sgEngage

MAY 14, 2024

Whether that is mental health outreach or serving under-resourced elementary schools , the goal is to stretch every cent to help your community. Tracking Your Income While it’s true the goal of your income is different at a nonprofit organization, you still want revenue. Your focus is financing your mission.

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Profit Fund Grant Track 95

Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. . and “How should we iterate?”

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Problem Community Participatory Philanthropy 119

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

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. Fund accounting systems with grant management can help you from beginning to end if you are a grant-funded organization—or want to be. Tracking: Cut Out the Spreadsheets!

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Grant Fund Report Software 93

sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

When done well, fundraisers can become beloved annual events that your community looks forward to year after year. How do you turn a standard campaign into a fundraiser your community will love? Think about the people who make up your community of donors. Simply focus your attention on donor engagement.

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Donor Community Tips Fundraising 77

TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

. “Smaller nonprofits are looking for automation and consistency when it comes to a database, but many don’t have the resources to maintain their current database system,” Graham explained, adding that Foundations are in need of a system that can grow with their data. A good system is one that makes maintenance easy.

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Database System Management Captivate 225

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. Changes in your community and demand show up in your numbers. If you don’t have those, you’re flying blind.

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Fund Chart Grant Report 90

sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2021

In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Stacy Fitzsimmons and learn more about budgeting for Community Health Centers when grants are part of the picture. Having policies and procedures that support how you use your system. Using budgeting and expense tracking to tie into performance measures.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Pair your impact stories with high-quality photos showcasing the difference you make in your community. For direct mail, include a reply device and return envelope so your donors don’t have to track down an envelope or stamp at home. Feature beautiful photos illustrating donor impact. Embrace a multichannel fundraising strategy.

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Campaign Tips Fundraising Mail 329

Association Analytics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Analyzing this data is challenging as it typically resides in multiple systems (e.g. your AMS, event registration system, your community platform, even spreadsheets). Behavior After looking at the analytics, you discover members who engage with your community renew at a higher rate.

Retention 169

Retention Data Rate Demographics 169

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

That’s why the organisation is revolutionising its most critical systems and processes, from caseload management to supporter engagement and communications with the public. Through its new supporter relationship management system, the RSPCA has gained deeper insight into supporters’ interests, giving history, and preferences.

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System Benefit Management Celebrate 76

Pamela Grow

MAY 2, 2024

Of the data your nonprofit collects , financial information is one of the most useful types—and one of the most complex to track. To keep your financial data organized, you can use either of two primary tracking methods: cash accounting and accrual accounting. Essentially, it tracks cash flow in and out of your nonprofit.

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Method Pledge Nonprofit Track 59

Candid

MAY 13, 2024

Measuring and learning at the intersection of donors, grantees, and systems Let’s look at how philanthropic collaboratives can equitably and effectively measure, evaluate, and learn in the pursuit of greater impact. Tracking feedback across the portfolio to improve grantee support. Tracking common outcome metrics across grantees.

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Measure Collaboration Effective Impact 59

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

However, nonprofits are guided by a mission- like providing education in under-served areas, supporting research to find cures to diseases, creating community among a specific group of people, and more. Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds. Many receive a combination of both.

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Software Guide Award Grant 299

Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2024

From legacy CRM to all-in-one nonprofit solutions “Next generation” is more than just an update; it represents a strategic shift from traditional donor databases to robust, integrated systems that meet the complex needs of modern nonprofits.

Platform 90

Platform Giving Kentucky Integration 90

Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Simplify reporting Start reporting impact immediately with more than 15 pre-built dashboards designed to measure outcomes and meet common regulatory requirements, including the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Our grant management system centralizes grant information, automating tasks, and tracking progress.

Grant 52

Grant Software Management Analytics 52

Association Analytics

MAY 17, 2021

Analyzing this data is challenging as it typically resides in multiple systems (e.g. your AMS, event registration system, your community platform, even spreadsheets). After looking at the analytics, you discover members who engage with your community renew at a higher rate. Demographic/Career Info.

Retention 192

Retention Data Associations Rate 192

sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

Grantmaking equity lies at the heart of philanthropy’s mission to create positive social change and address systemic injustices. These include disparities in funding allocation, lack of representation and diversity among leadership, and a tendency to prioritize short-term outcomes over long-term systemic change.

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Philanthropy Action Structure Law 85

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. But how do you unlock this power without knowing how to write code? Where do you start?

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Blackbaud API Empowerment Nevada 85

EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

As you use these questions to engage in dialogue with your board, it helps to remember that board members may have opinions and learned experience about what tools and systems are best. They may even have used similar systems in past roles or managed a large tech implementation at some point in their career. Try one (or both!)

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Technology Change Analysis Tech 186

Non Profit Quarterly

MAY 13, 2019

Recognizing that good health depends more on an individual’s access to housing, good nutrition, education, and a safe neighborhood than on their medical care, Kaiser Permanente is rolling out Thrive Local , a digital care coordination platform that makes it easier for its medical providers to connect patients to community-based social services.

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Resource Community Technology Help 52

Nimble AMS

JULY 9, 2023

Fíonta’s proven track record in delivering exceptional Salesforce solutions and their deep understanding of associations make them an ideal partner,” said Jeffrey Golembiewski, VP, Business Solutions & Partnerships at Nimble AMS. What does Fíonta like about Nimble AMS and Community Brands?

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Associations Adopt DC Washington 121

EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here ! These four are key: 1.

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Donor Gift History Virtual 179

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2011

I recently had the opportunity to present a webinar for the National Center for Media Engagement , focused on community-driven engagement, and present a session at the Public Media Development and Marketing Conference , talking about building a social media strategy. Defining Community. Engaging Community.

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Social Media Public Media Community 178

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

When your nonprofit is looking to change its financial system, it would be nice to have a crystal ball. You’d see that the software tracks restricted funds the way you need it to. How does your system manage restricted funds? You want a system that was built specifically for the needs of tax-exempt organizations.

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Fund Question System Integration 84

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

With so much to keep track of, it can be hard to know where to start aligning your communications so your fundraising initiatives are successful and support your brand. 1) Audit Last Year’s Communications. What does donor funding make possible for your community? Here’s how to start. 5) Center Equity and Inclusion.

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Communication Fundraising Test Hints 291

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Your vibrant community of faith is committed to fostering spiritual growth and outreach. Bloomerang addresses the need for efficient donor management and personalized communication, crucial for sustaining and growing a faith community. The system has exceeded our expectations.” “We The outcome?

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Management Donor Organization Charlotte 81

sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Even though inflation made dollars not stretch as far, world events and climate disasters increased need across many communities. If a government regulation changed or community preferences shifted, would you have time to react? Tip 1: Carve out 30 minutes to review the dashboards and customized reports in your fund accounting system.

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Foundation Build Grant Fund 83

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 25, 2021

It’s the leading AMS system built on the Salesforce CRM platform, which means you get a powerful set of membership management features, plus modern capabilities, including artificial intelligence and process automation, and a detailed view of your members that supports data-based decision making and targeted member marketing and engagement.

Associations 122

Associations Industry Studies Benchmark 122

Bonterra

APRIL 11, 2024

Request a demo Explore pricing cameron.patter… Thu, 04/11/2024 - 10:11 Impact-driven solutions informed by industry-leading best practices Bonterra’s purpose-built solution was developed with years of nonprofit and public sector expertise to help you improve programming, secure more funding, and boost community impact.

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Public Software Management Los Angeles 52

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. Some of these systems don’t fit seamlessly together.

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Associations Professional Software Tools 140

Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Case Management Tools Measure impact A unified solution to help you collect actionable program data, develop comprehensive reports, and share how you’re impacting your community. Our system allows you to develop a number of different assessments, surveys, screenings, etc. to track and measure the impact of your programs.

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Tools Management Los Angeles Demonstration 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2013

Note from Beth: Mitch Arnowitz and I recently participated in an online discussion at Venture Philanthropy Partners/Leap of Reason about creating a community of practice for continuous improvement and high performance in the nonprofit sector. Communities, trust and The Tipping Point.

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Community Online Cisco Facilitation 102

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 13, 2020

As they develop community benefit programs to address health disparities and elevate community well-being, co-investment with like-minded partners helps drive greater impact. Community benefit managers and C-suite leaders alike struggle with questions: Where do we start? Remember to include community-based experts.

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Community Effective Create New Jersey 49

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2020

They often contact me after beginning their own market research and discovering that choosing a Grants Management System (GMS) is a highly complex affair, fraught with risk and uncertainty. Many organizations start their quest for a new GMS because of a particular issue or pain point in their current system. Start with people.

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Grant System Management Evaluation 47

Whole Whale

AUGUST 20, 2022

Time Counts offers solid volunteer management tools, including email communication, scheduling, and tracking. InIt Live is a volunteer management and communication tool that’s focused on events. Volgistics looks pretty basic, but it allows organizations to register, schedule, manage, and communicate with volunteers.

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Volunteer Tools Software Management 98

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 24, 2024

“We look forward to leveraging Bessemer’s proven track record with category-defining companies like Shopify, Canva, and Toast to further accelerate Givebutter towards its goal of becoming the operating system for nonprofits.” There are additional plans to increase investment in Givebutter’s community of nonprofits.

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Platform Companies Fund Profit 52

Nimble AMS

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Community Brands Association Trends Study solidifies the imperative for digital transformation, reporting that 63% of members and 65% of association professionals agree—their organization needs to transform technologically within the next few years or risk not surviving. . If not, it’s likely time to upgrade your system. .

Associations 89

Associations Software Retention Tech 89