied below.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 24, 2022

Barbara’s insightful post , in which she distinguishes between being nice and being kind, spoke directly to conversations I was having individually with three new volunteer engagement professionals about volunteer applications and screening. An alternative is to focus instead on being accessible.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

By now you’ve likely seen or heard about artificial intelligence (AI), and the predictions that it’s going to upend everything we do. But if anything is certain, this and other AI systems are only going to get better, and quickly. With that in mind, I began thinking about how AI might start playing a role in our collective grantmaking.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid—commonly known as FAFSA®—is the form current and prospective college and career school students must fill out each year to qualify for federal financial aid, whether that be in the form of grants, loans, or work-study funds. In 2020, the U.S. What is the Better FAFSA?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For those familiar with the process, developing an application for any type of financial support (grants, corporate sponsorship , contract, etc.) For some, it might seem more like an art than a science, as there is confusion about the process. requires preparation, strategic thinking, technical writing, and research skills.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Technology can streamline operations when systems are integrated and configured to improve communication among cross-functional teams and provide everyone with the information they need to get their job done. A good award management system benefits both students and administrators. What does this mean for scholarships?

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sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2023

You want to know that 100% of your contribution is going toward supporting the mission you care about—which may include program costs, reasonable salaries, and adequate supplies. Now think about your nonprofit organization. Cloud-based systems are not only secure, but they’re frequently backed up.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

Whether you’re interested in learning about responsible AI, cybersecurity, APIs , staff empowerment, or something specific about Blackbaud software , we’ve got a session for you. Blackbaud’s 2024 ATLIS sessions include: 1. But how do you unlock this power without knowing how to write code? Where do you start?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Why do nonprofits need to worry about cybersecurity? Why do nonprofits need to worry about cybersecurity? Your community trusts you to keep their private information safe, whether it’s your donors’ payment information or personal details about who you’re helping. What is cybersecurity for nonprofits? Denial-of-service attacks.

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