Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

When you migrate to Salesforce, you become deeply familiar with your organization’s data—the volume, the quality, and the insights it can provide. You carefully analyze and map your legacy data, populating your new system until it’s full of your organization’s history. The Role of a Data Warehouse. Host Locally or in the Cloud.

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Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

By better understanding the demographic profile of those organizations that are—and are not—receiving funding, we can more closely track if they are representative of the communities they serve and whether they are getting the support they need to deliver on their missions. Introducing Demographics via Candid.

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Fortunately, with data, we can better understand members’ behavior and which marketing channel is most effective to reach our members. In this blog, we share tips on how to take your marketing to the next level with the help of analytics. How are you tracking success? This is how you organize and describe your data.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, the ability to harness data for informed decision-making is more critical than ever. Whether you’re implementing a new CRM or looking to refamiliarize your staff with an existing system, these insights will help you pursue your data-driven endeavors.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It’s a fun and popular way for folks to rediscover and reconnect with their favorite tracks from 2022. As we prepare to ring in the New Year, we wanted to bring you a taste of our own flavor of Spotify Wrapped by revisiting and reflecting on the top 10 most-read Candid blogs from 2022: 1.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2024

The best part: You can integrate Bloomerang into your Storyraise report , meaning you get donations and learn about your donors all in one platform. Moreover, the integration of storytelling and technology is transforming how nonprofits raise money, reshaping the way people engage with stories and make donations because of those stories.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), That said, below is selection of metrics to track and a brief explanation as to why. Track the number of monthly donations and the total given.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 14, 2023

Many organizations wonder if the time is right to embrace technological innovation like association management software (AMS) to streamline staff processes and offer a superior member experience. If you’re unsure about how to begin embracing innovation at your association , follow the tips in our blog to guide your decision-making process.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It’s been proven time after time that data-driven strategy creates the most successful fundraising results. The challenge can be in knowing which nonprofit data to prioritize, along with how to evaluate it and use it to make improvements. What do we mean by “data?”. What can data help your nonprofit achieve?

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspired by more than 40 years of collaboration with private school leaders, Blackbaud has created a track of sessions for ATLIS 2024 , the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ annual conference. Every manual process is an opening for human error, data loss, or outright theft. Where do you start?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), That said, below is selection of metrics to track and a brief explanation as to why. Track the number of monthly donations and the total given.

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Track Mobile Media Fundraising 185

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With an accounting system designed to manage and track balances by fund and subfund across fiscal years and with supported documentation, you can minimize risk by making nonprofit compliance a streamlined process. The Importance of Compliance for Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofits show integrity through transparency.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

They focus your nonprofit on tracking and reporting impact which is essential for fundraising success. Feature your landing page on the right bar of your blog. Add an opt-in form to your website and blog. Every Saturday or Sunday send a one-topic re-engagement email (event, blog post, fundraising campaign, etc.)

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

As equity emerges as the lynchpin of decades of investment for generations of impact, Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is clear on its role to facilitate the shift from discussion to tangible action and offers deep data to affect the course of racial equity as a relevant lens for environmental philanthropy.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Member management: Track user data, including dues requirements and membership status, and view it on a centralized dashboard. Member portals: Allow members to manage their membership online, track certificates, event registrations and more. Data Analytics and Reporting Tools. An AMS might include the following.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately. Tip 1: Before applying for a government grant, perform a financial integrity risk assessment. It gives your nonprofit breathing room when a problem or a new opportunity arises.

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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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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Support these policies with management tools that help you stay on track with requirements and deadlines throughout the entire grant lifecycle. Make sure your accounting system can accurately track grant revenue and expenses and has controls to prohibit out-of-budget spending. Foster strong internal partnerships.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

Donor management solutions Donor management systems , also known as nonprofit CRMs , are software solutions that allow nonprofits to track donor interactions and giving histories, create donor segments, and develop communications campaigns. Your donor management system should provide data about who your most engaged supporters are.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2021

Donor data can help nonprofits make better fundraising decisions. But the data you collect shouldn’t come from donors’ gifts alone. With their participation comes a wealth of valuable event data. Read on to learn how to start making the most of your event data. What is event data and how is it managed?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Most nonprofits use marketing tactics to recruit, like emails, social media posts, blog posts, and web pages. Keeping track of multiple schedules on multiple projects and events can be overwhelming, especially if managed manually or with software that doesn’t “speak to” or integrate with your other software.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

You’d see that the software tracks restricted funds the way you need it to. A true fund accounting system simplifies restricted funds, making it easier to track and report on government grants, endowments, and specific donor requests. How does your system incorporate automation and integrations?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 3, 2024

Some key features of Qgiv’s text fundraising platform include: Customizable campaign options Real-time donation tracking Integration with Qgiv’s other fundraising solutions These key features provide you with an end-to-end fundraising solution through one platform, rather than needing to use different platforms for different types of fundraisers.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Better Data Handling. Two of the biggest education announcements made during Dreamforce 2022 were related to Data Mover and Salesforce Genie. The latter announcement has made quite a splash throughout the Salesforce ecosystem, and rightfully so, but I want to talk about Data Mover first.

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Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

Many organizations use disparate systems, CRM, online giving, volunteer management, email marketing, wealth screening, website tracking, the list goes on. If those systems don’t communicate, or place data into the same data warehouse, your organization can’t track donor/constituent engagement and behavior.

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Qgiv

APRIL 18, 2022

This blog post will break down what a fundraising CRM is, what a fundraising platform is, and the key differences between them. While not a CRM, your fundraising platform does capture data about your donors that you can put to work for your nonprofit by establishing an integration between your fundraising platform and a CRM.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Being aware of these common pitfalls is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your financial reporting and in turn, the trust of your supporters. How to Avoid: To avoid this mistake, organizations must develop robust systems for tracking and reporting on restricted versus unrestricted funds. Let’s dive in!

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M+R

DECEMBER 9, 2022

We hope you like acronyms, because Google is making some big changes — and that means nonprofits will need to understand some important technical details in order to effectively reach, track, and mobilize supporters. GA4 has been built to provide cross-platform data, so user activity can be tracked across web and app access.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 21, 2023

In this blog post, we will talk about what volunteer management is, why it is worth the investment, and what to look for in software. Running reports and compiling volunteer data. Keeping track of volunteer hours. From our experience, your responsibilities could include: Promoting your program and volunteer opportunities.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

However, a clearly defined scope is critical to keeping a project on track throughout its life cycle. You’ll want your IT team to be aware of the project so they can review any data security requirements or integrations that need to be established, for example. in scope) and, equally important, what it won’t be focused on (i.e.,

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 16, 2021

Now, I could easily write a blog about my kitchen and chrome versus brass faucets, but today we are going to be talking to five leading experts from various organizations to get their top tips about a migration to Salesforce. Assess Your Data & Map it to Your New Model. Do you really need all that data?

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As a nonprofit, keeping track of your supporters and donors and managing member relationships is an essential part of how you fulfill your mission. But as well as being a repository of data, your organization’s database can also help you track key data such as contact information and each person’s engagement.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 16, 2023

Read our blog for a breakdown of Generation Z and helpful tips to attract young professionals to your association. Pew Research found that Gen Z is on track to be the most well-educated generation yet, with individuals being less likely to drop out of high school and more likely to enroll in a two-year or four-year college.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Make sure they understand a CRM isn’t just for tracking donations, it can be used for project management, tracking prospective donors, past donors, employees, volunteers and a whole lot more. Importing and integration. Also, make sure you understand a CRM’s integration and plug-in tool options. What to track.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

The data you receive for every event you run will help inform your next attempts. Any piece of data in a vacuum may not tell you a lot, but taken together as a whole, reading donor signals can give you a holistic picture of who your supporters are and what they care about. Tracking donor signals looks different at each organization.

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Qgiv

JULY 30, 2021

Social integrations to spread awareness. Qgiv offers an Facebook integration that allows you to raise funds right on Facebook, all while collecting the donor data you need to thank you donors and evaluate your fundraising strategy. Qgiv’s platform offers a storefront feature that can track your inventory. Custom emails.

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