Media Cause

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Why are analytics + data so important for marketers? Data and analytics are the key to better understanding your marketing efforts. Tracking campaign performance with data analytics tools allows you to understand and refine your strategies, optimize your efforts, and maximize ad spend.

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Analytics Data Tools Web 59

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Preparing your statement requires accurate, up-to-date financial information. As a CPA working with nonprofits of all sizes, I’ve encountered numerous errors in Board of Directors’ financial reports and Statements of Activities documents. How to Avoid: Accounting standards are always changing.

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Activities Active Activism Comparison 78

Whole Whale

MAY 10, 2021

Donor Reports present a great opportunity to share organizational wins and losses throughout the year. Annual nonprofit reports are great for the big picture impact of the organization, however they only come once a year. These reports can be an efficient way to communicate transparency with supporters and show appreciation.

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Report Impact Donor Summary 59

NetWits

MAY 26, 2011

fact that I can often be found laying in bed at 6am and digging through client web reports. No wonder than, I am commonly asked; “What are the top web analytics reports and tools every nonprofit should know?&#. So with that, here is my sugggested list of 5 web reports every non profit should know, what for and why.

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Report Web Analytics Comparison 251

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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Data Management Analysis Comparison 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

There is a fundraising software that will help your staff manage fundraising campaigns and donor data efficiently and engage and grow your donor base. Goals can include: Gain insight into donor data through reporting and data analytics. You need to keep them informed from the start. Show and tell.

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Candid

JUNE 29, 2023

The Foundation Giving Forecast Survey provides timely estimates and helps inform the Giving USA annual report on philanthropy. ii This year, because we received so much rich information about foundations’ giving practices and priorities, we will share the findings in a three-part blog series. The median and mode were 5.0%.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2022

And now that the 990s are released as open data by the IRS, it’s more important than ever to rethink the role of the 990 as a communication channel instead of just a compliance requirement. All Form 990s had been released as TIFF image files making it both time-consuming and expensive to extract useful data from them.

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Communication Oregon Grant Portland 84

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

At times those voices were passionately personal, at others they were mandates delivered through data. One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders. Applicant Contact Information. Staff Contact Information.

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Judi Sohn

APRIL 15, 2013

Apsona is a tool for Salesforce data manipulation and visualization, similar in some respects to the much-loved DemandTools. Both applications are generously donated by their developers to non-profit organizations, so there’s no comparison on price. It installs from the AppExchange and then it’s just a tab like any other.

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Life Application Comparison Map 200

The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 18, 2022

You get better data and reporting. Since online fundraising automates your process you have immediate access to your data. You can real-time track your incoming funds and run reports to have a clear picture of your fundraising efforts. You can learn more and run comparisons here. Now what? . Make it easy for them!

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Online Fundraising Database Comparison 98

BoardAssist

OCTOBER 18, 2018

How can they get the rest of the team to focus and understand the critical financial reports their nonprofit is generating? Seven Ways to Improve Engagement With Your Nonprofit Financial Reports. Here are seven tips for making your financial reports more engaging. Close the books and issue financial reports each month.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

Not only is it a mess to get accurate financial reports, you can’t get the data you need for grants which can wipe out your chances of getting grant funding. And going back to retroactively enter data is a huge time-consuming headache. MYTH: Nobody has time to enter data into an Accounting program.

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System Help Nonprofit Track 98

Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The result is a refreshed site that gives a more complete picture of past funding and allows for stronger comparisons over time. . We focused on two main goals in making this expanded data and information on Candid’s racial equity page freely available. Tracking racial equity funding . What we learned .

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Fund Pledge Grant Map 105

Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

The museum also saved information about donors’ food preferences, average gift amount, and even notes about their past conversations. By keeping careful documentation of all of this personal data, the museum was able to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars from its major donors each year. Data segmentation. Let’s get started.

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Software Management Donor Guide 102

NTEN

MAY 20, 2013

Last month we released our seventh annual report on nonprofit investment and practices regarding technology. You can download the complete report here , and don''t forget the companion online benchmarking tool , where you can compare some of your organization''s data against your peers in our research.

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Ratio Report Technology Roles 85

DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Your nonprofit’s constituent relationship management (CRM) software contains one of your organization’s greatest assets — your data. Nonprofit CRM Comparison: Top 7 Solutions. Depending on the solution, features may include: Reporting automation. Choosing the Best Nonprofit CRM for Your Organization. Donor management.

Blackbaud 52

Blackbaud Nonprofit Summary Comparison 52

Candid

JULY 5, 2022

The data gathered shows that funders are continuing to pay attention to current events, including the pandemic. . Overall giving dollars increased from FYE 2020 to 2021 by 12% among 519 survey respondents who provided funding data for both years. Comparisons of FYE 2020 and FYE 2021 giving are unadjusted for inflation.)

Foundation 105

Foundation Giving Change Survey 105

Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Earlier this month, Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released the eighth edition of our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report. We invite you to dive into key findings from the report and explore granular data on our funding map. . Candid makes it easy to share your data.

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Disaster Puerto Rico Palau Lesson 72

Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Ease of use : The best dashboards are easy to use, even for those who don’t have a lot of experience with data. Make sure the dashboard you choose can be customized to track the specific data points you want to track. Website : Looker.com – Google Cloud Rebrands Data Studio As “Looker Studio” What is it ?

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Analytics Tools Wikipedia Track 52

Classy

AUGUST 4, 2021

Your development and fundraising team typically owns campaign creation, supporter management, and reporting. High-performing teams will use reporting features to gauge success over time and see where there are opportunities for improvement. They’ll look at metrics on missing donor data, address updates, and donor actions.

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Fundraising Metrics Database Nonprofit 95

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2009

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Drupal security, and other CMS Report comments April 3, 2009 Now that the Idealware CMS report is out, I get to have my say about it. Here’s the first post, there might be more to come.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2023

We’ll delve into several common concerns—such as the challenges of data comparison, the absence of readily available reports, and the distinction between the free and premium versions—as well as explore the importance of transparency in GA4 to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the data insights provided.

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Voice Social Media Portland Technique 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2009

It got me thinking again about low-cost data visualization tools. And, in a nutshell, what are some visual information tips? I didn't have to look any further than the Idealware site and a recent report, " A Consumer's Guide To Low-Cost Data Visualization Tools " to get the answers. What's out that? What can the tools do?

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Tools Data Guide China 85

DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Reporting: Generate custom reports and dashboards to gain insights into donor behavior, program performance, and operational efficiency. In addition to filling out this survey, conduct an internal readiness assessment that explores your existing processes, data infrastructure, and organizational goals.

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Consultant Nonprofit Integration Review 52

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

While most event registration software comes with the ability to sell tickets and collect basic information, with some platforms, you can also do so much more like create seating assignments for tables and offer ticket packages for people looking to attend your event in a group.

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Judi Sohn

OCTOBER 27, 2012

I loved the idea of a simple, affordable solution that organizations could use right now that would give them unfiltered data to inform their decisions. It’s not about price comparisons. It’s about really understanding what you have and how you’re using it and using that information to guide your next steps.

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Blackbaud Analysis Consultant Comparison 176

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2013

While techniques and equipment are important, it is also useful to have some benchmarks and best practices in the nonprofit sector to inform your strategy and measurement plan. Tactics will only go so far. The report will be based on data and responses collected from this sector-wide survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W5P8NKH.

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Video Benchmark Headline Comparison 113

NTEN

JUNE 23, 2011

In the report you'll find: Introduction to Donor Management Systems, including helpful information about what different needs and features you should consider. Comparison Matrix of the Top 10 Systems. > Download the complete report for free! The systems reviewed cost no more than $4000 for the first year of use.

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System Report Guide Management 59

Neon CRM

MAY 9, 2023

Here are a few different types of donor management software that nonprofits use to handle their relationships: CRM: A constituent relationship management system is a comprehensive tool for tracking donor data and interactions. It’s a tool that holds all of your information about your donors and their interactions with your organization.

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Software Management Donor Guide 52

Achieve

JANUARY 15, 2020

An AMS is a software solution that gathers, stores, and organizes information on your members. When your members are looking to interact with your association, look for news updates, or find programming information, the first place they’ll likely stop is your website. Reporting features. Our recommendation? Let’s get started.

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Associations Database Integration Software 52

Tech Soup

JUNE 8, 2016

The new edition of the Consumers Guide to Grants Management Systems is a 300-plus page downloadable report that provides detailed comparisons of 29 grants management systems. Online grant applications, tracking, and reporting have become standard practice. The new report is quite comprehensive and written in plain language.

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Grant Management Free Guide 36

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

If donors choose to use their workplace email address as part of their contact information when they make a charitable contribution, matching gift software can pick up on it. Then, the software will automatically pull up their matching gift eligibility information and prompt them to complete a matching gift application.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2014

Because we survey organizations involved in the grantseeking universe twice a year, the information contained in the survey analysis reports (which are free) is current, and catches the tide changes and zeitgeist of grantseeking as they happen. You can click here to see past reports. The survey runs through 03/31/14.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2015

For more information, see what the Plus edition includes. QuickBooks Online includes many of the features from its desktop counterpart, including sales and expense tracking, unlimited estimates and invoices, and one-click sales and tax reports. See this comparison for more information. Create Invoices and Reports.

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Files Online Management Comparison 36

Kindful

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

However, most nonprofits don’t know which metrics to look at —or what to do with that information once they have it. . Taking time to read spreadsheets or reports full of data can be time consuming and overwhelming. It’s really important to only do an apples to apples comparison here. Trust me, I get it. You’re busy.

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Results Action Metrics Rate 62

Connection Cafe

JULY 22, 2013

This post is about how we incorporate Google Analytics data into our Design Process. Once we get access to a client’s Google Analytics data, we first establish a timeframe for reporting. Ideally, we’d evaluate the previous year of data to observe patterns in different giving cycles. Methodology. Research Questions.

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