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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

sgEngage

We offer some practical tips, some examples of funders doing this work, and some resources. Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. Who manages the monitoring and evaluation?

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Study the Data, But Eat the Cakeā€”Put the Human Factor Forward

.orgSource

Confirmation bias is the tendency to place the greatest value on information that supports your pre-existing beliefs. Anchoring bias makes people rely too heavily on the first bit of information they receive. AI can analyze data in real-time, enabling businesses to make immediate decisions based on the latest information.

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How to Get Leadership Buy-in for Streamlining Your Grantee Application

sgEngage

As a grants manager, you know how important it is to have a clear and efficient grantee application process. You want to collect the data you need to make informed decisions, support your grantees’ success, and demonstrate your impact. Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices?

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Donā€™t Let Staff Turnover Affect Your Grantmaking Data Quality

sgEngage

As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changesā€”for both you and your granteesā€”so everyone stays informed and on schedule. Evaluate the tasks the new user will perform regularly before handing over keys to the system.

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Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit

NTEN

Success in highly technical roles relies just as much on customer service and change management as on technical abilities. Additional resources: Digital Skills Framework ā€” a taxonomy of digital skills, plus further learning resources to help build skills in each area, aimed at global nonprofits.

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Navigating Nonprofit Data Warehouses: A Comprehensive Guide

DNL OmniMedia

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donorsā€™ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. Improved decision-making: Nonprofits can make more informed and data-driven decisions with a data warehouse.

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How to Choose the Right CMS for Your Nonprofit

Allegiance Group

This article will discuss several key points to help you make an informed decision, covering topics such as open-source vs. closed-source platforms, software costs, licensing methods, and more. Product Maturity: Evaluate the CMS’s reputation, support availability, and roadmap projection. Total Cost of Ownership.